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Rating: 8.2/10 | Genre: Drama, Crime, Action & Adventure | Seasons: 9 | Episodes: 142 | Status: Returning Series
Starring: Angela Bassett, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi
I just finished binge-watching all nine seasons of 9-1-1 and I have to be honest: this show is absolutely unhinged in the best possible way. It’s ridiculous, it’s emotional, it’s sometimes genuinely terrible, but it’s also weirdly addictive. I found myself staying up way too late just to see what insane disaster the show would throw at Los Angeles next. Is it peak television? No. Is it a blast to watch? Absolutely.
Season 1
The pilot episode hooks you immediately. We open on Buck literally getting struck by lightning while in an ambulance, and from that moment on you know this show isn’t interested in subtle storytelling. The first season is short, just 10 episodes, and it takes time to introduce you to the main crew at the LAFD. You get to know Bobby, the veteran firefighter trying to hold everything together. You meet Maddie, Jennifer Love Hewitt’s character who becomes the emotional center of the whole series. And there’s Buck, the hot young firefighter who’s kind of a mess but gets better as the show goes on.
The early cases are wild. There’s an entire episode about a roller coaster malfunction that kills people in hilariously specific ways. A birthday party goes wrong. Nothing is grounded in reality yet, but it works because the show commits to the bit. By the end of season one, you’re either in or you’re out, and honestly, if you get this far and you’re not having fun with it, the next eight seasons won’t change your mind.
Season 2
Season 2 is when the show figures out what it’s really about. Instead of just random emergencies, the writers started giving you big seasonal events. An earthquake. A massive one. The entire city shakes, buildings crumble, and suddenly everyone’s personal lives get tangled up with the work stuff. This is the formula that makes 9-1-1 special. It’s not just about the rescue. It’s about how that rescue impacts the people doing the rescuing.
This is also where Angela Bassett really starts to shine as Athena. She’s a cop, tough as nails, dealing with her own family drama while the city falls apart around her. The season has 18 episodes and it uses them well. There’s actual character development here, not just spectacle.
Season 3
A tsunami hits Santa Monica Pier. I’m not even going to pretend this makes sense geographically because it doesn’t, but the show doesn’t care and neither should you. This season is one of the best because it commits fully to the chaos. Buck and his son Christopher are in danger. Bobby and Athena are dealing with their growing relationship. Maddie’s struggling with her own stuff. The disaster feels personal because you actually care about these people by now.
Season 3 proves that the show’s formula works. Pick a huge disaster. Make it personal for the characters. Spend the whole season dealing with the fallout. Repeat. It shouldn’t work as well as it does, but it does.
Season 4
This one’s tricky because half of it takes place during the pandemic lockdowns. A dam breaks. Then mudslides. Then suddenly we’re in 2020 and nobody can go anywhere. The season feels a bit scattered compared to season 3, and it’s only 14 episodes which makes it feel rushed. Some of the pandemic storylines feel forced. But there are still moments that land, and the character stuff keeps it interesting enough to push through to the end.
Season 5
Back to 18 episodes and back to form. A city-wide blackout happens during a record heatwave and it’s absolute chaos. The show is at its best when Los Angeles is falling apart. Every system fails at once. Emergencies stack on top of each other. The 118 can’t handle it all. It’s stressful but in the best way. This season reminded me why I was watching in the first place. It’s just fun disaster porn with heart.
Season 6
A blimp catches fire. A structure collapses at a convention. A flooding situation gets out of control. Season 6 is solid but it starts to feel like the show is running out of ideas for how to destroy Los Angeles. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still entertaining. But you start noticing that the writing is doing certain things on autopilot. Some episodes feel like they’re checking boxes rather than telling a real story.
Season 7
Okay, so Bobby and Athena get married and go on a honeymoon cruise. Then the cruise ship capsizes. I know how ridiculous that sounds. I know. But it’s kind of perfect for this show, honestly. Only 10 episodes though, so it’s over before you know it. The personal drama between Bobby and Athena elevates what could have been a silly disaster episode into something that actually matters. This season works because you’ve spent so much time with these characters that even when they’re on an upside-down boat, you’re genuinely worried about them.
Season 8
This is where things get weird. And I mean that in the sense that the show stops even pretending to be grounded in reality. There’s an episode about a trailer full of millions of bees. Then a high-profile prisoner situation on a plane. Then a plane nearly crashes. It’s entertaining but you can feel the show stretching to find new ways to put its characters in danger. Some of this stuff feels lazy. Like the writers knew the formula worked so they stopped trying as hard to make it make sense.
Season 9
The latest season goes to space. I’m not kidding. Athena and Hen go to space. There’s a geostorm. Things are falling from the sky. At this point the show has completely abandoned any pretense of being a grounded emergency responder drama. It’s just a sci-fi action show with the same characters and the same cast. And you know what? I kind of loved it. If you’ve made it this far, you’re already committed to the bit. You might as well lean into the absolute insanity.
The whole cast carries this show through nine seasons. Angela Bassett is the real MVP though. She brings weight and credibility to everything Athena does, even when the plot is completely bonkers. Oliver Stark’s Buck grows from annoying pretty boy to someone you actually root for. Jennifer Love Hewitt’s Maddie gets some of the best character arcs in the series. Kenneth Choi’s Howie is the heart of the firefighter crew. These actors clearly love each other and want to make this work, which keeps the whole thing from falling apart even when the writing gets shaky.
If you’re looking for a show that takes itself seriously and explores the depths of human experience, this isn’t it. But if you want something fun and fast-paced that doesn’t require you to think too hard, that has real character relationships you care about, and that delivers spectacle with genuine emotion underneath, 9-1-1 is a solid choice. Just don’t expect it to stay grounded. The show’s basically given up on that and gone full soap opera disaster thriller, and honestly, that’s kind of what makes it worth watching.
Have you watched 9-1-1? Where do you think it jumped the shark, or does it still have you hooked?
Episode Guide
Season 1 (10 Episodes)
Episode 1: Pilot (7.2/10)
It takes a team of people to help answer the famous question, "911, what's your emergency?" Detective Athena Grant works as a member of the police force, handling cases that require her sharp mind and expertise, while also trying to juggle her own family drama. Bobby Nash and his team of firefighters help execute the daring rescues that often come along with these life-threatening situations. Meanwhile, Abby Clark spends her days taking and fielding emergency calls at the 911 call center, but constantly desires to know what happens after she sends help.
Episode 2: Let Go (7.5/10)
A night at an amusement park takes a deadly turn when a roller coaster malfunction leaves lives hanging in the balance. Abby reaches out to Buck; Athena and Hen respond to an unusual home invasion.
Episode 3: Next of Kin (7.2/10)
Bobby and his team respond to an emergency at a children's birthday party that leaves lives hanging in the balance. The crew jumps into action after one of their own is involved in a devastating accident. Athena tries to cope with a tragedy that hits way too close to home and Abby is confronted with a life-changing decision for her mother and makes a connection with Buck.
Episode 4: Worst Day Ever (8.1/10)
In the aftermath of a deadly plane crash, Bobby and team race to help the survivors, while Athena deals with panic and chaos at the airport. Bobby confronts his past demons; Athena is out for revenge against a group of teen bullies; and Abby delivers an important message from a 9-1-1 caller.
Episode 5: Point of Origin (6.8/10)
The crew races to an emergency when disaster strikes at an Indian wedding. Abby enlists the help of Buck to try and find her mother and, for the first time, meets Athena face-to-face. Meanwhile, Bobby has a difficult time confronting his past and Hen struggles to make the right decision.
Episode 6: Heartbreaker (7.4/10)
On Valentine's Day, a surprise marriage proposal goes awry with dangerous consequences. Athena attempts to help a desperate woman and unintentionally joins the Lonely Hearts Club. Bobby and Chimney pull holiday duty and learn about the "Casanova Fracture" and Abby and Buck go on their first official date.
Episode 7: Full Moon (Creepy AF) (7.6/10)
A full moon keeps the crew busy with some of the craziest calls yet, as Athena investigates a potential home invasion and "faces off" against a rabid criminal. Meanwhile, Abby helps investigate the murder of a caller, Bobby and Buck have their hands full at a yoga studio for pregnant women and Hen's past may become her future.
Episode 8: Karma's A Bitch (7.1/10)
What goes around comes around for an unremorseful widower, an arrogant fitness club owner and an unsuspecting thief. Meanwhile, Bobby gets a surprising phone call from his doctor after donating at Chimney's blood drive, and Athena confronts Michael after having a heart-to-heart with their kids.
Episode 9: Trapped (7.1/10)
The first responders race to help a homeless man crushed in a garbage truck, a mother and son in a crashed elevator and extreme hoarders entombed in their house. Meanwhile, Athena jumps into to the dating pool, as Buck and Abby's relationship is tested by her ailing mother.
Episode 10: A Whole New You (7.2/10)
The first responders take calls to help an unusual domestic disturbance, a "death" at a psychic's and a horrific motorcycle crash. Meanwhile, Bobby dips his toe into the dating pool, Abby takes a walk down memory lane, Buck is confronted by his past actions and Athena tries to start her new life.
Season 2 (18 Episodes)
Episode 1: Under Pressure (7.9/10)
On one of the hottest days of the year, the first responders feel the pressure as harrowing incidents keep happening around the city, including a road rage accident involving a van full of tourists, an emergency at an auto-repair shop and a grenade. Meanwhile, Buck gets a surprise visit from his sister, and a handsome new hire Eddie jeopardizes Buck's chances of being chosen for a fireman calendar.
Episode 2: 7.1 (8.1/10)
When a massive earthquake rocks Los Angeles, the first responders rush to rescue victims from a crumbling high-rise hotel both under the rubble and high above the ground. Athena must deal with wreckage from a collapsed freeway overpass and Maddie is thrown into the fire as she faces her first crisis as a 911 dispatcher.
Episode 3: Help Is Not Coming (7.9/10)
The first responders continue to deal with the fallout of a massive earthquake and its deadly aftershocks. Athena tries to keep the peace as Bobby and team continue to rescue victims from a collapsing high-rise hotel, both under the rubble and high above the ground. Maddie 's first day on the job involves helping a pregnant couple deliver their baby safely.
Episode 4: Stuck (6.8/10)
Athena contemplates accepting a promotion that will take her out of the field.
Episode 5: Awful People (7.2/10)
Maddie goes for a ride-along with Athena in the hopes of being on the other end of a 9-1-1 call; Hen attempts to learn how to prevent her family from falling apart at the seams; disaster strikes at a military funeral and movie theater.
Episode 6: Dosed (7.4/10)
When the first responders race to the rescue of a crashed news copter, they unwittingly become the subject of an eager reporter's first on-air assignment. Meanwhile, Bobby tries to deal with his daughter's death, as Athena prepares for May's homecoming dance. Then, Maddie struggles to let go of her fear of the past. Also, the team responds to emergencies at an eating contest, a bodybuilding competition and a toddler pageant.
Episode 7: Haunted (7.4/10)
Halloween finds the first responders racing to the rescue at a cemetery, a haunted hayride and a spooky Hollywood parade; Meanwhile Maddie thinks she has received a "ghost" call from a missing hiker; Hen finds herself facing with a life or death situation with the father who abandoned her; Eddie reconnects with his estranged wife.
Episode 8: Buck, Actually (6.6/10)
Buck jumps back into the dating scene but fears he will return to his old ways; a woman goes to great extremes on a freeway overpass to get the attention of her husband; a couple have a car accident on their wedding day.
Episode 9: Hen Begins (7/10)
Hen relives her evolution into the firefighter she is today as she recalls the first times she met Chimney and Athena.
Episode 10: Merry Ex-Mas (6.8/10)
The holidays are naughty and nice for the first responders, who must deal with a stampede at a toy store, a mistletoe stunt gone awry and neighbors competing in a Christmas-light showdown. Meanwhile, Bobby contemplates his future with Athena, Chimney and Buck attempt to lift Maddie's spirits and Eddie must decide if he wants to give his son what he really wants for Christmas – a visit with his mom.
Episode 11: New Beginnings (7.6/10)
Bobby meets Athena's parents for the first time and Maddie attempts to end her marriage for good, causing Doug to insinuate himself even deeper into Chimney's life. Meanwhile, a tanker carrying a tiger shark crashes on the freeway and a gas leak in a plastic surgeon's office happens mid-surgery.
Episode 12: Chimney Begins (8.1/10)
Look back at how Chimney joined Station 118 and became the firefighter and paramedic he is today.
Episode 13: Fight or Flight (8.9/10)
The First Responders rally together to search for a missing Maddie.
Episode 14: Broken (7.6/10)
When Metro LA's 9-1-1 system is hit with a massive system-wide power outage, the call center must go old school in responding to emergencies. The first responders must deal with explosions in multiple homes and a difficult child birth. Meanwhile, Michael confronts Bobby about parenting his kids.
Episode 15: Ocean's 9-1-1 (7.6/10)
A going-away party for a bank manager turns into an emergency, and then a mystery, as the first responders are accused of pulling off a daring heist.
Episode 16: Bobby Begins Again (7.2/10)
Bobby Nash decides to move to Los Angeles in the hopes of restarting his life after a devastating tragedy that struck his family back in Minnesota, but in Los Angeles, he first meets Athena Grant and works his way to captain of the 118.
Episode 17: Careful What You Wish For (7.7/10)
The first responders deal with a calamity at a chocolate factory; a mail bomb explosion; Eddie receives some surprising news from Shannon; Maddie contemplates her future in the call center.
Episode 18: This Life We Choose (7.8/10)
The 118 deals with a situation where a stunt driver is placed in a precarious position, two mail bombs are detonated and a teenaged social influencer loses their mind; Eddie's family decides to visit; Buck confronts a deadly series of events.
Season 3 (18 Episodes)
Episode 1: Kids Today (8.3/10)
Athena enlists the 118’s help when a teenager speeds out of control on the freeway. Meanwhile, a routine traffic stop uncovers a shocking kidnapping and Buck struggles with his recovery.
Episode 2: Sink or Swim (8.5/10)
A massive tsunami hits the Santa Monica Pier, placing Buck and Christopher's lives in danger .
Episode 3: The Searchers (8.4/10)
Athena, Maddie, Bobby and the 118 races to save lives after a massive tsunami hits the Santa Monica Pier and Buck fears the worst when Christopher goes missing.
Episode 4: Triggers (7.8/10)
The team races to save workers in a high-rise during a fire drill, car accident victims, and siblings fighting over a family heirloom. Buck gives Bobby surprising news. Eddie helps Christopher deal with the trauma caused by the tsunami.
Episode 5: Rage (7.6/10)
The 118 races to help protesters at a slaughterhouse and a wife who finds herself trapped in a “rage room” with her husband’s mistress. Athena takes action after Michael, May and Harry experience a traumatic traffic stop.
Episode 6: Monsters (8.1/10)
Athena and the 118 respond to bizarre emergency calls on Halloween, including a flock of crows terrorizing a field trip, an office employee having a close encounter with an eight-limbed creature and a ghost-like girl wandering a neighborhood.
Episode 7: Athena Begins (8.3/10)
When a murder weapon from a case close to Athena in the early '90s resurfaces, flashbacks to 1989 show how Athena joined the LAPD and became the police officer she is today.
Episode 8: Malfunction (7.8/10)
Emergencies include a skating mishap at an ice show, an accident involving a self-driving car and a fulfillment warehouse robot going rogue. Meanwhile, Eddie's after-hours fight club gets out-of-control and Hen struggles in her relationship with Karen.
Episode 9: Fallout (7.8/10)
The 118 responds to debris from a meteor shower crashing into an apartment building and a deadly fire caused by a hazardous waste truck crash inside a tunnel. Meanwhile, Hen struggles with guilt over her ambulance accident, Bobby introduces Eddie to an old friend to help with his anger and Maddie receives an urgent call for help.
Episode 10: Christmas Spirit (8.2/10)
Holiday-themed incidents include a shopper pushed over the edge, a woman who is literally having a "Blue Christmas" and a luggage handler accident on a tarmac; Maddie revisits her past to embrace her future; Bobby receives shocking news.
Episode 11: Seize the Day (7.8/10)
The 118 responds to a skydiving trip gone wrong, a bank rep injured in a home repossession and a lovestruck assistant whose lunch run ends in disaster. Meanwhile, Athena and the family come to terms with Michael’s difficult health decision and Chimney’s half-brother from Korea unexpectedly shows up at his doorstep.
Episode 12: Fools (7.8/10)
The 118 responds to a viral stunt gone haywire, a disaster at a couple’s fishing trip and an epic first date fail. Meanwhile, Athena investigates a woman who doesn’t remember being shot in the head and Eddie is forced to have a difficult conversation with Christopher.
Episode 13: Pinned (7.9/10)
Accidents happen at a bowling alley and a home renovation; Athena pursues a car thief.
Episode 14: The Taking of Dispatch 9-1-1 (8/10)
Maddie fears for herself and her co-workers when the call center is taken hostage.
Episode 15: Eddie Begins (7.9/10)
Eddie's journey to rescue a boy from a well turns into a mission to save himself from his past.
Episode 16: The One That Got Away (8.2/10)
The 118 fights an apartment building blaze; Athena's response to an accident call leads to a more sinister crime; Hen performs a risky medical procedure during a televised cooking show; Buck is inspired to reunite with his lost love.
Episode 17: Powerless (7.8/10)
The 118 races to rescue a little girl in a runaway hot air balloon and help with a city power outage caused by a hijacked tree-trimmer truck; Athena's investigation into a serial rapist case puts her life in jeopardy.
Episode 18: What's Next? (8/10)
The 118 rush to save lives in the aftermath of a massive train derailment.
Season 4 (14 Episodes)
Episode 1: The New Abnormal (8.8/10)
The Hollywood Reservoir dam breaks. The team adjusts to life during the pandemic.
Episode 2: Alone Together (8.1/10)
In the aftermath of the dam break, massive mudslides wreak havoc throughout Los Angeles.
Episode 3: Future Tense (7.6/10)
The 118 race to save a man under siege by his high-tech smart home, and a yoga teacher who has lost her vision. Athena hunts down a bank robber disguised by Covid protocols. Meanwhile, Buck confides in Maddie, Hen clashes with her antagonizing medical school lab partner and members of the 118's crew prep for an out-of-state mission.
Episode 4: 9-1-1, What's Your Grievance? (7.9/10)
Athena investigates a mysterious murder during a neighborhood block party and the 118 rush to save lives endangered by a bomb threat. Meanwhile, Chimney has a hard time keeping secrets when Maddie and Buck's parents come to town.
Episode 5: Buck Begins (8.1/10)
The 118 race to save the lives of workers trapped in a five-alarm factory fire. Meanwhile, Maddie reveals a painful family secret that causes Buck to confront his childhood and answer why he is the daredevil he is today.
Episode 6: Jinx (8/10)
The 118 believes their fabled firehouse superstition has come true when they have the day from hell with a never-ending series of bizarre emergency calls – Athena is in hot pursuit of a 118 firetruck; a man who duct-taped himself to freeway billboard, a garage full of fireworks and a restaurant manager destroying his own business. Meanwhile, Eddie feels a spark with Christopher's former teacher, but admits to Bobby he may not be ready to move on in his personal life just yet.
Episode 7: There Goes the Neighborhood (7.6/10)
The 118 rush to save a man pinned under a Humvee, and a garage band that rocks out too hard. Enlisting Bobby and Athena's help, Michael installs a new "rear window," and turns into an amateur detective after noticing strange behavior at a nearby apartment. Meanwhile, Hen's mother unexpectedly arrives and announces she is moving to LA, and Buck's re-entry into the dating pool ends in disaster.
Episode 8: Breaking Point (7.4/10)
The 118 are called to the tarmac when a flight attendant reaches her limit with her flight's passengers. Athena discovers that quarantine has pushed a couple to their breaking point. Meanwhile, Eddie worries Christopher will not accept him dating, Buck reconnects with an old flame and finds himself in the middle of Albert's new relationship and Maddie and Chimney make a big decision about their baby.
Episode 9: Blindsided (8.4/10)
Athena and the 118 race to save lives after a drunk driver causes a deadly pile-up on the freeway. Meanwhile, Maddie goes into labor and Hen and Karen are devastated as they prepare their foster daughter, Nia, to be reunited with her birth mother.
Episode 10: Parenthood (8.6/10)
The 118 responds to a series of calls dealing with parents and their children, including a disastrous birthday party thrown by a mommy blogger. Meanwhile, Athena and Michael talk to May about her past suicide attempt, Chimney and Maddie adjust to life with their newborn, and Hen and Karen are emotionally shattered as their foster daughter, Nia, is reunited with her birth mother.
Episode 11: First Responders (7.9/10)
The members of the 118 rush to the site of a hit-and-run that leaves a familiar face in critical condition. Meanwhile, with Buck's help, Athena investigates the case of a missing woman last seen in a casino and Josh recalls an emergency in 2006 that led him to become a 9-1-1 operator.
Episode 12: Treasure Hunt (7.8/10)
When a famous mystery writer dies, Athena, Bobby and the 118 respond to the chaos caused by a city-wide manhunt for buried treasure the author left behind.
Episode 13: Suspicion (7.5/10)
The members of the 118 make calls to save a bridezilla at a disastrous wedding and to a mother trapped on her balcony. Meanwhile, Hen plays medical detective when her mother, Toni, falls ill. Also, Eddie and Christopher receive a visit from Carla, Athena uncovers a secret Bobby has been hiding that puts their marriage on the rocks and Maddie struggles with adjusting to motherhood.
Episode 14: Survivors (8.3/10)
In the aftermath of the shooting, Athena and the 118 are on high alert when a sniper is targeting members of the LAFD. Meanwhile, Maddie makes a life decision. Season finale
Season 5 (18 Episodes)
Episode 1: Panic (8.5/10)
A series of ransomware threats leads to an overabundance of emergencies for the 118, including a medevac helicopter crash at a hospital and an air-traffic control tower system failure. Meanwhile Athena must revisit her traumatic attack when the case of the realtor serial rapist goes to trial, Eddie suffers a health scare and Maddie's postpartum depression worsens.
Episode 2: Desperate Times (8/10)
The 118 springs into action when a city-wide blackout and a record heatwave causes mayhem in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Chimney confides in Hen about Maddie's condition, and Athena's worst nightmare comes true.
Episode 3: Desperate Measures (7.9/10)
As the citywide blackout continues to cause mayhem in Los Angeles, Athena races to save her family from a tragedy. Meanwhile, Eddie must make a difficult choice about his future, and Maddie makes a life-changing decision.
Episode 4: Home and Away (7.9/10)
The members of the 118 arrive on the scene after a truck crashes into a high school homecoming parade. Meanwhile, Athena and Michael try to help Harry in the aftermath of his kidnapping, May is intimidated by returning call center legend, and Bobby gives a devastated Chimney advice regarding Maddie.
Episode 5: Peer Pressure (7/10)
A man over-exerts himself exercising; a groundskeeper is cut by his chainsaw. An explosion occurs at a retirement community. May gets an emergency call from a suicidal teen.
Episode 6: Brawl in Cell Block 9-1-1 (8.1/10)
Responding to a fire at a prison, Bobby and the 118 find themselves trapped in a deadly riot
Episode 7: Ghost Stories (7.2/10)
The members of the 118 race to rescue a man who claims he was carjacked, shot and buried alive. Then, they arrive at a home where the owner thinks her roommate is a ghost, Hen receives a visit from the past, and Athena and family are concerned that Harry is still haunted by visions of Jeffrey.
Episode 8: Defend in Place (8.1/10)
Bobby and the 118 race to save lives after an explosion rocks the hospital where Dr. David Hale is performing surgery. Meanwhile, Michael makes a life changing decision.
Episode 9: Past Is Prologue (7.8/10)
Bobby and the 118 race to the rescue when an abandoned oil well erupts and causes a massive sinkhole in downtown LA. Athena investigates a 30-year-old cold case involving a casino robbery. Buck fears his relationship with Taylor might be ending, and Hen meets a man from her mother, Toni's, past.
Episode 10: Wrapped in Red (7.4/10)
The members of the 118 are called to series of emergencies around Christmas Eve. Then, Eddie struggles with an emotional Christopher.
Episode 11: Outside Looking In (7.3/10)
Athena, Bobby and the 118 "speed" to the rescue to save a family whose pick-up truck has been rigged with a pipe bomb which will detonate if the vehicle slows under 55 miles an hour. Meanwhile, Eddie has a rough transition into his new job, Buck makes an impulsive relationship decision and Hen is reluctant to accept her new partner in Chimney's absence.
Episode 12: Boston (8.1/10)
Chimney is determined to find a missing Maddie amongst the chaos of St. Patrick's Day.
Episode 13: Fear-O-Phobia (7.7/10)
Athena investigates a robbery at a gas station that takes an unexpected turn when the would-be victim turns the tables on her assailant. Meanwhile, Bobby and the 126 race to rescue a novice diver who panics while in a shark cage, and a house sitter terrified of spiders. Then, Eddie reaches his breaking point, Chimney returns to the 118 and Maddie shares some news with Buck, who realizes he has to come clean with Taylor.
Episode 14: Dumb Luck (8.1/10)
The members of the 118 race into action when a women falls over her penthouse balcony. Meanwhile, Athena investigates when a bike rider is impaled on a stop sign, Eddie begins his therapy for his PTSD and survivor's guilt and Maddie fears the worst when Jee-Yun falls ill.
Episode 15: FOMO (7.7/10)
The members of the 118 race to the rescue of a social media influencer when she has an accident in a sauna, then to an emergency at a reality show wedding, and finally a tragedy when a mother and her daughter go hiking. Meanwhile, Maddie worries she has missed too many firsts with Jee-Yun, May questions Athena's career path, and Hen and Karen attempt to recapture the fun.
Episode 16: May Day (8.6/10)
The 118 races to the rescue when the 9-1-1 Call Center goes up in flames. Then, Bobby risks his life to save a trapped May, and Claudette, Buck and Eddie work together to help an injured electrician, and Chimney and his brother team up as firefighters for the first time.
Episode 17: Hero Complex (8.2/10)
After a mysterious death, Hen and Chimney put their lives in danger when they suspect that someone is playing God to make themselves look like a hero. Meanwhile, Eddie visits Texas, where he attempts to reconcile with his father.
Episode 18: Starting Over (8/10)
Another day in the life of the 118, as its members race to rescue a cliffside wellness retreat guru after his followers turn on him. Then, they respond to an emergency call at an upscale hair salon. Meanwhile, Maddie contemplates returning to work, Eddie and May make decisions on their future, as do Buck and Taylor, and the 118 gathers for a surprise wedding.
Season 6 (18 Episodes)
Episode 1: Let the Games Begin (7.9/10)
When a blimp suffers mechanical failure and its engine catches fire, Athena and the 118 must rescue victims both inside and outside a packed sports stadium. Bobby and Athena drop off May on her first day of college and discuss honeymoon plans, while Maddie and Chimney go to couple's therapy.
Episode 2: Crash & Learn (8.5/10)
The 118 race to the rescue when a structure collapse at a "happiness convention" traps people under rubble. While on FaceTime with her mom, Athena's father suffers a stroke and crashes through the wall of his house. Hen stretches herself too thin with test prep and her new responsibilities at the 118, while Maddie tries to help new recruit get his bearings at the call center.
Episode 3: The Devil You Know (8.1/10)
While in Florida caring for her ailing father, Athena and Bobby investigate the disappearance of her childhood friend from 45 years ago.
Episode 4: Animal Instincts (7.8/10)
The 118 race to the rescue when a birdwatcher is trapped under a tree. Chimney is in for a wild ride when he tends to a drunk driver; Maddie helps a mother and her young daughter when an abusive father shows up at the their house; Eddie catches Christopher in a lie; Buck begins a year of "yes to possibilities" and immediately receives an interesting proposal from a former roommate.
Episode 5: Home Invasion (7.9/10)
Athena investigates when the same house is hit with two home invasion 9-1-1 calls within hours of each other. The 118 race to the rescue when a D-I-Y home renovation traps a man in an attic. Hen asks for a second chance with her medical school professor. Maddie and Chimney regret hiring a nanny for Jee-Yun after the woman completely takes over their apartment.
Episode 6: Tomorrow (7.9/10)
Hen fears for Karen's life when an explosion rocks her science lab on the day she brings Denny to work with her.
Episode 7: Cursed (7.9/10)
Athena and the 118 race to the rescue when a fading movie star is plagued by a series of near-death experiences.
Episode 8: What's Your Fantasy? (7.6/10)
The 118 race to the rescue at a renaissance faire, then an office building when an overbearing boss is poisoned. Athena fears for May's life when she encounters a disturbed young man. Buck babysits Jee-Yun as Maddie and Chimney begin house-hunting. Eddie and Carla prepare Christopher for his first school dance.
Episode 9: Red Flag (6.9/10)
The Santa Ana winds bring in a variety of weirder-than-usual emergencies as the 118 respond to a family dog retrieving a severed hand and a young woman sleep-driving into the station. Bobby worries about his AA sponsor. Denny questions Hen and Karen about his biological parents. Chimney thinks he's found the perfect house for him and Maddie.
Episode 10: In a Flash (8.4/10)
A dry thunderstorm rolls over LA, bringing in a series of lightning strike emergencies for the 118 and leaves a first responder's life hanging in the balance. Athena and May go undercover at the rehab facility to help Bobby with his investigation into his sponsor's mysterious death. Maddie dreads her parents visit to her and Chimney's new and unfinished house, while Chimney get a surprise of his own from a visiting Albert.
Episode 11: In Another Life (7.1/10)
As Buck's life hangs in the balance, he dreams of a world where he never became a firefighter, for better and worse.
Episode 12: Recovery (8.5/10)
Despite the case being closed, Bobby is determined to prove his AA sponsor was murdered and bring his killer to justice; Meanwhile Buck struggles with his post-traumatic stress.
Episode 13: Mixed Feelings (7.7/10)
The 118 race to the rescues with emergencies at a spin class; in a hair salon and to a husband and wife in a compromising position; Buck discovers new cognitive abilities post lightning strike; Hen and Karen are concerned when they find out Denny has been seeing his biological father behind their backs; Maddie and Chimney enlist Athena and Bobby's help with a suspicious neighbor.
Episode 14: Performance Anxiety (7.8/10)
The 118 race to the rescue at emergencies at a commercial bakery and a bodybuilding competition; Bobby's annual performance reviews sends Chimney to the firefighter academy where he runs into a familiar face; Eddie's aunt gets involved in his personal life; Maddie helps a nervous teen suffering a panic attack.
Episode 15: Death and Taxes (8/10)
The 118 race to the rescue at emergencies when a fire breaks out in an accountant's office and a car crashes into a "living funeral." Athena is shocked when a suspect dies in her custody minutes after she arrests him; Buck is attracted to a death doula; Maddie and Chimney panic when they are audited by the IRS.
Episode 16: Lost & Found (7.9/10)
The 118 race to rescue two roommates desperately trying to find a needle in a haystack at a landfill, and help a woman whose nightmare dream suddenly becomes a painful reality. Athena and Maddie team-up to find a missing boy in a crowded mall; Chimney debates if the time is right to propose to Maddie.
Episode 17: Love Is in the Air (7.9/10)
Athena and the 118 race to rescue when a wedding proposal tragically intersects with a bank robbery, and then when a princess bride is literally stuck on her way to the altar. Athena talks a victim thru her grief; Maddie takes matters into her own hands as Buck finds a surprise visitor on his doorstep.
Episode 18: Pay It Forward (8.6/10)
A series of freeway car accidents leads to a catastrophic overpass collapse that endangers the lives of civilians and members of the 118.
Season 7 (10 Episodes)
Episode 1: Abandon Ships (8.5/10)
Athena and Bobby set off on their honeymoon cruise, but when duty calls, their vacation is put on hold. Meanwhile, a fighter jet traps a civilian, and an unusual incident leaves a couple stuck together.
Episode 2: Rock the Boat (9.1/10)
The disastrous cruise continues when Bobby and Athena respond to the ship's explosion, racing to aid injured passengers. Meanwhile, Hen questions her instincts in a life-taking call and grows concerned about Athena and Bobby's whereabouts.
Episode 3: Capsized (9/10)
With each moment becoming critical as the ship is flipped upside down, Athena and Bobby take charge, seeking methods for rescue while navigating efforts to guide survivors to safety. Meanwhile, Hen defies protocols in her search for Bobby and Athena.
Episode 4: Buck, Bothered and Bewildered (8.3/10)
Upon her return to shore, Athena's son, Harry, finds himself in trouble with the law. Meanwhile, Buck grows envious as Eddie forms a close bond with someone else, and the 118 rescue a woman who's stuck on receiving a rose at an iconic mansion.
Episode 5: You Don't Know Me (8.9/10)
Hen and Karen welcome a new addition to their family, while a call unfolds involving a person’s limb that’s taken on a mind of its own. Meanwhile, Eddie and Marisol take a closer look at their relationship, and Buck navigates his new feelings.
Episode 6: There Goes the Groom (8.7/10)
After years of anticipation, Maddie and Chimney's long-awaited wedding day arrives. However, when the groom mysteriously vanishes, the 118 races against time to ensure he doesn't miss the most crucial day of his life.
Episode 7: Ghost of a Second Chance (8.8/10)
Maddie and Athena investigate a case surrounding an abducted mother and child as Hen and Karen learn more about Mara’s family history. Meanwhile, Eddie grapples with unresolved feelings for someone from his past.
Episode 8: Step Nine (8.6/10)
After a victim of the apartment fire that changed Bobby’s life resurfaces, he searches to make amends. Driven by his need to right past wrongs, Bobby delves deep into memories of his childhood, unearthing moments from his fractured past.
Episode 9: Ashes, Ashes (8.9/10)
The 118 and Tommy are presented with the Medal of Valor for their work on the cruise ship rescue. Meanwhile, Hen and Karen encounter an unforeseen hurdle in their foster care journey, while Eddie's emotional affair develops further.
Episode 10: All Fall Down (8.7/10)
Following the devastating fire at the Nash home, Bobby's fate remains uncertain, while Athena embarks on a mission to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Hen and Karen engage in a heated custody battle, while Christopher grapples with forgiving Eddie.
Season 8 (18 Episodes)
Episode 1: Buzzkill (1) (8.9/10)
The 118 team battles an "un-bee-lievable" emergency when a trailer with millions of bees crashes on the streets of Los Angeles, unleashing a swarm.
Episode 2: When the Boeing Gets Tough… (2) (8.9/10)
Athena is tasked with safely delivering a prisoner to testify on a high-profile case. Meanwhile, a light plane is hit by a swarm of bees and sent careening into a passenger plane.
Episode 3: Final Approach (3) (9.3/10)
Athena's only chance of surviving and saving everyone on the flight is to attempt to land the plane before it crashes and call on the 118 for help.
Episode 4: No Place Like Home (8.7/10)
When it finally looks like Hen and Karen may get their foster license back, they are hit with another obstacle. Meanwhile, the 118 races to the aid of a Cheerleader involved in an infield collision.
Episode 5: Masks (8.3/10)
The 118 is once again working on the spookiest night of the year and missing out on all the tricks and treats. Meanwhile, Buck’s Halloween decorations become a little scarier than he had hoped.
Episode 6: Confessions (8.4/10)
When a toddler falls down a pipe and becomes trapped, the 118 must rely on more than their skills to rescue him. Meanwhile, old wounds are opened when members of the 118 race to the aid of a man dealing with a divorce.
Episode 7: Hotshots (8.6/10)
When Athena is assigned a rookie to mentor, she begins to question her own abilities. Meanwhile, Bobby and the 118 return to the set of "HOT SHOTS" following a 911 call.
Episode 8: Wannabes (8.3/10)
Things get messy for the 118 following a massive pipe explosion. Meanwhile, Athena investigates the brutal beating of a man found behind a grocery store, and Bobby's working relationship with Brad from "HOT SHOTS" just got a little more intimate.
Episode 9: Sob Stories (9/10)
The 118 responds to a fire at a local animal shelter and races to evacuate all the animals. Meanwhile, Maddie takes a 9-1-1 call that sets her on a quest for answers.
Episode 10: Voices (8.6/10)
Following Maddie’s mysterious 9-1-1 call, Chimney returns home to find his daughter alone and Maddie nowhere to be found. He then enlists Athena and Romero to help investigate.
Episode 11: Holy Mother of God (8.5/10)
The 118 responds to a call at a megachurch, where Bobby runs into his estranged mother. Buck is looking to expand his social circle now that Eddie has left.
Episode 12: Disconnected (8.2/10)
Maddie's return to work proves to be more triggering than expected, as she may have returned too soon. Eddie struggles to adapt to his new surroundings.
Episode 13: Invisible (8.7/10)
After the 118 responds to several calls from the same person, Hen steps in to offer them advice. Meanwhile, Eddie confronts his parents and takes a big step in his relationship with his son.
Episode 14: Sick Day (1) (8.2/10)
In part one of a two-part episode, the 118 is called to a research lab that has been set on fire and becomes a biohazard.
Episode 15: Lab Rats (2) (4.3/10)
Athena and Buck are in a race against time to rescue the rest of the 118 following the fire in the bio lab.
Episode 16: The Last Alarm (4.6/10)
Following the tragic events at the lab, the 118 must come together to lay their fallen hero to rest. Meanwhile, despite her own grief, Athena re-investigates the death of a child to help a grieving mother.
Episode 17: Don't Drink the Water (8/10)
Following an earthquake, the 118 races to the scene of several unusual fires and must figure out their cause before anyone else is hurt. Meanwhile, as everyone settles into their new normal, they try to move forward and plan for the future.
Episode 18: Seismic Shifts (7.6/10)
The 118, still reeling from their recent loss, is dispatched to a mass casualty event after a high-rise apartment building collapses. Then, Athena and Chimney have to work together to save a familiar face.
Season 9 (18 Episodes)
Episode 1: Eat the Rich (7.4/10)
In honor of Bobby Nash's sacrifice, the 118 comes together to dedicate the firehouse in his memory. Meanwhile, when a billionaire tech giant is involved in a life-or-death emergency, the team must race to his aid.
Episode 2: Spiraling (5.8/10)
As a geostorm ravages Earth, Athena and Hen's space mission teeters on the edge. On the ground, the 118 battles chaos when technology goes rogue.
Episode 3: The Sky Is Falling (7/10)
Athena and Hen face increasing dangers in space as friends both near and far try to get them home safely. Meanwhile, the 118 continues to help victims of the geostorm and falling debris.
Episode 4: Reentry (7.9/10)
As Athena and Hen navigate their way back home, Athena will be forced to confront what it means to live without Bobby.
Episode 5: Día de los Muertos (7.6/10)
The 118's beliefs are put to the test as they respond to emergency calls involving a Jack-o'-lantern and a few more jump scares than they were expecting on Halloween.
Episode 6: Family History (7.7/10)
Athena must revisit a painful part of her past when answering a call for help. Meanwhile, the 118 takes a big step forward.
Episode 7: Secrets (8.4/10)
Hen's attempts at keeping her mysterious health issues private are starting to impact more than just her physical well-being. Meanwhile, Buck and Ravi decide Eddie needs a night out on the town.
Episode 8: War (7.9/10)
Following Hen's firing, Chimney grapples with his decision and how it has affected the team. Meanwhile, a new AI call center assistant, meant to help, has begun to create more complications, and the 118 must intervene.
Episode 9: Fighting Back (8.2/10)
As Hen continues to seek out a diagnosis for her mysterious symptoms, her friends and family rally behind her. Meanwhile, Harry hits a wall in his attempts to complete the academy firefighting exam and looks for some much-needed motivation.
Episode 10: Handle with Care (8.6/10)
Harry's first day as a probie proves to be more challenging than Chimney expects. Meanwhile, Eddie and Hen are called into court over a former patient that brings back some old demons.
Episode 11: Going Once, Going Twice (9/10)
Eddie faces an unthinkable personal crisis. Hen and Karen spring into action when thrown into a terrifying situation. The 118 hosts a LAFD charity bachelor auction that brings up a few concerns from Buck.
Episode 12: Dads and Cads (I) (9/10)
Maddie and Buck are blindsided by some unexpected news that turns their world upside down. Meanwhile, Buck and Eddie head to Nashville when they are selected to participate in the national firefighting games.
The crossover continues on 9-1-1: Nashville S01E12 Spirit of the Games (II).
Episode 13: Mother's Boy (9.1/10)
Eddie and Buck's flight back to Los Angeles is cancelled following the National Firefighter Games. Hoping to be home for Hen's birthday, they decide a cross-country road trip is the fastest way, until they get offtrack and Buck goes missing.
Episode 14: D.I.Y. (9/10)
As Buck tries to manage the trauma following his kidnapping on his own, May tries to secure her first law internship without the help of her mother.
Episode 15: Pick Your Poison (8.8/10)
Athena is pulled into a mysterious murder investigation when a man arrives at the station to report his own death. Meanwhile, the 118 races to the site of a car crash involving a mother and son.
Episode 16: Where There's Smoke (8.5/10)
The 118 must account for every decision made during a recent fire call when the team's actions are investigated for possible mistakes. Meanwhile, Buck works behind the scenes to support his team as he waits to learn if he can return to the station.
Episode 17: I Got You Babe (9/10)
Buck is faced with his past after an electrical emergency call. Meanwhile, Maddie learns to navigate her working relationships now that she has become a supervisor.
Episode 18: Hearts and Flowers (8.7/10)
Following Athena's shooting, the 118 gathers at the hospital awaiting news. Meanwhile, the mastermind behind the trafficking ring is determined to silence Athena and anyone who gets in his way for good.
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