ABC has finally confirmed that 9-1-1 Season 9 will premiere on Thursday, October 16 at 8 PM, and fans aren’t exactly thrilled.

9-1-1 Season 9 has begun production, but there's a tinge of sadness to it, because one actor won't be coming back.

Bobby Nash has always been a vital member of station 118, but I'm not convinced 9-1-1 will ever be able to replace such an important character.

TV screens until later than expected, as ABC unveils their fall TV schedule with High Potential and Dancing with the Stars

Formerly a member of the show’s central Station 118, his presence may be one of the most controversial parts of 9-1-1. Only the tragic and peculiar death of “Cap” Bobby Nash (Peter Krause), known affectionately to many fans as “Fire Dad”,

9-1-1 season 9 will debut later than expected, extending the wait for new episodes, while breaking a mostly consistent pattern in the process.

9-1-1 is expected to return this fall, but stay tuned to Collider for future updates on the new season.