Who was Jim Trumbull? All about the 9-1-1 season 9 episode 5 tribute

The November 6, 2025 episode of 9-1-1 (Season 9, Episode 5) ended with a heartfelt tribute to Jim Trumbull. The episode, titled Día de los Muertos, surprised many fans when Trumbull’s name appeared on the final tribute card.

While the four-part storyline was already known to honor Charles Minear Sr., the late father of showrunner Tim Minear, this episode also remembered Trumbull, who had worked on the show behind the scenes.

According to IMDb, Jim Trumbull served as a crew member and assistant to executive producers on 9-1-1 and its spinoff 9-1-1: Lone Star. He had been part of the team since 2017 and also worked on shows like American Horror Story and movies such as Power Rangers and Dirty Dancing. The tribute showed how deeply he was respected by the 9-1-1 production family.

Episode Recap: Día de los Muertos

The episode’s story focused on loss, remembrance, and healing. It also served as a tribute to the late captain Bobby Nash, played by Peter Krause.

Eddie tried to reconnect with his faith after Bobby’s death and attended mass with his grandmother, Abuela Isabel, who later passed away peacefully in her sleep. Eddie and his son Christopher later honored their loved ones during Día de los Muertos.

Meanwhile, Buck attempted to bake Bobby’s favorite cookies, snickerdoodles, but couldn’t find the cream of tartar. Later, strange events led him to discover an old tenant in his attic, reminding him to carry forward Bobby’s spirit by helping others.

At Athena’s home, her son Harry appeared in Bobby’s firefighter overalls for Halloween, which moved her deeply. The moment showed how Bobby continued to inspire those he left behind.

This emotional episode not only remembered Bobby Nash and Charles Minear Sr. but also paid tribute to Jim Trumbull, celebrating his quiet yet impactful role in the 9-1-1 family.

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