9-1-1: Lab Rats (ABC, Thursday, April 17, 2025)

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ABC’s “9-1-1” cranks up the tension this Thursday with “Lab Rats,” an episode that puts the 118 in dire straits. This time, it’s not just another emergency call; it’s a fight for their own survival. When a fire erupts in a bio lab, the team finds themselves trapped, leaving Athena and Buck racing against the clock to pull off a daring rescue.

The episode looks like a classic “9-1-1” pressure cooker, mixing high-stakes action with the emotional weight of seeing our familiar first responders facing their own mortality. We’re used to seeing them pull others from the brink, but who rescues the rescuers? “Lab Rats” flips the script, putting Athena and Buck in the hot seats, both literally and figuratively.

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“9-1-1” thrives on these kinds of scenarios, pushing its characters to their limits and exploring the bonds that hold them together in the face of extreme danger. The episode airs Thursday, April 17 at 8:00 PM on ABC.

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