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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - Final Approach (3)
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Final Approach (3)

    S8:E3

    Athena's only chance of surviving and saving everyone on the flight is to attempt to land the plane before it crashes and call on the 118 for help.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  2. undefined Season 9 Episode 13 - Mother's Boy
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Mother's Boy

    S9:E13

    Eddie and Buck's flight back to Los Angeles is cancelled following the National Firefighter Games. Hoping to be home for Hen's birthday, they decide a cross-country road trip is the fastest way, until they get offtrack and Buck goes missing.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - When the Boeing Gets Tough... (2)
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - When the Boeing Gets Tough... (2)

    S8:E2

    Athena is tasked with safely delivering a prisoner to testify on a high-profile case. Meanwhile, a light plane is hit by a swarm of bees and sent careening into a passenger plane.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  4. undefined Season 8 Episode 9 - Sob Stories
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Sob Stories

    S8:E9

    The 118 responds to a fire at a local animal shelter and races to evacuate all the animals. Meanwhile, Maddie takes a 9-1-1 call that sets her on a quest for answers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Dust to Dust
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Dust to Dust

    S2:E14

    Owen and the members of the 126 race into action when a massive dust storm engulfs Austin. Season finale

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Big Chill
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - The Big Chill

    S3:E1

    An unexpected arctic cold front brings an ice storm to Austin and a variety of weather-related emergencies. Meanwhile, Owen deals with the fallout of the 126 closing, as Tommy, T.K. and Gillian settle into new employment, and Judd and Grace prepare for the birth of their first baby.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Shock & Thaw
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Shock & Thaw

    S3:E3

    As the unexpected arctic cold front and ice storm continues to cause havoc in Austin, Owen works to rescue the lives of the stranded migrants; T.K.'s life hangs in the balance and Grace prepares for the birth of her baby.

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    Writer:Tim Minear

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Push
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Push

    S3:E4

    Grace is caught in the ice storm as she goes into labor, and Judd, Owen and Tommy race to find her.

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    Writer:Tim Minear

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Abandon Ships
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Abandon Ships

    S7:E1

    Athena and Bobby set off on their honeymoon cruise, but when duty calls, their vacation is put on hold. Meanwhile, a fighter jet traps a civilian, and an unusual incident leaves a couple stuck together.

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    Writer:Tim Minear

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  10. undefined Season 7 Episode 6 - There Goes the Groom
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #10 - There Goes the Groom

    S7:E6

    After years of anticipation, Maddie and Chimney's long-awaited wedding day arrives. However, when the groom mysteriously vanishes, the 118 races against time to ensure he doesn't miss the most crucial day of his life.

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    Writer:Tim Minear

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Austin, We Have a Problem
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Austin, We Have a Problem

    S1:E10

    Owen helps T.K. reconcile the past to help his future; Michelle learns the full truth about Iris.

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    Writer:Tim Minear

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  12. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - Step Nine
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Step Nine

    S7:E8

    After a victim of the apartment fire that changed Bobby’s life resurfaces, he searches to make amends. Driven by his need to right past wrongs, Bobby delves deep into memories of his childhood, unearthing moments from his fractured past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Out of Gas
    8.3/10(75 votes)

    #13 - Out of Gas

    S1:E5

    After Serenity suffers a catastrophe that leaves her crew with only hours of oxygen, flashbacks show how Mal and Zoë acquired Serenity and assembled their motley band.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Panic
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Panic

    S5:E1

    A series of ransomware threats leads to an overabundance of emergencies for the 118, including a medevac helicopter crash at a hospital and an air-traffic control tower system failure. Meanwhile Athena must revisit her traumatic attack when the case of the realtor serial rapist goes to trial, Eddie suffers a health scare and Maddie's postpartum depression worsens.

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    Writer:Tim Minear

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Yee-Haw
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Yee-Haw

    S1:E2

    The crew races to a disaster at a wave pool, and an outbreak of mercury poisoning that is leaving its victims in a a zombie-like state. Meanwhile, Owen must come to terms with his illness and what the side-effects of treatment may do to his vanity. Also, Michelle follows a new lead on her missing sister while TK is unsure how to handle his budding relationship with Carlos.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Help Is Not Coming
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Help Is Not Coming

    S2:E3

    The first responders continue to deal with the fallout of a massive earthquake and its deadly aftershocks. Athena tries to keep the peace as Bobby and team continue to rescue victims from a collapsing high-rise hotel, both under the rubble and high above the ground. Maddie 's first day on the job involves helping a pregnant couple deliver their baby safely.

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    Writer:Tim Minear

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Under Pressure
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Under Pressure

    S2:E1

    On one of the hottest days of the year, the first responders feel the pressure as harrowing incidents keep happening around the city, including a road rage accident involving a van full of tourists, an emergency at an auto-repair shop and a grenade. Meanwhile, Buck gets a surprise visit from his sister, and a handsome new hire Eddie jeopardizes Buck's chances of being chosen for a fireman calendar.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  18. undefined Season 9 Episode 4 - Reentry
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Reentry

    S9:E4

    As Athena and Hen navigate their way back home, Athena will be forced to confront what it means to live without Bobby.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Bushwhacked
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    #19 - Bushwhacked

    S1:E2

    Serenity is pulled in by a Tohoku-class cruiser while investigating a spaceship that was attacked by Reavers. Simon and River must hide to prevent capture, while something is wrong with the lone survivor of the attacked spaceship.

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    Writer:Tim Minear

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Head
    7.8/10(57 votes)

    #20 - Head

    S3:E9

    Cordelia's attacker is revealed. Fiona looks to form an alliance with Marie Laveau. Nan learns a disturbing truth about Luke's past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Halloween (2)
    7.8/10(83 votes)

    #21 - Halloween (2)

    S1:E5

    Tate comes face to face with his past, and Ben and Vivien are haunted by a new houseguest before Halloween night comes to an end.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Madness Ends
    7.7/10(68 votes)

    #22 - Madness Ends

    S2:E13

    Johnny sets out to complete his father's work; Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  23. undefined Season 9 Episode 2 - Mr. Jingles
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    #23 - Mr. Jingles

    S9:E2

    Darkness descends upon the camp. Although it's lights out, evil has no curfew.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Train Job
    7.7/10(74 votes)

    #24 - The Train Job

    S1:E1

    The crew of Serenity take on a train heist commissioned by a crime lord. They steal the goods, only to find it is medicine that's desperately needed by the town.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Welcome to Briarcliff
    7.6/10(89 votes)

    #25 - Welcome to Briarcliff

    S2:E1

    Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Tim Minear

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Tim Minear Ratings Summary

"Final Approach (3)" is the best rated episode written by Tim Minear. It scored 9.3/10 based on 7 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/10/2024 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Mother's Boy".