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The Best Episodes of 9-1-1

Every episode of 9-1-1 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 9-1-1!

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    9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 3 - Final Approach (3)
    9.3/10(7 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
    Writers:Tim Minear, Ted Griffin

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  2. 9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 2 - Rock the Boat
    9.1/10(10 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
    Writers:Juan Carlos Coto, Lyndsey Beaulieu

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  3. 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 1 - Buzzkill (1)
    9.1/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Buzzkill (1)

    S8:E1

    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.

    Director:James Wong
    Writers:Molly Green, James Leffler

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  4. 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 13 - Mother's Boy
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Mother's Boy

    S9:E13

    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.

    Director:Jonathan Lawrence
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  5. 9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 3 - Capsized
    9.0/10(9 votes)

    #5 - 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
    Writers:Juan Carlos Coto, Lyndsey Beaulieu

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  6. 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 2 - When the Boeing Gets Tough... (2)
    9.0/10(6 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
    Writers:Tim Minear, Ted Griffin

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  7. 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 9 - Sob Stories
    9.0/10(6 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
    Writers:Tim Minear, Rashad Raisani, Matt Solik

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  8. 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 11 - Going Once, Going Twice
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Going Once, Going Twice

    S9:E11

    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.

    Director:Aisha Hinds
    Writers:Molly Green, James Leffler

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  9. 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 12 - Dads and Cads (I)
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Dads and Cads (I)

    S9:E12

    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).

    Director:Nimisha Mukerji
    Writers:Christopher Monfette, Taylor Wong Tai-Loi

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  10. 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 14 - D.I.Y.
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - D.I.Y.

    S9:E14

    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.

    Director:Shiri Appleby
    Writers:Lyndsey Beaulieu, Silas Savard

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  11. 9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 5 - You Don't Know Me
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #11 - You Don't Know Me

    S7:E5

    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.

    Director:Brenna Malloy
    Writers:Lyndsey Beaulieu, Taylor Wong Tai-Loi

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  12. 9-1-1 Season 2 Episode 13 - Fight or Flight
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Fight or Flight

    S2:E13

    The First Responders rally together to search for a missing Maddie.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Kristen Reidel

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  13. 9-1-1 Season 4 Episode 1 - The New Abnormal
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #13 - The New Abnormal

    S4:E1

    The Hollywood Reservoir dam breaks. The team adjusts to life during the pandemic.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Juan Carlos Coto

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  14. 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 4 - No Place Like Home
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #14 - No Place Like Home

    S8:E4

    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.

    Director:Marita Grabiak
    Writer:Lyndsey Beaulieu

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  15. 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 7 - Hotshots
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Hotshots

    S8:E7

    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.

    Director:Keith Tripler
    Writers:Lyndsey Beaulieu, Aisha Casey

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  16. 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 15 - Pick Your Poison
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Pick Your Poison

    S9:E15

    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.

    Director:Christine Khalafian
    Writers:Molly Green, James Leffler

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  17. 9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 9 - Ashes, Ashes
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Ashes, Ashes

    S7:E9

    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.

    Director:Christine Khalafian
    Writers:Juan Carlos Coto, Andrew Meyers

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  18. 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 13 - Invisible
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Invisible

    S8:E13

    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.

    Director:Brenna Malloy
    Writers:Lyndsey Beaulieu, Taylor Wong Tai-Loi

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  19. 9-1-1 Season 4 Episode 10 - Parenthood
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Parenthood

    S4:E10

    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.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Lyndsey Beaulieu

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  20. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 16 - May Day
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #20 - May Day

    S5:E16

    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.

    Director:Juan Carlos Coto
    Writer:Juan Carlos Coto

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  21. 9-1-1 Season 6 Episode 18 - Pay It Forward
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #21 - 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
    Writers:Andrew Meyers, Nicole Barraza Keim

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  22. 9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 7 - Ghost of a Second Chance
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Ghost of a Second Chance

    S7:E7

    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.

    Director:James Wong
    Writers:Taylor Wong Tai-Loi, James Wong

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  23. 9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 10 - All Fall Down
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #23 - All Fall Down

    S7:E10

    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.

    Director:John J. Gray
    Writers:Kristen Reidel, Lyndsey Beaulieu

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  24. 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 10 - Handle with Care
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Handle with Care

    S9:E10

    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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Christopher Monfette, Taylor Wong Tai-Loi

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  25. 9-1-1 Season 3 Episode 2 - Sink or Swim
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #25 - 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:Juan Carlos Coto

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Best Episodes Summary

"Final Approach (3)" is the best rated episode of "9-1-1". It scored 9.3/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Tim Minear, Ted Griffin, it aired on 10/10/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rock the Boat".