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Rescue Me

Rescue Me
★ 7.6/10•2004•1h 0m•TV-MA•Drama
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They save us, but who saves them?

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.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 21, 2004

Episodes

Episode 1 - GutsE144m

Guts

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.

Jul 21, 2004

Episode 2 - GayE244m

Gay

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.

Jul 28, 2004

Episode 3 - KansasE344m

Kansas

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.

Aug 4, 2004

Episode 4 - DNAE445m

DNA

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.

Aug 11, 2004

Episode 5 - OrphansE545m

Orphans

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.

Aug 18, 2004

Episode 6 - RevengeE644m

Revenge

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.

Aug 25, 2004

Episode 7 - ButterflyE746m

Butterfly

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.

Sep 1, 2004

Episode 8 - InchesE845m

Inches

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.

Sep 8, 2004

Episode 9 - AlarmE946m

Alarm

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.

Sep 15, 2004

Episode 10 - ImmortalE1046m

Immortal

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.

Sep 22, 2004

Episode 11 - MomE1145m

Mom

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.

Sep 29, 2004

Episode 12 - LeavingE1245m

Leaving

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.

Oct 6, 2004

Episode 13 - SanctuaryE1349m

Sanctuary

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.

Oct 13, 2004

Actors

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Tommy Gavin

Adam Ferrara

Adam Ferrara

Chief 'Needles' Nelson

Andrea Roth

Andrea Roth

Janet Gavin

John Scurti

John Scurti

Kenneth 'Lou' Shea

Daniel Sunjata

Daniel Sunjata

Franco Rivera

Michael Lombardi

Michael Lombardi

Mike Silletti

Steven Pasquale

Steven Pasquale

Sean Garrity

Larenz Tate

Larenz Tate

Bart 'Black Shawn' Johnston

Callie Thorne

Callie Thorne

Sheila Keefe

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