ENTERTAINMENTAngela Bassett Leaves Fans Reeling After Season 9 Finale of '9-1-1' — Raising Questions About What's Next for Athena Grant
Angela Bassett’s Athena Grant was shot in the shocking ‘9-1-1’ episode.
Aug. 27 2026, Published 5:33 a.m. ET
Fans of the drama series 9-1-1 are left reeling after the latest episode, which raised serious questions about Angela Bassett’s character, Athena Grant.
After Bobby Nash’s heartbreaking death and Peter Krause’s exit from the show, viewers now worry about Athena’s fate as the season draws to a close.
Fans were left questioning Athena Grant’s fate after Detective Hooks opened fire.
The Season 9, Episode 17 finale, titled “I Got You Babe,” featured a shocking twist that left fans on the brink of anxiety.
The episode showcased Buck, played by Oliver Stark, reuniting with his biological son Theo, who lost his parents in a tragic car accident. The tension intensified when ICE raided the hospital, detaining migrants for deportation. However, the most shocking moment occurred when Detective Hooks, portrayed by Josh Stamberg, shot Athena just before the credits rolled.
The next episode preview showed Eddie and Hen rushing to save Angela Bassett’s character.
As the episode concluded, questions loomed about whether Athena would survive. In the final moments, Athena accompanied Hooks and a SWAT team to apprehend traffickers. While searching for Nikolay Caster, Hooks suddenly fired his weapon, striking Athena. The audience witnessed her fall, leaving her fate uncertain.
The preview for the next episode heightened the stakes. Scenes showed Eddie and Hen attempting to save Athena in an ambulance while her son, Harry, cried out. Fans felt the emotional weight of the moment, fearing for both Athena and Eddie, who appeared to be in danger as well.
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Tim Minear teased more dramatic developments for Athena Grant in the final episodes.
Tim Minear, the show’s co-creator, revealed his excitement for upcoming character arcs. He stated, “I can’t really spoil where we’re going in the last three episodes, but I’m also excited and scared about what’s going to happen to Athena.”
The possibility of losing a central character like Athena is distressing for many fans. With Bobby’s recent death still fresh, viewers find it hard to believe the show would eliminate another beloved character.
As for Angela Bassett, Minear shared his reluctance to imagine a future episode without Athena. “I’m a little superstitious about having an episode that doesn’t have [Athena] in it,” he noted. Fans hope this signals that Bassett will continue her role as the iconic character.
The ‘9-1-1’ Season 9 finale left fans awaiting answers about Athena Grant’s fate.
With ABC renewing the series for a milestone Season 10, there are still many stories to tell. Minear hinted at new plotlines, suggesting that the events in the current season will influence future episodes.
As anticipation builds for the Season 9 finale, viewers eagerly await answers regarding Athena’s fate. Will she survive the gunshot? Will Angela Bassett remain on the show? The answers lie just ahead.
Mark the date: May 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC, with next-day streaming on Hulu. Fans will need to stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion!
