Wikimedia Commons/9-1-1 ABC TV 9-1-1 hits a Season 9 ratings high with 4.8 million viewers. Discover how the hit ABC drama starring Angela Bassett keeps fans captivated. April 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - 9-1-1 continues to captivate audiences as it achieves one of its biggest weekly viewership milestones yet. The popular ABC emergency response drama, starring Angela Bassett as Athena Grant and co-created by renowned television producer Ryan Murphy, has proven its staying power well into its ninth season.