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ABC Renews 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville and High Potential for 2026–27

The pickups reflect ABC’s multiplatform ratings strategy heading into upfronts.

Overview

  • The flagship 9-1-1 returns for a 10th overall season (fourth on ABC) alongside Season 2 for 9-1-1: Nashville and Season 3 for High Potential.
  • High Potential will proceed under a new showrunner as Todd Harthan steps down to develop Disney+’s Eragon with Todd Helbing, retaining co-creator credit.
  • High Potential averages 12.67 million viewers with seven-day multiplatform viewing and leads broadcast in adults 18–49 with a 2.36 rating, while both 9-1-1 series rank among the top network shows in the demo.
  • ABC announced the renewals as the two 9-1-1 series stage a crossover bringing Buck and Eddie to Nashville, and next-season episode counts were not disclosed.
  • 9-1-1 remains a top performer despite high production costs and large-scale stunts, with expenses eased following Peter Krause’s exit noted last season.