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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 1 - Panic
    8.1/10(1220 votes)

    #1 - 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
    Writers:Tim Minear, Juan Carlos Coto

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  2. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 2 - Desperate Times
    8.0/10(1097 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Andrew Meyers, Lyndsey Beaulieu

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  3. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 3 - Desperate Measures
    7.7/10(1072 votes)

    #3 - Desperate Measures

    S5:E3

    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:Ben Hernandez Bray
    Writer:Kristen Reidel

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  4. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 4 - Home and Away
    7.8/10(1024 votes)

    #4 - Home and Away

    S5:E4

    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:Brenna Malloy
    Writer:Bob Goodman

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  5. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 5 - Peer Pressure
    7.2/10(1206 votes)

    #5 - Peer Pressure

    S5:E5

    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:Joaquin Sedillo
    Writer:Nadia Abass-Madden

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  6. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 6 - Brawl in Cell Block 9-1-1
    8.2/10(1187 votes)

    #6 - Brawl in Cell Block 9-1-1

    S5:E6

    Responding to a fire at a prison, Bobby and the 118 find themselves trapped in a deadly riot

    Director:Paula Hunziker
    Writer:Andrew Meyers

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  7. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 7 - Ghost Stories
    6.8/10(1304 votes)

    #7 - Ghost Stories

    S5:E7

    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:Kristin Windell
    Writer:Stacey R. Rose

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  8. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 8 - Defend in Place
    8.2/10(1188 votes)

    #8 - Defend in Place

    S5:E8

    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:James Wong
    Writer:Taylor Wong

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  9. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 9 - Past Is Prologue
    7.4/10(1141 votes)

    #9 - Past Is Prologue

    S5:E9

    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:Marcus Stokes
    Writer:Ian Sobel

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  10. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 10 - Wrapped in Red
    7.4/10(1043 votes)

    #10 - Wrapped in Red

    S5:E10

    The members of the 118 are called to series of emergencies around Christmas Eve. Then, Eddie struggles with an emotional Christopher.

    Director:Brenna Malloy
    Writers:Lyndsey Beaulieu, Nadia Abass-Madden

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  11. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 11 - Outside Looking In
    7.1/10(1209 votes)

    #11 - Outside Looking In

    S5:E11

    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:Shauna Duggins
    Writer:Bob Goodman

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  12. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 12 - Boston
    8.0/10(1206 votes)

    #12 - Boston

    S5:E12

    Chimney is determined to find a missing Maddie amongst the chaos of St. Patrick's Day.

    Director:Dwight H. Little
    Writer:Lyndsey Beaulieu

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  13. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 13 - Fear-O-Phobia
    7.5/10(1063 votes)

    #13 - Fear-O-Phobia

    S5:E13

    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:Marcus Stokes
    Writers:Juan Carlos Coto, Andrew Meyers

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  14. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 14 - Dumb Luck
    7.7/10(967 votes)

    #14 - Dumb Luck

    S5:E14

    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:John J. Gray
    Writer:Taylor Wong

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  15. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 15 - FOMO
    7.6/10(905 votes)

    #15 - FOMO

    S5:E15

    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:Marita Grabiak
    Writer:Nicole Barraza Keim

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  16. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 16 - May Day
    8.6/10(1366 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 17 - Hero Complex
    8.1/10(965 votes)

    #17 - Hero Complex

    S5:E17

    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:Marita Grabiak
    Writers:Kristen Reidel, Stacey R. Rose

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  18. 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 18 - Starting Over
    7.6/10(910 votes)

    #18 - Starting Over

    S5:E18

    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

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Panic" is the best rated episode of "9-1-1" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 1220 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Tim Minear, Juan Carlos Coto, it aired on 9/20/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Desperate Times".