"Rescue Me" (2004) TV series 2004-????

User Rating:

9.2/10   

Creators:

Denis Leary
Peter Tolan

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

13 January 2005 (UK)

Genre:

Drama | Comedy

Tagline:

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

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Firefighter | New York City | Alcoholics Anonymous | Ghost | Gay Character

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 18 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. July 14	10:00 PM	FX	Initiation	#5.15
Tue. July 14	11:01 PM	FX	Initiation	#5.15

Cast

Denis Leary	...	Tommy Gavin (67 episodes, 2004-2009)
Mike Lombardi	...	Mike Silletti (67 episodes, 2004-2009)
Steven Pasquale	...	Sean Garrity (67 episodes, 2004-2009)
Daniel Sunjata	...	Franco Rivera (67 episodes, 2004-2009)
John Scurti	...	Kenny Shea (67 episodes, 2004-2009)
Andrea Roth	...	Janet Gavin (66 episodes, 2004-2009)
Callie Thorne	...	Sheila Keefe (64 episodes, 2004-2009)
Jack McGee	...	Chief Jerry Reilly (44 episodes, 2004-2007)
James McCaffrey	...	Jimmy Keefe (42 episodes, 2004-2009)
Natalie Distler	...	Colleen Gavin (40 episodes, 2004-2009)
Robert John Burke	...	Father Mickey Gavin (33 episodes, 2004-2009)
Dean Winters	...	Johnny Gavin (33 episodes, 2004-2009)
Tatum O'Neal	...	Maggie (31 episodes, 2005-2009)
Lenny Clarke	...	Uncle Teddy (31 episodes, 2004-2009)

Also Known As:

"Rescue Me: FDNY" (USA) (complete title)

Runtime:

60 min | USA:42 min (excluding commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Australia:MA | Hungary:16 | New Zealand:R16 | USA:TV-MA

Filming Locations:

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

Company:

Apostle

Trivia:

Many of the extras are retired or active FDNY firemen who work on the show on their days off.

Goofs:

Factual errors: 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:

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]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Simpsons: Lost Verizon (#20.2)" (2008)

Soundtrack:

C'Mon, C'Mon

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!