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‘9-1-1’ Marks Turning Point With Captain Bobby Nash’s Heroic Exit

Peter Krause departs the series after eight seasons as ABC renews the show for Season 9, with Angela Bassett leading the cast and a new spinoff.

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Overview

  • Captain Bobby Nash dies in Season 8, Episode 15, sacrificing himself during a biohazard crisis to save a teammate infected with a deadly virus.
  • Showrunner Tim Minear confirmed the decision to kill off Bobby was a creative choice to raise the stakes and honor first responders' sacrifices.
  • Peter Krause exits the series but will appear in upcoming episodes through flashbacks, as confirmed by Minear.
  • ABC has renewed '9-1-1' for an 18-episode ninth season, with Angela Bassett continuing as lead and executive producer, while also heading the spinoff '9-1-1: Nashville.'
  • The emotional aftermath of Bobby’s death will be explored in the remaining Season 8 episodes, focusing on how it impacts Athena and the Station 118 team.