A family dog proudly returns home with a severed hand, sending the team on a grim scavenger hunt.

The episode kicked off with the classic "Santa Ana" vibe—calls that were weirder than usual. Highlights included:

The emotional core of the episode belonged to Bobby. After his AA sponsor, Wendall, stops by acting strangely, Bobby later discovers a body at the scene of a brush fire. It’s Wendall. The discovery leads Bobby down a dark path of investigation, as he suspects a nearby rehab facility might be hiding the truth about what happened to his friend. '9-1-1' Recap: Season 6, Episode 9 “Red Flag”