Here is everything you need to know about 911 Season 5 Episode 16 ahead of its premiere in the coming week.
9-1-1, which debuted on January 3, 2018, is a co-production of Reamworks, Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision, and Ryan Murphy Television, distributed by 20th Television. The show covers the lives of first responders in Los Angeles, including cops, paramedics, firefighters, and dispatchers.
As 9-1-1 Season 5 has finally premiered, fans are so enthralled by this series that, following the release of the previous episode, they are ready to learn when the next episode will be available, as well as prospective plotlines for the future episode. Here is everything you need to know about 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 16.
9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 16 Release Date
9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 16, titled May Day, will be released on Monday, May 2, 2022.
The fifth season of 9-1-1 premiered on September 20, 2021. The subsequent episodes will air on a weekly basis till the series concludes. As of April 28, 2022, the series had premiered 15 out of 17 episodes.
9-1-1 Season 5 Episode Guide
The series includes a total of 17 episodes with an estimated runtime of approx 43 minutes. The episode titles along with the release dates, are stated below for your convenience to understand the schedule of the series and catch up on the next episode when it is scheduled to air.
- S5E1: “Panic” – September 20, 2021
- S5E2: “Desperate Times” – September 27, 2021
- S5E3: “Desperate Measures” – October 4, 2021
- S5E4: “Home and Away” – October 11, 2021
- S5E5: “Peer Pressure” – October 18, 2021
- S5E6: “Brawl in Cell Block 9-1-1” – November 1, 2021
- S5E7: “Ghost Stories” – November 8, 2021
- S5E8: “Defend In Place” – November 15, 2021
- S5E9: “Past Is Prologue” – November 29, 2021
- S5E10: “Wrapped in Red” – December 6, 2021
- S5E11: “Outside Looking In” – March 21, 2022
- S5E12: “Boston” – March 28, 2022
- S5E13: “Fear-o-Phobia” – April 11, 2022
- S5E14: “Dumb Luck” – April 18, 2022
- S5E15: “FOMO”- April 25, 2022
- S5E16: “May Day” – May 2, 2022
- S5E17: “Hero Complex” – May 9, 2022
What to expect in 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 16?
As per the premise set in the previous episodes of 9-1-1 Season 5, the plot of the series seems to be heading in a way where it is possible to witness the team operating independently on their own. Fans have also speculated that this time, it will be Bobby, Eddie, and Buck who will make a difference for the team.
In the previous episode, Henrietta expressed concern about Karen, who believes she has missed out on many opportunities in life. As a result, she desired to return to her twenties. Similarly, Maddie believed the same thing when she was away and missed Jee-significant Yun’s milestones.
It is also noted that the series might shift when 118 was tasked with rescuing a mother who had fallen through a hole while playing with her daughters. The woman realized she might not make it out alive and decided to speak to her children one final time. Many fans have also been speculating that the series will eventually show a lot of drama, suspense, and action-filled sequences in the coming episode.
Hen then requested that Bobby allow the children to speak to her. Even when she wasn’t there, the mother made sure they knew she was there. Both Hen and Chimney realized what they required for their respective companions as a result of the rescue attempt.
9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 16 Promo
In the promo for 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 16, titled May Day, we get glimpses of the episode in which the 9-1-1 Call Center catches fire and the 118 rushes to its aid. Then, Bobby puts his life in danger to save a trapped May, Claudette, Buck, and Eddie work together to assist an injured electrician, and Chimney and his brother team up as firefighters for the first time. The promo has excited the fans to know what more will unfold in this episode and how the series will end in the finale episode.
Are there any spoilers for 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 16?
The spoilers that have surfaced online among the fan community are few, as people have simply highlighted the promo released as a spoiler, which is true to some extent but does not provide viewers with a comprehensive picture of the overall plotline and dialogue exchanges that will occur in the episode.
The points that fans have highlighted are as follows:
One of the major catastrophes will occur at the 9-1-1 Call Center itself since it will catch on fire. This tragic event will force the 118 crew to sprint against the clock in order to save as many people as possible. May and Claudette will get trapped in a potentially fatal situation! So, we’re going to see Bobby put his life on the line in order to save them.
At some time during this episode, a poor electrician will be seriously hurt. So Buck and Eddie are going to work together to assist this electrician. Chimney will eventually meet up with his brother. When he does, they will be working as firefighters for the first time.
One of the most common concerns among fans is that Bobby Nash might die in the forthcoming episode. As heard in the promo, Lucy Donato informs everyone that the captain is down, which could imply that Bobby Nash has tragically died or has been seriously injured in the line of duty.
This will be revealed once the episode airs, clearing all rumors and doubts from the minds of viewers. Until then, we must patiently wait.
Where to watch 9-1-1 Season 5?
You can currently watch 9-1-1 on fuboTV or Hulu Plus. 9-1-1 can also be rented or purchased on iTunes, Google Play, Apple TV+, Amazon Instant Video, and Vudu. On the FOX channel or network, you can watch 9-1-1 for free. All of the seasons, including Season 5, are available to view on the aforementioned digital streaming sites with a membership plan or for free in select locations.
9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 15: A quick recap
Episode 15 is titled FOMO, which was released on April 25, 2022.
This is the episode where we see a college student leading a double life as a media influencer goes missing after collapsing in a sauna, and a reality TV wedding gets crazy after the groom falls and is revealed to be suffering from a rare anatomical illness. May is informed that her deference is coming to an end, and she must either leave the call center or lose her seat at USC.
Karen begins to feel her age when she notices how much older she is than her coworkers, and she attempts to feel younger by taking Hen to unusual places and exhibits until her purse is taken during one of these trips.
The 118 is called in to assist a woman who slipped into an old underground military fortification while trekking with her daughters. The mother refuses to be transported until she speaks to her children, but she dies as a result of her injuries. Maddie begins to feel guilty about being a bad mother because she missed so many important events in Jee-life Yun’s life while she was in Boston.
Hen and Karen hunt down the purse thief in a nightclub when one of Hen’s credit cards is also used, providing Karen with a much-needed adrenaline rush. The episode concludes with Chimney and Maddie watching Jee-Yun consume her food for the first time on her own.
Take a look at 9-1-1 Season 5 Official Featurette
9-1-1 Season 5 Cast Members
The main cast members of the series include:
- Angela Bassett as Athena Grant
- Peter Krause as Bobby Nash
- Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Buckley
- Oliver Stark as Evan Buckley
- Aisha Hinds as Henrietta Wilson
- Kenneth Choi as Howard Han
- Ryan Guzman as Edmundo Diaz
- Rockmond Dunbar as Michael Grant (episodes 1-8)
- Corinne Massiah as May Grant
- Marcanthonee Jon Reis as Harry Grant
- Gavin McHugh as Christopher Diaz
The guest cast members of the series include:
- John Harlan Kim as Albert Han
- Bryan Safi as Josh Russo
- Anirudh Pisharody as Ravi Panikkar
- Vanessa Estelle Williams as Claudette Collins
- Debra Christofferson as Sue Blevins
- Gabrielle Walsh as Ana Flores
- Megan West as Taylor Kelly
- La Monde Byrd as Dr. David Hale
- Sasha Roiz as Det. Lou Ransone
- Noah Bean as Jeffery Hudson
- Arielle Kebbel as Lucy Donato
- Bryce Durfee as Jonah Greenway
Fans’ reaction to 9-1-1 Season 5
ON HIS WAY WHERE 9-1-1 ON FOX???? https://t.co/WQm52K4Jn9
— canonically gay firefighter (@sadfeelingshavr) April 26, 2022
After finishing season 5 of 9-1-1 now I dont know what to watch.
— Cath. (@geomibar) April 26, 2022
she’s the it girl, she’s the moment, she’s 9-1-1 on FOX. https://t.co/V0ciQofUZU
— Trenton Ryder 🛸 (@trendsryder) April 19, 2022
9-1-1 Season 5 Official Synopsis
When a series of cybercrimes threaten computer systems, air traffic control towers, and hospitals, the first responders rush into action as the fifth season of 9-1-1 begins. Then, in Los Angeles, a big city-wide blackout causes pandemonium. Meanwhile, Athena is dealing with a family crisis, Maddie’s postpartum depression deepens, Eddie has a health scare, and a new call center operator takes over.
9-1-1: The Overall Reception
Mary Misasi from Tell-Tale TV stated, “[9-1-1] proves that when it’s good, really good, a show can pack in multiple punches — within an hour — and still not seem crowded.”
Eliza C. Thompson from Cosmopolitan stated, “It turns out she would, kind of. 9-1-1 is a procedural in the sense that each episode involves multiple rescues by the first responders, but it’s just so off-the-wall that I refuse to believe this is what’s happening on like, Chicago Fire.”
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an average score of 81% from critics’ reviews and an average score of 78% from the audience reviews. According to IMDb, the series has an overall score of 7.8 out of 10 with 31K votes.
Emily St. James from Vox stated, “Tune in for a surprisingly top-flight cast (which also includes Angela Bassett!); stick around for what feel like entire episodes of television collapsed into individual scenes or sequences.”
Will there be Season 6 of 9-1-1?
As of April 28, 2022, the FOX network has not canceled or renewed 9-1-1 for a sixth season. So, there is still hope that the series will be renewed for another season, but for the time being, we must wait for an official announcement from the network or show creators, which may be revealed once 9-1-1 Season 5 finishes in the coming weeks. Until then, we advise fans to patiently await such information.
Catch up on all of the previous seasons of 9-1-1, and keep an eye out for the 9-1-1 Season 5 Episode 16 in the coming week.