This week’s episode of 9-1-1 is a family reunion for Bobby, played by Peter Krause, as he unexpectedly reunites with his estranged mother and brother amid chaos at a church. Showrunner Tim Minear tells Entertainment Weekly that the focus on Bobby’s fire captain character marks a departure from the usual storyline. “We had established his mother and brother in a flashback episode last year, so I was just curious to know what she had been up to,” Minear explains.
The reunion comes as Maddie, played by Jennifer Love Hewitt, undergoes a significant hair transformation, indicating some time has passed since her ordeal. The showrunner hints that the fallout from Maddie’s experience will be addressed in future episodes. Meanwhile, Buck struggles to cope with Eddie’s departure and moves into his house.
In an exclusive interview, Minear reveals that Buck’s decision to take over Eddie’s lease is a favor to him, but it ultimately puts Buck in a difficult position. “When you’re trying not to think about the person you just lost, maybe moving into their house isn’t the best way to do it,” Minear says.
9-1-1 season 8, episode 11 airs Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Source: https://ew.com/911-preview-bobby-mom-reunion-video-exclusive-11700159