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9-1-1 viewers will see a very special episode this Thursday night. The first responder drama is crossing over with the ABC reality series The Bachelor.
Starring Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Oliver Stark, Kenneth Choi, Aisha Hinds, Ryan Guzman, and Gavin McHugh, the series follows the first responders and 9-1-1 dispatchers as they tackle emergencies in the city of Los Angeles.
The Bachelor is filmed in that city, and star Hewitt is a big fan of the reality dating series. After attending a finale for The Bachelor and 9-1-1’s move to ABC, she approached 9-1-1 co-creator and showrunner Tim Minear about having the 118 respond to a call at the Bachelor mansion. He liked the idea, and that episode is titled “Buck Bothered and Bewildered.” The crossover installment will feature appearances by host Jesse Palmer and the most recent Bachelor, Joey Graziadei.
Minear said the following about the planning behind the crossover, per EW:
“I reached out to ABC and they reached out to the Bachelor people and we got onto a Zoom. We just started talking about what the possibilities were.
The Bachelor people were unbelievably supportive and helpful. They volunteered to show us the ropes about how they make the show, and then when we shot it. We actually brought in the Bachelor crew to shoot the first part of that case, so that it really was The Bachelor.
And then we go into 9-1-1 world when they have to call 9-1-1. So that’s how it came about. It just seemed like a great idea.”
A preview of the special 9-1-1 episode is below. The drama airs on Thursday nights on ABC.
What do you think? Are you a fan of either of these ABC series? Are you excited to see the two worlds collide?
Not loving the fact that ABC took over the show! So far, it’s been ridiculous. The first 3 episodes on a cruise ship and the 118 people “saving the day” was off the deep end (no pun intended) and then this latest episode with the Bachelor was just plain stupid!! Oh, and now I guess that Buck (who had a sex addiction when the show started) is now going to be gay. Way to go ABC, ruin another good show!! So, we’re done, not watching anymore of it this season and beyond!!
I want this show to do good on ABC! I like the cast and story lines, however the last one with The Bachelor did not fulfill its abilities at all. The Bachelor is a sob-story waste of time.
I want this show to do good on ABC! I like the cast and story lines, however the last one with The Bachelor did not fulfill its abilities at all. The Bachelor is a sob-story waste of time.
I want this show to do good on ABC! I like the cast and story lines, however the last one with The Bachelor did not fulfill its abilities at all. The Bachelor is a sob-story waste of time.
Can you say “Jump the Shark!”? From the Poseidon Adventure to Real Tv crossover. Come on H’wood come up with something different not necessarily new.
Ridiculous. Real TV shows should not be legitimizing “reality” dragonshit. This episode will only be shown here in Hell for torment purposes.
I really don’t like The Bachelor. I love 911. Hope this episode is good.
I will give it a miss.
Nice to change things up a bit! Still like the show and there’s never a dull moment now! 🙂
I love both shows. So excited to see this crossover. Yes, 911’s 3 parter about the cruise ship, was too un-realistic. But I love The Bachelor franchise and did see Joey’s season. Love Jesse Palmer too.
I love both shows. So excited to see this crossover. Yes, 911’s 3 parter about the cruise ship, was too un-realistic. But I love The Bachelor franchise and did see Joey’s season. Love Jesse Palmer too.
This is one of the best shows on TV. Always exciting but could use a little less content about personal issues.
Sigh…this show used to be so good..it has gone downhill since moving to ABC. The 3 episode arc of having trapped on a cruise ship was so unbelievable and over the top. Now crossing over with trash reality TV?! This show needs to go now.
I agree. Watched a few minutes of the season opener and gave up on the show. Preposterous storyline. Not for us anymore.