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Rescue Me (2004)
Popularity 47.4
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The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger as he tries to shake the recurring nightmares of his fallen comrades, especially his late cousin, Jimmy Keefe. Working alongside veterans like Lt. “Lou” Shea, Franco Rivera and Sean Garrity, and rookie Mike Lombardi, Tommy battles alcohol and drugs as he struggles to remain first and foremost a New York City firefighter.
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Top Cast
Denis LearyTommy Gavin
Adam FerraraChief 'Needles' Nelson
Andrea RothJanet Gavin
John ScurtiKenneth 'Lou' Shea
Daniel SunjataFranco Rivera
Michael LombardiMike Silletti
Steven PasqualeSean Garrity
Larenz TateBart 'Black Shawn' Johnston
Callie ThorneSheila Keefe
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Denis LearyProducer
Peter TolanProducer
ARTWORK GALLERY
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Specials
28 episodes · First aired 2008-06-24
E01
Minisode - Fast
2008-06-24
Minisode #1. Sean struggles to uphold his fast in the face of adversity, Lou's homemade doughnuts.
E02
Minisode - Fantasy
2008-07-01
Minisode #2. Tommy's dream takes a turn for the worse, delighting his bunkmates.
E03
Minisode - Criteria
2008-07-08
Minisode #3. It's a battle of the bottle, or the broads, when Tommy (Denis Leary) and the guys debate their standards on what makes a good bar. Tommy talks of his bar baited demons, while the guys focus on the beauties behind the bar.
E04
Minisode - Juiced
2008-07-18
Minisode #4. Tommy (Denis Leary) and the men of 62 Truck debate the finer points of baseball, and well... juice. But really, it's all about how the smaller things in life play right into the much bigger things.
E05
Minisode - Spelling
2008-07-22
Minisode #5. In Lou's arena, a wager is a dangerous thing to make. After Mike starts throwing around big words, one bet leads to another and Tommy (Denis Leary) and the boys all want a piece of the action.
E06
Minisode - Supreme
2008-07-29
Minisode #6. Tommy's (Denis Leary) dreams and nightmares follow him everywhere. When he steps out for a night in old New York, the women catch his eye, but past regrets and fiery demons catch his mind.
E07
Minisode - Sandwich
2008-08-05
Minisode #7. Lou and food go together like, well, Lou and food. Tommy and the boys enjoy a freakish food treasure hunt that sends Lou to the "bad" place, or more accurately Vinnie's in Bay Ridge.
E08
Minisode - Clue
2008-08-12
Minisode #8. Sometimes even fire won't stop the forces of nature. Lou, Franco, and Garrity engage in a battle of words and wits with a new game, while waiting for Mike the probie to finish his work.
E09
Minisode - Sweat
2008-08-19
Minisode #9. Tommy and the boys emerge from a blaze looking to cool off, only to find an empty cooler and probie bathing in hydrant water. But soon music starts, and grown men start begging.
E10
Minisode - Smoke
2008-08-26
Minisode #10. The guys light up after a job well done.
E11
Diane Farr Talks To The Real NYPD
· 22 min
E12
Real Life On The Set Of Rescue Me
· 9 min
E13
The Kitchen
· 5 min
E14
Writing For The Cast
· 10 min
E15
The 2nd Season
· 9 min
E16
Shooting In New York
· 10 min
E17
Season 2 Gag Reel
· 7 min
E18
Season 1 Gag Reel
E19
Season 1 Featurettes
E20
Season 1 Deleted Scenes
E21
Season 2 Gag Reel
E22
Season 2 Deleted Scenes
E23
Season 3 Comedy Short
E24
Season 3 Gag Reel
E25
Season 3 Deleted Scenes
E26
Season 4 Gag Reel
E27
Season 4 Deleted Scenes
E28
Phobia
2006-05-08
Late at night, during the middle of a double shift, the crew has encounters with an animal inside the firehouse.
Season 1
13 episodes · First aired 2004-07-21 · ★ 8.0
E01
Guts
2004-07-21 · 44 min
New York City firefighter, Tommy Gavin, cannot escape the ghosts of those who have died around him as he faces the everyday challenge of saving lives while trying to fix his own.
E02
Gay
2004-07-28 · 44 min
When a retired gay firefighter makes a published claim that several firemen who died in 9/11 were closeted gays, Chief Reilly is determined to set the record straight. While attempting to mask the pain of losing his wife and kids, Tommy does Jimmy a favor and spies on his widow which leads to a surprising discovery. The probie must deal with the unexpected repercussions of being a hero after making his first save in a fire.
E03
Kansas
2004-08-04 · 44 min
Tommy decides to make life a living hell for his wife's new boyfriend by wreaking havoc on his business and finances. Meanwhile, Chief Reilly faces possible suspension as the result of an altercation with a fellow firefighter and Lou decides to share his poetry.
E04
DNA
2004-08-11 · 45 min
A "friendly" date between Tommy and the widow of his dead cousin takes a unexpected turn when she makes a move on Tommy. Franco's ex-girlfriend shows up at the firehouse and claims he's the father of her five-year-old daughter, turning his life upside down.
E05
Orphans
2004-08-18 · 45 min
Tommy comes to terms with the reality of his broken family as a result of a shocking experience with his father. When a freak accident occurs, Franco must make a life-changing decision, and Chief Reilly is forced to expose a family secret in order to save his career.
E06
Revenge
2004-08-25 · 44 min
Tommy takes one step forward by convincing Janet to leave Roger but two steps backward when she stumbles onto his latest fling. The boys convince Sean to date a woman but neglect to tell him that she is actually a he. Franco discovers he can't shake his newfound fatherly instincts.
E07
Butterfly
2004-09-01 · 46 min
When Tommy asks for extra vacation time, Chief Reilly tips him off on how to get a free two week vacation from headquarters. While building a deck for Tommy's neighbor, Tommy takes advantage of his "free" advice which leads him to make a bold move in reconciling with Janet.
E08
Inches
2004-09-08 · 45 min
Tommy attempts to handle the insanity of his father while defending Colleen's new lifestyle to Janet. At the firehouse, Sean and Mike the Probie unknowingly launch a full blown wager among the crew.
E09
Alarm
2004-09-15 · 46 min
When Tommy discovers a secret that Janet is keeping from him, he must come to terms with the possible consequences. At the firehouse, Chief Reilly preps the boys for their new female replacement. With the help of Franco and Sean, Tommy tracks down the man responsible for Billy's death.
E10
Immortal
2004-09-22 · 46 min
When Tommy struggles to help Janet in a financial crunch, he must turn to his Uncle Teddy to help him out. The new female addition to the house fights to be accepted by the guys while they do everything they can to drive her nuts. Just as Mike is getting fed up from sleeping on the firehouse couch, he is offered a helping hand with a free place to stay... at a steep price.
E11
Mom
2004-09-29 · 45 min
While Tommy attempts to make reason of the chaos in his life, he continues to defy death while pulling dangerous stunts on the job. Lou admits his infidelity to his wife and receives an unexpected surprise. When tragedy strikes his family, Tommy must come to the rescue of his father.
E12
Leaving
2004-10-06 · 45 min
When Janet needs more money to cover house repairs, Tommy turns to Uncle Teddy and his "little" friend to help him out with extra cash. When Franco's father has a stroke, Franco finds himself trying to juggle work and raising his daughter on his own. Meanwhile, a goodwill tribute to the firefighters lost in 9/11 goes awry and the firehouse is put in jeopardy.
E13
Sanctuary
2004-10-13 · 49 min
The hockey game rematch between the NYPD and the FDNY is right around the corner and Tommy must figure out a plan to save himself from being pummeled by the cops who have it out for him. Tommy's relationship with Sheila is discovered by the guys and they must adhere to tradition to handle it in their own way. When Tommy is visited by his demons during a fire, Franco comes to his aid... with devastating results.
