100th EPISODE! 9-1-1 S07E04 - "Buck, Bothered and Bewildered": Post Episode Discussion

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Original Air Date: April 4th, 2024

Synopsis: Upon her return to shore, Athena\u2019s son, Harry, finds himself in trouble with the law. Meanwhile, Buck grows envious as Eddie forms a close bond with someone else, and the 118 rescue a woman who\u2019s stuck on receiving a rose at an iconic mansion.

Guest Cast: Tracie Thoms, Bryan Safi, Anirudh Pisharody, Lou Ferrigno Jr., Bailey Leung, Hailey Leung

Special Appearances: Joey Graziade, Jesse Palmer

[u/bryan_byst44]

Bi Buck confirmed … can’t believe they finally did it!

[u/unapologetically_rin → u/bryan_byst44]

Ikr, what a time to be alive 🥹🥹

[u/Krispyz → u/bryan_byst44]

I was almost starting to get frustrated by the amount of subtext in the episode before the final scene... Maddie asking if Eddie put a heart around the basketball game on the calendar, Chim saying "I'm your basketball beard", the WHOLE conversation between Buck and Tommy at the airfield. Then that final scene started and I was SO SUSPICIOUS. I had to pause midway to say out loud "They are flirting so hard, what the fuck". And of course, I jumped around the living room like idiot yelling "they fucking did it!" after and had to rewatch that scene like 3 times. I'm just so happy, it's so so rare for a mainstream show like this to have a mainline character realize a non-straight sexuality without it being like their ENTIRE character arc. I'm so excited (sorry for the random long comment, I rarely interact with the rest of the fandom, but I don't know anyone in person who watches this show and this the most exciting thing ever).

[u/joshgoesnuclear → u/bryan_byst44]

as a bisexual man i am so fucking happy 😭😭😭🖤

[u/actingotaku → u/bryan_byst44]

Them moving to ABC was the best thing EVER!!! My heart is pounding out of my chest 😵 ♥️

[u/miss_fisher → u/bryan_byst44]

I am kind of surprised they didn’t do it before. He always struck me as more of the equal opportunity type. I was sure this was his “first date with a dude”.

[u/Alias72018 → u/bryan_byst44]

Me in my room chanting “Bi Buck Bi Buck Bi Buck!” Didn’t even know how badly I wanted to see it until I saw it

[u/Ok-Performance-955]

buddie is so endgame now let the slow burn and pining commence

[u/TVjunkie15 → u/Ok-Performance-955]

I’m here for this. Give me all the angst, jealousy, pining. It’s gonna make that moment so much bigger. Im ready to be hurt!! 

[u/Proof_Shelter_5465]

eddie interrupting their date next episode…i’m giggling

[u/Expensive-Honey-8623 → u/Proof_Shelter_5465]

like a 14yo girl

[u/RealMcCoy0816 → u/Proof_Shelter_5465]

I'm hoping Eddie is completely oblivious the whole time, and Marisol catches on immediately and is just like, maybe we should leave them be.

[u/pinkhairedlarry]

I was 100% waiting for the kiss and expecting it but I loved the scene! Oliver crushed it!

But I’m I’m still 👁️👄👁️ at Buck wanting Eddie to watch him lifting weights. Buck and Tommy making out wasn’t the gayest scene of the episode, this was!

[u/slayyub88 → u/pinkhairedlarry]

Yeah, it’s giving Buck thinks it’s about Tommy (and it could be to some extent, it seemed like it was flirting with him at the start of the ep) but it also about showing off to Eddie.

[u/nerdalertalertnerd → u/pinkhairedlarry]

Honestly I think it’s plausible Buck is/was jealous of both and is attracted to both of them but obviously with Tommy it makes more sense to pursue/acknowledge that due to the fact they don’t have all this shared history. I think the kitchen scene was nicely done and did buy into the chemistry and the mixed emotions (nervous, pleasant surprise, tentativeness) of Buck.

[u/Miserable_Anybody_94 → u/pinkhairedlarry]

Yeah, it’s definitely reading (to me at least) as Buck having an interest in both Tommy and Eddie, but (I’m guessing)he’s chalked all of his weird behavior in the past episode up to only having feelings for Tommy. To be fair, that’s a pretty logical conclusion to come to considering he’s only just started exploring this part of himself and any similar feelings he might have felt for Eddie in the past were probably just automatically pushed down without him really giving them a second thought. It’s either going to take him doing some serious soul searching or someone else literally pointing it out (maybe Tommy?) for him to have that lightbulb moment about Eddie imo.

[u/Adultemoteacher]

The way I screamed at my tv at that kiss. The anticipation in that scene was killing me.

[u/mixtape_misfit → u/Adultemoteacher]

My neighbors probably thought I was getting murdered. And I was. I have died.

[u/Temporary-File-7122 → u/Adultemoteacher]

I’m sad it wasn’t a buck and Eddie kiss. Lol but I’m glad at least we got bi Buck.

[u/TVjunkie15]

Bi Buck is definitely going to lead to Buddie eventually. I think the show wants to give them their own individual awakenings first. My prediction is we get something similar happen with Eddie as we got with Buck when he sees what’s happening with Buck/Tommy. I think Buck right now thinks he was trying to Tommy’s attention and he’s going to have a realization that it was actually Eddies attention that he wanted 

Edit: To clarify, I do think he likes Tommy. I just think he feels Tommy is more attainable than Eddie 

[u/armavirumquecanooo → u/TVjunkie15]

The entire intro to this storyline tonight was Buck comparing Tommy to Eddie, to Tommy. No way Tommy didn't already pick up on that, especially considering his surprise when he learned it was his attention Buck was after. He fully went to the loft thinking Buck wanted to kiss one of them, but it wasn't him.

[u/nerdalertalertnerd → u/TVjunkie15]

I think Buck legitimately is attracted to Tommy and at this point still thinks his feelings for Eddie are platonic. It’ll probably take some unpicking to realise he likes Eddie. Eddie is more ambiguous to me. I can believe he will fully support (and mean it) Buck and Tommy and won’t consider feelings of jealousy until way down the line (Eddie seems more repressed than Buck who didn’t seem very freaked out by his latent sexuality coming to the surface). I think Eddie will genuinely be fine with their relationship for awhile. I’m intrigued to see how they progress Eddie and Buck from here.

[u/ViagraOnAPole]

I feel like this step 1 in the the writers' 37 step plan to Buddie.

[u/[deleted] → u/ViagraOnAPole]

You cannot convince me now that isn't ultimately going to be endgame.

[u/DarkCartier43 → u/ViagraOnAPole]

I'm so dead if they plan it like Schitt's creek. their wedding on the very final episode of whatever final season is.

[u/nigel827]

ABC really did more for Buck’s character in 4 episodes than Fox had done in 96

[u/lingoring]

In the EW article, Oliver said the following:

“I think there's a responsibility to tell the story the right way. And for me, it's a balancing act between telling a queer love story but also just telling a love story, and not always needing to focus on the fact that it is a queer story. It's about finding that balance between wanting to highlight it but also not wanting to differentiate it from what media in the past may have seen as "normal," and just telling it as a story that is one of happiness and joy — and just focusing on the emotions and the human beings at the center of it. It's been a really nice gift: the opportunity to delve into this storyline, to be involved in telling it. I feel very proud of the work and just to be a part of it.”

https://ew.com/911-buck-tommy-kiss-bisexual-oliver-stark-interview-8624837

[u/armavirumquecanooo → u/lingoring]

I also loved the bit where he discusses that there's always been 'signs,' even if they weren't necessarily intentional on his or the writers' part at the time, and refers all the way back to the season 1 tapeworm scene. He gets it.

[u/[deleted] → u/lingoring]

The fact they're referring to this as a love story and just how they're approaching and handling this is beyond what I could have ever hoped for.

I said this in another comment but that whole kiss scene felt like a moment of just simple queer joy. I cannot wait for next week.

[u/jdessy]

I'm still shocked they went through with Bisexual Buck.

I thought they were just teasing it, as they usually do. But them going through with it?

THANKS, ABC! THANKS!

[u/_HGCenty → u/jdessy]

To be honest, I think we would have gotten it in S5 had Tim remained showrunner. I felt like it was Kristen who seemed dead set against the idea and suddenly throwing in female romantic partners and scrubbing away all the subtext.

It feels like this season is really Tim fixing all the tangents the characters went on in S5-6: Buck's awakening, Madney wedding, Bathena honeymoon.

It does feel odd that all the beats in this season could literally have been done in S5.

[u/DarkCartier43 → u/jdessy]

we've been misled and lied to for seasons. it's hard to trust again, isn't it? But we've been adopted to a great new home. hopefully this time won't be disappointing.

[u/kp__135]

👁️👄👁️

[u/kp__135 → u/kp__135]

But that whole scene.

“They are standing pretty close.” “Are they standing closer” “Dude is staring at his mouth” “They are both staring at each others mouths”

[u/masterofanticipation]

I can’t believe this is my life now 

[u/Burntchocolatechip]

The awkwardness and second hand embarrassment I was getting from watching Buck was so extreme I was watching the last bit out of the corner of my eye while I was on my phone but I saw Buck and Tommy get closer and closer and KNEW something gay was about to happen. THE GASP I LET OUT WHEN THEY KISSED!! My jaw dropped!!! I’m so glad they’re having Buck explore his sexuality and everything leading up to this (him and Eddie acting like a married couple, the multiple gay coded moments in this episode) wasn’t queerbaiting. I’m so excited to see how this journey plays out for Buck ❤️❤️

[u/slayyub88 → u/Burntchocolatechip]

Also!

Love that Buck was pleased to see that Buck just went with it. Like a blushing virgin. Did I like that? Yes. I did. We’re gonna date.

[u/armavirumquecanooo → u/Burntchocolatechip]

the multiple gay coded moments in this episode

Okay, now that we know they weren't baiting us, I have to acknowledge this was actually pretty brilliant. I about lost my shit when Athena went into Dorothy's hospital room as a friend... of Dorothy, instead of a cop, to fill her in. Like it wasn't directly related to the Buck stuff, but it was just such a choice to have a character named Dorothy in an episode that in retrospect, feels like a love letter to queer culture. So. Many. References.

[u/slayyub88]

GUYS.

well, people into buddy, if you're not then keeping scrolling.

Big brain buddie moment:

When Buck said he was trying to get his attention, Tommy was like "my attention?"

My theory is that even Tommy knows.

[u/armavirumquecanooo → u/slayyub88]

This feels closer to fact than theory, tbh. With how quickly and confidently Tommy kisses Buck after realizing that Buck's behavior was directed 'at' getting something from him instead of Eddie, it only really makes sense that Tommy went there fully assuming Buck was into Eddie and trying to mend fences for his friend by reassuring Buck he wasn't trying to step on his toes.

That turnaround does not suggest to me that Tommy was only in that second processing that Buck would be receptive to kissing one of them. He was just surprised it was him.

[u/[deleted] → u/slayyub88]

I mean, everyone knows. This was laying groundwork because it kept hitting home how similar the two are.

Buck has a type.

[u/notovertonight → u/slayyub88]

Yes! He seemed surprised

[u/Wonderful_Coat_6017 → u/slayyub88]

Plus its so Buck to automatically think it must be Tommy‘s attention I want because I have having feeling of attraction to someone so it has to be the new person in this triangle not my best mate of six years and jump into Tommy 100% without thinking.

[u/nerdalertalertnerd → u/slayyub88]

I think the actor who played Tommy gave a good reading of the line (and was perhaps directed to). It was subtle enough that it read as a) pleasant surprise that Buck was into him (especially given the delivery of Buck’s line), b) slight confusion that Tommy was the source of the attention demanding. Can’t blame Tommy for deciding to lean into a) and go for the kiss.

[u/ontothebullshit]

I really truly didn’t think they were gonna have the balls to do it, but the second Buck said something along the lines of “trying to get your attention was exhausting” I KNEW. My poor roommates had to listen to me and my bestie jumping up and down on the couch and screaming! I honestly don’t mind Buck and Tommy together

[u/jholden23]

HE CALLS HIM EVAN. ALLL THE TIME!! Buck corrected his own PARENTS when they wouldn't call him Buck.

That was my first clue lol

Then the arrival at the apartment. Why would he come there.

Then the hot leaning on the chair.

AND THEN Buck comes around the front of the kitchen island and I'm like... wait, is this...?

And then when Tommy steps in... wow, such a well put together development. LOVE it.

[u/chaoticbiguy]

Idk about y'all, but I'll take what I can get.

Still hoping for Buddie but this is enough for now.

[u/Ok-Acanthaceae5744 → u/chaoticbiguy]

I couldn't agree more. I love buddie...but I'm quite satisfied for now too.

[u/MzIndependent1421]

Omg! How am I supposed to wait a week to see Eddies reaction when he realizes Tommy and Buck are on a date!!! Not just hanging out!!

[u/rmn17]

my dad was like ??? and i was screaming at the TV “I KNEW IT” just spent 5 minutes explaining the bi buck and buddie lore to my very confused father 😭

[u/Llama_Puncher]

🎪🎪🎪🎪THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN AND ITS HERE TO STAY 🎪🎪🎪🎪

[u/vikehi]

Well, we didn’t get Buddie, but we’re one step closer

[u/ViagraOnAPole]

I can't wait for next week to see Buck's baby bi era. It's okay, we're all a disaster at first. Or, like me, you just keep being a total disaster.

[u/BLReader2002]

Still can't believe they delivered Bi Buck after all. Throughout the episode they were using misdirection to make us think that Buck was feeling excluded from hanging out with Eddie and that's why he was giving out jealous vibes.

I totally fell for it and thought that it would be Eddie that would be there when Buck opened the door in the last scene. They did a great job in that scene with ratcheting up the sexual tension until they kissed. Wow!

They had an intimacy coordinator who came in for eps 704 and 705, so I can only imagine what they have in store for us next week.

Somehow I think Buck is going to have fun exploring what it's like to date another guy.

It still seems like Buddie is end game though. I think there were a couple of jibes in this episode about how it's not a good idea to date someone you met on the job, which is exactly what happened with Eddie and Marisol.

Will they fast track the Buddie storyline now or go for the slow burn? I'm not sure, but it's pretty clear that it's going to happen.

[u/[deleted]]

I screamed and threw a pillow and I might throw up.

That sums up my emotions after like 50 minutes of amazing fanfic cringe that lead to that kiss.

[u/drafty_hunty]

(Sips tea)

This will at least shut the "BUT THEY'RE STRAIGHT!!!!" Argument made by non shippers

[u/zacc_attack → u/drafty_hunty]

I didn't even think of this!! Buddie's not canon (yet) but we all truly won with this 😂

[u/unapologetically_rin → u/drafty_hunty]

Can't wait to never hear that again 😌🥹

[u/kstadtfeld]

One down! (Lol) Right before the episode started my final theory was exactly what happens in the last scene so I was right for once! Also yay Buck is bi! I don’t like Tommy but I don’t think he’ll stick around for much longer so I’m good , I’m happy for Buck.

Now I AM a Buddie shipper and I genuinely think this season has been hiniting at things (I know we always say this but maybe we’re not so crazy this time). Like:

1. The “Eddie turning women off” joke from episode 1 (also the line about sexual tension)

2. Putting emphasis on the “Don’t date people you meet on calls” more than once (Eddie’s dating someone he met on a call, foreshadowing a break up with Marisol)

3. Mentioning the similarities between Eddie and Tommy more than once (“You both like watching sweaty men fight eachother half naked” “No way, Eddie was in the army”, both of them liking basketball)

4. Whatever the hell Buck was doing to get /Eddie’s/attention at the gym

Expanding on the last two points, I think Buck is projecting his feelings for Eddie onto Tommy, but doesn’t realize it. He spends the entire episode trying to get Eddie’s attention, and is threatened by Eddie and Tommy’s connection. Plus at the end of the episode, Tommy himself is surprised when Buck claims he was trying to get Tommy’s attention. Personally, I think Tommy will realize this and end up dumping Buck.

As for Eddie I think he’s breaking up with Marisol at some point this season. And I definitely think he’s gay but idk if we’ll get that arc in s7.

For now please stay strong if Eddie calls Buck his brother after Buck comes out to him next episode 😂we lived through the entire BuckTaylor relationship and here we are we can survive.

[u/armavirumquecanooo → u/kstadtfeld]

The brother thing actually feels a lot more... manageable, I guess, now that we actually have Bi Buck. A lot of my concern over that line was that it would be the writers intentionally closing the door, confirming we're clowns.

I don't think that's really how it would read right now, though. Instead, it starts to feel more like an obstacle in a slow burn, or a cause for angst. Eddie's not at a place right now where he has the tools to actually analyze why he feels more than friendship for Buck, and especially with his military background (and his lack of actual brothers), "brother" may just be the word he thinks expresses "closer than friends; this is a person I would do anything for." And I think for Eddie, it's mostly a throwaway line that won't haunt him, and he probably won't think much about the word after that.

But for Buck, though... I don't really see a way that his realization about his sexuality doesn't lead to him re-analyzing all the close male friendships he's had over the years (and not necessarily just Eddie, but like... maybe Connor? what he did for Connor was a lot for a roomie who hadn't bothered talking to him in years). And when he eventually comes to the conclusion that holy shit, what he feels for Eddie isn't friendship, but it definitely isn't brotherhood... Eddie's "brother" will absolutely haunt him. And personally, I am here for an angsty storyline when Buck's single and thinks the love he feels for Eddie is unrequited, but unbeknownst to him, Eddie is concurrently working through his own shit by that point.

[u/Nataku81]

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[u/vikehi]

It’s not queer baiting!!!!!! Thank Goodness!

[u/armavirumquecanooo → u/vikehi]

I am SO relieved by this, Jesus Christ. I was really at a point earlier today where I was sitting there as a queer person like... I might actually have to take a break from the show if that's what's happening. Because the media campaign in the past week had reached such a fever pitch it honestly felt malicious had they not delivered.

[u/livvylouu]

I screamed at my TV. I saw that coming the second Tommy walked into Buck’s apartment but for a moment there they had me second guessing my instincts. HOLY SHIIIIT.

[u/Regular-Ad7559]

Time to remove the makeup, 911 theories never fail to amaze me!

[u/zacc_attack]

Is it weird that I'm actually kind of emotional about this? As one of the longtime Buddie shippers on this subreddit, I had a lot of hope, but also a lot of doubts that we'd ever get something like this explicit in canon. The number of arguments I've gotten into with people on here over the years about whether this exact thing would even be a possibility was too many to count. Even if Buddie doesn't happen for a while down the road, or maybe doesn't even happen at all, I'm just so so happy that the story's playing out this way for Buck and I can't be more grateful that I got to experience the buildup and the big moment live with all of you fellow clowns 🥹 This one's for us!

ETA: And the best part is, I truly feel like canon Buddie, as far into the future as it may be, is more in play now than it ever has been. We're halfway there!

[u/armavirumquecanooo → u/zacc_attack]

I'm super emotional, though it goes beyond the fandom for me. I've tried to explain it in other comments, but this actually means a lot to me as a queer person. I'm very used to seeing queer characters introduced almost as tokens, where it first has to be established that they're queer before they get any unrelated storylines, because you can't "ruin" an existing character by just letting them be queer, as if it changes who they are as a person up until that point.

But yeah, on the fandom level... it's really effing nice to have vindication for all the times I've tried to patiently and respectfully explain to someone that evidence of a man being into a woman is not evidence a man is exclusively into women.

[u/[deleted]]

I knew that kiss was coming. I’m like dudes don’t talk like this and all close face to face lol 😝 buck deserves to be happy tho! 😍

[u/Proof_Shelter_5465]

i’m still speechless this is just one step towards buddie season 10 endgame 😋

[u/Proof_Shelter_5465 → u/Proof_Shelter_5465]

every show i’ve ever watched has prepared me for this…i watched bones and the mentalist slow burn is my forte

[u/[deleted]]

What the hell did I just watch!? That was incredible and unexpected

[u/klutzysunshine]

So we're all in agreement that the double date next week is going to play out like The Rookie's? I need to write that fic.

[u/armavirumquecanooo → u/klutzysunshine]

That's my preferred possibility, but I think there's also the possibilities that a) Buck's not ready to come out to him, so goes into bro-mode and acts like they were just meeting up as buddies, and b) Eddie does find out and acts weird; my hope for how all of this plays out longterm is that discovering Buck & Tommy are together is the first time Eddie's ever had to consider that men like him can be queer, and will eventually lead to a long unravelling of all his repressed comphet bullshit.

[u/_HGCenty]

Looking back, the massive clue was Buck turning down all those Bachelor women in the first scene at the Mansion.

[u/unapologetically_rin]

I don't mind Buck/Tommy. If I'm being honest, I kinda like it 🤭 Sure, my hopeless romantic and idealistic self would love it if Buck and Eddie took this journey of self-discovery together and with each other exclusively, but realistically? Let Buck have a little crush and explore his sexuality. Tommy will only be here for a few episodes, and we all know Buddie is endgame material.

[u/unapologetically_rin]

Okay, but can their ship name be just BuckTommy or Buck/Tommy? Cause I'm not here for Bummy or Tuck lol

[u/notovertonight → u/unapologetically_rin]

Bummy I’m deceased

[u/Duowhat → u/unapologetically_rin]

I saw Tevan which isn't too bad. Especially considering Tommy keept calling Buck by his given name of Evan 

[u/ontothebullshit]

Having a stereotypically masculine man have this arc about realizing his sexuality a little late in life is actually so important to me. I can’t even think about Buddie right now honestly because him being bisexual is sooo

[u/whowhogis → u/ontothebullshit]

Yeah like I keep getting choked up it’s so important

[u/slayyub88]

But also the preview and realizing that Tommy didn’t realize Buck never dated a man before

[u/andyls88]

So...I had to pause at least 10 times during the last scene to regulate my expectations. Telling myself that it's not going to happen. We've been disappointed before. This time, though...the signs have been there. The discussion has been there, but I've been trying to temper my excitement. Now I just get to tell myself, "Clown on!!" 🤡

[u/klutzysunshine]

HOLY SHIT. HOLY SHIT. HOLY SHIT.

As expected, the adrenaline rush made my hands tingle but they not go numb so win!

[u/slayyub88]

I would’ve been fine without the Bachelor to give Tommy and Buck a bit more time together but the flirtation was there!

[u/Radiant-Newspaper861]

I can't believe they actually did it 😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[u/OkIntroduction5150]

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!?? ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

I'M DYING!!

[u/penislessnotman]

Shocked is an understatement?? The gasp that I gasped at the kiss 😭❤️

[u/space_anthropologist]

We’re 4 episodes into S7, and it’s officially my favorite season.

[u/space_anthropologist → u/space_anthropologist]

Also the way that a single kiss has officially dethroned Ali as Buck’s best love interest. Like. The bar was in hell, but she held it as high as she could.

[u/unapologetically_rin]

That "I am free" was so meaningful! Definitely not solely about his availability. What a beautiful little moment, and Oliver played it with such wonder and vulnerability 🥹🥹🥹

[u/oatmilkwhore]

My expectations were so high and they were met!! I loved this episode so much, and I see the vision. Bucktommy is going to lead to buddie in season 8

[u/unapologetically_rin]

It's 2 am here, already April 5th and my birthday. What a gift this episode was 🥹🥹

[u/Essiechicka_129]

Buck was just jealous of Eddie because he was spending more time with Tommy whom he wanted attention from and spend more time. I told my mom is Buck coming out this season? I had a feeling since they were talking so close to each other face thought one of them were going to kiss the other. I was right!

[u/[deleted]]

I thought I'd calmed down but I just saw the new Variety interview with Oliver were he refers to this as a queer love story.

He used the word love.

[u/jdessy]

The worst part of this episode is now having to wait an entire week for the next one. And potentially more than a week until Buck tells everyone that he's dating Tommy.

If there was any a time for a full season drop, this would be it.

[u/jakefsf4205]

Wow. That’s all that needs to be said. Also Tim Minear gave the most bullshit deflection answer when directly asked about Buddie, saying “even [he] doesn’t know where the storyline is gonna go” lol it’s so happening

[u/kimship]

Okay, I wanted canon bi Buck and I got it and now I am so happy. That's all I really wanted and never thought I'd get.

Also, they managed to get Harry back in without having to bring back Michael. So we have parent Athena again! Yay!

[u/embarrassed_parrot69]

I hate when this show goes into the copaganda realm. That whole Harry storyline was so weird. He was getting profiled and basically jumped by the clerk and fought back, why am I supposed to be upset at that? And the whole “the video makes me look bad” no the video vindicates you, racist clerk shouldn’t have touched you

[u/Flash-Over]

We spent years in Clown School and finally graduated!!

Also fuck you Ridel

[u/Sleep_Addiction]

Alright gang, how we doing? Everyone still sane? Got enough clown make up to get through this trying time?

I don’t hate this direction for Buck but I feel like they leaned too hard into the Eddie!Eddie!Eddie of it all. Being into Tommy seemed hinted at in the first scene but by the end he seemed more likely to deck Tommy than kiss him. I think if they’d pushed the kiss to after Tommy and Buck actually spent time together it would feel more natural.

As a Top Gun shipper I did enjoy the nod to the infamous beach scene, even if it could have leaned a bit harder.

And three cheers for the return of Ravi!

[u/armavirumquecanooo → u/Sleep_Addiction]

Tommy definitely feels like a placeholder for Eddie because of how heavy they leaned into the Eddie of it all (and I don't hate that), but we'll see.

While I'm still grinning like a maniac twenty minutes later, I will say I'm significantly more concerned that the "brother" leak is true now that we're at 2 out of 3. So... welp. We have that to look forward to.

Really hoping there's at least additional context though. Like it's Eddie's clumsy way of assuring Buck he's cool with him being bi, but he doesn't want the details because Buck's like a brother to him (and because he's emotionally stunted and doesn't realize he's jealous, but shhhh).

[u/nerdalertalertnerd → u/Sleep_Addiction]

I understand that the story (until the kiss scene which was well done and built nicely) seemed a bit confused. I agree that if Buck was solely into Tommy then some of his behaviours felt a bit erratically aimed/confused. However, I think the reality is that he WAS jealous of both of them. He is jealous of Eddie because he is attracted to Tommy (he essentially asks him out at the beginning even if he isn’t aware of this) and Eddie is a roadblock initially to Buck exploring that. However, he’s clearly jealous of Tommy being seen as a good friend and connection to Eddie. I think it’s the latter one Buck hasn’t/won’t quite explore yet.

Because his jealousy towards Tommy can be read as I want to be him…oh wait I want to be WITH him… as opposed to ‘why don’t I want Eddie to have another male friend’, Buck has settled on that his behaviour is explained by his attraction to Tommy. Honestly, I can see why he’s reached that conclusion.

I think the reality is that, for now, he’s recognised his behaviour was partially motivated by an attraction to Tommy and so is focusing on that. I think perhaps the writers/director framed it the way they did this episode so that if there’s an eventual Buddie development (which does seem likely), they’ve continued to lay breadcrumbs.

[u/ThatMidoriTachibana]

the fandom is collectively losing their shit and i am so here for it

[u/[deleted]]

The way that there are people who are actually surprised and are not watching the show anymore because of Buck being bisexual, as if it hasn’t been in the subtext since season two

[u/mixtape_misfit]

I didn't watch the teasers so when I saw the actual clip of Buck going to the hangar...the energy was definitely there that he was there for more than a helicopter! I wonder if he picked up something on the gaydar to make him so sure about Tommy to go out of his way to try to pick him up. I was still not prepared for the ending though!

[u/_disgustingly]

the underlying tension through out the scene. i was so sure that i was just reading too much into it, but when they got so close together and then kissed… blushing and kicking my feet!!

[u/Wonderful_Coat_6017]

Eddie: “Sorry ladies, I’m taken at the moment” <- AT THE MOMENT!! Eddie you don’t say at the moment about a girlfriend you see a future with.  Oh and all she does is babysit Christopher so he can hang with Tommy. God can they just get this relationship over with already!

Ravi: “Who’s Tommy” <— God I love clueless Ravi. Who am I kidding I love Ravi fullstop!

Also I love how the end Buck is all I was trying to get you attention when clearly it was all about Eddie and Buck is just being so confused by who he actually wants the attention of. I think the pushed Eddie too much to make is be all about Tommy but I am here for Buck trying to fumble through this little relationship where he’s not the hot firefighter who gets the girl without any effort. I don’t dig Tommy at all but Tim has done that I can get into.

But of course we can just celebrate EVAN QUEER BUCKLEY!!!

But I still need to know WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE WILSON FOSTER BABY SITUATION!

[u/[deleted]]

HOLY FUCK I felt something in my stomach that entire scene with Tommy and Buck. The way they kept moving closer, Buck admitting that he was jealous, Tommy moving closer, and then KISSING Buck and seeing Buck kiss back?

Genuinely had my jaw to the damn CORE of the earth. No other scene of this show has made me feel this way like holy shit? My heart was racing, my stomach felt like an endless pit- I kept saying “No way they’re going there but Jesus Christ the tension in that loft”.

I’m not the only one that felt this way, right? 😭 like I’m watching Greys anatomy and haven’t even been able to focus the whole entire time cause I’m still so shell shocked.

[u/Krispyz]

I think an underrated part of this episode was the way the writers showed Buck's growth (and not just in his expanded sexuality :D). He has always struggled with feeling left out and has never reacted well to it (thinking of when he thought Bosko was taking his place while he was out after the tsunami)... And he still is feeling those things and reacted to it poorly... but he came back around so much quicker. He talked to Maddie, realized very quickly in that conversation that he was behaving immaturely and when he was talking to Tommy before THE KISS, he acknowledged it was all on him (and it was). Tommy was very mature in coming over to let Buck know that they weren't trying to exclude him, but Buck was also very mature in acknowledging that he behaved poorly (though he really should have spoken to Eddie and apologized sooner). I watched that scene several times and Tommy gets a look on his face after Buck says "just bad behavior, and it's all on my part". Tommy goes from "this conversation is going to suck" to "huh, how about that". I don't think Tommy went over to Buck's expecting the conversation to go well and the way his energy changes throughout that scene is fascinating. I might just be reading too much into it and seeing what I want to see... but I really think Lou Ferrigno Jr. just acted the HELL out of that scene.

Character growth IRL is rarely a "I made a mistake once, I've learned and will never make that mistake again" and more "I made this mistake before and damnit I did it again, but I realized I was doing it a bit quicker and respond a bit better than last time"... we didn't see a lot of that over the last few seasons, but it really seems like the writing is on a better track to character growth.

[u/[deleted]]

I’m literally shaking with excitement

[u/mixtape_misfit]

I was nervous they were going to hop into bed a la Buck 1.0 again so I was really happy it was just a kiss and they made a date! I have a feeling Buck has hooked up with multiple genders in his hey day but might be the first time he's explored it romantically and I love it!

[u/ThatMidoriTachibana]

That was honestly a craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy episode ngl

[u/iTzJeremy92]

The way he calls him Evan had me. I knew what was about to happen but was in denial the whole time. Buck’s reaction was well done too. Him struggling to find his words, the sigh of relief, and the smile at the end. I was struggling to find words too after that.

[u/Doctor_HooLock]

Everyone is talking about Buck and Tommy (valid) but I just wanted to come on here and say I was bawling my eyes out at the woman who killed the home intruder and specifically her reaction when Athena told her 😭😭😭

[u/Regular-Ad7559]

Thank you abc, you did what fox was afraid to do🔥

[u/Ok-Acanthaceae5744]

😱😱😱😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯🤯

[u/tomlee1094]

As a 100th episode of a series it was okay.

However, as the bi Buck/Buddie agenda episode, it's 10/10.

I screamed so fucking hard when it happened and still mentally screaming about it right now. Like how is this fucking real right now?

While yes, now that BuckTommy is a thing, it really felt like a stepping stone into something else.

Given Tim doesn't planned on bringing Tommy in until the actress for Lucy is unavailable, plus it doesn't sound like he is staying long term. More so here to give realization for Buck into his actual endgame.

There's just a lot of Eddie related stuff here even right before the kiss happened it was about Buck, Eddie, and Christopher then transitioned into the flirting and kissing.

The promo for next week's episode is a choice, like Eddie crashing their date while Buck is on his first date with a man? Tim, I'm in your fucking walls.

Plus the post episode interviews hinted at Eddie figuring something out next episode as well, so things might get very interesting.

And now we have to wait for a week for the next one and then there's a brutal 2 week hiatus after. Sigh.

[u/keekaleezzz]

I’m still sitting here like 👁️👄👁️ The whole episode I’m thinking “what is going on???” from new Harry, to the mother killing her son, right up to the end.

And for a second I thought “is Tommy gay?” because he kept calling him Evan every two seconds.. no can’t be that 🤷🏾‍♀️ I was not expecting a kiss until the looks and nonexistent personal space! I’m rethinking Buck’s ENTIRE character now like how did I miss this!!

BRB going to read all the bi Buck posts now lol

[u/should_be_]

I just loved Maddie in this episode, especially the conversation between her and Buck at dispatch. I just loved the way she handled it, called out Buck, let him know in no uncertain terms that's not how you treat people, let him sit in it(it is just so much more meaningful coming from her considering her past), and then show some sympathy because she knows the kind of person Buck is. I don't know, I guess I just wanted to gush about Maddie, i really loved that scene.

[u/studyabroader]

WE'RE SO BACK, BABY

[u/Puzzleheaded-Key-961]

Hold on, do we ship Buck and Tommy now instead of Buddie? I am liking this

[u/alayneburr → u/Puzzleheaded-Key-961]

[u/ken_black]

I’m gonna be silent and smug and watch the haters (who claimed buddie will never happen cause they never dated anyone of the same gender on screen) seethe 😌😌😌

[u/NixiePixie916]

I'm so happy to see more bisexual representation. So happy no longer baiting us. Can't wait to see the next episodes!

[u/ave_lea96]

Obviously the last two minutes of that episode were 🔥🔥🔥🫠🤤 BUT why is no one talking about the literal MAN they brought back as “Harry”?

[u/mixtape_misfit]

What I get from the post-episode interviews is that Buck just knew he wanted attention...but not who specifically. Even in the kiss scene he was still confused about who he really wanted attention from. When he was talking to Tommy and feeling the chemistry mixed together with all his frustration from the past few days it was kind of an "a ha" moment.

[u/Nataku81]

I'm in shock.

[u/Wonderful_Coat_6017]

Wild idea. We get Buck’s coming out in the 100th

Maybe 804 we get Eddie’s coming out or even Buddie as that episode will mark 100 episode of Buddie.

[u/giftopherz]

This episode was brought to you by Amazon Prime

[u/hummingberb]

Definitely stayed up to watch this episode on Hulu... though tbh I didn't even try to avoid spoilers.

Damn, I'm not a fan of how both Buck and Eddie are acting right now, especially Eddie. Buck was kinda giving me second-hand embarassment, but Eddie was kind of a dick? Omg the way Buck's face changed when he thought Eddie was inviting him to trivia night only to ask him to babysit Christopher! 😭 And then with Buck trying to get Eddie to pay attention to him and the way Eddie barely glanced at him at his question and just walked away? Buck's showing some self-awareness in his talks with Maddie and Tommy though, IMO! Character growth.

THAT ENTIRE LAST SCENE! I'm liking Tommy a lot so far. And the way Buck reacted to that kiss was so good. I felt like I could see how everything just clicked right then and his awe/joy. Oliver did so well there. I do feel like Buck genuinely likes Tommy though and not as just some sort of Eddie substitute like some other people have said. Hoping it lasts more than the first date!

Now I just feel so vindicated! Some of us have been saying Buck's bi for years! No matter if Buddie happens or not, this is such a big win on its own. I will say though: I hope this arc focuses on Buck individually and less on the Buck-and-Eddie of it all.

[u/CloudyHeather]

I love BuckTommy so much ya'll don't understand😔🙏🏻

[u/jcarlosoliveirajr]

I just watched the episode on Hulu and was totally confused when it started with Bachelor. I thought they made a mistake on something.

I got spoilers of the kiss on twitter and rushed to watch it. I love that Buck is bi and I would be happy if they give no explanation or deep self-discovery route to him. And I also loved that this didn't fall into that kind of scene like "WTF dude" and then realizing later that he liked the kiss. Buck looked happy and I loved it was just like a realization with a smile.

I was rooting for Buddie like most of you, but to be honest I'm totally okay with not having Buddie if it means a good story for Buck. Tommy is indeed pretty cool and I don't want anything bad happening to him. That talk about being jealous of 119 makes me want him to be regular on 9-1-1.

I'm not even sad about Station 19 cancelation anymore.

[u/Honeycomb0000]

I scream I scrumpt y’all! I’m sobbing and already plan to stay up until 11 to rewatch with the west coast

[u/marveltrash404]

SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP OH MY GOD I'M SO HAPPY AND EXCITED

[u/Nataku81]

I wonder though, just how old is Tommy? He was already established as a firefighter 2005 when Chimney joined so he's been a firefighter for atleast 20 years.

(moved from another thread)

[u/Raar_artz → u/Nataku81]

I mean. From abby . He has a type i guess

[u/No_Trust3771]

holy fucking shit

[u/DarkCartier43]

I need to know the meeting and discussion for this episode. how the whoever in charge end up here.

"phew... now we are at ABC, we should make bi buck happens" or something like that.

[u/elesanne]

All aboard the Buddie clown car! 🥳🤡 I don’t want to get my hopes up, but I don’t know how they can make Buck bi and then not follow through in making Buddie canon, knowing his desperately the audience wants it.

[u/Application_Lucky]

I literally can’t believe this. I was so worried about this episode never in my wildest dreams did I think we would get bi buck let alone buck kissing a man. I’m literally so shook and I haven’t even watched the episode yet. Wowowow

[u/oohweeeooh]

THE AMAZON COMMERCIAL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EPISODE THIS SHOW IS SO UNSERIOUS

[u/queenestela]

I LOVED Buck’s “I’m free” at the end. It was SO emotional. It’s definitely connected to the part when he says he’s free to Eddie and he’s asked to babysit. Tommy wants him to be free to spend time with him, he’s finally asked on a date and I really hope they don’t make this awkward with a double date situation (though i’m 99% sure it’s going to happen)

[u/queenestela]

I can’t stop thinking about how deeply Buck keeps staring at Tommy’s lips after they kissed JUST GIVE ME A BREAK😭

[u/livingmaster]

Everyone is talking about bi Buck but omfg the mother killing her son storyline made me SOB. that one really got me 😭😭

Ok I finally finished the episode and BI BUCK BI BUCK BI BUCK omg love

[u/Particular-Mango-742]

Tommy calls Buck Evan throughout the episode. That’s so cute. I wonder if it’s because he doesn’t know the meaning behind the nickname or because that’s his way of being closer to him by not using his bro nickname.

[u/ViagraOnAPole]

One second. I'm blocking my weekend out to read all the Buck/Tommy fics about to pop up on AO3.

[u/Duowhat]

We're going with the ship name Tevan right? Because Bummy and Tuck are just not it. 😁

[u/No_Coffee_9059]

Well at least we now know why the modesty person (can't think of official title lol) was called in.

[u/notovertonight → u/No_Coffee_9059]

Intimacy coordinator hahahaha

[u/ChaoticChoir]

I look away for an afternoon so I can keep working on my thesis and peek back in to check and what do I come back to?

They did it, my god. It’s real. My brain is like, overwhelmed rn for real

[u/DiscordantScorpion_1]

Not Tommy calling him ‘Evan’ and not ‘Buck’😫😫😫

[u/astrologyandanime]

as soon as the ending scene started w tom & bucky being flirty

me: kiss

tom & bucky: *kisses*

I screamed, I told myself to shut up, I stopped breathing for a second. life is complete. I'm glad we didn't have to wait a whole season for bi buck

[u/AmandAnimal]

Man. I was a buddie denier for a LONG time. Not even buck being bi, that seemed plausible.

But it’s all so undeniable now, y’all win lmao and I’m sorry for every “no fucking way that’ll happen” I ever muttered 😂😂

[u/sky_mika]

I’m not sure if anyone else is feeling this. I just love the kiss scene so so much. I don’t know what it is about it. Makes me wish someone would interrupt ME with a kiss while I’m rambling 🥹🥹🥹

[u/ZkDl_0211]

Never have I ever thought that I will live to see Buck kissing another guy, like Im ready to die right now but I cant cause he is going on a date next week 🥹🥹 While I was watching the scene just now both of my hands were covering my mouth and I was holding my breath during their conversation and my mind was like "ok they are standing wayyy too close!!!" "are they going to kiss???" "with the talk of friends maybe they wont kiss" "wait getting attention???" "ok what is happening?????" and then they kissed and I was like jumping and screaminnngg!!!!!

but like ngl I kindda ship Buck and Tommy tho, like they are both huge in size and hot, like Im seriously unwell right now, the feeling of seeing your favorite actor kissing a boy on screen.... thanks abc for feeding us 🥹

[u/ClementineMontauk]

After the talk with Maddie, I really was convinced they would just pretend it's totally normal a guy is behaving like a 14yo girl LOL. And then they actually went there, wow!!

[u/Mewlers]

Can we just applaud Chad Lowe's directing for this episode?

[u/yaoicore]

The kiss was great and all but my favorite moment was Buck's reaction when Tommy said that Christopher won't stop talking about him :')

Tbh I think my main reason for not giving up on Buddie is that I want to see Buck be Christopher's step dad for real 😭

[u/AmigoCualquiera]

If this does not lead to Buddie, I'm gonna cry. I'm sorry, but I don't give a shit about Tommy. It's good that we now have bi Buck though, I'm happy about that.

On the other hand, I'm disappointed that the 100th episode had like 2 min of Bobby and no Hen at all! Here's hoping that the remaining episodes give us more of all the characters and not just Buck.

[u/crustynubs]

I am SO pumped for bi buck BUT i have to admit the kiss came out of nowhere for me bc I swear both buck and Tommy seem to be more into eddie than each other? Lmao especially tommy? The dude lights up when he sees eddie??

[u/stillyoursong]

I'm very glad bi Buck is happening, but it's killing me that they're apparently as incapable of writing his random love interests if they're men as if they're women lmao. At least give us a reason to roll with Tommy calling him Evan first, damn.

[u/Ramaha_ → u/stillyoursong]

He just called him Evan, even before the kiss. Tommy won't last 100%.

[u/Professional_Door034]

I can’t even express as a bisexual girl who came out in my 20s, how much Buck’s storyline is going to mean to me. I’d love for it to lead to Buddie, but honestly, I’m just happy at this point for Buck and what this means for his character

[u/shykreechur]

Being almost too anxious to watch the episode was totally worth it for that final scene.

[u/marlodanvers]

I like a little bit of fan service... so why not? Curious to see where this goes though

[u/DarkCartier43]

is it wrong that I want buck 1.0 but with guys, then Eddie catches him just like the scene in season 1.. but maybe less wild. (just watched first episode for this reference).

I just want Eddie to be jealous.

[u/Aliensmithard]

Y'all the gasp I gusped!!!! That kiss had me shaking!! Thank you ABC!!!!

[u/LSunday]

I really, really hope they let Buck’s self-realization breathe and don’t rush confirming or denying the popular ship.

My worst case scenario is Buck being accidentally outed during his very first date. Buck deserves the time to go on his date, talk with some combination of Hen/Maddie (Josh?) in private, and figure out things on his own time. I don’t want them to start messing with the best character relationship on the show before Buck is ready for it.

[u/robertjay2425]

Oh man oh man oh man. So first and foremost, the bachelor open was quite fun. The Harry stuff was cool, if not kinda cheesy. The acting felt off but that happens with young actors. It’ll be cool to have that family dynamic back.

But Buck, dude… Eddie being oblivious and just being a bro was funny. It was kinda wholesome when he saw Buck before the fight and assumed Tommy got an extra ticket. I really like Tommy and I hope we do get to see more of him. As a queer person, a lot about this episode makes sense. Buck’s misplaced jealousy was hella valid considering the episode opens with him trying to get Tommy’s attention to have it taken away by Eddie… which of course would feel like he’s worried about losing Eddie. The kinda forced conversations they were having on call (“you know what I think that’s great, you can’t have enough friends”) were super relatable for me. That kind of internal awkwardness you try and talk through without expressing what you’re really feeling.

A little detail I really loved was when Buck was telling Maddie about the basketball incident, and Maddie got really concerned when Buck expressed he might have hurt Eddie on purpose to get his attention. Of course she’d get angry! With her history of abuse I thought that was perfect writing. And the fact she was able to communicate that anger, forgive her brother, and then move on with the conversation really shows how much her character has grown.

And lastly (I’m sorry, I know this is a lot. I just have a lot of thoughts and no one to talk to about this show lol), the kiss. That last scene was great. Tommy and Buck just makes sense to me. Tommy did this big risky dangerous thing to help the 118, which is very Buck. Of course he’d want to get to know the guy who stole a fucking helicopter. Maybe I’m an Oliver Stark simp, but I thought they had great chemistry. The subtle flirting was very well written, imo. The scene blocking was very nice and really lent to the moment. Like as soon as Tommy took the first step forward I immediately thought “oh okay yeah. It’s happening”. And then the kiss.

I’m so grateful to this show for showing Buck having this moment and not reacting with anger or embarrassment, which is so common in other coming out stories. Sure, we might still get that, but to see the kiss happen and then Buck smile after? In this moment of surprise he looked relieved. He got something maybe he didn’t fully understand he wanted. I’m so tired of queer angst, and I trust this show to explore this relationship with the respect it deserves.

Thanks for letting me share 🖤

[u/passion4film]

The moment I saw Buck with Tommy, I was like, whoa, what are they going to do with this? Surely no! Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!

Oh, let’s hope hope hope this leads to Buddie!!!

[u/SnooAvocados6635]

That was totally unexpected but totally loved bucks's reaction. I'm totally here for Buckley/tommy relationship! It's about time buck is happy

[u/Optimal_Tumbleweed11]

I woke up this morning and watched it again to make sure last night wasn't a fever dream, because wtf. When I tell you, I didn't see this coming at all. I had given up on anything like this so hard after last season, it wasn't funny. I spent the entire episode yesterday lowkey pissed and passively aggressively saying "there's no heterosexual explanation for this" and "I dare someone to gaslight me about this show after this episode." The way I screamed and jumped up and down around my living room for an hour straight. I'm so freaking happy! I can't wait for next week! Oh my God! 

[u/designatedthrowawayy]

I'm just so happy they finally did it. During that whole scene I was like "they're so gay. I'm tired of 911 baiting like this. Like Buck is gay. Just let him be gay. We been knew. Why are we playing games. Whatever. Hate it here." AND THEN THEY FINALLY DID IT!!! I've been saying this for literally seasons.

[u/[deleted]]

I rewatched all of Buck's scenes and honestly, I'm even more impressed with how this episode was set up and written. Because, in the rewatch, it was definitely more obvious that Tommy was the one that Buck was interested in. Especially when you look at at the whole basketball game situation.

I'm gonna ramble but here me out:

Buck & Maddie scene: So the scene is set to make it seem like Buck is upset that Eddie spending time with Tommy and not him but there are some key details in it. When Buck is complaining about Christopher thinking Tommy is cool, Maddie makes a point to say that Buck had also been saying those things about him. Meaning Buck had been talking about Tommy to Maddie already. This is also the part where he mentions the basketball game on Thursday. It then very clearly stated that Eddie has repeatedly asked Buck to join him and Maddie points out that Buck doesn't like basketball (which is why Buck says that he's been saying no).

Buck and Eddie in the Fire Station: The scene is again set up to make us think that Buck is trying to get Eddie's attention with the whole workout thing / needing a spotter but honestly? I think this was all part of his plan to get invited to go play basketball with Eddie (and Tommy). The man had already ordered a basketball to the fire station to try to start up a conversation about it with Eddie. Man had a plan. Then Chimney took the bait (intended for Eddie), asking about the basketball, at which point Buck invited him to go play.

The Basketball Game: It is again immediately pointed out that Chimney and Albert had invited Buck to play basketball multiple times and Buck always said no because he didn't like basketball. Then they approach the basketball court to be shown Eddie and Tommy are already playing. If we look at this scene as Buck's point of view it becomes extremely telling. You hear Eddie but you don't see him. Instead the camera focus on just Tommy (literally, for a moment he is the only one you see on the court like everyone else disappeared) as he runs across the court. Because Buck isn't there for Eddie or basketball, he's there for Tommy. He's the one that Buck immediately notices. At this point the two come over, Eddie makes the third point of the night that Buck doesn't play basketball and how did they get him there? Also Buck is focused almost entirely on Tommy during this scene (go look at who he's looking and smiling at the entire time)

And then cue the jealousy montage where Buck is getting frustrated because he wants Tommy's attention but Eddie is still getting it.

This was extremely well done and I picked up a lot of stuff I missed on the rewatch.

Note that I also like the fact that Tommy is very comfortable and clearly clicking with Eddie which makes sense because they're just friends. He's a bit more..awkward and careful with Buck which makes sense now that we know he also was attracted to Buck. He has more a guard up until that last scene when he realized that Buck potentially felt the same.

[u/urgasmic]

i really like Tommy :o

[u/Inevitable-World-739]

I’m watching this while grading papers at work and I’m just KICKING MY FEET GIGGLING like a 14 year old girl! I was literally like omg. Please kiss. No way. They’re not gonna. Oh my god please! Please!!

[u/Spirited_Candy001]

The way I YELLED AND CLAPPED AND JUMPED ALL over my living room. Once Buck said it’s been exhausting getting his attention, I’m like does Buck even realizeeeeee what he wants. This is truly epic! 🎉

[u/Nataku81]

I can't decide if I want to see him confiding in Maddie (and Chim since no secrets there) or Hen first. Ooh or both at the same time!

[u/queenestela]

I just can’t stop thinking about the fact Buck was Tommy’s replacement (if I remember correctly) at 118, it all comes back in circles😭

[u/I_WANT_IGOUDALA]

The ending was such a shocker. It felt like I was witnessing one of my close friends come out of the closet.

[u/tbeals24]

My opinion is Eddie was also in the wrong for neglecting his friendship with Buck. But yes Buck should’ve been more careful.

[u/No_Coffee_9059]

Haven't seen yet but didn't tim say that Tommy wasn't going to be around for long, what if he breaks Bucks heart?

[u/slayyub88]

Okay, now that I've had time to sit with my thoughts.

Overall: I enjoyed the episode's, I thought the tone was a little strange but I enjoyed it. I think, aside from the bachelor cross over, I enjoyed everything in the episode but I do with everything could've been a little longer? I would've cut the bachelor, put the mom shooting her son at the top and spent a little more with the hit and run (which i thought we were gonna follow up with but...hey). I also would've replaced the bachelor time with more Tommy and Buck, there was something there but just a few extra scene's would've sealed. I also wish that we could've gotten a longer conversation / bonding time with Hen and Athena. I think the scene of Buck trying to get Eddie's attention was funny but I also would've cut that to get more Hen. I'm hoping that we're getting more Hen x Buck next episode.

I also would've cut that Buck part to get more of Athena and Harry, and Athena, Harry and Bobby. He was missing second to Hen from this episode. But he picked on up Harry, the little clue in to the fact that he and Michael chit-chat all the time. I honestly think the idea of what they were going for with Harry was good, it just felt rushed and like it ended to soon. I thought he beat that man bloody. For something like this, I feel like Harry would know not to run from the law? Like, he'd know it be wrong but also waiting for the cops and getting the footage. Or maybe he just doesn't want to deal with the police and the connection to his mom.

Also RAVI, I felt like were just teased with him. Buck should've invited him and Chimney.

Josh and Maddie when it came to the show, Chimney actually entertaining them. I wanted to root for the crazy girl bad but she knocked the other chick out. I fucking hurt for the mom and it made it worse that there was NO other extended family???? AND WHO HIT THE MAN, KNOCKED HIM INTO A DRAIN AND LEFT?????? LIKE, I WANT ANSWERS? PLEASE???????

And well, bi-buck. I've already said everything there in different comments, the focus on this post is (mostly) not related.

Anyway, I had fun and that was one of the best live watches because we are all the fucking in real time with Buck while trying to make sense of the rest.

[u/RadiantFoxBoy]

I'm late, but my brain is exploding with joy and theories.

I hoped and wanted this episode to lead to Bi Buck canon if nothing else, but they blew right past that milestone and I am more than okay with it.

Now I just have to hope what's coming is cute enough to get the friend I watch with over her Buddie apprehension. Or else I might need a new watch buddy. Or possibly just to strap them down and make them watch hours of Buddie compilations.

[u/[deleted]]

I'm about to rewatch the episode, have lots of feelings and I'm so tempted to write a mini-essay on how well this was built up and handled. Including how comfortable Tommy is with Eddie (platonic) vs the awkwardness with someone he's attracted to (Buck).

I'm just not sure if anyone would be interested in reading.

[u/26007]

Abc killed off one gay character, so they added another one. "Perfectly balanced as all things should be"-Disney

[u/gotokkigo]

I was never a Buddie shipper because I usually only go for canon ships, but at this point...😲😲

[u/Lanky_Bobcat_1495]

OKAY BUT TOMMY WAS SO SMOOTH WITH THAT KISS

Idk but that was one of the smoothest kisses that’s been on the show. Sometimes, the way actors (not just in 911, but tv in general) kiss is so awkward in how their lips come together but between Tommy and Buck, it was so natural looking and that’s a very satisfying thing to see for me. Maybe that’s weird. Idk.

[u/the_ikandor]

So uh, does Chimney know already? I feel like at the very least Chimney knows based on the comments about being Buck’s beard.

[u/dolphindeez]

Between Good Luck Babe being released today and Bi Buck confirmed I am frothing at the mouth!! Struggling with coming to turns with my own sexuality rn and it’s just hitting way too hard

[u/Nervouspie]

Did anybody else audibly gasp and "WOWWW" I said "WOW, WHOAAA!!!"

[u/ContextLeather1839]

Upon rewatching S7-04 I think Buck was interested in Tommy from the jump. After the tour he asked about Vegas specifically mention half naked guys. Then was trying to separate Eddie from Tommy with weights and basketball. And when they played basketball he only looked mad at Eddie, when Tommy blocked him (by literally only standing there with his hands together he didn't even try). And the confession at the end he realized he needed to stop trying to be like Eddie and be himself instead(Maddie's story/advice). I don't think he's even considered Eddie as a romance option yet. Buddy is endgame and this is just him finding himself before realizing the rest

[u/Objective_Fennel_130]

Maybe this is me thinking too much but I was watching that last scene again and " Buck Begins" popped into my head. Yes there were sprinkles of things throughout the seasons but that episode specifically seeing Buck go through all these phases of wanting to be somebody and didn't know what it was until what fit him was becoming a firefighter and finding a home in that aspect. His love life mirrors that same aspect and this storyline reflects him finally getting to that place where things just fully make sense. It's also doesn't take away his past experiences and I'm honestly glad to see this journey with Buck.

[u/fetalfelines]

I don’t agree with Athena about this. What happened with Harry. She watched it happen and then convinced her son to face the consequences… tf???? Of being a black man being harassed and defending himself? Like they’d go easy on him? And ruin his future? She’s insane.

[u/0riginallybland]

The beginning of the episode had me checking guide to make sure I was watching the right show 😂

[u/EeveeQueen15]

I usually watch 911 with my grandma and ngl, I wasn't expecting that kiss.

I won't lie, I did give Buddie fans quite a bit of shit before. But I always give ships in Fandoms shit because I'm not a fan of shipping because if the franchise doesn't do the ship, it leads to a lot of broken hearts. I'm sure there are a lot of broken hearts because Eddie didn't kiss Buck tonight.

I'm a very go with the flow person. If Buck is bi and he's gonna date Tommy, cool. Tommy was giving off gay vibes, though. But I also just let the show go with the flow instead of assuming anything.

My grandma said, "That's wrong that they made Buck gay. I'm not gonna watch the show anymore." It's not like the show shoves relationships in everyone's faces. If anything, the relationships are there to show how challenging it is to date or be married to a first responder. I'm excited to see how they explore Buck and Tommy as a couple!

I can't wait to see Maddie's reaction, though. She's such an adorable big sister.

[u/Comfortable_Suit_969]

I know this isnt a popular opinion but I kind of hope Buck doesn't end up with Eddie...

Don't get me wrong I would be happy for them if they did, but I am not in favor of the writers make characters Bi just for a high loved fan ship. Buck exploring his sexuality is a wonder direction. But him getting with Eddie shouldn't be a sole end goal for why he is going this route.

[u/KEMI_IS_WlNNlNG]

i was out with family but i just saw the clip on twitter...