Rescue Me (2004–2011)

Tommy Gavin deals with the fears of his job as a firefighter and seeing his ex-wife dating other men.

Creators:

Denis Leary, Peter Tolan

Stars:

Denis Leary, Michael Lombardi, Steven Pasquale

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 20 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Denis Leary	...	Tommy Gavin (93 episodes, 2004-2011)
Michael Lombardi	...	Mike Silletti (93 episodes, 2004-2011)
Steven Pasquale	...	Sean Garrity (93 episodes, 2004-2011)
Andrea Roth	...	Janet Gavin (93 episodes, 2004-2011)
John Scurti	...	Kenneth 'Lou' Shea (93 episodes, 2004-2011)
Daniel Sunjata	...	Franco Rivera (93 episodes, 2004-2011)
Callie Thorne	...	Sheila Keefe (93 episodes, 2004-2011)
Natalie Distler	...	Colleen Gavin (63 episodes, 2004-2011)
James McCaffrey	...	Jimmy Keefe (55 episodes, 2004-2011)
Robert John Burke	...	Mickey Gavin (53 episodes, 2004-2011)
Lenny Clarke	...	Uncle Teddy (53 episodes, 2004-2011)
Adam Ferrara	...	Chief 'Needles' Nelson (50 episodes, 2006-2011)
Larenz Tate	...	Bart 'Black Shawn' Johnston (45 episodes, 2007-2011)
Jack McGee	...	Chief Jerry Reilly (44 episodes, 2004-2007)
Michael Zegen	...	Damien Keefe (42 episodes, 2004-2011)
Tatum O'Neal	...	Maggie Gavin (39 episodes, 2004-2011)
Olivia Crocicchia	...	Katy Gavin (38 episodes, 2004-2011)

Storyline

Recently divorced fireman Tommy Gavin, is coping with the fear of his job and the unease he feels watching his ex-wife as she starts to date other men. To better keep tabs on his ex and stay close to their three kids, he moves across the street from them.

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Plot Keywords:

firefighter | new york city | danger | firefighting | talk to the dead | 

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Taglines:

They're still playing with fire. [series 2]

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

FX Networks

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Asema 62

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Apostle, Cloudland Company, The, DreamWorks Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 42 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jack McGee, who plays Chief Jerry, was a real-life FDNY fireman before moving to Hollywood to become an actor.

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Goofs

In Season 2, when Tommy is supposed to be working at a firehouse on Staten Island, the Engine number is 3xx. House on Staten Island are 1xx. 3xx would be located in Queens.

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Quotes

Sean Garrity: [the FDNY is losing the hockey game and Kenny Lou is going to lose 500 dollars on the game] Man, I'm gonna lose my 25 bucks.
Kenny Lou: [looks at Sean for a few seconds. Takes out lighter and lights Seans pants]

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.67 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Under Pressure"
(Series Preview)
by Queen ft. David Bowie

User Reviews

Funny, realistic and entertaining drama

This is one of the most funny, realistic and entertaining dramas around currently (2005-2006). Watch it from the very first episode and see how each firefighter has a background and a story. See how well the firefighters get on as a team get on from day 1. See how September 11th has affected their lives. I especially love Denis Leary's character's brother who works as a New York Cop. Such a cool guy.

Anyway, definitely worth an hours watch every week! And, of course, Denis Leary has written and acted yet another brilliant piece of work again just like his 2001-2002 show called 'The Job'. My Score = 10/10. Let's hope this one doesn't get cancelled folks!