The Best Episodes Directed By Bradley Buecker
Every TV Episode Directed by Bradley Buecker Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Bradley Buecker Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Bradley Buecker is "Panic", rated 9.3/10 from 3 user votes. It was "written by Tim Minear". "Panic" aired on 9/20/2021 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Hold the Line".
9.3/10 3 votes#1 - Panic
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2021
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.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear
9.3/10 3 votes#2 - Hold the Line
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2021
As a wildfire spreads across Texas, Evan "Buck" Buckley, Henrietta "Hen" Wilson and Eddie Diaz from the 118 firehouse in Los Angeles arrive in Austin to help Capt. Strand and the 126. As the crews race to save a group of teenagers trapped by the fire at a campground, Owen and Hen fight for their lives in the aftermath of a helicopter crash.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: John Owen Lowe
9.3/10 3 votes#3 - A Bright and Cloudless Morning
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 5/16/2022
Captain Strand and the 126 come together when one of their own is trapped after a building explosion. Meanwhile, Owen reflects on his 9/11 experience, T.K. and Carlos come to a decision and Tommy and Julius decide on their future.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Bob Goodman
9.2/10 4 votes#4 - Pay It Forward
Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 5/15/2023
A series of freeway car accidents leads to a catastrophic overpass collapse that endangers the lives of civilians and members of the 118.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Andrew Meyers
9.0/10 2 votes#5 - Bad Call
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2021
A bank robbery, an apartment fire and a pregnant woman lost in a parking garage are the seemingly unconnected calls to which the 126 responds. Then, T.K. celebrates his one-year anniversary of sobriety, while Owen and Gwyn may not make it to the end of the week as a couple. Also, Carlos finds himself working on a case with his Texas Ranger father.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tonya Kong
9.0/10 2 votes#6 - Dust to Dust
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 5/24/2021
Owen and the members of the 126 race into action when a massive dust storm engulfs Austin. Season finale
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear
9.0/10 2 votes#7 - The Big Chill
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2022
An unexpected arctic cold front brings an ice storm to Austin and a variety of weather-related emergencies. Meanwhile, Owen deals with the fallout of the 126 closing, as Tommy, T.K. and Gillian settle into new employment, and Judd and Grace prepare for the birth of their first baby.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear
9.0/10 2 votes#8 - Shock & Thaw
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2022
As the unexpected arctic cold front and ice storm continues to cause havoc in Austin, Owen works to rescue the lives of the stranded migrants; T.K.'s life hangs in the balance and Grace prepares for the birth of her baby.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear
9.0/10 2 votes#9 - Prince Albert In A Can
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/21/2022
Owen and the 126 race to the rescue when Catherine receives a package at the governor's office that may contain a bio-hazard. Meanwhile Grace and Carlos team up to investigate a prank 9-1-1 call that turns deadly.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Jessica Ball
8.5/10 4 votes#10 - Austin, We Have a Problem
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2020
Owen helps T.K. reconcile the past to help his future; Michelle learns the full truth about Iris.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear
8.5/10 2 votes#11 - Impulse Control
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 4/18/2022
Owen and the 126 race to emergencies at a fast food drive-thru, a high school wrestling match and a case of road rage - all with one common element tying them together. Meanwhile, Tommy's estranged brother-in-law makes a surprise appearance in Austin, and Marjan confronts Capt. Strand about his anger management issues.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Trey Callaway
8.4/10 4 votes#12 - In a Flash
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2023
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.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Juan Carlos Coto
8.3/10 3 votes#13 - 2100°
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/2021
After a volcanic eruption wreaks havoc in Austin, the members of the 126 race to save lives at a college pool party, a family's mini-golf outing and a woman trapped in her food truck by a horde of scorpions.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Molly Green
8.3/10 6 votes#14 - The New Hotness
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2023
Captains Strand and Vega along with the members of the 126 are called into action to a county fair when a "Derecho," a series of fast-moving severe thunderstorms, hit Austin, causing hurricanic and tornadic-force winds, heavy rains, flash floods and a wide path of destruction. Owen's newfound passion for motorcycling puts him on a potentially dangerous path. Tommy has the potential for a romance when she meets an attractive single father. And as T.K. and Carlos prepare for their wedding, a secret from Carlos' past may stand in their way to happiness.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Molly Green
8.1/10 7 votes#15 - Yee-Haw
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2020
The crew races to a disaster at a wave pool, and an outbreak of mercury poisoning that is leaving its victims in a a zombie-like state. Meanwhile, Owen must come to terms with his illness and what the side-effects of treatment may do to his vanity. Also, Michelle follows a new lead on her missing sister while TK is unsure how to handle his budding relationship with Carlos.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear
8.0/10 2 votes#16 - Sink or Swim
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2019
A massive tsunami hits the Santa Monica Pier, placing Buck and Christopher's lives in danger .
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Juan Carlos Coto
7.9/10 39 votes#17 - Orphans
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2014
The death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper. Elsa reveals the history of the Freak Show. Desiree grows suspicious of Maggie.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: James Wong
7.8/10 10 votes#18 - 7.1
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2018
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.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Zachary Reiter
7.8/10 4 votes#19 - Desperate Times
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2021
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.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Ryan Murphy
7.7/10 38 votes#20 - Camp Redwood
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 9/18/2019
In the summer of 1984, five friends escape Los Angeles to work as counselors at Camp Redwood. As they adjust to their new jobs, they quickly learn that the only thing scarier than campfire tales is the past coming to haunt you.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Ryan Murphy
7.6/10 75 votes#21 - Welcome to Briarcliff
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2012
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear
7.6/10 62 votes#22 - Tricks and Treats
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2012
An exorcist is called to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy; Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: James Wong
7.6/10 41 votes#23 - Protect the Coven
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2014
Fiona and Laveau have a deadly face off with The Corporation; Cordelia makes a desperate sacrifice.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Jennifer Salt
7.6/10 11 votes#24 - Worst Day Ever
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2018
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.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Zachary Reiter
7.6/10 8 votes#25 - Help Is Not Coming
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2018
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.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear