9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 18 Finale Photos Tease a Dangerous Showdown for Athena – Airs Tonight on ABC

ABC’s 9-1-1 airs its explosive Season 9 finale tonight with 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 18, “Hearts and Flowers.” Following Athena’s (Angela Bassett) shooting, the 118 gathers at the hospital awaiting news while the mastermind behind the trafficking ring becomes more dangerous than ever, determined to silence Athena and anyone else who stands in his way.

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 18 airs tonight, Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT on ABC. Episodes stream the next day on Hulu.

Tune-In INFORMATION

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 18

Episode Title: “Hearts and Flowers”
Season Finale Air Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT
Network: ABC
Streaming: Available next day on Hulu

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Catch up on the emotional penultimate episode before tonight’s explosive season finale of 9-1-1:

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Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, 9-1-1 continues to deliver a mix of high-stakes emergencies and deeply personal character stories. The series stars Angela Bassett, Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ryan Guzman, and Corinne Massiah.

Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, 9-1-1 remains one of television’s most intense and emotionally charged procedurals. The series is known for blending large-scale, high-risk emergencies with deeply personal character arcs, spotlighting the lives of police officers, EMTs, firefighters, and dispatchers who put everything on the line with every call. Episodes like “Family History” continue that tradition, promising emotionally raw storytelling alongside the show’s signature, heart-stopping rescues.

The main cast includes Angela Bassett as Athena Grant, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Buckley, Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley, Kenneth Choi as Howie “Chimney” Han, Aisha Hinds as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Ryan Guzman as Eddie Diaz, and Gavin McHugh as Christopher Diaz — a core ensemble that anchors the series’ powerful mix of action, emotion, and family-driven drama.

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With Athena’s life hanging in the balance and the 118 facing one of their darkest nights yet, the Season 9 finale promises an emotional and explosive showdown.

9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 18 Photos “Hearts and Flowers”