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9-1-1 S5E17 — Hero Complex

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9-1-1•Season 5•Episode 17

Hero Complex

8.2/10 · 1,078 votesMay 9, 202243 min

Ranked #3 of 18 in Season 5•+0.5 vs season avg

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.

Directed byMarita Grabiak

Written byKristen Reidel, Stacey R. Rose

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Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Athena Grant

Peter Krause

Peter Krause

Bobby Nash

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Maddie Buckley

Oliver Stark

Oliver Stark

Evan 'Buck' Buckley

Aisha Hinds

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Henrietta 'Hen' Wilson

Kenneth Choi

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Howard 'Chimney' Han

Ryan Guzman

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Eddie Diaz

Corinne Massiah

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May Grant

Marcanthonee Reis

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Harry Grant

Gavin McHugh

Gavin McHugh

Christopher Diaz

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Kristen Reidel

Kristen Reidel

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Marita Grabiak

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Stacey R. Rose

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Episode Summary

"Hero Complex" is episode 17 of 9-1-1 season 5. It scored 8.2/10 from 1,078 votes, ranking #3 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Marita Grabiak and written by Kristen Reidel, Stacey R. Rose, it aired on May 9, 2022.

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