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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #42 — best 9-1-1 episode

1x01: Pilot vs 6x07: Cursed

Pilot synopsis: Emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.

Cursed synopsis: Athena and the 118 race to the rescue when a fading movie star is plagued by a series of near death experiences.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #41 — best 9-1-1 episode

6x09: Red Flag vs 6x12: Recovery

Red Flag synopsis: The Santa Ana winds bring in a variety of weirder-than-usual emergencies. Bobby worries about his AA sponsor. Denny questions Hen and Karen about his biological parents.

Recovery synopsis: Despite the case being closed, Bobby is determined to prove his AA sponsor was murdered and bring his killer to justice. Buck struggles with his post-traumatic stress.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #40 — best 9-1-1 episode

2x05: Awful People vs 8x11: Holy Mother of God

Awful People synopsis: Maddie goes on a ride-along with Athena, while dealing with a seemingly perfect dispatcher; Hen must figure out how to save her family.

Holy Mother of God synopsis: The 118 responds to a call at a mega-church, where Bobby runs into his estranged mother. Meanwhile, Buck is looking to expand his social circle now that Eddie has left.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #40 — best 9-1-1 episode

2x05: Awful People vs 8x11: Holy Mother of God

Awful People synopsis: Maddie goes on a ride-along with Athena, while dealing with a seemingly perfect dispatcher; Hen must figure out how to save her family.

Holy Mother of God synopsis: The 118 responds to a call at a mega-church, where Bobby runs into his estranged mother. Meanwhile, Buck is looking to expand his social circle now that Eddie has left.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #39 — best 9-1-1 episode

3x17: Powerless vs 2x01: Under Pressure

Powerless synopsis: The 118 races to rescue a little girl in a runaway hot air balloon and help with a city power outage caused by a hijacked tree-trimmer truck; Athena's investigation into a serial rapist case puts her life in jeopardy.

Under Pressure synopsis: On one of the hottest days of the year, the first responders feel the pressure with harrowing incidents.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #38 — best 9-1-1 episode

4x09: Blindsided vs 4x11: First Responders

Blindsided synopsis: Athena and the 118 race to save lives after a drunk driver causes a deadly pile-up on the freeway. Maddie goes into labor. Hen and Karen are devastated as they prepare for Nia to be reunited with her birth mother.

First Responders synopsis: The 118 rush to the site of a hit-and-run that leaves a familiar face in critical condition. Athena investigates the case of a missing woman last seen in a casino. Josh recalls an emergency that led him to become a 9-1-1 operator.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #37 — best 9-1-1 episode

4x14: Survivors vs 6x17: Love Is in the Air

Survivors synopsis: In the aftermath of the shooting, Athena and the 118 are on high alert when a sniper is targeting members of the LAFD. Meanwhile, Maddie makes a life decision.

Love Is in the Air synopsis: A wedding proposal intersects with a bank robbery. A princess bride is stuck on her way to the altar. Athena talks a victim through her grief. Maddie takes matters into her own hands as Buck finds a surprise visitor on his doorstep.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #36 — best 9-1-1 episode

8x17: Don't Drink the Water vs 3x13: Pinned

Don't Drink the Water synopsis: Following an earthquake, the 118 races to the scene of several unusual fires and 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.

Pinned synopsis: The 118 responds to accidents at a bowling alley and a home renovation; Bobby and Michael take Harry camping; Chimney and Maddie rush into action when their romantic dinner date takes a wild-turn.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #35 — best 9-1-1 episode

5x06: Brawl in Cell Block 9-1-1 vs 6x18: Pay It Forward

Brawl in Cell Block 9-1-1 synopsis: Responding to a fire at a prison, Bobby and the 118 find themselves trapped in a deadly riot.

Pay It Forward synopsis: A series of freeway car accidents leads to a catastrophic overpass collapse that endangers the lives of civilians and members of the 118.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #34 — best 9-1-1 episode

1x04: Worst Day Ever vs 4x10: Parenthood

Worst Day Ever synopsis: 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.

Parenthood synopsis: The 118 responds to a series of calls dealing with parents and their children. Chimney and Maddie adjust to life with their newborn. Hen and Karen are emotionally shattered as Nia is reunited with her birth mother.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #33 — best 9-1-1 episode

5x01: Panic vs 6x03: The Devil You Know

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Panic synopsis: A series of ransomware threats lead to an overabundance of emergencies for the 118. Athena must revisit her traumatic attack as the case goes to trial. Eddie suffers a health scare. Maddie's postpartum depression worsens.

The Devil You Know synopsis: While in Florida caring for her ailing father, Athena and Bobby investigate the disappearance of her childhood friend from 45 years ago.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #32 — best 9-1-1 episode

8x04: No Place Like Home vs 2x08: Buck, Actually

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No Place Like Home synopsis: When it finally looks like Hen and Karen may get their foster license back, they are hit with another obstacle. Meanwhile, the 118 races to the aid of a cheerleader involved in an infield collision.

Buck, Actually synopsis: Buck jumps back into the dating scene; A woman going to great extremes to get her husband's attention; A newlywed couple are involved in a car accident.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #31 — best 9-1-1 episode

2x13: Fight or Flight vs 8x02: When the Boeing Gets Tough

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Fight or Flight synopsis: The first responders rally together to search for a missing Maddie.

When the Boeing Gets Tough synopsis: Athena escorts a witness while handling a mid-air collision between planes caused by a bee swarm, showcasing her skills in managing crises and protecting lives.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #30 — best 9-1-1 episode

2x07: Haunted vs 6x01: Let the Games Begin

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Haunted synopsis: Halloween finds the first responders racing to a cemetery rescue, a haunted hayride and a spooky Hollywood parade; Maddie thinks she's received a "ghost" call from a missing hiker.

Let the Games Begin synopsis: When a blimp engine catches fire, the 118 rescue victims both inside and outside a packed stadium. Bobby and Athena discuss honeymoon plans.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #29 — best 9-1-1 episode

8x10: Voices vs 4x08: Breaking Point

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Voices synopsis: Following Maddie's mysterious 911 call, Chimney returns home to find his daughter alone and Maddie nowhere to be found.

Breaking Point synopsis: 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. Buck reconnects with an old flame.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #28 — best 9-1-1 episode

7x09: Ashes, Ashes vs 7x04: Buck, Bothered and Bewildered

(all matchups are decided by a random number generator)

Ashes, Ashes synopsis: The 118 are presented with the Medal of Valor for their work on the cruise ship rescue. Hen and Karen encounter an unforeseen hurdle in their foster care journey. Eddie's emotional affair develops further.

Buck, Bothered and Bewildered synopsis: Upon her return to shore, Athena's son finds himself in trouble with the law. Meanwhile, Buck grows envious as Eddie forms a close bond with someone else, and the 118 rescue a woman who's stuck on receiving a rose at an iconic mansion.

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ROUND ONE, BATTLE #27 — best 9-1-1 episode

8x15: Lab Rats vs 1x02: Let Go

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Lab Rats synopsis: Athena and Buck are in a race against time to rescue the rest of the 118 following the fire in the bio-lab.

Let Go synopsis: 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.