Ep 5. Rage

In "9-1-1" season 3 episode 5, titled "Rage," the first responders are faced with a string of intense emergencies, all happening at the same time. Buck and the team respond to a home invasion where the intruder has taken a woman hostage. Meanwhile, Athena and Hen respond to a situation involving a man who has been shot in a road rage incident. As if that wasn't enough, Maddie is faced with a woman who is experiencing a psychotic breakdown and needs urgent medical attention.

As Buck arrives at the home invasion, he discovers that the hostage-taker is a teenager who was seeking revenge against the homeowner for firing his father from a construction job. The situation quickly escalates, and Buck must rely on his quick thinking and training to negotiate with the teenager and ultimately save the hostage.

Athena and Hen's call involves a man who was shot during a road rage incident on the freeway. The shooter is still at large, and Athena must use all of her expertise to track down the suspect before he can cause any further harm. Hen, meanwhile, works tirelessly to save the victim's life and keep him stable until they can transport him to the hospital.

While all of this is happening, Maddie is called to a home where a woman is experiencing a psychotic breakdown. Maddie quickly realizes that the woman is suffering from postpartum depression and is in danger of harming herself and her baby. Maddie must work quickly to get the woman to safety and provide her with the medical attention she needs.

As the first responders deal with these intense situations, they must also confront their own personal struggles. Buck, still reeling from his breakup, finds solace in his work, but must confront the reality of his feelings when he meets a new woman. Athena struggles with her feelings for Bobby, even as she deals with the stress of tracking down a dangerous suspect. And Maddie worries about her own ability to be a good mother, even as she works to save the life of someone else's child.

Through it all, the first responders of "9-1-1" show why they are some of the best in the business, using their skills, bravery, and compassion to help those in need.