ABC Speeds Up Fall Rollout: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, ‘9-1-1’, and New Spinoff ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Get Early Premiere Dates

In a strategic move to dominate fall television, ABC has officially bumped up the premiere dates for Grey’s Anatomy, 9-1-1, and the highly anticipated new spinoff, 9-1-1: Nashville.

Originally expected to debut mid-season, the network has confirmed that all three shows will now premiere earlier than planned, kicking off a major fall lineup that’s set to keep audiences glued to their screens.

📅 New Premiere Dates:

• Grey’s Anatomy Season 21: Thursday, September 19, 2025

• 9-1-1 Season 8: Thursday, September 19, 2025

• 9-1-1: Nashville (Series Premiere): Thursday, September 19, 2025

The decision comes after a strong surge in viewership for 9-1-1’s Season 7 finale and growing buzz around the Nashville spinoff, which is expected to bring fresh storylines while maintaining the life-or-death intensity fans love.

9-1-1: Nashville will introduce a new cast of first responders set against the high-pressure, high-emotion backdrop of Music City. Sources say the premiere episode includes a “massive stadium emergency” and will feature crossover ties to both 9-1-1 and Grey’s.

Showrunners are promising tighter storytelling, jaw-dropping emergencies, and more cross-universe character moments than ever before.

Fall 2025 just got a whole lot hotter.