The Best Episodes of 9-1-1 Season 5
Every episode of 9-1-1 Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 9-1-1 Season 5!
Explore the high-pressure experiences of police officers, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "9-1-1" season 5 is "Panic", rated 8.1/10 from 957 user votes. It was directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Tim Minear, Juan Carlos Coto. "Panic" aired on 9/20/2021 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Desperate Times".
8.1/10 957 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, Juan Carlos Coto
8.0/10 855 votes#2 - 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, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear
7.7/10 836 votes#3 - Desperate Measures
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2021
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.
Director: Brenna Malloy
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 805 votes#4 - Home and Away
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10 977 votes#5 - Peer Pressure
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 897 votes#6 - Brawl in Cell Block 9-1-1
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2021
Responding to a fire at a prison, Bobby and the 118 find themselves trapped in a deadly riot
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10 1,050 votes#7 - Ghost Stories
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Stacey R. Rose
8.2/10 926 votes#8 - Defend in Place
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 915 votes#9 - Past Is Prologue
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 812 votes#10 - Wrapped in Red
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2021
The members of the 118 are called to series of emergencies around Christmas Eve. Then, Eddie struggles with an emotional Christopher.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10 979 votes#11 - Outside Looking In
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/21/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 940 votes#12 - Boston
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/28/2022
Chimney is determined to find a missing Maddie amongst the chaos of St. Patrick's Day.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 827 votes#13 - Fear-O-Phobia
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 4/11/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 759 votes#14 - Dumb Luck
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 4/18/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 686 votes#15 - FOMO
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 4/25/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Nicole Barraza Keim
8.6/10 928 votes#16 - May Day
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 5/2/2022
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 706 votes#17 - Hero Complex
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 5/9/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 675 votes#18 - Starting Over
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 5/16/2022
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.
Director: Kristen Reidel
Writer: Kristen Reidel