For seven seasons, a vocal and great song from 9-1-1 fan base has been asking Buck and Eddie to turn their friendship into a romance, but season 8 episode 6 seemingly ended that appeal. Since Eddie joined the cast of 9-1-1 in season two, many viewers noticed the chemistry between him and Buck. The two characters quickly became best friends and arguably have one of the strongest relationships in the series. However, they were both apparently heterosexual, as they only dated women, until Buck became bisexual in 9-1-1 7th season.
New episodes of 9-1-1 Season 8 airs Thursdays at 8pm ET on ABC.
Buck’s story in 9-1-1 Season 7 gave hope to “Buddie” shippers that one day Buck and Eddie would become a couple. The idea of them taking their friendship to the next level was seemingly plausible. Buck began dating Lou Ferrigno Jr.’s Tommy, but that certainly didn’t seal Buck and Eddie’s fate. Unfortunately, one episode in 9-1-1 season 8 might have.
Eddie Confirms He’s Straight on 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 6
Eddie talks about his sexuality in “Confessions”
Eddie began a journey of self-esteem and finding inner happiness in 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 6, ‘Confession’. For an hour, Eddie confessed in church, where he spoke about his guilt over what happened to his son, Christopher. Later, Eddie bumped into the priest he confessed to. When speaking with Father Brian, Eddie claimed he was straight because he thought the priest was hitting on him. Eddie’s verification of his sexuality evidently ends the hope that he and Buck will become a couple.
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9-1-1 Season 8 Cast |
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Angela Bassett |
Athena Grant-Nash |
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Peter Krause |
Robert “Bobby” Nash |
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Oliver Stark |
Evan “Buck” Buckley |
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Aisha Hinds |
Henrietta “Hen” Wilson |
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Kenneth Choi |
Howard “Chimney” Han |
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Jennifer Love Hewitt |
Maddie Han |
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Ryan Guzman |
Edmundo “Eddie” Díaz |
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Gavin McHugh |
Christopher Diaz |
9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 6 was the first time Eddie vocalized and confirmed that he was straight. Until then, many (who rooted for Buck and Eddie) expected Eddie’s sexuality to be fluid. But him saying out loud that he’s straight certainly isn’t a good sign for Buck and Eddie’s potential romance.
Could Buck and Eddie still be together despite the recent 911 revelation?
The door is not completely closed
Even though Eddie’s confession in 9-1-1 season 8, episode 6 significantly lowers the chances of his and Buck’s friendship turning romantic, it’s still not impossible. The cast and crew haven’t completely abandoned the Buck and Eddie idea becoming a couple. In May 2024, when asked about the possibility of a romance between Buck and Eddie, Ryan Guzman said Fainting:
“We’ve just gotten to the point where Buck is having his own personal growth, so it’s like baby steps towards anything and if anything.”
Oliver Stark is also open to exploring a different side of Buck and Eddie’s relationship, and showrunner Tim Minear hasn’t closed the door on a potential romance between the two characters. So, anything is possible. However, given Eddie’s comment in 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 6 fans shouldn’t expect Buck and Eddie to date anytime soon.
Source: Fainting