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Rescue Me

  • TV Series
  • 2004–20112004–2011
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 42m
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Denis Leary in Rescue Me (2004)
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Tommy Gavin deals with the fears of his job as a firefighter and seeing his ex-wife dating other men.Tommy Gavin deals with the fears of his job as a firefighter and seeing his ex-wife dating other men.Tommy Gavin deals with the fears of his job as a firefighter and seeing his ex-wife dating other men.

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111
  • Creators
    • Denis Leary
    • Peter Tolan
  • Stars
    • Denis Leary
    • Michael Lombardi
    • Steven Pasquale
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    • Peter Tolan
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    • Denis Leary
    • Michael Lombardi
    • Steven Pasquale
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 8 wins & 28 nominations total

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    Denis Leary
    Denis Leary
    • Tommy Gavinas Tommy Gavin
    93 episodes93 eps • 2004–2011
    Michael Lombardi
    Michael Lombardi
    • Mike Sillettias Mike Silletti
    93 episodes93 eps • 2004–2011
    Steven Pasquale
    Steven Pasquale
    • Sean Garrityas Sean Garrity
    93 episodes93 eps • 2004–2011
    Andrea Roth
    Andrea Roth
    • Janet Gavinas Janet Gavin
    93 episodes93 eps • 2004–2011
    John Scurti
    John Scurti
    • Kenneth 'Lou' Sheaas Kenneth 'Lou' Shea
    93 episodes93 eps • 2004–2011
    Daniel Sunjata
    Daniel Sunjata
    • Franco Riveraas Franco Rivera
    93 episodes93 eps • 2004–2011
    Callie Thorne
    Callie Thorne
    • Sheila Keefeas Sheila Keefe
    93 episodes93 eps • 2004–2011
    Natalie Distler
    Natalie Distler
    • Colleen Gavinas Colleen Gavin…
    64 episodes64 eps • 2004–2011
    James McCaffrey
    James McCaffrey
    • Jimmy Keefeas Jimmy Keefe
    56 episodes56 eps • 2004–2011
    Robert John Burke
    Robert John Burke
    • Mickey Gavinas Mickey Gavin…
    54 episodes54 eps • 2004–2011
    Lenny Clarke
    Lenny Clarke
    • Uncle Teddyas Uncle Teddy
    53 episodes53 eps • 2004–2011
    Adam Ferrara
    Adam Ferrara
    • Chief 'Needles' Nelsonas Chief 'Needles' Nelson
    50 episodes50 eps • 2006–2011
    Larenz Tate
    Larenz Tate
    • Bart 'Black Shawn' Johnstonas Bart 'Black Shawn' Johnston…
    47 episodes47 eps • 2007–2011
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • Chief Jerry Reillyas Chief Jerry Reilly
    44 episodes44 eps • 2004–2007
    Michael Zegen
    Michael Zegen
    • Damien Keefeas Damien Keefe
    42 episodes42 eps • 2004–2011
    Tatum O'Neal
    Tatum O'Neal
    • Maggie Gavinas Maggie Gavin…
    39 episodes39 eps • 2004–2011
    Olivia Crocicchia
    Olivia Crocicchia
    • Katy Gavinas Katy Gavin…
    39 episodes39 eps • 2004–2011
    Jerry Adler
    Jerry Adler
    • Sidney Feinbergas Sidney Feinberg
    34 episodes34 eps • 2007–2011
    • Creators
      • Denis Leary
      • Peter Tolan
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    Storyline

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    On 9/11 firefighter Tommy Gavin lost hundred of friends, including his cousin/best friend Jimmy as well as part of his soul and sanity. Three years later and his life is in shambles and an everyday struggle not to take a drink. Between spying on (& trying to get back with) his separated wife and 3 kids, the growing sexual tension between him and Jimmy's widow, his father and uncle's erratic behavior and the antics of his crew, Tommy's (Irish) anger and need to drink is at a tipping point - and now his survivor's guilt is making him see and talk to dead people, particularly his cousin Jimmy. All these personal demons are threatening what he holds most dear - the inherent courage and pride it means to be a member of the perpetual boy's club of the F.D.N.Y. —Luke_Was_A_Terrorist
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      • They're still playing with fire. [series 2]
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      • Comedy
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    • Trivia
      Throughout the seasons, the characters can be heard talking about a firefighter name Paddy Brown, and the different things he did. Paddy Brown was a real-life firefighter who gave his life on September 11, 2001.
    • 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.
    • Quotes

      Tommy Gavin: Let me tell you something, sister, you serve two purposes in this house - you can give me a blow job or make me a sandwich. I'm not in the mood for head and I had a late breakfast, so you're shit out of luck.

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      Featured in The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 (2005)
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    More on the great casting
    Just to expand upon the comments by Dr-RJP, I wanted to comment on the great casting in Rescue Me. I was recently watching Denis Leary's movie The Ref (also starring Kevin Spacey) and recognized at least two of the actors from Rescue Me in the movie, in small roles. Obviously Denis Leary believes in loyalty and attempts to surround himself with familiar people when given the chance to cast his own show. This is also evidenced by the recently-released Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary, in which he pays homage to Lenny Clarke, who plays Tommy's uncle Teddy in Rescue Me and was also an integral character in Denis' short-lived ABC series "The Job". Anyone who enjoys Denis Leary's brand of humour should watch "The Ref" - it's an under-appreciated comedic gem and a great Christmas movie as well!
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    • Release date
      • July 21, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • FX Networks
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bombers de Nova York
    • Filming locations
      • Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Apostle
      • The Cloudland Company
      • DreamWorks Television
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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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