Overview
- The fall finale, titled "Family History," aired Nov. 13 and closes the first half of Season 9.
- Station 118 moves from interim stewardship to a permanent captain, signaling a new command era after prior losses.
- A mentorship arc pays off as a prospective recruit secures a place at the LAFD academy, progressing a long-running coming‑of‑age storyline.
- A central character hides escalating symptoms, leaving a medical mystery intentionally unresolved during the hiatus.
- ABC schedules the show’s return for Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 8/7c, with next‑day streaming on Hulu.