How to Watch 9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 on DIRECTV: Premiere Time, ABC Channel and Cast
9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 premieres Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT) on ABC, and episodes stream on Hulu the next day. On DIRECTV, ABC is your local ABC station, which comes with core packages wherever local channels are offered.
The spinoff keeps its slot between the 9-1-1 Season 10 premiere at 8 p.m. and the Grey's Anatomy Season 23 premiere at 10 p.m., so ABC has a full three-hour premiere night. The whole Season 1 cast is back, and Ryan Phillippe joins as a new series regular. Here's when it airs, who's in it and how to watch with DIRECTV, as of October 14, 2026.
9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Season premiere | Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT |
| Network | ABC |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local ABC station (number varies by market) |
| Regular slot | Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT |
| Streaming | Hulu, the day after each episode airs |
| New series regular | Ryan Phillippe as homicide detective Rogue Kelly |
What channel is 9-1-1: Nashville on DIRECTV?
ABC doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You watch it on your local ABC affiliate, which DIRECTV includes with its core packages wherever local channels are offered. Press Guide and look for your ABC station's call letters, or search "9-1-1" in the guide. Our guide to what channel ABC is in your area lists stations by market, and if you dropped locals at some point, here's how to add local channels back before Thursday.
- DIRECTV satellite and DIRECTV streaming: your local ABC station carries the premiere live at 9 p.m. ET.
- DIRECTV app: watch your local ABC station live on your phone, tablet or streaming device, where local channels are available in the app.
- DVR: set a series recording for 9-1-1: Nashville, or record the whole Thursday lineup so the 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy premieres don't slip by.
Not sure your plan includes local channels? Compare tiers in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll check what's available at your address.
ABC's Thursday premiere night
| Time (ET) | Show | Premiere |
|---|---|---|
| 8 p.m. | 9-1-1 | Season 10 |
| 9 p.m. | 9-1-1: Nashville | Season 2 |
| 10 p.m. | Grey's Anatomy | Season 23 |
What Season 2 is about
Captain Don Hart (Chris O'Donnell) and the crew at firehouse 113 face a string of emergencies that seem to copy the biblical plagues of Egypt, starting with a swarm of murder hornets at a fancy gala. The case brings in Rogue Kelly (Ryan Phillippe), a metro police homicide detective who moved to Nashville from New York and leads the investigation into whoever is behind the attacks.
9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Chris O'Donnell | Capt. Don Hart |
| Jessica Capshaw | Blythe Hart, Don's wife |
| Kimberly Williams-Paisley | Cammie Raleigh, dispatcher |
| LeAnn Rimes | Dixie Bennings, Don's ex |
| Michael Provost | Ryan Hart, Don and Blythe's son |
| Juani Feliz | Roxie Alba, firefighter |
| Hailey Kilgore | Taylor Thompson, firefighter |
| Hunter McVey | Blue Bennings, Don and Dixie's son |
| Ryan Phillippe | Rogue Kelly, homicide detective (new) |
How to stream 9-1-1: Nashville
New episodes land on Hulu the day after they air on ABC, so Friday is the first chance to stream the premiere. Our guide to whether Hulu is free with DIRECTV explains how Hulu fits with a DIRECTV plan. If you'd rather watch live Thursday night, your local ABC station on DIRECTV is the simplest way.
Looking for more to watch? Compare DIRECTV packages, browse the DIRECTV channel lineup, or check DIRECTV availability at your address.
Frequently asked questions
When does 9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 premiere?
9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 premieres Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT) on ABC. New episodes air Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
What channel is 9-1-1: Nashville on DIRECTV?
It airs on ABC, so on DIRECTV you watch it on your local ABC station. The channel number depends on your market, and local channels come with core DIRECTV packages wherever they're offered.
Where can I stream 9-1-1: Nashville?
Episodes stream on Hulu the day after they air on ABC. You can also watch your local ABC station live in the DIRECTV app where local channels are available.
Who is new in 9-1-1: Nashville Season 2?
Ryan Phillippe joins as a series regular, playing Rogue Kelly, a metro police homicide detective who moved to Nashville from New York.
Is the whole 9-1-1: Nashville cast back for Season 2?
Yes. Chris O'Donnell, Jessica Capshaw, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Michael Provost, Juani Feliz, Hailey Kilgore and Hunter McVey all return.
Questions about getting your local ABC station on DIRECTV? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 14, 2026. Premiere date, time, cast and story details come from ABC and entertainment trade reports. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices are set by the providers, vary by address and may change. 9-1-1: Nashville, ABC, Hulu, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.