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Red vs. Blue: Season 9

20 episodes Premiered Jun 14, 2011 Updated Sep 25, 2026

The ninth season of the action-comedy series Red vs. Blue. This season follows two different but connected storylines. The present storyline follows Epsilon Church as he relives memories from Blood Gulch in the AI Capture Unit from Season 8, but tries to fix them when the Reds and Blues aren't acting like themselves. The past storyline is set before the start of The Blood Gulch Chronicles, following the agents of Pro

Previously on Red vs. Blue

Season 9 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Red vs. Blue Season 8.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.

Season overview

The ninth season of the action-comedy series Red vs. Blue. This season follows two different but connected storylines. The present storyline follows Epsilon Church as he relives memories from Blood Gulch in the AI Capture Unit from Season 8, but tries to fix them when the Reds and Blues aren't acting like themselves. The past storyline is set before the start of The Blood Gulch Chronicles, following the agents of Project Freelancer in their peak against a rogue UNSC faction.

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Season 9 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 9: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (17): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S9·E1 Mytharc

Rounding Error

Jun 14, 2011 · 6 min

Church attempts to have an internal monologue, while the Reds attach a rocket launcher to their jeep.

S9·E2 Core

The Twins

Jun 20, 2011 · 5 min

Sent by the Director, South tries stealing data files while North tracks guards in the cryogenics research facility.

S9·E3 Core

Number One

Jun 27, 2011 · 5 min

An unknown Blue agent arrives to help South and North, while inside the Epsilon unit, the Reds formulate a plan of attack for the Blues.

S9·E4 Core

Evacuation Plan

Jul 4, 2011 · 6 min

Church attempts to persuade the Reds that their personalities are amiss, while the unknown Blue agent is revealed to be Agent Carolina.

S9·E5 Core

Realignment

Jul 18, 2011 · 6 min

Caboose calls Command, while Grif and Donut begin to turn back to their real personalities. On the Freelancer ship, South is scolded by the Director.

S9·E6 Core

Familiar Feelings

Jul 25, 2011 · 5 min

Church attempts to activate Sheila, while Donut helps Sarge revert back to his regular personality.

S9·E7 Core

Case File 01.045

Aug 1, 2011 · 5 min

Connie and Washington discuss the Director's ranking system before she leaves and asks to be called C.T. Back in Blood Gulch, the Blues prepare for Tex's arrival.

S9·E8 Core

Shaking the Foundation

Aug 8, 2011 · 4 min

Lopez gets activated, while Church tries to explain the earthquakes to Tucker and Caboose.

S9·E9 Core

Captive Audience

Aug 15, 2011 · 6 min

Lopez attempts to warn the Red Team about the danger associated with the earthquakes. While at Project Freelancer, North and Washington's conversation gets interrupted by some news

S9·E10 Core

Introductions

Aug 29, 2011 · 8 min

Agent Texas returns to battle Wyoming, Maine, and York.

S9·E11 Core

Lifting the Veil

Sep 5, 2011 · 5 min

York gets hurt and the Director reprimands Washington. In Blood Gulch, the Blues are unhinged by the grenade explosion.

S9·E12 Core

Mid-Game Substitution

Sep 12, 2011 · 6 min

Simmons finds himself chained up in front of a disguised Lopez, while the Blues finally recoup.

S9·E13 Core

Planning the Heist

Sep 19, 2011 · 4 min

Teams are tasked to infiltrate the package storage facility, while South is prevented from participating in the mission.

S9·E14 Core

Son of a Bitch

Oct 3, 2011 · 6 min

Tex attempts to avenge the Blue's loss, while the Freelancers begin their operation.

S9·E15 Core

The Sarcophagus

Oct 10, 2011 · 8 min

Carolina, Maine, and Washington find the Sarcophagus.

S9·E16 Core

Hell's Angel

Oct 17, 2011 · 6 min

Church attempts to get Tucker's help, while Simmons explains the instability of the planet. Back in Freelancer, North's team is unable to reach their target.

S9·E17 Core

Spiral

Oct 24, 2011 · 7 min

Tex works on the Tank, while in Freelancer Maine, Carolina, and York are pursued.

S9·E18 Core

Labor Pains

Oct 31, 2011 · 6 min

Grif insults the Blue Team, while the Reds prepare to begin their trip to the center of the planet. At Project Freelancer, the Director and the Counselor speak with Delta.

S9·E19 Mytharc

Whole Lot of Shaking

Nov 7, 2011 · 5 min

The Reds believe they are about to die, while the Blues get Sheila running. At Project Freelancer, North and York deliberate over the developments they've been facing.

S9·E20 Mytharc

Hate to Say Goodbye

Nov 14, 2011 · 6 min

While the Reds await the end of the world, Church explains to Tex what he has uncovered.

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