‘9-1-1’: Oliver Stark Reveals How Bobby Will Inspire Buck as Captain
The 118 is going to need a new captain when 9-1-1 Season 9 begins. Near the end of Season 8, their beloved captain, Bobby (Peter Krause), died after being infected with a super strain of CCHF (Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever) for which they only had one anti-viral, which he gave to Chimney (Kenneth Choi). Hen (Aisha Hinds) was offered the job, but she turned it down. And in the Season 8 finale, Chimney certainly acted like a captain.
Buck (Oliver Stark) has wanted the job in the past — when there needed to be an interim captain with Bobby on vacation — but he’s not ready for that just yet. However, when TV Insider recently spoke with Oliver Stark about Buck’s future, we asked him what kind of captain he thinks his character will be eventually.
“I think the thing that he would struggle with the most being captain is not being the one that does the cool stuff, right? As captain, you’re not necessarily the one that’s meant to do the rope rescue or running first to the fire, and I think we’ve seen that that is very much Buck’s nature,” he explained. (Watch Stark talk about the Season 8 finale rescue and lament what he didn’t get to do here.) “So I see some difficulties if he ever went down that route in that sense.”
He continued, “But in terms of a leader, I would think he’s very much in kind of the same vein as Bobby because that’s who he’s learned so much from. So, caring, listening, authoritative when needed. So yeah, if he ever gets there, I think that’s what we could expect.”
After the 118 worked together to save victims (and each other) from a building collapse, everyone returns to the station. There, Chimney decided that no one was leaving, meaning Buck wasn’t transferring and Eddie (Ryan Guzman) was moving back to Los Angeles from Texas.
“This is our firehouse. This is the 118. And it’s not just a number, it’s us. And you’re right, Buck. Things are never going to be the same again because Cap is gone. But leaving won’t change that. It won’t make you feel any less sad. It just means that you’ll be sad all alone. Bobby died so I could live, and it has screwed me up in ways I can’t fully express, but the truth is, he would have done that for any one of us,” Chimney said.
“He knew that just coming into work every day, there’s a chance that one or more of us would not make it home, and his job above everything else was to make sure that we did. And we are all standing here right now because of him. This team, we are his legacy. So we can miss him, and we can mourn him, and we can even curse his name, but we are not going to disrespect him by throwing away what he built right here. So you hang up your turnouts, you hit the showers, you go home, and you get some rest because we are all going to see each other on our next shift, right here, together. Understood?”
Hen immediately responded with, “Copy that, Cap, I mean, Chim.”
What kind of captain do you think Buck will be? Do you want to see it happen? If so, when? Let us know in the comments section below.
9-1-1, Season 9, Fall 2025, Thursdays, 8/7c, ABC
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Bobby needs to return somehow he was the glue that held 911 together not worth watching without Bobby
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Buck should not be captain at all. Still to immature at this time maybe later . Out of the remaining main characters I guess Chimney is the best choice . But the better choice is to please bring Bobby back not a good idea to choose him to die. Doesn’t make sense. The story needs Bobby to guide everyone through the events of the day. Athena cannot have yet another love interest. Have the government have Bobby and to research the virus so the government can make proper vaccines for the problem. By the way where is the chemist that created it in the first place. Does the government have her. ?
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I agree with most of what you said. However, that bell has rung.. Chimney is by far the best person of the current crew. I certainly can't see Althea finding another love interest . I think Hen would be a good captain, however, I'm hoping she finishes the doctoral program. It's a great show on so many levels. Btw, 3 times IS NOT the charm irregardless to any damn thing else tragic happening to Mattie. Unrealistic in so many aspects.....and i have had some bad shit happen in my life. Anywho, great writing, fantastic action and mostly realistic (?). My brother is retired Air Force fire chief. Thankyou. Everybody be careful on set.. H.Reid
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Not once did anyone in the article state Buck would be captain next season, however, it was alluding to the future and whether Buck would be captain sometime down the line.
Chimney will be the next captain and he's more than qualified to do it. Hen's qualified too but newsflash, she doesn't want it in fact, she never did. Therefore, it would be great if her decision was accepted. She'll be there to support Chimney just like she did in season 2 when Bobby was suspended. Eddie doesn't want it either, he said it in season 6 and plus, he's a medic. Ravi doesn't have enough experience so there's no way that he should be considered.
It's been foreshadowed since the first season that Buck will eventually be captain but even Oliver knows Buck's not ready at this moment. But he will be in the future and the scene in 8x16 when Chimney handed him the captain's helmet proves it. Chimney will be captain and after his stint in the role is complete, he'll pass it on to Buck.
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I want the series to end with Captain buck either at the 118 or a different firehouse. It would be a good bookend to the start of the series
I'm not so secretly hoping since they never actually showed a body they'll bring Bobby back because of the huge backlash
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I hope you’re right…it just won’t be the same
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Bobby is dead. Doesn't matter if he was shown being put in the black bag or not, the person that played him said he isnt coming back and not by choice. Now they are possibly gonna replace him but giving athena a new love interest. Hopes are gone for the captain now we all as the fans have to move on and just see what the new season brings!
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As far as I’m concerned you are trying to create an issue where none exists. Please change “will” to “would” and we can chat about hypotheticals all day long, but he would have to do a lot of maturing before he could fill that role.
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Hen or Chim are the perfect ones to take his spot. However, because Hen turned the job down, Chim is the perfect one for the job.
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I think buck would make a great captain
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I think Chimney would be a better Captain. Nothing against Buck. I just think Chimney would be better. He has better people skills, takes the initiative when emergencies arise, and is quick to make decisions!! He is well respected by everyone at the 118. I say yes to Capt. Chimney!!!🧯🚒🔥🧑🚒
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No. Just no. Buck should not be captain. Chimney was the right choice. Maybe someday in the distant future Buck could be a decent leader, but not anytime soon.
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Bring Bobby back! From article, Buck is only considered to replace Bobby in the future, but i don't think he will ever be mature enough for that role. He is too hot headed and impulsive to lead a team! Bring Bobby back!
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Did anyone read the article before running down here to complain? It literally says "but he’s not ready for that just yet" and talks about "Buck's future." No one is saying he'll be captain next season! Maybe, at some point in the future, which has been his goal for a while. Honestly, people, read, then comment.
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I believe Buck will make a good captain.I was disappointed that Captain Nash passed away.I really liked him.
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I was really sad to see Bobby's character end i truly thought he did a great job. I don't think Buck is ready for a responsibility to be Captain just yet let him continue to enjoy being on the front line and in time he will grow into that role.
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Never!
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Oliver Stark as ( Evan Buckley) should be as Captain Buckley Truck 118 and take over from his former Captain Bobby Nash 118 and this is a good Idea for Captain Buckley 118
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I don't like Buck at all. He's too immature and has too many issues. Bobby is the one who should have survived. They should just get someone new.
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I think chim should be captain
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I want chimney as captain
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They have ruined 911 by losing bobby
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Chimney would be good as the captai.
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I tried watching after he was dead but the show just doesn't feel the same so I never finished the last season. At least I don't have to worry about end of show letdown, just midshow letdown. haha
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I rather have chimney than buck he seems like he's not ready.. He wanted to throw in the towel in like chimney.. He stood his ground to have them realize just because Bobby is gone everything will be different but not to throw in the towel and not to erase what Bobby put together as captain... I would want chimney to be captain he has more experience and I feel like he wont repeat what he did when he was acting captain when Bobby was on suspension. Buck is cool and all but we need more of a responsible person and I feel like what buck is going through he is still figuring it out.. I haven't seen anything change with buck and after him during the team for not having his "job" back it wasn't necessary when all Bobby wanted him to do is to chill for a moment.. So yeah buck shouldn't be captain he is still not ready..
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I think that someone from 911 Lonestar should come in…this group knows each other too well.
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I think Eddie should be the new Captain
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would that ( promotion to captain) be the 98th part of the trials and tribulations of evan buckley LOL! sorry, buck too much of an idiot (my apologies to idiots) to ever, ever be a captain
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Chime would be a crappy captain. Besides the fact Buck would have to transfer cause they are brothers in law. And where does he get off telling anyone how to handle their career
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