The BEST episodes of 9-1-1
Every episode of 9-1-1 ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 9-1-1!
Explores the high-pressure experiences of the first responders who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations.
#1 - Breaking Point
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2021
The 118 are called to the tarmac when a flight attendant reaches her limit with her flight's passengers. Athena discovers that quarantine has pushed a couple to their breaking point. Meanwhile, Eddie worries Christopher will not accept him dating, Buck reconnects with an old flame and finds himself in the middle of Albert's new relationship and Maddie and Chimney make a big decision about their baby.
#2 - The Taking of Dispatch 9-1-1
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/13/2020
Maddie fears for herself and her co-workers when the call center is taken hostage.
#3 - In Another Life
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2023
As Buck's life hangs in the balance, he dreams of a world where he never became a firefighter, for better and worse.
#4 - 7.1
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2018
When a massive earthquake rocks Los Angeles, the first responders rush to rescue victims from a crumbling high-rise hotel. Athena must deal with wreckage from a collapsed freeway overpass. Maddie is thrown into the fire as she faces her first crisis as a 911 dispatcher.
#6 - Stuck
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2018
The first responders race to rescue victims trapped in various tight spots. Athena contemplates accepting a promotion. Maddie decides to make a move of her own. Chimney finally deals with the aftermath of his near fatal car crash.
#7 - Survivors
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/24/2021
In the aftermath of the shooting, Athena and the 118 are on high alert when a sniper is targeting members of the LAFD. Maddie makes a life decision.
#8 - Invisible
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/3/2025
After the 118 responds to several calls from the same person, Hen steps in to offer them advice. Meanwhile, Eddie confronts his parents and takes a big step in his relationship with his son.
#9 - Holy Mother of God
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/2025
The 118 responds to a call at a mega-church, where Bobby runs into his estranged mother. Also, the 118 unexpectedly uncover hidden secrets at a garden rescue, Buck attempts to expand his social circle in the wake of losing Eddie, and Athena gets called away to assist on a high stakes case on a cruise ship called The Odyssey.
#10 - Under Pressure
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2018
On one of the hottest days of the year, the first responders feel the pressure with harrowing incidents. Buck gets a surprise visit from his sister, Maddie. Athena questions her relationship with Bobby. Handsome new hire Eddie jeopardizes Buck's chances of being chosen for a fireman calendar.
#11 - Awful People
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/15/2018
Maddie goes on a ride-along with Athena, while dealing with a seemingly "perfect" dispatcher. Hen must figure out how to save her family. The first responders deal with emergencies both at a military funeral and a movie theater.
#12 - Disconnected
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/2025
Maddie’s return to work proves to be more triggering than expected, as she may have returned too soon. As Eddie struggles to adapt to his new surroundings, Christopher discovers him in an unfamiliar situation.
#13 - Heartbreaker
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2018
On Valentine's Day, a surprise marriage proposal goes awry with dangerous consequences. Athena attempts to help a desperate woman and unintentionally joins the Lonely Hearts Club. Bobby and Chimney pull holiday duty and learn about the "Casanova Fracture" and Abby and Buck go on their first official date.
#14 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2018
Emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.
#15 - Merry Ex-Mas
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/26/2018
The first responders deal with stampede at a toy store, a mistletoe stunt gone awry and a Christmas-light showdown. Bobby contemplates his future with Athena.
#16 - Worst Day Ever
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2018
In the aftermath of a deadly plane crash, Bobby and team race to help the survivors. Athena deals with panic and chaos at the airport. Bobby confronts his past demons.
#17 - Let Go
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2018
A roller coaster malfunctions at an amusement park. Athena and Hen respond to an unusual home invasion. A couple's dispute leads to a dramatic rescue.
#18 - Full Moon (Creepy AF)
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/28/2018
Athena investigates a potential home invasion and deals with a rabid criminal. Abby helps investigate the murder of a caller. Hen's past may become her future.
#19 - Help Is Not Coming
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2018
The first responders continue to deal with the fallout of a massive earthquake and its deadly aftershocks.
#20 - Trapped
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/14/2018
The first responders race to help a homeless man crushed in a garbage truck, a mother and son in a crashed elevator and extreme hoarders entombed in their house. Athena jumps into the dating pool. Buck and Abby's relationship is tested by her ailing mother.
#21 - Sink or Swim
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2019
A massive tsunami hits the Santa Monica Pier, placing Buck and Christopher's lives in danger.
#22 - Fight or Flight
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/1/2019
The first responders rally together to search for a missing Maddie.
#23 - The Searchers
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2019
Athena, Maddie, Bobby and the 118 races to save lives after a massive tsunami hits the Santa Monica Pier and Buck fears the worst when Christopher goes missing.
#24 - This Life We Choose
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/13/2019
The 118 responds to calls from a stunt driver caught in a hairy situation, a teenage social influencer who is bugging out and the city is on high alert after two mail bombs go off. Meanwhile, Eddie's family comes to town and Buck faces a life or death situation.
#25 - New Beginnings
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2019
Bobby meets Athena's parents. Doug insinuates himself deeper into Chimney's life. Athena looks into a distressing 911 call.