‘9-1-1’: Oliver Stark Breaks Down Buck’s ‘Too Little, Too Late’ Conversation With His Dad
Oliver Stark reveals that late Captain Bobby's posthumous nomination of Buck and Eddie to the national firefighter games adds emotional depth to the crossover event.
- After the crossover on March 5, Buck said his father showed up unprompted and called the exchange `too little, too late`, revealing their parents missed Bobby's funeral and are divorcing.
- Captain Bobby Nash's nomination reframed Buck's motives, as Stark said Bobby's continued faith `means everything` and grounded Buck's competitiveness and choices.
- On Nashville's Broadway, a rescue interrupted the firefighter games when a man fell into a hot dog machine, leading to a shared first-place tie after grueling 12 to 15-hour filming days.
- Oliver Stark says Episode 13 regrounds Buck and sets a path shaping the season, while the Thursday, March 12, 2026 episode promises two surprises testing his family and duties.
- The crossover reinforced ties across the 9-1-1 franchise, sharing a trophy between the 118 and 113 firehouses, while both shows secured renewals for another season on Thursday.
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'9-1-1' Stars Break Down Epic Crossover, React to Buck and Dixie's Hookup
The 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville stars go head to head in a heated showdown during this week’s epic crossover — but behind the scenes, it was nothing but love. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, 9-1-1’s Ryan Guzman and 9-1-1: Nashville’s Chris O’Donnell opened up about the surprisingly delightful experience of meshing their two casts into one for a special two-part event. “With 9-1-1: Lone Star, I feel like we were coming into their world. …
‘9-1-1’ Franchise Stars Break Down Intense Nashville Crossover’s Biggest Moments
Note: This story contains spoilers from the “9-1-1” and “9-1-1: Nashville” 2026 crossover event. ABC’s “9-1-1” shows came together for an eventful crossover event, bringing two members of the L.A.’s firehouse 118 to Music City for some competitive firefighter games. That premise certainly made way for silliness and competition, but it came on the heels of big changes for Buck (Oliver Stark). He put pressure on himself to excel at the games after…
Did Buck hook up with Dixie?! Plus, Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman tease '9-1-1' Buddie road trip
After that "9-1-1: Nashville" crossover, Buck and Eddie will head back to Los Angeles — and encounter some drama along the way.Dixie (LeAnn Rimes) and Buck (Oliver Stark) on '9-1-1: Nashville'Credit: Jake Giles Netter/DisneyThis article contains spoilers for 9-1-1: Nashville season 1, episode 12, titled "Spirit of the Games."Key Points9-1-1 characters Buck (Oliver Stark) and Eddie (Ryan Guzman) headed to Tennessee for a 9-1-1: Nashville crossove…
Interview: '9-1-1' Star Ryan Guzman on the '9-1-1: Nashville' Crossover and Eddie's Driving Force
Ever since he joined the cast in season two, Ryan Guzman’s Eddie Diaz has become a beloved fan favorite on ABC’s 9-1-1. The procedural drama draws from the real lives of first responders, giving audiences a front-row seat to the high-pressure experiences that firefighters, police officers, and dispatchers face on a daily basis. Disney/Jake Giles Netter Tonight’s new episode, “Dads and Cads,” led into an epic crossover with 9-1-1: Nashville, whic…
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