Like every new Chicago Med episode, 9-1-1 keeps up the intensity, even almost 8 seasons in. The past 16 episodes have included a bee-nado (a tornado of bees), Athena Grant (Angela Bassett) trying to land a plane before it crashes, and a fire at an animal shelter. The next episode will focus on an earthquake and a few fires, and, knowing the tone of 9-1-1, there will likely be a few surprises by the end credits. Before we dive into the where and how of watching this latest thriller, let’s talk about what’s got everyone buzzing. “Don’t Drink The Water” is the 17th episode of 9-1-1 Season 8, and as the title suggests, it’s not just the taps that are toxic—it’s the tension, too. If you’ve been riding this emotional roller coaster, you already know 9-1-1 never disappoints. And if you’re new? Buckle up.
9-1-1 Season 8 Continues The Sad Storyline Of Bobby Nash’s Death. The aftermath of Bobby Nash’s death in 9-1-1 season 8, episode 15, “Lab Rats” is still being felt. 9-1-1 season 8, episode 14, “Sick Day” and “Lab Rats” made up a two-part event called “Contagion.” Bobby Nash and his team tried to stop a deadly virus from getting out of a lab, and he was infected in the process. Season 16, “The Last Alarm,” featured Bobby’s funeral, and his wife, Athena Grant, is understandably having a hard time adjusting to life without him. As 9-1-1 gets closer to the end of season 8, fans can expect the characters to keep processing the death of their mentor, friend, and in Athena’s case, romantic partner.
While it’s terrible to imagine the Ryan Murphy series without Bobby because he was such a strong-willed, smart, and likable character, that’s exactly why he was killed off. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, showrunner Tim Minnear explained that a death needed to “have the maximum effect for every character story.” He also mentioned the saddest part of Bobby’s arc: the guilt he carries around. Bobby accidentally burned down an apartment building, a decision that killed his family along with many strangers, and he has tried to make up for it ever since.
Minnear said of this powerful storyline: “He came to L.A. with a death wish, and then he learned to love life again. And then when he finally has to make the sacrifice, it’s not because he wants to go, it’s because it’s the thing he has to do. It is true redemption. So everything about it lined up.”
You’ve got everything you need to watch 9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 17, “Don’t Drink The Water”—legally, easily, and in stunning HD. Whether you’re watching live, catching the replay, or streaming from overseas, this episode promises edge-of-your-seat drama and heartfelt moments. Don’t let spoilers ruin it—get your snacks, dim the lights, and press play.
