Overview

• Captain Bobby Nash dies in a self-sacrificial act during the April 17 episode, marking the first main character death in the series' history.
• Peter Krause, who played Bobby for eight seasons, officially departs the show but will appear in three Season 8 flashback episodes.
• Showrunner Tim Minear confirmed the decision to kill off Bobby was a creative choice to heighten stakes and honor first responders' sacrifices.
• ABC has renewed ‘9-1-1’ for an 18-episode ninth season, with Angela Bassett continuing as a central figure and leading a planned spinoff.
• The emotional aftermath of Bobby’s death will deeply impact Athena and the 118 crew, with upcoming episodes exploring their grief and recovery.