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Season 3 – Rescue Me

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New York firefighter Tommy Gavin is a hot mess. He talks to his cousin, Jimmy, who died at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and he's seeing ghosts of other victims, too. Spotlighting Denis Leary as Gavin, a temperamental alcoholic whose self-destructive behavior has cost him his family, the series revolves around the daily drama associated with being a firefighter in post-9/11 New York, and how the men of 62 Truck use dark humor to color their true feelings.
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Rescue Me — Season 3

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Critics Consensus

Rescue Me continues to hose down its scandalizing drama with relieving doses of humor, but the series' treatment of women has become increasingly worrisome.

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Maureen Ryan Chicago Tribune 12/12/2018
It's one thing to create a show about a troubled alcoholic with rage issues. But it's another thing entirely to make the lead character of the show a scary sociopath who assaults women. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Slant Magazine 12/12/2018
It has moments of truth and insight, humor and affection. Its missteps are so maddening because it is so often very good, making its flaws all the more readily apparent. Go to Full Review Melanie McFarland Seattle Post-Intelligencer 12/12/2018
I resent that Rescue Me has put viewers into a position in which examining a pivotal point in this season requires the deconstruction of a sexual assault. The show already has a terrible reputation for its portrayal of women. Now this. Go to Full Review Tom Gliatto People Magazine 12/12/2018
3.5/4
Every so often the bitterness is blasted away with tart, smart humor. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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waleed a @RT10200069 06/24/2017 really good season but i docked it a half star for the really annoying story-lines that i completely skipped over (1 viewing) See more Read all reviews
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Denis Leary

Tommy Gavin

James McCaffrey

Jimmy Keefe

Andrea Roth

Janet Gavin

Michael Lombardi

Mike Silletti

Jack McGee

Chief Jerry Reilly

Steven Pasquale

Sean Garrity

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 30, 2006 Devil Janet agrees to meet with Tommy for the first time since their son's death; Tommy finds out who his 16-year-old nephew is dating; uncle Teddy sabotages the attempts to get him out of prison. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 6, 2006 Discovery On guys night out, an older woman intrigues Franco, and Tommy meets a young blonde; Chief Reilly realizes he needs financial help for his wife's care. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 13, 2006 Torture Tommy strikes an unusual bargain with his nephew's science teacher; the crew begins to notice Lou is emotionally unraveling; Tommy enjoys tormenting Sean. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 20, 2006 Sparks The crew is criticized for a last minute decision to respond to a school bus accident; Tommy and Janet try to negotiate their break-up in person; Sheila offers to help Tommy produce a son to carry on the Gavin name. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 27, 2006 Chlamydia Tommy takes a little revenge on his brother; Maggie causes a rift between Sean and Tommy; Alicia becomes an unexpected threat in Franco's life. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 11, 2006 Zombies Lou and Franco have a close call in a fire; Sean has a run-in with the law after taking the wrong medication; Tommy's relationship with Janet takes a surprising turn. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 18, 2006 Satisfaction Tommy and Franco learn about Jerry's side job; Tommy and Angie go to great lengths to make Janet and Johnny jealous; Sean discovers an unusual way to keep Maggie interested in him. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 25, 2006 Karate Lou uses some new-age techniques to turn over a new leaf; Sean and Maggie make a surprising decision; Tommy and Angie continue to see each other. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 1, 2006 Pieces The crew encounters a little more than smoke when rescuing a man from his burning apartment; Sean asks Maggie's dad for her hand in marriage; Tommy realizes that his crew's future together may be in jeopardy. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 8, 2006 Retards Tommy visits Janet to discuss her pregnancy; Teddy finds his conjugal visits disappointing; Franco tries to befriend his girlfriend's mentally challenged brother. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 15, 2006 Twilight Tommy's dad is missing after the two have a bitter argument about their current living situation; Tommy is disgusted by Lou's latest love interest; Sean and Maggie's disastrous meeting with the priest threatens their future marriage. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 22, 2006 Hell Tommy and Janet are brought together by another tragedy; Jerry doesn't show up for work; Mike decides it's time to seek advice for his sexuality. Details Episode 13 Aired Aug 29, 2006 Beached Tommy promises to help Janet with her new baby but neglects to tell her about his plans with Sheila; Franco visits his daughter; Several crew members prepare to leave the firehouse. Details

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Season Info

Director
Peter Tolan, Jace Alexander, John Fortenberry, Ken Girotti
Executive Producer
Peter Tolan, Jim Serpico
Screenwriter
Peter Tolan, Evan Reilly, Denis Leary, John Scurti
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 30, 2006