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9-1-1 S9E16 — Where There's Smoke

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9-1-1•Season 9•Episode 16

Where There's Smoke

8.1/10 · 1,206 votesApr 2, 202645 min

Ranked #4 of 18 in Season 9•+0.6 vs season avg

The 118 must account for every decision made during a recent fire call when the team's actions are investigated for possible mistakes. Meanwhile, Buck works behind the scenes to support his team as he waits to learn if he can return to the station.

Directed byBradley Buecker

Written byKristen Reidel

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Cast8

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Athena Grant

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

Elijah M. Cooper

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Harry Grant

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Bradley Buecker

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Director

Kristen Reidel

Kristen Reidel

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Where There's Smoke" is episode 16 of 9-1-1 season 9. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,206 votes, ranking #4 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Kristen Reidel, it aired on April 2, 2026.

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