Emotional Funeral for ‘9-1-1’ Captain Bobby Nash Airs Amid Grief

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2025 – The popular TV show “9-1-1” returned from a two-week hiatus with a heart-wrenching episode titled “The Last Alarm,” featuring the funeral of Captain Bobby Nash, portrayed by Peter Krause. The episode aired on Thursday, marking a pivotal moment for the series as characters navigated their grief following Bobby’s death due to a virus.

Fans witnessed Bobby’s last moments in the previous episode when he chose to save his team member, Chimney, by giving him the sole antidote available. After a farewell to his wife, LAPD Sergeant Athena Grant, and surrogate son Buck, Bobby died, leaving viewers in shock.

The latest episode opened with a flashback to eight years ago, showing Bobby and the Station 118 crew responding to a house fire. They managed to save the mother, Leah, but could not find her infant son, Mika. This heartbreaking loss set the stage for the episode, illustrating the depth of Bobby’s character and the impact of his actions.

In present day, Athena struggles to plan Bobby’s funeral while waiting for officials to release his body. Tensions arise when she confronts Chimney about his efforts to expedite the release, fearing that moving on will mean forgetting Bobby. However, the body is finally released, and the funeral is set for the following Tuesday.

After her emotional encounter with Chimney, Athena is approached by a man seeking Bobby’s help regarding his sister, who turns out to be Leah. Leah believes that her son, Mika, who died in the fire, is alive and living as Cameron, a boy she recently met. This prompts Athena to investigate, battling her own grief while rekindling hope for Leah.

The episode highlighted Athena’s determination to find Mika, despite discovering that his remains were lost in the fire and that Cameron is not Mika after DNA testing. Devastated, Leah struggles with the reality of her loss.

As the funeral approaches, scenes of Bobby’s team and loved ones expressing their sorrow and regret filled the screen. Despite the somber atmosphere, the firefighters of Station 118 supported each other, marking a crucial step in their healing process.

Bobby’s funeral was attended by all of Station 118, including Eddie, who returned for the occasion. The emotional service culminated in a procession where his casket was carried to the sound of a final alarm bell, symbolizing his legacy. Instead of burying him in Los Angeles, Athena chose to take Bobby back to St. Paul, Minnesota, to rest beside his first wife and children.

As the episode concluded, Athena whispered a final goodbye to Bobby, declaring, “Rest easy, you’re home now, baby,” cementing the profound loss felt by both characters and viewers alike.