The Buddie System: A 9-1-1 Yapathon

This week, Han, Cil, and Rachel are revisiting our Plot Device episode with an addendum focused entirely around Tommy’s return in Season 8 Episode 11 of 9-1-1, “Holy Mother of God.”In our original special (listen here!) we discussed how Tommy’s role is to showcase Buck's journey of self-discovery and his coming to terms with his bisexuality. Well, we’re back in the building again, with Tommy existing solely to point out Buck’s glaringly obvious feelings for his best friend, and to scoff at the idea of Eddie being straight.We look at 8x11 through Tommy’s gay judgemental microscope and break down Buck’s internal existential crisis now that the idea of less than platonic feelings for Eddie has been thrown in his face.Once more with feeling, and this time with gratitude, we explore why Tommy is the ultimate plot device for Buck and Buddie!We are @buddiesystempod everywhere:TikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookWatch The Buddie System podcast episodes and our live reactions to the most recent 9-1-1 episodes on YouTube!Support us on Patreon or Ko-Fi for perks and extra content like access to our exclusive Discord, Fire Fam Chats, New 9-1-1 Episode Livestreams, and more!The Buddie System is a Nerdvergent Media production.Music by DIV!NITY Chapters(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:58) What is a Plot Device Refresher(00:07:22) The Bar Betrayal(00:18:50) “I Don’t Live There Anymore”(00:23:55) Taking the Plot Device to Eddie’s House(00:35:23) Now That the Competition’s Out of the Way(00:41:29) I Don’t Have to Sleep with Everyone I Have Feelings For(00:48:42) Buck’s Very Bad Defense(00:56:37) It Had to Be Tommy(01:02:01) Buck’s Spiraling Escalates(01:08:30) Buck Doth Protest Too Much to Maddie(01:13:19) Buck Doesn’t Have Time to Unpack All That(01:26:14) thanK you Tommy(01:30:35) Take a Buddie With You!

“Here's to my futureHere's to my yesterdayHere's to change”This week Han, Cil, and Rachel check our privacy settings as we tackle Season 4 Episode 3 of 9-1-1, “Future Tense.” Eddie outs himself as a technophobe in the face of HILDY, Buck reveals his “new girlfriend” is actually just a new interest in taking care of his mental health, and Hen has to find a new level of zen to deal with her insensitive lab partner. Meanwhile, Maddie is spiraling over Buck going to therapy.We discuss how Maddie’s trauma and current pregnancy is coloring her reaction to Buck in therapy opening up the Buckley parent can of worms!Did someone order a Slow Burn section with a heaping serving of married and co-parenting behavior? Order’s up, we explore some delicious morsels of Buddie text and subtext in this episode! We also add yet another Bathena - Buddie parallel to our ever-growing collection.Maddie’s a hopeless crash collision'Cause she’s a hostage to her prideAnd by her own volitionShe’s been a saint, she’s been the truth, she’s been the lieEpisode title inspired by “Yesterday” by Imagine Dragons📔 Articles & References🫂 How Do the 118 Handle Therapy? – Check out this week’s Patreon-exclusive Best Buddies Mini-Segment here!📰 9-1-1’s Oliver Stark Teases Buck’s ‘Hidden Feelings’: ‘He’s Unveiling His True Self’ (Exclusive), Us Weekly📺 Buck Comforts Maddie As She Regrets Missing Some Of Her Daughter's Life | Season 5 Ep. 15 | 9-1-1, FOX on YouTubeWe are @buddiesystempod everywhere:TikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookWatch The Buddie System podcast episodes and our live reactions to the most recent 9-1-1 episodes on YouTube!Support us on Patreon or Ko-Fi for perks and extra content like access to our exclusive Discord, Fire Fam Chats, New 9-1-1 Episode Livestreams, and more!The Buddie System is a Nerdvergent Media production.Music by DIV!NITY Chapters (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:52) Welcome to Dispatch(00:03:55) General Thoughts(00:09:48) Jaws of Life - Deep Dive(00:13:25) Needle Drop - Music Analysis(00:17:17) Parallels & Foreshadowing(00:20:56) Flashover - Themes(00:29:30) What’s Cookin’? - Character Arcs(00:31:36) Bobby & Athena(00:37:55) Hen(00:51:28) Maddie(01:13:13) Maddie Spills About Buck in Therapy(01:27:22)...

“Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides?Can I handle the seasons of my life?”This week Han, Cil, and Rachel do their best Stevie Nick’s impression as the Hollywood sign comes tumbling down, down, down in Season 4 Episode 2 of 9-1-1, “Alone Together.”Buck and Chimney get in some extra brother-in-law bonding time (because living together wasn’t enough). Bobby shows up on his white horse… er medivac, to bring Athena back to solid ground. We explore Chimney and Athena’s opening arcs and how they continue to parallel as they both push through their fears while doing what they do best, helping people, saving lives, the family business.Don’t miss out on our Slow Burn section where we dive into what feelings Buck might be hiding (in therapy) and what the sleeping arrangements during quarantine could have plausibly been (we’re looking at you Eddie).“And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hillsWell, the landslide will bring it down”Episode title inspired by “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac📔 Articles & References🫂 Was Season 4 the Start of Buck’s Queer Arc? – Check out this week’s Patreon-exclusive Best Buddies Mini-Segment here!📰 9-1-1’s Oliver Stark Teases Buck’s ‘Hidden Feelings’: ‘He’s Unveiling His True Self’ (Exclusive), Us WeeklyWe are @buddiesystempod everywhere:TikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookWatch The Buddie System podcast episodes and our live reactions to the most recent 9-1-1 episodes on YouTube!Support us on Patreon or Ko-Fi for perks and extra content like access to our exclusive Discord, Fire Fam Chats, New 9-1-1 Episode Livestreams, and more!The Buddie System is a Nerdvergent Media production.Music by DIV!NITY Chapters (00:00:00) Intro(00:00:49) Welcome Dispatch(00:02:00) General Thoughts(00:06:55) Jaws of Life - Deep Dive(00:09:40) Needle Drop - Music Analysis(00:12:01) Buckapedia Corner - Han’s Version!(00:15:34) Parallels & Callbacks(00:21:39) Flashover - Themes(00:27:16) Who’s Cookin’? - Character Arcs(00:27:36) Chimney(00:39:08) Athena(00:46:43) May(00:53:09) Hen & Karen(00:55:15) Michael & David(00:59:34) Buck(01:10:01) Eddie(01:12:23) Slow Burn - Bi Buck & Buddie Watch(01:28:40) Outro & Take a Buddie With You!

“When the levee breaks, mama, you got to move”Keep your feet on solid ground as Han, Cil, and Rachel slide right into Season 4 Episode 1 of 9-1-1, “The New Abnormal.”We dive into how the real world changes at that time affected filming and the story including some overarching and recurring themes, then roll right into character analysis.Athena and Chimney are paralleling each other and we discuss how the people they’re saving help teach them the lesson of pushing through their fears.Buck and May are also paralleling each other: Buck is worried about Bobby and May is worried about Athena. We explore how the bus explosion marks the beginning of Buck’s season-long arc of being “the guy who stood there and couldn’t do anything.”Going up? The parallels between Buddie and established couples sure are! We start the season off right, talking about how Buck and Eddie not only have each other’s backs, but are a stabilizing force for each other especially on shaky ground.“Don't it make you feel badWhen you're trying to find your way home?You don't know which way to go”Episode title inspired by “When the Levee Breaks” by Led Zeppelin📔 Articles & References📰 Peter Krause Says His ‘9-1-1’ Character Has ‘Migrated Toward’ Parenthood’s Adam Braverman (Exclusive), Us Weekly📰 ‘9-1-1’ Showrunner on Athena’s Literal Cliffhanger, Maddie and Chimney’s COVID Pregnancy Problems, The Wrap 📰 ‘9-1-1’ Promotes John Kim to Series Regular for Season 4 (EXCLUSIVE), Variety📰 ‘9-1-1’ Season 4 Consultant Has a ‘Scary’ Similarity to Angela Bassett’s LAPD Sergeant, The Wrap📰 9-1-1 Boss Explains How Coronavirus Will Be Incorporated Into Season 4, TV Line📰 Ryan Murphy’s ‘9-1-1’, ‘Lone Star’, ‘Impeachment: ACS’ & ‘Pose’ Set Tentative Production Start Dates, Deadline📰 Fox Sets January Drama Series Return, Pairs ‘9-1-1’ & ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ On Monday, Moves ‘Prodigal Son’ To Tuesday, Deadline📰 The song that never ends: Why Earth, Wind & Fire's 'September' sustains, NPR📰 9-1-1 Boss: ‘There’s More to Buck’s COVID Crush Than Meets the Eye’, TV LineWe are @buddiesystempod everywhere:TikTok

“Who can say if I've been changed for the better?But because I knew you, I have been changed for good”Put on your best pink or green because it’s time for our Season 3 Wrap! Han, Cil, and Rachel look back at Season 3 of 9-1-1 as a whole and discuss our favorite episodes and moments, new fears, overarching themes, ‘what-if’ scenarios, and more!We award each main character their own hyper-specific superlative then break out our comedy elbows for a summary and character arc highlights for Hen and Karen, Josh, Chimney, Maddie, May, Michael, Athena, Bobby, Buck, and Eddie!Our very special Buck and Eddie summary evolves from the ‘Trials and Triumphs of Buddie in 10 Acts’ into ‘Buddie Season 3: The Musical’ and we have no regrets.Grab a broom, or a bubble, and get ready to fly through the best (and worst) moments of Season 3 with us!Episode title inspired by “For Good” by Stephen Schwartz for Wicked📔 Articles & References📰 9-1-1 Boss on Connie Britton's Return, Season 4 Plans, and More, TV Guide📰 The End Of Connie Britton’s Journey & Bringing Back Brooke Shields For S4, Deadline We are @buddiesystempod everywhere:TikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookWatch The Buddie System podcast episodes and our live reactions to the most recent 9-1-1 episodes on YouTube!Support us on Patreon or Ko-Fi for perks and extra content like access to our exclusive Discord, Fire Fam Chats, New 9-1-1 Episode Livestreams, and more!The Buddie System is a Nerdvergent Media production.Music by DIV!NITY Chapters (00:00:00) Intro & Welcome to Dispatch(00:01:37) General Thoughts on Season 3(00:07:39) Season 3 Superlatives(00:14:25) Character Highlights(00:15:51) Hen & Karen(00:20:35) Josh(00:24:03) Chimney(00:30:14) Maddie(00:34:58) May(00:39:16) Michael(00:46:12) Athena(00:53:04) Bobby(00:59:08) Buck(01:06:18) Eddie(01:16:42) Buddie: The Musical(01:27:14) Our Favorite Episodes & Season 3 Moments(01:34:16) New Fears Unlocked(01:41:50) Season 3 Themes(01:44:08) Production of Season 3(01:52:57) What If’s(01:57:45) What If Eddie Was With Buck at the Tsunami?(02:02:55) What If Buck Never Filed the Lawsuit?(02:06:55) Looking Ahead To Season 4 (02:11:30) Outro & Take a Buddie With You!