'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 9 Ending Explained: Sadie McCarthy uncovers startling truth about Hayden W Garrett

'The Girls on the Bus' is an American political drama television series inspired by Amy Chozick's 2018 memoir Chasing Hillary
UPDATED MAY 3, 2024
Sadie McCarthy uncovers Hayden Wells Garrett's truth in 'The Girls on the Bus' (@max)
Sadie McCarthy uncovers Hayden Wells Garrett's truth in 'The Girls on the Bus' (@max)

Contains spoilers for 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 9

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 9 has officially dropped on Max, delving into the lives of four female journalists as they prepare for the Democratic National Convention.

With only one episode remaining, it appears that significant revelations are on the horizon for 'The Girls on the Bus'.

In the last episode, Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) took the abortion pill, and her article on Felicity Walker (Hettienne Park), which exposes a link between Felicity and a donor on her PAC embroiled in allegations of sexual misconduct, wreaked havoc.

In this episode, Sadie finally learned the identity of the person who is attempting to tarnish Felicity's reputation.

There's a lot to discover in 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 9. So, let's jump in!

Bruce Turner's death turns Sadie McCarthy's life upside down

Bruce Turner's discovery of Sadie McCarthy's past relationship leads to her removal from the bus in 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 4 (@Max)
Griffin Dunne as Bruce Turner and Melissa Benoist as Sadie McCarthy in a still from 'The Girls on the Bus' (@max)

In 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 9, Bruce Turner (Griffin Dunne) delivers an inspiring speech to The Sentinel’s journalists before the Democratic National Convention. However, Bruce collapses suddenly in his office and dies. 

Bruce was about to meet Sadie at the restaurant, but they never got the chance to meet. Sadie not only lost her editor but also a friend.

Bruce was also about to meet Declan Morales, who had sent Sadie a burner phone, but he could not. Later on, Sadie decides to meet him to uncover the truth.

Declan reveals to Sadie that Dick Braun financed Felicity's PAC anonymously. Dick was one of Felicity’s major donors in the previous election cycle, but after being implicated in a scandal, she distanced herself from him and returned his money.

It appears Dick wants to take revenge from Felicity. However, Sadie suspects that Dick must have been collaborating with another candidate behind the scenes to ensure the success of his plan.

In the last scene of 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 9, Sadie finally uncovers the truth after relentless investigation.

Sadie McCarthy discovers Hayden Wells Garrett's deception in Episode 9

Melissa Benoist as Sadie McCarthy in a still from 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 9 (@max)
Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) mourns Bruce Turner's (Griffin Dunne) death in a still from 'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 9 (@max)

After Bruce's death, Sadie is determined to uncover the mastermind behind the plan to tarnish Felicity's reputation.

In the last scene, Malcolm (Brandon Scott), who came to Sadie's room to console her after Bruce's death, offers his assistance. Together, they piece together the puzzle to identify the man who aided Dick in his scheme.

They initially suspect Biff de la Peña (Mark Consuelos), another presidential candidate. However, they later read a news article by Grace Gordon Greene (Carla Gugino) stating that he is no longer in the presidential race.

Sadie realizes that Hayden Wells Garrett (Scott Foley) is the only viable option. She starts to reflect on past events and realizes how he always used to suggest that she write articles about him.

The last scene of Episode 8 shows Hayden on a phone call discussing Felicity's controversy and Sadie. This scene implies that Hayden might be the person who sent Sadie the burner phone.

In Episode 9, Sadie finally learns that a man paid Dick to damage Felicity's reputation, and with Biff out of the race, Hayden emerges as the only remaining suspect.

'The Girls on the Bus' Episode 9 is now streaming on Max.

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