9-1-1 Season 8 finale ending explained: Athena and Chimney find closure and Maddie's baby continues Bobby's legacy

The 9-1-1 Season 8 finale was an emotional hour of television where the show tried to heal the hearts of both the characters and the viewers broken by Bobby's death. The heart and soul of the show and the 118, the finale confirmed that Bobby's legacy will continue to live on even after his death.

The penultimate episode established coldness between Athena and Chimney after Bobby's death. While Athena did not blame Chimney for her husband's death, he was a stark reminder that Bobby died so that Chimney could live.

Athena and Chimney are forced to face their differences when they get trapped in a collapsed building with other victims. The 118 successfully rescues everyone (without casualties) and Athena and Chimney reconcile.

Here's the complete 9-1-1 Season 8 ending explained.

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Athena and Chimney finally reconcile in the 9-1-1 Season 8 finale

As teased in the penultimate episode, the 9-1-1 Season 8 finale saw a building collapsing, trapping Graham, Athena's vigilante, and others inside. When the 118 arrived, Graham pulled a Bobby by concealing his injury from the squad so that other people could be prioritized.

When Athena and Chimney learn about Graham's situation, he becomes a way for them to absolve the guilt of Bobby's death. Athena understands when Graham tells her that saving others is the right choice. She finally understands why her husband saved his team, and it is not Chimney's fault.

Chimney, too, heroically saves Graham, something he could not do for his captain. When Athena congratulates him on his win, he calls it a team effort. She then says how Bobby always used to say that Chimney underestimated himself and that he would be really proud of him. Athena's words finally absolve Chimney of his guilt, and saving Graham becomes their catharsis.

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Chimney and Maddie honour Bobby's legacy in the 9-1-1 Season 8 finale

The 118 was still reeling from Bobby's death and everything seemed to be falling apart without him. After Chimney finally gets closure from Athena, he understands Bobby's decision to sacrifice himself for him had nothing to do with Chimney.

After the rescue mission, he gives a powerful speech, asking the 118 not to disrespect Bobby by throwing away their life after him. Bobby always prioritized his team before his life and the 118 should honour him by continuing to live.

While the 9-1-1 Season 8 finale did not spell out who'd become the new captain, Chimney's powerful speech seals him as Bobby's successor.

Continuing to honour Bobby's legacy, Maddie and Chimney name their child (born in the finale) after him. When Athena comes to visit the newborn, Chimney announces:

“Athena… say hello to Robert Nash Han.”

The finale then shows Athena selling her new home and deciding to move away for good. While it is not confirmed where she would end up, it was an open ending for her character.

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Eddie had a change of heart in the 9-1-1 Season 8 finale

While Eddie was still confused about choosing between Texas and LA, the 9-1-1 Season 8 finale showed him choosing Texas. He even had a goodbye party with the team, where it was clear that he and Christopher would move back to Texas.

However, after his rescue stint with the 118 and Chimney's powerful speech, where he practically ordered Eddie to stay in LA, he had a change of heart.

Now, with Chimeny potentially becoming the captain, Eddie could very well take on the role of paramedic of the 118, with Ravi permanently being assigned as Buck's partner.

While Eddie and Christopher move back into their house, Buck moves out and begins searching for a new apartment.

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