9-1-1 Gives [Spoiler] an Explosive, Emotional Send-Off After 5 Seasons
Spoiler alert: The following recap reveals what went down on Monday’s 9-1-1. If you haven’t watched, turn back now.
We’ve spent roughly 15 seconds with Michael and David as a couple on 9-1-1, so imagine our surprise when their relationship took center stage in Monday’s episode — for better or worse.
Let’s start with the “better”: When David revealed that he’s going to spend a few months in Haiti to help with hurricane relief efforts, Michael decided he was ready to propose. The whole family threw their support behind Michael, from the kids helping him pick out a ring (“David hates diamonds!”) to Athena putting together the perfect proposal outfit for her ex-husband. Everything was in place for a perfectly romantic evening… until an explosion at the hospital blew his entire plan to smithereens.
Despite being ordered to evacuate, David stayed behind to finish removing a patient’s brain tumor. Bobby eventually made his way into the O.R. to get him out, but he still refused to leave until the procedure was complete:
David: I promised his wife.
Bobby: And I promised your husband.
David: Michael isn’t my husband.
Bobby: Well, he wants to be. He’s standing outside this hospital with a ring in his pocket — or maybe a watch, I’m not sure — waiting to propose.
Let the record show, this is the rare — and extremely specific — occasion in which we’re OK with someone spoiling someone else’s plan to propose. It was also in this moment that we fully fell in love with Michael and David as a couple. Fortunately for them, and for us, David was able to finish the operation in time to get out of the hospital. And now they’re engaged! (Come on, did you think he’d say no?!)
That said, we didn’t expect Michael to reveal that he’s joining David in Haiti indefinitely. “I can’t save lives, but I can help rebuild one,” he told his shocked family. Though his ex-wife and children supported his decision, it was clearly an emotional moment. “We will always be family,” Athena told him, triggering a series of nostalgic flashbacks.
Elsewhere in the hospital, a Stage 4 cancer survivor sacrificed his life to rescue his favorite nurse despite Hen insisting that he evacuate, and Buck and Eddie teamed up to save a little boy who was protecting his newborn baby sister. (You know, the same boy who kinda-sorta caused the explosion by bumping into a cart and spilling flammable liquid… not that we’re pointing fingers or anything.) Even though they had different outcomes, both ordeals took an emotional toll on those involved, from Claudette breaking her “no crying at work” rule to Ravi having to read the dead man’s note to the nurse he saved.
Your thoughts on this week’s emotional 9-1-1? Will you miss Michael? Drop a comment with your thoughts below.
So is Michael coming back eventually or is the actor leaving the show for good? It felt very final
I don’t have anything against Vanesa Williams but can we get back to more Maddie n May in 911 dispatch center please.
It’s not Vanessa Williams that plays in 911 it is Angelq Basset
Vanessa Williams plays Claudette, the know-it-all 911 Operator.
Holy cow I did not realize that was Vanessa Williams. I miss Maddie . Us Michael gone for good
Wait, when I heard Vanessa Williams I couldn’t believe it, I had to check because it certainly didn’t look like the Vanessa Williams I know. And, it wasn’t; the one acting in 911 is Vanessa Estelle Williams.
I guess it depends on which Vanessa Williams you are talking about. Vanessa Lynn Williams may be the more famous being a former Miss America.
This is the actress previously credited as “Vanessa A. Williams” despite the fact that her middle name is Estelle which she is now using.
https://twitter.com/NessaWilliams/status/1233258784451022848
it’s not Miss America, Colors of the Wind, Ugly Betty beloved Vanessa L Williams. It’s the OTHER vanessa E williams.
Vanessa Williams was the actress that played in New Jack City. She was trying to make Wesley Snipes girlfriend jealous. She had a red teddy on being sultry. She looks the same beautiful
A.k.a Rhonda from Melrose Place.
Actually she played Keisha the badass killer not Wesley’s love interest. Her and Rockmond Dunbar (Michael) played husband and wife on the series Soul Food.
Estelle, ESTELLE WIlliams
Vanessa Williams is the name of the lady playing the “tough” lady in the 911 center. Not the same as the one who was Miss America, but same name.
Vanessa Williams plays Claudette in the dispatch. An entirely different character than Angela Bassett plays.
I wanted to cry when Michael said he was leaving . He’s a good actor I’m gonna miss him I wish he come back. That fire is that nurse fought why she didn’t open the door .
Vanesa Williams plays the dispatcher that took Maddie’s place.
Someone was a little too quick to trot out their well rehearsed “bet you think they all look the same” routine. Oops.
actually her name too is VEW
actor won’t take the vaccine so only time will tell if the character comes back.
you do realize that there won’t be any Maddie for a while given that Jennifer Love Hewitt is on maternity leave right? also her name is spelled VANESSA.
Is he leaving permanently? Yes gonna miss him
Don’t forget we also found out about Ravi’s own childhood cancer.
Yes we did, Mikey, and what a significant sharing. So nice to see Ravi getting more character development.
I see one of my favorite character actors showed up in this episode as the cancer victim who lost his life in the fire but I forgot his name?? Haven’t seen him in a decade or so. Can anybody help with this
Dorian Harewood
Yes I’m gonna miss Michael. He’s a wonderful actor; showing how blended families can realistically work together. I his character isn’t leaving for good.
I will miss Michael and David. I hope they come back at some point.
YES MICHEAL WILL BE MISSED .I HOPE HE RETURNS
I love Michael, he’s the one who invited Bobby into their home after the earthquake episode. Everything he went through when he got dumped after asking for a divorce to be with his ex boyfriend, the tumor he thought he would die from and the meet cute with David. I’m going to miss the murder mystery episodes with the three of them. And their collective fear over Athena’s mother and how effortlessly they ended up sharing the kids with Athena. I’m glad Michael had his happily ever after. I hope we see him and David again.
A total emotional episode and a real tear jerker. Thank you for giving us a great show.
Is Rockmond leaving the show altogether? 😟😟😟
Everything that went wrong to cause that explosion reminded me of the Final Destination movies. Also I imagine it would be quite jarring to wake up from surgery outside surrounded by people and fire trucks.
On one hand, I enjoyed this episode – it felt like the good ol’ 9-1-1 that I know and love but haven’t recognized this season. But man, it’s so upsetting to lose these characters. Michael/Athena/Bobby have such a fantastic relationship and I loved watching them all team up in the past. Not to mention, Michael and David were really important gay representation , and even though it was a ‘happy’ ending, it just sucks to lose that. I really HOPE it was the actors’ decision to leave…either way, I’ll miss them
Is Rockmond Dunbar leaving the show? Haven’t your team eliminated enough really good actors already? I’m a 68 year old white women who has come to love and appreciate the diversity in this show and 911 Lone Star. But please if you lose any more actors the continuity and interest from the viewers will disappear.
Yes David and Michael will be missed. The family group show love and strength and they all need each other. It’s good he is going to do the work in Hatti but let’s not leave them there past 3 months if possible.
Thanks for proving I wasn’t the only one who thought that about that kid 😂
What was the name of the actor who was crushed saving the chemo nurse?
Dorian Harewood I believe
Michael is one of my favorite characters. I love this blended family, of which he’s a major part. I hope he and David come back.
Hope Michael and David are just taking a hiatus but with the flashbacks highly doubtful. Loved the family dynamics
Love this show. Where was cChimmey this week?
Hope Michael and David are just taking a hiatus but with the flashbacks highly doubtful. Loved the family dynamics
Love this show. Where was cChimmey this week?
No, No, No not Michael…he will be missed.
You know Andy, while the kid was indeed responsible for the flammable liquid spilling, I’d assign more blame to stubborn nurse. If the door you’re trying to close is suddenly jamming, when just a few moments it wasn’t, you don’t just keep trying to force close it, you look to see what’s jamming it. All she had to do was literally look at the floor to see the keys and pick them up.
Thank you for saying that it was not the kids fault it was the nurse’s fault. Plus the container was hissing when she put it down. She should have double-checked it after she dropped it.
Yep, I was thinking the same thing, and also Candi’s point about the tank as well. I was gonna make a post about that, but you two beat me to it.
I thought the same thing.
Oh my god, I was reading through these comments wondering why no one had mentioned that yet. Like how hard can it be just to look down and see what’s obstructing the door and why didn’t the janitor do his job and clean up the spill. Liquids don’t just stop running just because the door is closed, lol.
Of COURSE I’ll miss Michael; he’s an important member of the family. Sure hope that he and his impending husband WILL return to 911 within a few months. Must admit as well that I’ve never quite seen a episode of any show end quite as did this one; shocking, emotional & leaving me in wonder. Praying that the series 911 WILL continue; to excellent in all ways to end just yet.
Definitely will miss Michael. I loved the way this family made it happen for love and family.
Where can I see the names of the guest stars from 11/15 episode. Want to know the actor that was the cancer survivor.
That’s the kind of thing IMDB was created for. Look it up by the episode and you’ll see all the listed cast and guest stars (plus the folks behind the scenes).
But it may take a day or two for the info to be entered.
Go to imdb.com and enter the show’s name,in the Search box. When it comes up click on it and then look for the cast list or the episode list. It also has trivia about the show, goofs if any, and other interesting info. Good luck!
His name is Dorian Harewood
Thanks for asking that, it was my thoughts too. I have been a huge fan of his but my age won’t let me remember his name 🙈
This Vanessa Williams was on another FOX show for about 1 year: Melrose Place.
She registered the name Vanessa Williams first with the Union, but some deal was made.
The Actress that plays Maddie, leaves TV Shows so often. I wonder if she’s off the show, because in real life, she getting ready for having another baby?
And what TV shows has Jennifer Love Hewiit left? She was on Ghost Whisperer for its entire run. Also, Party Of Five and she was even in the failed spinoff. She was on Client List (awful show) for its entire run. Criminal Minds is the only one she didn’t stick around for. I don’t really know if that’s because the plot of her character called for that or if she just decided to leave.
As for 911, she’s had the baby and is on maternity leave.
Who play the stage-4 cancer survivor on this episode? I remember him from ages ago but can’t recall his name.
His name is Dorian Harewood. Hope I’m spelling his last name correctly. A great veteran actor he is.
When I was young I thought he was the most beautiful man in the world. He’s still pretty fine.