Rescue Me2004
“They save us, but who saves them?”
Created by Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
On the charts
🏆 Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 8 wins & 28 nominations total
The premise
The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger as he tries to shake the recurring nightmares of his fallen comrades, especially his late cousin, Jimmy Keefe. Working alongside veterans like Lt. “Lou” Shea, Franco Rivera and Sean Garrity, and rookie Mike Lombardi, Tommy battles alcohol and drugs as he struggles to remain first and foremost a New York City firefighter.
Horror Vault's take
Set in the scarred aftermath of September 11th, this acclaimed drama follows Tommy Gavin, a New York City firefighter whose grief, guilt, and self-destruction are matched only by his stubborn devotion to the job. Haunted — sometimes literally — by the ghosts of fallen colleagues, Tommy navigates a collapsing personal life while running into burning buildings with the same crew he drinks and fights alongside. Dark comedy sharpens the edges of an otherwise deeply affecting portrait of working-class trauma. It's a show that refuses easy comfort, demanding the audience sit with its characters in their mess.
Content: Alcohol And Drug Abuse, Strong Language, Depictions Of Grief And Ptsd, Mature Themes Around Death And Survivor'S Guilt
Episode Guide
S1.E1 · GutsPremiere8.3Jul 21, 2004 · 44 min · Dir: Peter Tolan
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.
S1.E2 · Gay6.1Jul 28, 2004 · 44 min · Dir: John Fortenberry
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 doe
S1.E3 · Kansas8.7Aug 4, 2004 · 44 min · Dir: John Fortenberry
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 decide
S1.E4 · DNA6.4Aug 11, 2004 · 45 min · Dir: Jace Alexander
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
S1.E5 · Orphans8.4Aug 18, 2004 · 45 min · Dir: Jace Alexander
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
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