Rescue Me
“They save us, but who saves them?”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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7 Seasons • 93 Episodes
43–60 min per episode
2004 – 2011
Premiered: Wed, Jul 21, 2004
Peter Tolan
Denis LearyLatest Aired Episode
Season 7, Episode 9: “Ashes”
In the aftermath of the fire, the members of 62 truck struggle to pick up the pieces and look towards the future. Down at The Rock, the new probies receive a familiar speech and stand before a new leader.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
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Official Series TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-24
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
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Peter Tolan
Producer
Denis Leary
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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What is Rescue Me about?
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.
How many seasons does Rescue Me have?
Rescue Me comprises 7 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Rescue Me?
Key cast members in Rescue Me include Denis Leary, Adam Ferrara, Andrea Roth, John Scurti, Daniel Sunjata.
Who created or directed Rescue Me?
Rescue Me was developed and directed by Peter Tolan, Denis Leary.