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Rescue Me: Summary

Airs Next:FX at Wednesday 10:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:Returning Series
Premiered:July 21, 2004
Show Categories:Drama, Comedy

From the creators and executive producers of The Job comes Rescue Me, a dramedy that centers on the inner workings of Engine 62, a New York City firehouse, and the personal and emotional battles of its members in a post-9/11 world.

The show focuses on Tommy Gavin, the senior firefighter whose life is in turmoil as he copes with the stresses and fears of his job as well the separation from his wife Janet. Tommy moves into a house across the street from her to stay close to their three children and keep an eye on her. The stresses and fears of his job are manifested through conversations with his dead cousin Jimmy Keefe, a former firefighter, as well as the haunting memories of people he has watched perish on the job.

The remaining heroes of Ladder 62 include Chief Jerry Reilly who, despite being called "The Good Chief," has a serious gambling problem and bets on everything, even Tommy's divorce. Sean Garrity is a young, handsome guy who is easier to look at than hold a conversation with. Franco Rivera, a cocky, Puerto Rican ladies man, is Tommy's confidant who lives life in the fast lane. Lt. Kenny "Lou" Shea is a man's man who secretly writes poetry and uses it as a way to release his emotional frustrations. Mike Silletti, "the probie," is subject to numerous initiation pranks as he starts his career as a firefighter.

Theme Song:
"C'Mon C'Mon" by The Von Bondies

Awards & Nominations:
2005 Golden Globe Award Nominee - Best Actor in a Drama Series: Denis Leary

2005 TCA Award Nominee-Outstanding Achievement in Drama & Outstanding New Program of the Year

2005 Satellite Award Nominee- Outstanding Actor in a Series, Drama
Denis Leary, Outstanding DVD Release of a Television Show, Outstanding Television Series, Drama

2005 Satellite Award- Best Ensemble: Television

2005 Visionary Award- Jim Serpico

2006 Satellite Award Nominee- Best Actor in a Series, Drama Denis Leary & Best Television Series, Drama

2006 Prism Award Nominee- Performance in a Drama Series Storyline Denis Leary

2006 Emmy Award Nominee- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Denis Leary

2007 Satellite Award Nominee- Best Actor in a Series, Drama Denis Leary

2007 Prism Award Nominee- Performance in a Drama Series, Multi-Episode Storyline Denis Leary

2007 Golden Reel Award Nomiee- Best Sound Editing in Sound Effects and Foley for Television - Short Form
Eileen Horta (supervising sound editor) Mark Cleary (sound designer) James Bailey (foley artist) Damien Smith (foley artist) Kevin McCullough (sound editor) Ashley Harvey (sound editor) For episode "Devil".

2007 Gracie Allen Award- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Marisa Tomei

2007 Emmy Nominee-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Denis Leary

2007 Artios Award-Best Dramatic Episodic Casting Julie Tucker

2008 Prism Award Nominee- Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline Tatum O'Neal

2008 Emmy Nominee- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Charles Durning From the creators and executive producers of The Job comes Rescue Me, a dramedy that centers on the inner workings of Engine 62, a New York City firehouse, and the personal and emotional battles of its members in a post-9/11 world.

The show focuses on Tommy Gavin, the senior firefighter whose life is in turmoil as he copes with the stresses and fears of his...

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Aired: Wednesday September 12, 2007

In the fourth-season finale, Sheila learns that Jimmy's ghost has been spotted on several occasions, so she investigates. Meanwhile, Colleen blames Tommy for her failed relationship; Franco and Natalie come to an understanding, as do Lou, Cousin Mike and Latrina; and Tommy spends time with his father.

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Jack McGeeChief Jerry Reilly (photos)
Andrea RothJanet Gavin (photos)
Denis LearyTommy Gavin (photos)
James McCaffreyJimmy Keefe
Daniel SunjataFranco Rivera (photos)

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Theophylaktos
member since: Dec 31, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Underappreciated"
A show of firemen post 9/11 in a rough world of drama and their dangerous career. ...Continue »
When I first saw this show I was a bit confused, I wasn't sure if his brother was dead or not but after the episode it sank in. This show has humor, violence, drama, and plenty of plot and action to sink your teeth into. Dennis Leary plays an excellent role as an alcoholic firefighter and keeps me coming back for more. If it weren't for him the show would be lacking in a major way. The show however in season 4 it seemed to be declining in its content and story. I was quite disappointing compared to the earlier seasons, but i have high hopes for number 5.
01/02/09 05:41pm | report abuse
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howardmedford
member since: Oct 7, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Ahead of its time"
Leary and Tolan reteam to make some of the best television out there. ...Continue »
This show is so dark and really bleak and they re-claim the city from the first episode onwards. Never predictable, the characters you fall in love with are totally insane. Some of my favorite bits are when Tommy cusses out with references to his white Irish butt. Then there are those tolan/leary fetishes- young nuns, foot fetishes.. it just gets better and more cutting as the show goes on. There was nothing like their writing on tv when they started the Job. Lucky HBO for giving them money. Just watch the creators making these guys try things out and mess them up!
12/06/08 04:02pm | report abuse
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member since: Sep 11, 2008
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
Rescue Me follows the life and lives of Tommy Gavin (Dennis Leary) and his crew. 9/11 Hardened and battling through divorce, alcoholism, sex addiction, and personal demons, Tommy is an extremely witty, cut-the-BS, headcase. ...Continue »
The most masculine show on TV, hands down. If you are a real man, you will love this show. The screen play is brilliant and the actor chemistry is unparalleled. Dennis Leary, in a stroke of genius, has created a character in Tommy Gavin that is so layered and so complex that the subtexts more than likely fly right past the average viewer. This show holds no punches, and is not afraid of sacrificing realism for a smooth and followable plot, nor for Hollywood theatrics.
The show is also a tribute to the firefighters who died in 9/11 and serves to unveil the true face of the cruel beast that is the livelihood of the real men and women in the NYFD.
In my opinion, best show on the Tube.
09/11/08 12:32am | report abuse
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poeticmelody
member since: Oct 10, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Absolutely fabulous"
This is a must see! ...Continue »
Rescue Me is such an awesome dramedy about New York City firefighters post 9/11. Each firefighter has their own individual, unique storyline which is what really makes the show so special, how well crafted all of the characters' lives are. The show focuses on Tommy Gavin as he tries to make it work with Janet, their three children, psycho Sheila, his crazy family, and Tommy is trying to balance his job...

There are so many issues that are among Tommy and the other firefighters.

Sean and Mike are the silliest of the bunch, Franco is definitely the man whore but look at him and you'll see why. Lou and Chief Reilly have got some serious issues.

Let's not forget Jimmy, Tommy's cousin who died in 9/11 and follows poor Tommy around.

This is a must see!
04/20/08 03:16pm | report abuse
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seaqueastdsv
member since: Jul 16, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
we take a look at the firefighter doing what they do best. ...Continue »
i just started to watch rescue me on fox 8 in austraila. and i tell you what. at first i didnt think i would like it. but this show is great. its about a great of new york firefigthers and there daily lives. we see them go out and fight fires and also see there peronally lives. we see that they also have promblems and how they must cope with them and also come to grips with putting there lifts on the line and risking every thing to save the lives of others. this is one hot show and i can see why its been up for awards.
01/27/08 03:56pm | report abuse