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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - Final Approach (3)
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Final Approach (3)

    S8:E3

    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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Rock the Boat
    9.4/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Rock the Boat

    S7:E2

    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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 3 - Capsized
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Capsized

    S7:E3

    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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Hold the Line
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Hold the Line

    S2:E3

    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:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - A Bright and Cloudless Morning
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - A Bright and Cloudless Morning

    S3:E18

    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:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - When the Boeing Gets Tough... (2)
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #6 - When the Boeing Gets Tough... (2)

    S8:E2

    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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 8 Episode 9 - Sob Stories
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Sob Stories

    S8:E9

    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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Bad Call
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Bad Call

    S2:E8

    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:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Dust to Dust
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Dust to Dust

    S2:E14

    Owen and the members of the 126 race into action when a massive dust storm engulfs Austin. Season finale

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Big Chill
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Big Chill

    S3:E1

    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:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Shock & Thaw
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Shock & Thaw

    S3:E3

    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:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Prince Albert In A Can
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Prince Albert In A Can

    S3:E11

    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.

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    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - Pay It Forward
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Pay It Forward

    S6:E18

    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
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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Trainwrecks
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Trainwrecks

    S5:E2

    The 126 race into action when a major train derailment causes multiple injuries; Meanwhile Tommy makes a bold move in her relationship with Trevor; Wyatt asks Owen to give Judd his job back as Marjan and Paul continue to compete for the open position.

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    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Sink or Swim
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Sink or Swim

    S3:E2

    A massive tsunami hits the Santa Monica Pier, placing Buck and Christopher's lives in danger .

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 8 Episode 8 - Wannabes
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Wannabes

    S8:E8

    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.

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    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Austin, We Have a Problem
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Austin, We Have a Problem

    S1:E10

    Owen helps T.K. reconcile the past to help his future; Michelle learns the full truth about Iris.

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Impulse Control
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Impulse Control

    S3:E14

    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.

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    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Panic
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Panic

    S5:E1

    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:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - In a Flash
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #20 - In a Flash

    S6:E10

    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:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - 2100°
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - 2100°

    S2:E2

    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.

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - The New Hotness
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #22 - The New Hotness

    S4:E1

    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
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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Yee-Haw
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Yee-Haw

    S1:E2

    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
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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - 7.1
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #24 - 7.1

    S2:E2

    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:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Desperate Times
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #25 - Desperate Times

    S5:E2

    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.

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Bradley Buecker Ratings Summary

"Final Approach (3)" is the best rated episode directed by Bradley Buecker. It scored 9.5/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 10/10/2024 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Rock the Boat".