9-1-1 Can Finally Be Good Again After It Fixed The Worst Parts Of Season 8 In Just One Episode

9-1-1 Season 8 has finally put to rest one of the most irritating storylines in the past, meaning The series can finally get back on track and return to its former glory. The ABC procedural drama TV show created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear debuted its eighth season (and second on ABC) at the end of September 2024. 9-1-1 Season 8 premiered with a bi-nado disaster, and for the first handful of episodes, it was evident that something wasn’t right. More specifically, some characters are not where they belong.

9-1-1 Season 7 ended with Bobby Nash surviving his heart attack (one episode after resigning from Station 118). Despite his brush with death, there are no indications that Bobby would resume his role as The captain of the 118th as his replacement has already been named – Vincent Gerrard. His appointment to captaincy was the worst-case scenario, and, unfortunately, the consequences of this development were at the beginning of 9-1-1 season 8. However, episode 4 touched on the show’s injustices, and moving forward, 9-1-1 Can be the success everyone knows it can be.

9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 4 brings Bobby back and kicks Gerrard out

Bobby & Gerrard switched roles

Despite the shortcomings of the first three episodes, 9-1-1 Season 8, episode 4, “No Place Like Home,” fixed (almost) everything many disliked about the season, including giving Gerrard the boot. Gerard is, without a doubt, one of the worst 9-1-1 Letters. He is big, unhappy, a bully, and everything a fire captain should not be. So, Gerrard becoming the captain of the 118 was quite worrying and frustrating because, yes, it created drama, but it created drama that most did not want to watch. The good news is that Gerrard is now gone, and Bobby is (finally) back to being Station 118’s captain.

Gerrard left station 118 in 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 4 After Bobby tells him that he only got the job because Councilwoman Olivia Ortiz wanted to sabotage the firehouse (and ultimately shut it down due to “budget issues”). While Gerrard is a horrible person, he doesn’t like to be messed with. So Gerard put on a body cam (a rule Ortiz imposed on the firefighters as punishment) and recorded the councilwoman discussing her master plan to destroy the 118. The station was saved from its impending closure, Bobby returned as captain, and Gerrard took on Bobby’s technical advisor role Hotshots.

9-1-1 being back on status quo allows it to focus on other storylines

The show has to finish the Gerrard storyline before starting others

All is right in the 118 after the events of 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 4. As a result, the ABC procedural drama TV series can move forward without the weight of Gerrard on its shoulders. Gerrard just isn’t a fun character to watch; He’s not even an exciting villain to root against. He needs to go (especially since the audience always knew Gerrard’s role in The 118 was just a temporary setup) before 9-1-1 Season 8 may focus on other stories.

9-1-1The second season on ABC can explore sites that are much more interesting and thrilling than Gerrard, who is the definition of ​​a great, who leads the 118. Frustrating (and unnecessarily prolonged) Foster storyline about Hen and Karen Wilson has been resolved In episode 4, Hen and Karen have their foster license reinstated and are reunited with Mara. Now, viewers don’t have to worry about Gerrard or Hen and Karen’s troubles, which were the worst parts of 9-1-1 Season 8.

What’s next for Station 118 in 9-1-1 Season 8

Bobby is back in the 118th

Gerrard’s exit at the end of 9-1-1 Season 8, episode 4, along with Bobby’s return, opens the door to many possibilities. Of course, first responders will continue to face difficult emergencies (ones that are hopefully better than the 9-1-1 the disappointing tragedy of the season 8 premiere). Eddie Díaz will also struggle with separation anxiety after Christopher’s move to Texas. Bobby and Athena will be busy building themselves a new home. Hopefully, with the Gerrard storyline finished, 9-1-1 Season 8 can spend more time focusing on Buck and his relationship with Tommy.