McLaughlin and Brubaker began the 2008–2009 season at the 2008 Skate America, where they won the silver medal. A week later they competed at the 2008 Skate Canada International, where they won the bronze medal.
McLaughlin and Brubaker commenced their 2008–2009 season with a silver medal at the 2008 Skate America. Subsequently, they achieved the bronze medal at the 2008 Skate Canada International.