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The Best Episodes of 9-1-1 Season 1

Every episode of 9-1-1 Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 9-1-1 Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    9-1-1 Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(2584 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear

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  2. 9-1-1 Season 1 Episode 2 - Let Go
    7.8/10(2058 votes)

    #2 - Let Go

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear

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  3. 9-1-1 Season 1 Episode 3 - Next of Kin
    8.0/10(1921 votes)

    #3 - Next of Kin

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Barbara Brown
    Writer:John J. Gray

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  4. 9-1-1 Season 1 Episode 4 - Worst Day Ever
    8.4/10(2001 votes)

    #4 - Worst Day Ever

    S1:E4

    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

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  5. 9-1-1 Season 1 Episode 5 - Point of Origin
    7.9/10(1740 votes)

    #5 - Point of Origin

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Erica L. Anderson

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  6. 9-1-1 Season 1 Episode 6 - Heartbreaker
    8.1/10(1747 votes)

    #6 - Heartbreaker

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Matthew Hodgson

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  7. 9-1-1 Season 1 Episode 7 - Full Moon (Creepy AF)
    8.1/10(1725 votes)

    #7 - Full Moon (Creepy AF)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writer:Adam Penn

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  8. 9-1-1 Season 1 Episode 8 - Karma's A Bitch
    8.0/10(1669 votes)

    #8 - Karma's A Bitch

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Barbara Brown
    Writer:Kristen Reidel

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  9. 9-1-1 Season 1 Episode 9 - Trapped
    7.9/10(1572 votes)

    #9 - Trapped

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. 9-1-1 Season 1 Episode 10 - A Whole New You
    8.0/10(1659 votes)

    #10 - A Whole New You

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "9-1-1" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 2584 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear, it aired on 1/3/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Let Go".