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

Lenny Clarke was originally offered the part of Chief Reilly, but turned down the role due to his commitment with It's All Relative and took up the part of Gavin's Uncle Teddy after that show was cancelled.

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Goofs

Towards the end of season 3 when Tommy confronts Johnny's killer, he mentions that Johnny was 41. Johnny is later called Tommy's little brother. However, since Tommy and Janet met in high school and had a child then (Colleen) who in season 4 is 18, that would put Tommy and Janet both in their mid-30's.

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Quotes

Uncle Teddy: [in Tommy's house, the kitchen is an absolute mess] Hey, Tommy! Check it out! I made chili tonight!
Tommy Gavin: Yeah, no shit. What did ya do, mix it with a goddamn shotgun?

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Connections

Referenced in The Simpsons: Lost Verizon (2008)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Best New Show on TV

Kudos to Dennis Leary! As a firefighter coming from a long line of firefighters, we have found this show to be the most true to life and accurate depiction of what its like to be in emergency services. This show is not sanitized as some have been in the past. Boy would I love to sit down and share some battle stories with Leary! Call me baby!

But seriously. I have saved every episode on my TIVO! We are going to have a firefighters party, invite the whole station and view the first season at once. Leary has done such a great job with this show right down to the casting. I hope it lasts for many seasons.

Bridgid