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9-1-1 S9E9 — Fighting Back

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9-1-1•Season 9•Episode 9

Fighting Back

7.4/10 · 1,027 votesJan 22, 202645 min

Ranked #11 of 18 in Season 9•−0.1 vs season avg

As Hen continues to seek out a diagnosis for her mysterious symptoms, her friends and family rally behind her. Meanwhile, Harry hits a wall in his attempts to complete the academy firefighting exam and looks for some much-needed motivation.

Directed byTessa Blake

Written byKristen Reidel, Lyndsey Beaulieu

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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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Kristen Reidel

Kristen Reidel

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Lyndsey Beaulieu

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Tessa Blake

Tessa Blake

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Episode Summary

"Fighting Back" is episode 9 of 9-1-1 season 9. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,027 votes, ranking #11 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Tessa Blake and written by Kristen Reidel, Lyndsey Beaulieu, it aired on January 22, 2026.

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