[s6e4] - Demons

The episode's title, "Demons," refers primarily to the personal battles several characters face:

Jack continues to spiral emotionally. He is shown drowning his sorrows in alcohol and remains away from active duty. During the episode, he interacts with Ava (the widow of his biological brother), who gives him drugs. This leads to a hallucinatory sequence where Jack sees his late friend and fellow firefighter, Rigo Vasquez . [S6E4] Demons

The central emergency involves a fire at a local Halloween carnival. Maya Bishop and Theo Ruiz respond to a call after a fire breaks out in a corn maze, trapping several attendees. The maze's layout makes the rescue particularly difficult as the team battles the fast-moving flames and the panic of the crowds. The episode's title, "Demons," refers primarily to the

Recaps from The Review Geek and TV Fanatic highlighted the episode's dark tone, noting that it successfully used the Halloween theme to mirror the psychological trauma—or "demons"—haunting the characters. Jack's hallucinations and Maya's physical exhaustion were particularly cited as significant developments in their ongoing Season 6 storylines. Station 19 - Season 6 Episode 4 "Demons" Recap & Review This leads to a hallucinatory sequence where Jack

Back at the station, the team hosts a trick-or-treating event for neighborhood children. However, the lighthearted atmosphere is frequently interrupted by a prank war that breaks out between the crew members, providing brief moments of levity against the heavier themes of the episode.

Maya's obsession with her career and performance continues to strain her health and relationship. She is seen working excessive overtime, pushing her body to its limits in an attempt to prove her worth, which causes further friction with her wife, Carina.