Life goes on after Bobby’s tragic death, and on ABC’s 9-1-1 season eight episode 17, things are back to their everyday normal/crazy level. Bobby’s death means the hunt for a new captain is on, and the teaser for episode 17 shows who Athena’s throwing her support behind. Episode 17, “Don’t Drink the Water,” will air on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8pm ET/PT.
Speaking with TVInsider, showrunner Tim Minear confirmed the answer to who’s taking over will not be revealed during the remaining episodes of season eight. “I’m not solving that problem right away for the rest of this season. There is an interim captain there who is not going to be the captain going forward, but the last three episodes are not about who’s in Bobby’s chair,” stated Minear. “The last three episodes are about that chair is empty.”
“Don’t Drink the Water” Plot: Following an earthquake, the 118 races to the scene of several unusual fires and must figure out their cause before anyone else is hurt. Meanwhile, as everyone settles into their new normal, they try to move forward and plan for the future. Guest stars include Brian Thompson, Jenna Z. Alvarez, and Phoebe Neidhardt.
The season eight cast includes Angela Bassett as Athena Grant-Nash, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Han, and Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley. Kenneth Choi plays Howie “Chimney” Han, Aisha Hinds stars as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Ryan Guzman is Eddie Diaz, and Gavin McHugh is Christopher Diaz.
9-1-1 Synopsis, Courtesy of ABC:
The series explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders — including police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers—who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking, and heart-stopping conditions. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.
The show draws from the real lives of first responders who regularly face situations that are often unpredictable, intense, and uplifting at the same time.
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