ABC has officially renewed 9-1-1 for a tenth season, ensuring that the long-running first responder drama will continue into the 2026–27 television season.
The network also confirmed that the franchise’s expansion will continue, with 9-1-1: Nashville returning for a second season after establishing itself as a new branch of the emergency-services universe.
Since its debut in 2018, 9-1-1 has followed the high-stakes professional and personal lives of Los Angeles first responders, combining intense rescue sequences with character-driven storytelling.
The series has consistently performed well in ratings and streaming metrics, making it one of ABC’s most dependable drama properties.
But beyond the emergencies and dramatic rescues, another storyline has quietly built one of television’s most dedicated fan communities.
The relationship between firefighters Evan “Buck” Buckley and Eddie Diaz — played by Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman — has become one of the most discussed dynamics in the show’s history.
Over the years, fans have coined the nickname “Buddie” for the potential pairing, imagining the two characters as something more than close friends and partners at Station 118.
The speculation gained new momentum when Buck came out as bisexual in the show’s milestone 100th episode.
For many viewers, the moment felt like a meaningful step forward in the series’ representation of queer characters.
While the show has not confirmed any romantic storyline between Buck and Eddie, the emotional closeness of the characters has kept audiences invested.
The two firefighters share a deep bond that has developed through years of shared trauma, family struggles, and life-or-death rescues.
Their connection has often been portrayed with an intimacy that fans say feels unique among television friendships.
Scenes involving Eddie’s son Christopher, who shares a particularly strong relationship with Buck, have only strengthened the sense that the characters’ lives are closely intertwined.
For supporters of the Buddie theory, every new season represents another opportunity for the story to evolve.
Even when the show focuses primarily on friendship, the chemistry between the actors continues to fuel speculation online.
Fan edits, discussions, and theories have become a regular feature of the show’s social media ecosystem.
The renewal of 9-1-1 therefore means more than just another season of dramatic emergencies.
For many viewers, it also means more time to watch how Buck and Eddie’s relationship develops.
Whether the series ever moves in a romantic direction remains an open question.
But with a tenth season now confirmed, one thing is certain.
The story of Station 118 — and the connection at the heart of its most talked-about friendship — is far from over.
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