Is Bobby Nash Leaving 9-1-1 After Season 7? What We Know About Peter Krause’s Future
9-1-1 season 7, episode 9 had a lot of twists and turns for 118, but the biggest shocker was saved for the final scene, leaving Bobby Nash’s fate open. This development has led to questions about Peter Krause’s status on ABC’s hit drama heading into 9-1-1 season 8. Bobby has been a mainstay of the show since the show’s first episode, so his departure would be a big deal for the series.
Since Bobby survived the cruise ship disaster as part of the first major storyline of 9-1-1 season 7, it’s hard to imagine the series continuing without him. He’s been a key element in the show’s continued success and a valuable member of the team. However, while seven seasons as the lead in a broadcast drama is a great achievement, Krause may want to take his career in a different direction, causing trouble for Bobby.
Bobby’s guilt over his past played a big role in 9-1-1 season 7 through his conversations with Amir. Amir was a survivor of a deadly apartment fire Bobby started decades ago, so their exchanges were not exactly friendly. In episode 9, realizing her husband was distracted, Athena contacted Amir and invited him into her home. Her intervention proved to be a huge mistake as things again became tense between the two men.
Bobby was furious that Athena had brought Amir into their home, leading to one of their biggest fights. At the end of the explosive hour, Bobby woke up from a dream about his father giving him a drink and learned that his house was on fire. Without thinking twice, Bobby rushes to Athena’s aid. Sadly, things take a turn for the worse just as they seem to be safe. Bobby clutches his chest and falls to the ground as paramedics swarm around him in an attempt to save his life.
The frantic final scenes of 9-1-1’s penultimate episode of season 7 did not reveal who started the fire at the Nash house, creating an even bigger mystery. Given his history with Bobby, it would be easy to blame Amir, but 9-1-1 has never been a show that gives quick answers. So someone else with a grudge against Bobby and Athena could have come back for revenge.
Before the fire and heart attack, Bobby had told the fire chief of his intention to leave 118 for good, but was told to keep it a secret because the team was so excited after being recognized for their work. It wouldn’t be a good idea for him to leave while the team is getting media coverage for their heroic efforts. It seems like Bobby made up his mind at that point, but his decision may have been due to Amir making him think about his past.
The episode makes it clear that Bobby has never gotten over the guilt he feels for the apartment fire that took so many lives. Even if he survives and somehow makes peace with Amir, there’s a good chance he’ll resign, forcing 118 to appoint a new leader. From a narrative standpoint, this would allow the show to change some of the main dynamics. For example, Buck could be in line to lead 118 into a new chapter.
This seems to be set up by Bobby telling Buck how proud he is of his growth earlier in the episode. It would mark a great progression for Buck’s arc and show how he reacts to this position of power. Plus, it could be interesting to show a different side of Bobby beyond 118 since he’s spent so much time dedicated to saving lives, which has taken a toll on his health. There’s a lot of storytelling potential as Bobby charts a new path if he overcomes this traumatic ordeal.
ABC has aired a trailer for 9-1-1 season 7, episode 10, which showcases Bobby’s desperate fight to save his life. From the footage, it’s easy to infer that he’s in a coma at the start of the season finale, and his condition will get worse as the episode progresses. Athena points out in the footage that she’s been told that hope for her husband is gone, but she’s still waiting for a miracle.
The end of the promo shows Bobby going down, seemingly setting up a permanent goodbye for the beloved character. However, the promos can be misleading, and it’s possible that ABC is just trying to make viewers think Bobby is dead without actually following through.
Bobby’s death would be the biggest twist in 9-1-1 history because he’s been featured in so many storylines. Bobby’s absence would be felt if he didn’t pull through, but at the same time, a show with characters responding to emergencies entering its eighth season should be willing to take risks to emphasize the fact that no one is safe. Much remains uncertain about Bobby’s future, but if this
