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Dispatching the 118

9-1-1 What’s Your Emergency? The podcast by 9-1-1 on FOX fans for 9-1-1 on FOX fans. Sit back as we break down each emergency: the big and the small.

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00:52:42

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 10: Handle With Care

Dispatching the 118 ·

2026/02/05

While the Chim and Harry moments of the episode that also bring in the full 118 are the highlight, there is still the glaring issue of the writing surrounding the Eddie and Abigail bits. Laura and Mads do their best to break these moments down and discuss why the writing doesn't quite hit the mark.

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00:52:29

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 9: Fighting Back

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2026/01/30

While this episode is a tad bit better than previous ones this season, there are still some glaring issues. Listen to hear Laura and Mads talk about Hen's diagnosis, Harry's graduation, and the rest of the 118.

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00:50:26

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 8: War

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2026/01/23

Mads and Laura discuss the parts of the episode that worked and why the other parts didn't quite fit. Is the show backing themselves into a corner with Hen's diagnosis? Why does everything feel off about the 118? We breakdown all that and more.

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00:41:07

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 7: Secrets

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2026/01/16

After watching what was probably the messiest, disorganized episode to come from this show in a long time, Mads and Laura have some big feelings.

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01:16:41

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 6: Family History

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2025/11/21

Happy 100 episodes! Laura and Mads discuss what it means to reach such a milestone. Then, they dive into the episode and why it doesn't quite work as well as some of the other episodes so far this season.

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01:05:34

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 5: Dia de los Muertos

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2025/11/13

Laura and Mads breakdown the parts of this episode that worked really well. Sometimes grief takes us to places we never expected, as witnessed in Eddie's journey.

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00:51:16

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 4: Reentry

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2025/11/06

Mads and Laura talk about why the conclusion of the space storyline not only stuck the landing, but managed to make Athena's grief journey highly relatable. Why were we crying? What are we looking forward to and do we believe Bobby is still alive? All that and more!

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00:53:01

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 3: The Sky is Falling

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2025/10/30

Mads and Laura breakdown what really works for this episode. But, just because we are enjoying this pacing doesn't mean we aren't ready to move forward from space. Who's storyline was your favorite during this episode?

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01:00:51

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 2: Spiraling

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2025/10/23

Laura and Mads discuss the character developments happening while the team deals with an incompetent billionaire and their friends being stuck in space.

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01:05:20

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 1: Eat the Rich

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2025/10/16

Laura and Mads discuss #BobbyAliveMaxxing and why elements of this episode were great, but we still needed more. How did you feel about this opening episode? Are you still believing Bobby might be alive?

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01:12:09

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 18: Seismic Shifts

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2025/05/23

After a very uneven set of episodes, we've finally come to the end of Season 8. Will we survive the hiatus until Season 9? Do we think Buddie will ever happen? Mads and Laura also take time to break down some media literacy in hopes our listeners can have a better understanding of THAT PR cycle.

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01:10:19

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 17: Don't Drink the Water

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2025/05/14

Mads and Laura breakdown why on the surface some of the episodes moments look good, but upon further reflection aren't. As we round out this season we look back on all that the season contained and how put together feels disjointed and not as cohesive as previous seasons.

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01:07:21

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 16: The Last Alarm

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2025/05/07

Laura and Mads look at all angles of this particular episode and discuss why it didn't flow right and why this was a massive disservice to the memory of Captain Bobby Nash.

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01:28:39

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 15: Lab Rats

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2025/04/22

WARNING: If you haven't watched the episode yet and have somehow missed the news, please proceed with caution.We are still not okay about this one. So much so that Laura and Mads have quite a bit to say about how wrong this choice is.We all deserve better than this, Tim Minear!

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00:54:44

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 14: Sick Day

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2025/04/16

What do Laura and Mads have to say about one of the best episodes of 9-1-1 of all time? Quite a lot, actually. Can we get these actors an Emmy? PLEASE!

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00:45:48

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 13: Invisible

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2025/04/08

Mads and Laura break down how much fun this episode truly is. From Hen being forgotten on her birthday to Eddie stepping up as a father. What were your thoughts on "Invisible?"

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00:56:25

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 12: Disconnected

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2025/04/01

There were some hits and some misses with the latest 9-1-1 episode. Laura and Mads breakdown why Maddie's story wasn't handled the way it should've been. Do we agree on where Eddie's relationship with his son, Chris, stands? Listen in to find out.

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00:51:41

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 11: Holy Mother of God

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2025/03/26

Was the introduction of Bobby's mom and sister what we really needed in terms of story for Bobby? How did we feel about Bobby and Athena's discussion regarding forgiving his mom? And...is Buck really that far in denial? Check out Laura and Mads breakdown of all that happened during the latest episode.

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01:17:37

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 10: Voices

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2025/03/18

Mads and Laura break down what was so great about the focus on Maddie's Kidnapping and why that is good for the show overall. And then, of course...there is the goodbye scene. 10/10 would recommend this episode.

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01:15:54

9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 9: Sob Stories

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2025/03/11

Mads and Laura discuss what was probably one of the best episodes 9-1-1 has ever aired. They also break down how frustrating it is to watch TV in the era of social media because it is rare that we get a real shock anymore. Also, the question that everyone is asking...WHERE WILL BUCK LIVE WHEN EDDIE COMES BACK?

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