“Rehab Addict” is back: HGTV sets the remaining Season 9 episodes for Q1 2026

The wait is almost over for fans of Nicole Curtis and her meticulous, old-house rescues. After an abrupt disappearance from the schedule and months of speculation, HGTV is bringing back the remaining episodes of “Rehab Addict” Season 9, with the network planning to roll them out in the first quarter of 2026. You are not just getting a rerun of a familiar format, but a continuation of a story that was paused midstream, shaped by Curtis’s unusually candid negotiations with the network and a fan base that refused to let the series quietly fade away.

For viewers who have followed Curtis from her earliest days restoring neglected homes, the new episodes promise a return to the show’s core mission of saving historic properties rather than tearing them down. The comeback also reflects a broader recalibration inside HGTV, where fan-favorite personalities and legacy series are being treated as long-term brands instead of disposable content. As Season 9 resumes, you will be stepping back into a franchise that has been reexamined, fought for, and ultimately revived on its own terms.

The long road from abrupt hiatus to confirmed return

To understand why the remaining Season 9 episodes landing in early 2026 matter, you have to rewind to the confusion that followed “Rehab Addict” suddenly vanishing from HGTV’s lineup. Viewers who had grown used to seeing Nicole Curtis painstakingly restore century-old homes were left wondering whether the series had been quietly canceled, especially as other renovation shows filled the schedule. That uncertainty only deepened as fans searched for updates on Rehab Addict and found more questions than answers about its future.

The turning point came when Nicole Curtis herself stepped in to clarify what had happened behind the scenes. She confirmed that “Rehab Addict” had been pulled off the air during what she described as an unplanned hiatus, a move that shocked viewers who had followed her for years. In a detailed update, Curtis explained that she had, in fact, confirmed that Rehab Addict would return to HGTV after the abrupt removal, framing the pause as a break that neither she nor the audience had expected. That confirmation reset expectations and laid the groundwork for the Season 9 episodes now slated for Q1 2026.

Nicole Curtis’s unusual deal and why it matters for Season 9

What sets this comeback apart is not just that “Rehab Addict” is returning, but how it is returning. Nicole Curtis has been unusually transparent about the production dynamics that shaped the new episodes, describing how the network agreed to keep investing in the show even while it was off the air. She characterized this arrangement as “unheard of,” noting that in typical television deals, “production is production and talent is talent and no one would spend money” when a series is not actively airing. Her account of this rare setup, shared in a detailed update on production is production, underscores how strongly HGTV and Curtis were committed to finishing what they started with Season 9.

That same explanation surfaced again when Curtis reiterated that this kind of financial and creative backing is rare in unscripted television, especially for a show that had already been pulled from the schedule. In another account of her comments, she again emphasized that it was “unheard of” for a network to keep spending money on a project under those conditions, reinforcing how unusual the arrangement was for Nicole Curtis gives major update. For you as a viewer, that behind-the-scenes commitment translates into a Season 9 that was not rushed to meet a programming slot, but instead allowed Curtis to finish renovations and storytelling arcs that had already been set in motion before the hiatus.

From fan anxiety to celebration: how viewers helped drive the revival

While Curtis and HGTV were working out the logistics, you and other viewers were busy keeping the show alive in the public conversation. Confusion over the status of “Rehab Addict” spilled into discussions about other HGTV series, including speculation around whether the network was quietly phasing out older titles in favor of newer franchises. In coverage that initially focused on another show, it was Nicole Curtis who cut through the noise by confirming that Rehab Addict would indeed be returning to HGTV, directly addressing the anxiety that the show had been quietly canceled.

That reassurance did more than calm nerves, it turned the conversation into a celebration of what Curtis and her crew had already built. Fans who had followed her since the early seasons, when she was juggling single motherhood with hands-on restoration work, flooded social media with memories of favorite houses and episodes. The network took notice. Earlier in the year, HGTV used its own platforms to spotlight Curtis’s comeback, sharing on Instagram that Nicole Curtis was back with a brand new season and highlighting how excited viewers were to see her return to her show. That groundswell of support helped turn a behind-the-scenes negotiation into a public relaunch that now culminates with the remaining Season 9 episodes arriving in Q1 2026.

HGTV’s strategy: leaning on legacy stars and beloved formats

The decision to finish and air the rest of Season 9 is also a window into how HGTV is thinking about its brand in a crowded streaming and cable landscape. Instead of treating “Rehab Addict” as a relic from an earlier era of home renovation television, the network has chosen to double down on Nicole Curtis as a central figure in its lineup. That approach was clear when HGTV amplified a major announcement about the return of a beloved series, positioning Curtis as a HGTV Star whose presence still anchors the network’s identity.

At the same time, Curtis has been open about how long she has been away from the channel and why the timing of her return matters. She has spoken about how the eighth season of “Rehab Addict” wrapped years ago, and how she needed a break before coming back to HGTV After Break. By framing the new Season 9 episodes as a continuation rather than a reboot, the network is signaling that it values continuity with its legacy shows, even as it experiments with new formats and personalities. For you, that means the Q1 2026 rollout is not just a scheduling note, it is a sign that HGTV sees long-running relationships with viewers as an asset worth protecting.

What you can expect when Season 9 resumes in early 2026

When the remaining Season 9 episodes finally arrive in the first quarter of 2026, you can expect the same core ingredients that made “Rehab Addict” a staple in the first place: historic homes, painstaking restoration, and a host who is not afraid to push back against quick-fix renovation trends. Curtis has built her reputation on saving original woodwork, preserving plaster, and fighting to keep old windows instead of swapping them for vinyl, and there is no indication that the new episodes will soften that stance. Her earlier confirmation that Nicole Curtis was not done with the series suggested that she still has unfinished business with the houses and neighborhoods she has been working in.

The Q1 2026 schedule also gives HGTV a clear window to reintroduce Curtis to viewers who may have discovered the network through newer shows. As the remaining Season 9 episodes air, you can expect HGTV to use its digital platforms and on-air promos to remind audiences why “Rehab Addict” became a touchstone in the first place, likely pointing back to Curtis’s own confirmation that Nicole Curtis confirmed the show’s return after it was pulled. For longtime fans, the new episodes will feel like a long-delayed payoff. For newer viewers, they will serve as an introduction to a renovation philosophy that treats old houses as something to be protected rather than replaced.