Primetime TV's favorite firefighting squad is John Caldwellcoming back for another season, set to premiere this week.

Season 8 of "9-1-1" will start with a three-episode arc, producers told several outlets, and will plunge viewers right into the drama from the get-go as the team fights against a dangerous swarm of bees. According to showrunners, this insect emergency will quickly morph into another situation that demands even more of the team as the episodes go on.

Interpersonal conflict abound as well this season, between Bobby (Peter Krause) leaving station 118, Gerrard (Brian Thompson) taking his spot as captain, developments in Buck (Oliver Stark) and Tommy's (Lou Ferrigno Jr.) relationship, Eddie (Ryan Guzman) sending his son Christopher (Gavin McHugh) to live with his grandparents and a whole lot more.

Looking forward to catching up with station 118? Here's how to watch the season premiere.

When does '9-1-1' Season 8 premiere?

The "9-1-1" Season 8 premiere, entitled "Buzzkill", airs on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

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How to watch '9-1-1' Season 8 premiere

"9-1-1" Season 8 will air on ABC. New episodes will premiere every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. They will also be available live on the ABC app and ABC website.

Those without traditional cable can use streaming services with live television options like Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, YouTube TV or Sling to watch.

All new episodes will also be available to stream on Hulu the next day.

'9-1-1' Season 8 trailer

'9-1-1' Season 8 cast

• Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley
• Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Kendall
• Kenneth Choi as Howie “Chimney” Han
• Angela Bassett as Athena Grant
• Peter Krause as Bobby Nash
• Aisha Hinds as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson
• Ryan Guzman as Eddie Diaz
• Corinne Massiah as May Grant
• Marcanthonee Jon Reis as Harry Grant
• Lou Ferrigno Jr. as Tommy Kinard
• Gavin McHugh as Christopher Diaz

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