The Tennessee spinoff of 9-1-1 was confirmed shortly after the end of 9-1-1: Lone Star, the franchise’s first spinoff. In contrast to the Texas-based title, 9-1-1: Nashville will join the original on ABC. Yet, despite 9-1-1’s previous slot on Fox’s schedule, the flagship series was never fully in-sync with its spinoff, a fate 9-1-1: Nashville hopes to change for itself.
9-1-1 & 9-1-1: Nashville Will Air Back-To-Back From Start To Finish
The Flagship Will Lead Directly Into The New Spinoff
As 9-1-1 begins season 9’s bittersweet filming, the Nashville spinoff is developing its pilot season. Luckily for both series, the franchise titles will air together on ABC’s primetime Thursday night schedule. Both 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville will premiere October 9, 2025, airing back-to-back all season long. Furthermore, ABC’s scheduling proves 9-1-1: Nashville will be more connected to the flagship series.
While there was occasional overlap and a notable crossover episode, Fox always saved 9-1-1: Lone Star for its winter programming.
9-1-1 & 9-1-1: Nashville Airing As A Block Is Good For The Franchise
Beyond Ratings, It's Good For The Franchise's Shared Universe
While airing together offers an obvious set-up for crossover episodes, the two 9-1-1 titles running back-to-back has larger implications for the franchise. Having 9-1-1 lead directly into 9-1-1: Nashville will help establish a much-needed shared universe. Whether storylines touch on similar themes or explore entirely different niches, ABC’s block schedule will solidify the 9-1-1 franchise as a cohesive unit.
Of course, there’s also a clear practical advantage to having the new spinoff follow the original. ABC has already begun rolling out promotional material for 9-1-1: Nashville, but airing after the flagship series will give millions of fans the opportunity to watch the spinoff in a casual, low-stakes environment, since all they have to do is not change the channel.