Why is '9-1-1' Season 4 Episode 9 NOT airing this week? Here's what to expect when FOX show returns after break

'9-1-1' has taken a break and will return with a new episode on FOX on April 19
UPDATED MAR 23, 2021
Angela Bassett as Athena Grant on '9-1-1' (FOX)
Angela Bassett as Athena Grant on '9-1-1' (FOX)

The highly popular FOX series ‘9-1-1’ has taken a break and will return next month, sorry folks. Nevertheless, the show promises to come back with another thrilling episode on April 19, 2021. The eighth episode of the show’s Season 4 turned out to be really amazing and just as things were starting to get really serious, the show decided to take a break.

The promo for episode 9 sees Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Howey (Kenneth Choi) reach the hospital as they realize that giving birth at home is risky. In the promo, Maddie is really excited about the delivery and says, “Today is the day”, with a big smile on her face. It will also showcase all the major characters facing tough situations in their respective lives.
Meanwhile, the promo also reveals that someone’s death will shake the team.

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In the previous episode, viewers saw the team trying the rescue a plane full of passengers. On the other hand, a Doctor tells Maddie and Chim that the pandemic is causing a problem for them and the couple might have to deliver the baby at home. But, it is not easy for them to have the baby at home. The couple starts thinking about alternate plans. Meanwhile, the team is faced with a dangerous situation as the hospital fridge has broken down and it has started to create a lot of difficulties for the doctors as well as the patients.

They reach the medical facility and try to save all the medicines. The forthcoming situation will be full of twists and turns.

Talking about the remaining episodes of Season 4, showrunner Tim Minear said that he is really excited for the other half of the season because viewers will see a lot of twists and turns. “I’m very excited about what we are driving at for the finale for the last part of this season. One of four-character will be in serious jeopardy,” he told TV Insider.

The promo of the ninth episode reveals that there will be a death ahead. But, who is it? Nevertheless, the characters are certainly about to lose someone.
'9-1-1' will return on April 19 on FOX at 8 pm ET.

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