ABC’s Thursday Procedurals Return Strong: ‘9-1-1’ Season 10 Debut Draws 8.14M Viewers, ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Also Up

ABC’s Thursday night lineup is off to a strong start as first responder dramas 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville, and Grey’s Anatomy returned with ratings above their previous season averages after seven days of viewing. Leading the pack, the Season 10 premiere of 9-1-1 drew 8.14 million total viewers across ABC, Hulu, and other platforms, according to exclusive data. The Nashville-set spinoff and the long-running medical drama also posted gains, underscoring the enduring appeal of the network’s procedural block. These numbers matter because they show that even in an increasingly fragmented TV landscape, appointment viewing for established franchises remains a reliable draw for advertisers and a key asset for ABC’s primetime strategy. The strong performance across linear and streaming platforms highlights how ABC is successfully leveraging multi-platform viewing to boost overall audience totals. With all three shows exceeding expectations, the network appears poised for another competitive season on Thursday nights.