When do new episodes of '9-1-1' come out? Season 8, Part 2 premiere date, where to watch

The second part of Season 8 of "9-1-1" is set to premiere this week.

The network says the mid-season premiere, titled "Sob Stories," will see the 118 respond to a fire at a local animal shelter and race to evacuate all the animals. "Meanwhile, Maddie takes a 9-1-1 call that sets her on a quest for answers," the episode's logline reads.

The first part of Season 8 premiered on Sept. 26 with new episodes airing weekly on Thursday nights. The eighth and final episode of Season 8, Part 1 aired on Nov. 21.

Here's what to know about Season 8, Part 2, including when it premieres and how you can watch.

When does '9-1-1' Season 8, Part 2 premiere?

ABC announced in November that "9-1-1" would return for its midseason premiere on Thursday, March 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

How to watch '9-1-1' Season 8, Part 2 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 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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Contributing: Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY

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