Rescue Me: Season 1

2004 · 13 episodes · ★ 8.0

What Season 1 of Rescue Me

Tommy Gavin runs Ladder 62 in New York, a company that shares a firehouse with Engine 99 in East Harlem. A veteran of the September 11 attacks, he lost his cousin and best friend, firefighter Jimmy Keefe, and still sees him in his dreams. He also battles alcohol addiction. His marriage to Janet is broken: they're separated, though still legally married, and he lives right across the street from her house. His colleagues consider him selfish, but he throws himself into a job where he acts with courage. Tommy tries to pull himself together while his family and coworkers watch him warily.

13episodes

Jul 21, 2004premiered

Oct 13, 2004final episode

9.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Guts
Jul 21, 2004 · 44 min · ★ 8.3
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.
Directed by Peter Tolan · Written by Denis Leary, Peter Tolan · Starring: Julie White, Curtiss Cook, Michael Mulheren, Ed Sullivan
1x02 Gay
Jul 28, 2004 · 44 min · ★ 6.1
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.
Directing: John Fortenberry · Writing: Denis Leary, Peter Tolan · Starring: Callie Thorne, Dean Winters, David Walton, Jarah Mariano
1x03 Kansas
Aug 4, 2004 · 44 min · ★ 8.7
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.
Directing: John Fortenberry · Writing: Denis Leary, Peter Tolan · Starring: Callie Thorne, Dean Winters, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Charles Durning
1x04 DNA
Aug 11, 2004 · 45 min · ★ 6.4
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.
Directed by Jace Alexander · Written by Peter Tolan, Denis Leary · Starring: Callie Thorne, Charles Durning, Patricia Velásquez, Jarah Mariano
1x05 Orphans
Aug 18, 2004 · 45 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Directed by Jace Alexander · Written by Salvatore Stabile · Starring: Dean Winters, Charles Durning, David Walton, Nick Di Paolo
1x06 Revenge
Aug 25, 2004 · 44 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directing: Adam Bernstein · Writing: Michael Caleo · Starring: Dean Winters, Charles Durning, Matthew Arkin, John Sica
1x07 Butterfly
Sep 1, 2004 · 46 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directing: Adam Bernstein · Writing: Robert Krausz · Starring: Callie Thorne, Dean Winters, Bryan Batt, Charles Durning
1x08 Inches
Sep 8, 2004 · 45 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directing: John Fortenberry · Writing: Stephen Belber · Starring: Callie Thorne, Charles Durning, Brian McNamara, Kristina Apgar
1x09 Alarm
Sep 15, 2004 · 46 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directing: John Fortenberry · Writing: Salvatore Stabile · Starring: Diane Farr, Callie Thorne, James Badge Dale, Siobhan Fallon Hogan
1x10 Immortal
Sep 22, 2004 · 46 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directing: Jace Alexander · Writing: Denis Leary, Peter Tolan · Starring: Diane Farr, Callie Thorne, Kaitlin Hopkins, James Badge Dale
1x11 Mom
Sep 29, 2004 · 45 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directing: Jace Alexander · Writing: Denis Leary, Peter Tolan · Starring: Callie Thorne, James Badge Dale, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Charles Durning
1x12 Leaving
Oct 6, 2004 · 45 min · ★ 8.4
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.
Directing: Peter Tolan · Writing: Denis Leary, Peter Tolan · Starring: Diane Farr, Callie Thorne, Charles Durning, Ashlie Atkinson
1x13 Sanctuary Season Finale
Oct 13, 2004 · 49 min · ★ 9.0
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.
Directing: Jace Alexander, Peter Tolan · Writing: Denis Leary, Peter Tolan · Starring: Callie Thorne, Idina Menzel, Ashlie Atkinson, Lenny Clarke