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9-1-1 S5E8 — Defend in Place

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9-1-1•Season 5•Episode 8

Defend in Place

8.1/10 · 1,309 votesNov 15, 202143 min

Ranked #5 of 18 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

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.

Directed byJames Wong

Written byTaylor Wong

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Angela Bassett

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Athena Grant

Peter Krause

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Jennifer Love Hewitt

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Episode Summary

"Defend in Place" is episode 8 of 9-1-1 season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,309 votes, ranking #5 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by James Wong and written by Taylor Wong, it aired on November 15, 2021.

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