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‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Episode 7: Midseason Premiere Shows the City in Chaos

The first half of ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville first season ended with a hacker wreaking havoc on the city. Episode seven, “You’ve Been Boarded,” picks up with Nashville under attack. The midseason premiere will air on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9pm ET/PT. 

“You’ve Been Boarded” Plot: Nashville is under siege, with each missed ransom escalating the stakes. As the city descends into chaos, Don grows desperate after losing contact with Blythe and races to find her before it’s too late. 

Chris O’Donnell stars as Don Hart, Jessica Capshaw plays Blythe Hart, Kimberly Williams-Paisley is Cammie Raleigh, and LeAnn Rimes plays Dixie Bennings. Hailey Kilgore stars as Taylor Thompson, Michael Provost is Ryan Hart, Juani Feliz is Roxie Alba, and Hunter McVey plays Blue Bennings.

Chris O’Donnell and Hunter McVey in ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ episode 7 (Disney/Jake Giles Netter)

9-1-1: Nashville Plot, Courtesy of ABC:

9-1-1: Nashville is a high-octane procedural about heroic first responders, as well as their family saga of power and glamour set in one of America’s most diverse and dynamic cities.

Hunter McVey, Chris O’Donnell, Michael Provost, Hailey Kilgore and Juani Feliz in episode 7 (Disney/Jake Giles Netter)
Anna Wood and Anna Lore in episode 7 (Disney/Jake Giles Netter)
Chris O’Donnell, Hailey Kilgore and Michael Provost in episode 7 (Disney/Jake Giles Netter)
Juani Feliz in the midseason premiere (Disney/Jake Giles Netter)

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Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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