The following is a list of episodes from the FX Network series Rescue Me

Rescue Me (TV series)

Rescue Me is an American television drama series that premiered on the FX Network on July 21, 2004, and concluded on September 7, 2011. The series focuses on the professional and personal lives of a group of New York City firefighters in the fictitious Ladder 62 / Engine 99 firehouse.The show...

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This list is ordered by episode's air dates.

Seasons

Season		|DVD release by region DVD region code DVD region codes are a digital-rights management technique designed to allow film distributors to control aspects of a release, including content, release date, and price, according to the region...	Blu-ray Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is an optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the DVD format. The plastic disc is 120 mm in diameter and 1.2 mm thick, the same size as DVDs and CDs. Blu-ray Discs contain 25 GB per layer, with dual layer discs being the norm for feature-length video discs...  release
		Region 1	Region 2	Region 4	Discs	Region A	Discs
	1	13	2004	June 7, 2005	February 20, 2006	February 8, 2006	3	Discontinued	N/A
	2	13	2005	May 9, 2006	January 29, 2007	January 27, 2007	4	Discontinued	N/A
	3	13	2006	June 5, 2007	June 8, 2009http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001VIR84G	March 11, 2009	4	June 5, 2007	4
	4	13	2007	June 3, 2008	TBA	TBA	4	TBA	TBD
	5	22	2009	June 1, 2010	TBA	TBA	6	TBA	TBD
	6	10	2010	September 13, 2011	TBA	TBA	5	TBA	TBD
	7	9	2011					TBA	TBD

Season 1: 2004

Title	Writer (s)	|Original airdate
"Guts"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2004-07-21	1
Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  stars as New York City firefighter Tommy Gavin, a soon-to-be-divorced alcoholic who's gripped by fear of his job. First up: Gavin is haunted by the ghosts of comrades who died on Sept. 11, 2001 September 11, 2001 attacks The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks (also referred to as September 11, September 11th or 9/119/11 is pronounced "nine eleven". The slash is not part of the pronunciation... .
"Gay"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2004-07-28	2
Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... ) launches a campaign of dirty tricks against his wife's new boyfriend, and a retired fireman announces that he's gay in a newspaper article, sparking strong reactions at the firehouse.
"Kansas"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2004-08-04	3
Chief Reilly faces the consequences of his altercation with an openly gay fireman; Tommy faces the repercussions of a prank.
"DNA"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & John Scurti John Scurti John Martin Scurti is an American actor.Scurti attended Fordham University, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. One of his early major film roles was The Ref in 1993, alongside Denis Leary...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2004-08-11	4
Tommy and the widow of his cousin Jimmy go on a “friendly” date, which becomes something more when she makes a move on him; and Franco's ex-girlfriend claims he's the father of her 5-year-old daughter.
"Orphans"	Salvatore Stabile	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2004-08-18	5
An experience with his father (Charles Durning Charles Durning Charles Durning is an American actor. With appearances in over 100 films, Durning's memorable roles include police officers in the Oscar-winning The Sting and crime drama Dog Day Afternoon , along with the comedies Tootsie, To Be Or Not To Be and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the last two... ) causes Tommy to address the state of his broken family, while Chief Reilly comes to terms with a secret in his family in order to save his job. Elsewhere, Franco deals with the aftermath of a freak accident.
"Revenge"	Michael Caleo	Adam Bernstein Adam Bernstein Adam Bernstein is an American film, music video and television director and screenwriter. He was born in Princeton, New Jersey...	2004-08-25	6
Tommy gets closer to his goal when he persuades Janet to leave Roger, but loses ground when she stumbles onto his latest romance.
"Butterfly"	Robert Krausz Robert Krausz Robert Krausz was a commodities and futures trader.As a child born in Budapest, Hungary, Robert Krausz spent most of his childhood living in one of nine ghettos formed by the Nazis during World War II, established to confine Jews into tightly packed areas of the cities of Eastern Europe...	Adam Bernstein Adam Bernstein Adam Bernstein is an American film, music video and television director and screenwriter. He was born in Princeton, New Jersey...	2004-09-01	7
Tommy takes time off and builds a deck for his neighbor, who offers advice that prompts Tommy to attempt reconciliation with Janet (Andrea Roth Andrea Roth Andrea Roth is a Canadian actress. She is perhaps best known for her role on the FX television series Rescue Me , as Janet Gavin, the wife of main character Tommy Gavin.-Biography:... ).
"Inches"	Michael Caleo	Adam Bernstein Adam Bernstein Adam Bernstein is an American film, music video and television director and screenwriter. He was born in Princeton, New Jersey...	2004-09-08	8
Tommy tries to deal with his father's odd actions and defends Colleen's behavior to Janet. Meanwhile, a wager is launched among the fire crew.
"Alarm"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2004-09-15	9
Tommy finds out Janet is keeping a secret from him, and tracks down the man responsible for Billy's death. Meanwhile, the squad gets a female firefighter.
"Immortal"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2004-09-22	10
Tommy struggles to help Janet financially, and has to turn to his Uncle Teddy for assistance. Meanwhile, the new female firefighter tries to fit in while the guys try to drive her out.
"Mom"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2004-09-29	11
Tommy tries to bring order to the chaos of his life, and pulls dangerous stunts on the job. Also, Lou tells his wife that he cheated on her.
"Leaving"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2004-10-06	12
Janet needs money to cover house repairs and Tommy turns to Uncle Teddy for help. Also: Franco's father has a stroke, and Franco has trouble raising his daughter alone.
"Sanctuary"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2004-10-13	13
Tommy's relationship with Sheila is discovered by the guys, who handle it in a traditional way. Elsewhere, Tommy tries to avoid getting pummeled by the cops, as the FDNY-NYPD hockey rematch looms.

Season 2: 2005

Title	Writer (s)	|Original airdate
"Voicemail"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2005-06-21	14
Tommy has trouble adjusting to the mundane life at his new firehouse and takes out his frustrations on street vendors hawking Sept. 11 memorabilia. Later, he has a confrontation with Johnny. Meanwhile, Sean plays a crude joke on Laura that backfires on him.
"Harmony"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2005-06-28	15
Tommy finds out his wife and kids are living in Ohio, so he joins his firehouse's barbershop quartet, who happen to be traveling there for a singing competition. Elsewhere, Mike flies off the handle after Theresa breaks up with him; and Lou tries to get Tommy transferred back to 62 Truck.
"Balls"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2005-07-05	16
Chief Perrolli agrees to let Tommy come back to the station on one condition: The crew must vote unanimously to trade Sully for Tommy. Elsewhere, things heat up between Franco and Laura; Theresa files a restraining order against Mike; and Tommy's dad remarries.
"Twat" (aka "&#!&")	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2005-07-12	17
Lou faces heat from headquarters for using a derogatory term to insult Laura. Meanwhile, the guys try to convince her that name-calling is part of the job. Meanwhile, Tommy injures his hand when he has another dispute with a cop over a parking ticket; and Johnny Sr. wants to become a plus-size model after he learns that Uncle Teddy is making a fortune.
"Sensitivity"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2005-07-19	18
With Colleen's help, Tommy gets another chance to find the kids and bring them back to New York. Also, Jerry needs his son's assistance when his wife's condition gets worse; and a priest tells Tommy and Johnny that he is part of their family.
"Reunion"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2005-07-26	19
Tommy finds out about Sheila's miscarriage and reacts badly. He later gets a visit from Jimmy, who orders Tommy to get her pregnant again. Also, Sean learns his new girlfriend has a suspicious past; Jerry has trouble communicating with his son; and Tommy gets kicked out of his apartment.
"Shame"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2005-08-02	20
Franco goes to support-group meetings to get help for his addiction to painkillers; Lou runs into Sondra and lies about his love life; Jerry meets his son's life partner (David Alan Basche David Alan Basche -Life and career:Basche was born in Hartford, Connecticut. His first acting role was in a school production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer when he was in the sixth grade at West Hartford's Norfeldt Elementary School... ); Tommy and Johnny meet their half sister (Noelle Beck Noelle Beck Noelle Beck is an American actress, best known for her role as Trisha Alden on the ABC daytime soap opera Loving.-Career:... ); and Mickey has an uneasy feeling about Father Murphy (Christopher Durham).
"Believe"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2005-08-09	21
Jerry forces the crew to attend a birthday party that his son is throwing for his boyfriend. Meanwhile, Tommy makes a move on Mariel (Noelle Beck Noelle Beck Noelle Beck is an American actress, best known for her role as Trisha Alden on the ABC daytime soap opera Loving.-Career:... ) after she tells him she might not be his half sister after all; Franco asks Laura to move in with him; Sheila tries to make Tommy jealous by showing off her new girlfriend.
"Rebirth"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Jefery Levy Jefery Levy Jefery Levy is an American film and TV director.His work as a director includes the feature films Inside Monkey Zetterland, S.F.W. and Man of God, as well as numerous episodes of shows such as Numb3rs, Ghost Whisperer and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Selected Filmography:*Ghoulies *Rockula...	2005-08-16	22
Tommy discovers that Janet is taking antidepressants, and he decides to take some for himself. Elsewhere, Sean tries to make things right between Franco and Laura, but he only makes things worse; and the crew questions Mike's sexual orientation after a gay guy stops by the station looking for him.
"Brains"	Mike Martineau	Jefery Levy Jefery Levy Jefery Levy is an American film and TV director.His work as a director includes the feature films Inside Monkey Zetterland, S.F.W. and Man of God, as well as numerous episodes of shows such as Numb3rs, Ghost Whisperer and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.-Selected Filmography:*Ghoulies *Rockula...	2005-08-23	23
Tommy, Mickey and Johnny confront Father Murphy about his suspicious relationship with Ricky. Also, Lou meets with Candy's pimp to tell him she's quitting; Jerry looks into hiring a nurse to care for his wife; and Laura pressures Franco to write another poem.
"Bitch" (aka "Stranded")	John Scurti John Scurti John Martin Scurti is an American actor.Scurti attended Fordham University, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. One of his early major film roles was The Ref in 1993, alongside Denis Leary...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2005-08-30	24
When Tommy's hockey buddies kick him off the team because they think he's gone soft, he decides to lay off Janet's antidepressants to prove he's still tough. Meanwhile, Damien wants to become a firefighter, so Sheila tells Tommy to talk him out of it; and Franco gets jealous when he sees Laura with another guy.
"Happy"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2005-09-06	25
Tommy's sister (Tatum O'Neal Tatum O'Neal Tatum Beatrice O'Neal is an American actress best known for her film work as a child actress in the 1970s. She is the youngest to win a competitive Academy Award, at the age of 10, which she won for her performance as Addie Loggins in Paper Moon opposite her father Ryan O'Neal... ) visits after a four-year absence — a curious coincidence considering their dad's announcement that he's about to inherit millions of dollars. Also: Mike worries he might have cancer when he finds a lump; and Tommy and Janet decide to renew their wedding vows, but their plans are derailed by tragedy.
"Justice"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2005-09-13	26
Family tragedy puts a strain on Tommy and Janet's recently mended relationship. In other events, Tommy finds out who's been spying on him at his AA meetings; Sean questions his belief in Heaven; Lou learns troubling news about Candy; and Jerry considers putting his wife in a health-care facility for Alzheimer's patients.

A 15-minute episode was produced between the second and third seasons, and released to several websites and cable providers as a promotion for season three. It was released on the third season DVD set as an extra. It is commonly listed under various names online, including "Rescue Me 2.5", "Special Presentation", "Courageous Men" and "Comedy Short".

Title	Writer (s)	|Original airdate
"Phobia" (aka "Heroes")	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	unknown	2006-05-08
Late at night, during the middle of a double shift, the crew has encounters with an animal inside the firehouse.

Season 3: 2006

Title	Writer (s)	|Original airdate
"Devil"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2006-05-30	27
Johnny mediates a divorce agreement between Janet and Tommy, while Sheila asks Tommy to have a talk with Damian (Michael Zegen Michael Zegen Michael Zegen is an American actor, best known for his role as probie firefighter "Damien Keefe" on the FX Network television drama Rescue Me, as well as his recurring role as "Dwight the Troubled Teen" on over 50 episodes of the Late Show with David Letterman... ) about sex after she finds condoms in his room. In return, she'll help out with John Sr. (Charles Durning Charles Durning Charles Durning is an American actor. With appearances in over 100 films, Durning's memorable roles include police officers in the Oscar-winning The Sting and crime drama Dog Day Afternoon , along with the comedies Tootsie, To Be Or Not To Be and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the last two... ). Meanwhile, Sean is seeing someone new; Jerry's hit with a rate hike for his wife's nursing home; and Uncle Teddy's “at peace” in jail after shooting Connor's killer.
"Discovery"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2006-06-06	28
At a singles bar, Franco meets an older woman (Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon is an American actress. She has worked in films and television since 1969, and won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1995 film Dead Man Walking. She had also been nominated for the award for four films before that and has received other recognition for her... ) while Tommy picks up a woman (Alexa Havins Alexa Havins Alexa Carole Havins is an American actress. She first came to prominence in 2003, when she became the originating actor in the role of Babe Carey Chandler on the daytime drama All My Children... ) who won't shut up. And Tommy's daughter Colleen will certainly blab to Janet about her dad's indulgent treatment of sister Katy unless he bribes her. Meanwhile, Jerry visits Jeannie (Peggy Scott) at her way-too-expensive nursing home, and John Sr. (Charles Durning Charles Durning Charles Durning is an American actor. With appearances in over 100 films, Durning's memorable roles include police officers in the Oscar-winning The Sting and crime drama Dog Day Afternoon , along with the comedies Tootsie, To Be Or Not To Be and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the last two... ) insists on having his 83rd-birthday party at his favorite Chinese restaurant---that no one else likes.
"Torture"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2006-06-13	29
Franco fears he's becoming the boy toy of Alicia (Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon is an American actress. She has worked in films and television since 1969, and won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1995 film Dead Man Walking. She had also been nominated for the award for four films before that and has received other recognition for her... ), the well-to-do older woman he's been seeing, and Tommy finds a way to end Damian's fling with his science teacher, Mrs. Turbody (Paige Turco Paige Turco Jean Paige Turco is an American actress. She is known for playing April O'Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.-Early life:... ). Meanwhile, Lou's growing increasingly unstable emotionally; Mike thinks about transferring out of the firehouse; the chief is growing increasingly desperate financially; and Sean is certain that he'll be “a dead man” when Tommy finds out who he's been sleeping with.
"Sparks"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2006-06-20	30
The crew save children from a disabled school bus they pass on their way to a call in Harlem---and get a tongue-lashing from Al Sharpton Al Sharpton Alfred Charles "Al" Sharpton, Jr. is an American Baptist minister, civil rights activist, and television/radio talk show host. In 2004, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. presidential election...  (in a cameo) for “ignoring” the Harlem call; Franco discovers why Alicia (Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon is an American actress. She has worked in films and television since 1969, and won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1995 film Dead Man Walking. She had also been nominated for the award for four films before that and has received other recognition for her... ) is interested in him; Mike and his roommate (Timothy Adams) discuss their sexuality; Sean tells Tommy about his feelings for Maggie (Tatum O'Neal Tatum O'Neal Tatum Beatrice O'Neal is an American actress best known for her film work as a child actress in the 1970s. She is the youngest to win a competitive Academy Award, at the age of 10, which she won for her performance as Addie Loggins in Paper Moon opposite her father Ryan O'Neal... ); Sheila has a proposal for Tommy; and Janet wants to talk to him about their settlement---no lawyers, just them.
"Chlamydia"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2006-07-07	31
Tommy seeks out Johnny's ex-wife, Angie (Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei is an American stage, film and television actress. Following her work on As The World Turns, Tomei came to prominence as a supporting cast member on The Cosby Show spinoff A Different World in 1987... ), after Sheila runs into her; Sean breaks up with Maggie (Tatum O'Neal Tatum O'Neal Tatum Beatrice O'Neal is an American actress best known for her film work as a child actress in the 1970s. She is the youngest to win a competitive Academy Award, at the age of 10, which she won for her performance as Addie Loggins in Paper Moon opposite her father Ryan O'Neal... ); Jerry and Rose spend a romantic evening together; Mrs. Turbody (Paige Turco Paige Turco Jean Paige Turco is an American actress. She is known for playing April O'Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.-Early life:... ) is jailed for statutory rape, a development that gives Tommy some relief but also a new worry; and Franco can't find his daughter, Keela.
"Zombies"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2006-07-11	32
After getting hurt playing street hockey, Sean mistakes sleeping pills for painkillers. They do more than put him to sleep. Meanwhile, Tommy and Angie (Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei is an American stage, film and television actress. Following her work on As The World Turns, Tomei came to prominence as a supporting cast member on The Cosby Show spinoff A Different World in 1987... ) go on a pretend date they know Janet will find out about; and, after a close call, Lou gets a new perspective on firefighting from his Uncle Red.
"Satisfaction"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Ken Girotti Ken Girotti Ken Girotti is a Canadian television director. He was nominated for a 2006 Gemini Award in the category "Best Direction in a Dramatic Series" for the TV series ReGenesis.He has directed three or more episodes of:* Supernatural...	2006-07-18	33
Tommy and Johnny have another confrontation while Janet and Angie (Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei is an American stage, film and television actress. Following her work on As The World Turns, Tomei came to prominence as a supporting cast member on The Cosby Show spinoff A Different World in 1987... ) renew their acquaintance; Sheila sees Tommy and Angie together and she's not at all happy about it; Maggie wants to get back together with Sean; Mike meets a woman at a bar, arousing Chris's jealousy; Franco finds out about Jerry's second job; and the money in the no-smoking kitty turns up missing.
"Karate"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Ken Girotti Ken Girotti Ken Girotti is a Canadian television director. He was nominated for a 2006 Gemini Award in the category "Best Direction in a Dramatic Series" for the TV series ReGenesis.He has directed three or more episodes of:* Supernatural...	2006-07-25	34
During a hockey game, Tommy takes all he can stand from a wisecracking NYPD foe until he can finally stand no more. Later, they meet again in the locker room. Meanwhile, Lou has an epiphany upon learning of Candy's arrest on drug charges; Franco meets someone who might be more than a one-night stand; and Sean and Maggie, Jerry and Rose, Teddy and Ellie, and Mike and Chris all arrive at crossroads in their relationships, as do Tommy and Angie (Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei is an American stage, film and television actress. Following her work on As The World Turns, Tomei came to prominence as a supporting cast member on The Cosby Show spinoff A Different World in 1987... ).
"Pieces"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2006-08-01	35
Johnny has something to tell Tommy, who's distracted by fears for his future after visiting his seriously burned buddy Stack in the hospital. Tommy's also worried about the future of Ladder 62 in light of developments concerning Lou, Mike and Franco. Meanwhile, Sheila has a proposition for Tommy; Franco fears that his new girlfriend, Natalie (Sherri Saum Sherri Saum - Biography :Saum got her start at a Model Search America convention near her home in Kettering, Ohio. She was discovered during high school, modeling mostly during summer breaks until she decided to move to New York and work full time with the New York modeling agency Images Management. Her career... ), is keeping something from him; and Sean has a request of John Gavin Sr. (Charles Durning Charles Durning Charles Durning is an American actor. With appearances in over 100 films, Durning's memorable roles include police officers in the Oscar-winning The Sting and crime drama Dog Day Afternoon , along with the comedies Tootsie, To Be Or Not To Be and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the last two... ).
"Retards"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2006-08-08	36
Following a tense meeting with Janet, Tommy has yet another confrontation with Johnny. And Franco tries to befriend his new girlfriend's mentally challenged brother (Cornell Womack). Elsewhere, Mike puts in for a transfer; Teddy's conjugal visits with Ellie (Patti D'Arbanville Patti D'Arbanville Patricia "Patti" D'Arbanville is an American actress and former model.-Early life:D'Arbanville, born May 25, 1951 in New York City, New York, is the daughter of Jean , an artist, and George D'Arbanville, a bartender, and attended PS 41 on Eleventh Street... ) prove to be a letdown; Jerry gives some thought to what Jeannie's caregiver (Harriet D. Foy) has been telling him; and Tommy keeps his vigil at Stack's bedside.
"Twilight"	John Scurti John Scurti John Martin Scurti is an American actor.Scurti attended Fordham University, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. One of his early major film roles was The Ref in 1993, alongside Denis Leary...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2006-08-15	37
John Gavin Sr. (Charles Durning Charles Durning Charles Durning is an American actor. With appearances in over 100 films, Durning's memorable roles include police officers in the Oscar-winning The Sting and crime drama Dog Day Afternoon , along with the comedies Tootsie, To Be Or Not To Be and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the last two... ) disappears following an argument with Tommy over living conditions; Lou's new love interest doesn't sit well with Tommy; the new woman in Jerry's life could be dangerous; and Sean and Maggie (Tatum O'Neal Tatum O'Neal Tatum Beatrice O'Neal is an American actress best known for her film work as a child actress in the 1970s. She is the youngest to win a competitive Academy Award, at the age of 10, which she won for her performance as Addie Loggins in Paper Moon opposite her father Ryan O'Neal... ) meet with a priest about their marriage.
"Hell"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2006-08-22	38
Another Gavin tragedy brings Tommy and Janet together; Jerry fails to show up for work; Mike looks for advice about his sexuality; and Maggie has a wedding surprise for Sean.
"Beached"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2006-08-29	39
Tommy makes a promise to Janet to help her with the baby, but fails to share with her his and Sheila's plans for the future. Elsewhere, Franco checks in on his daughter, Keela, and several crew members plan their exits from the house.

Season 4: 2007

Title	Writer (s)	|Original airdate
"Babyface"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2007-06-13	40
As the fourth season begins, Janet has given birth to a baby boy---whom she fears prefers Tommy to her. But Tommy has a bigger problem: He's suspected of starting the beach-house fire. Meanwhile, Jerry's son asks him to be his best man at his commitment ceremony; Richie wants Franco to marry Natalie; Lou and Theresa get distracted in church; and the volunteer firefighter (Jennifer Esposito Jennifer Esposito Jennifer Esposito is an American actress, dancer and model, known for her appearances in films such as I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, Summer of Sam and Crash and in television series such as Spin City, The Looney Tunes Show and Samantha Who?.-Early life:Esposito, an Italian-American, was... ) who rescued Tommy from the beach house takes an interest in him---and isn't shy about letting him know.
"Tuesday"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2007-06-20	41
Sheila lies to Tommy when he confronts her about the beach-house fire. But they present a united front to the insurance investigators, as embarrassing as it is for Tommy. Meanwhile, Lou is determined to get a basketball ringer (Larenz Tate Larenz Tate Larenz Tate is an American film and television actor.-Early life:Tate was born on the west side of Chicago, Illinois, the son of Peggy and Larry Tate. He is the youngest of three siblings whose family moved to California when he was nine years old... ) to be 62 Truck's new probie; Uncle Teddy is released from jail; Colleen runs away with her rock-musician boyfriend; and Mike's mother has a deathbed request.
"Commitment"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2007-06-27	42
Tommy encounters Colleen's boyfriend and sparks fly; Jerry learns he flunked his physical and is given a desk job; Uncle Teddy, hiding from Ellie, breaks into prison guard Lenny's apartment; Sheila goes out with the man who pulled her from the beach house, while Tommy keeps avoiding Nona (Jennifer Esposito Jennifer Esposito Jennifer Esposito is an American actress, dancer and model, known for her appearances in films such as I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, Summer of Sam and Crash and in television series such as Spin City, The Looney Tunes Show and Samantha Who?.-Early life:Esposito, an Italian-American, was... ), the volunteer firefighter who rescued him from the blaze; and Mike seeks Tommy's advice on how to deal with his dying mother's request that he kill her.
"Pussified"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2007-07-11	43
Emotions flare up when the crew learns about Jerry's death; Tommy's manhood is called into question after some embarrassing romantic encounters; Sean confronts Maggie about her drinking; Franco considers asking Natalie to marry him; and Lou looks for a way to get that ringer Bart for the house basketball team.
"Black"	Mike Martineau	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2007-07-18	44
The firehouse gets a new chief (Jerry Adler Jerry Adler Jerry Adler is an American theatre director, production supervisor and a television and film actor.Adler was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Pauline and Philip Adler, who was a general manager of the Group Theatre... ), who is rumored to possess a very special gift; Tommy suffers embarrassment during a hockey game against the NYPD; Franco works up the nerve to propose to Natalie while Sean tries to talk Maggie out of a divorce; and Sheila makes a surprising proposition as Janet's depression deepens.
"Balance"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Don Scardino Don Scardino Don Scardino is an American television director and producer and a former actor.-Acting:Born in New York City, Scardino began his career as an actor. His first Broadway credit was as an understudy in The Playroom in 1965. Additional Broadway acting credits include Johnny No-Trump, Godspell, and...	2007-07-25	45
Janet sinks deeper into her postpartum depression; Sean learns a secret that Mike has been trying to hide; the new probie (Larenz Tate Larenz Tate Larenz Tate is an American film and television actor.-Early life:Tate was born on the west side of Chicago, Illinois, the son of Peggy and Larry Tate. He is the youngest of three siblings whose family moved to California when he was nine years old... ) holds the guys to their agreement about not doing “probie” work; Lou and (especially) Theresa struggle with their decision to “take a break” from sex.
"Seven"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Don Scardino Don Scardino Don Scardino is an American television director and producer and a former actor.-Acting:Born in New York City, Scardino began his career as an actor. His first Broadway credit was as an understudy in The Playroom in 1965. Additional Broadway acting credits include Johnny No-Trump, Godspell, and...	2007-08-01	46
A devastating fire has a profound effect on the crew; Tommy wrestles with his feelings about the baby; Alicia (Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon is an American actress. She has worked in films and television since 1969, and won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1995 film Dead Man Walking. She had also been nominated for the award for four films before that and has received other recognition for her... ) returns with a proposition for Franco; Troy breaks up with Sheila while Lou makes a tough decision about Theresa; and Sean apologizes to Mike about the fire he set that burned down Mike's mother's house.
"Solo"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Ken Girotti Ken Girotti Ken Girotti is a Canadian television director. He was nominated for a 2006 Gemini Award in the category "Best Direction in a Dramatic Series" for the TV series ReGenesis.He has directed three or more episodes of:* Supernatural...	2007-08-08	47
Janet plots revenge when she learns what Tommy did with the baby; Franco questions his marriage proposal to Natalie in light of Alicia and Keela's return; and Tommy faces his ghosts. He also agrees to date Chief Feinberg's needy and awkward daughter (Amy Sedaris Amy Sedaris Amy Louise Sedaris is an American actress, author, and comedian. She is known for playing the character Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central television series Strangers with Candy. Sedaris regularly collaborates with her older brother, humorist and author David Sedaris... ).
"Animal"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Ken Girotti Ken Girotti Ken Girotti is a Canadian television director. He was nominated for a 2006 Gemini Award in the category "Best Direction in a Dramatic Series" for the TV series ReGenesis.He has directed three or more episodes of:* Supernatural...	2007-08-15	48
The Gavin clan stages an intervention after several disturbing family calls; the mysterious woman (Gina Gershon Gina Gershon Gina L. Gershon is an American film, television and stage actress, singer and author, known for her roles in the films Cocktail , Showgirls , Bound , Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back , Face/Off , The Insider , Demonlover , Category 7: The End of the World , P.S... ) from the restaurant leaves Tommy wanting more; Janet must take matters into her own hands to get her baby back; and a depressed Mike calls Tommy in a moment of despair.
"High"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2007-08-22	49
The Gavins attend their first AA meeting, but Sean isn't welcome since he doesn't drink enough; Tommy turns to Colleen for information about Janet and learns some disturbing things about his childhood from his father (Charles Durning Charles Durning Charles Durning is an American actor. With appearances in over 100 films, Durning's memorable roles include police officers in the Oscar-winning The Sting and crime drama Dog Day Afternoon , along with the comedies Tootsie, To Be Or Not To Be and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the last two... ); Richie tells Franco what Natalie has been doing since their breakup; Lou mulls revenge on his cousin (Artie Lange Artie Lange Arthur Steven "Artie" Lange, Jr. is an American actor, comedian and radio personality best known for his tenures with the The Howard Stern Show and the comedy sketch series MADtv.... ); and Mike, under orders from Tommy to “stop moping,” visits a singles bar.
"Cycle"	John Scurti John Scurti John Martin Scurti is an American actor.Scurti attended Fordham University, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. One of his early major film roles was The Ref in 1993, alongside Denis Leary...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2007-08-29	50
Tommy goes on a second date with Beth (Amy Sedaris Amy Sedaris Amy Louise Sedaris is an American actress, author, and comedian. She is known for playing the character Jerri Blank in the Comedy Central television series Strangers with Candy. Sedaris regularly collaborates with her older brother, humorist and author David Sedaris... ) for the sake of the crew. He also sees Valerie (Gina Gershon Gina Gershon Gina L. Gershon is an American film, television and stage actress, singer and author, known for her roles in the films Cocktail , Showgirls , Bound , Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back , Face/Off , The Insider , Demonlover , Category 7: The End of the World , P.S... ) again, and makes a trade with Colleen. Meanwhile, Black Shawn proves himself in an unexpected arena; Franco sees what he has lost; and Lou finds something very attractive about Latrina (Sharon Wilkins Sharon Wilkins Sharon Wilkins is an American actress.Wilkins hails from Newburgh, New York and makes her home on the Upper Westside of Manhattan. She has had a number of roles on Broadway and in film and does some commercial work. She is currently appearing in the National Tour of Xanadu The Musical... ).
"Keefe"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2007-09-05	51
Tommy plays hero in someone else's uniform, confusing the crew; Colleen finds a new reason to get upset with Tommy; Natalie asks Franco for a favor; a rift between Mike and Black Shawn nearly leads to blows; and the chief is not pleased with the move Tommy makes on his daughter.
"Yaz"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Jace Alexander is an American television director and former actor.-Biography:Alexander was born Jason Alexander in New York City, the only son of actress Jane Alexander and her first husband Robert, founder and former director of The Living Stage...	2007-09-12	52
In the fourth-season finale, the sighting of Jimmy's “ghost” is the talk of the firehouse; Colleen blames Tommy for her failed relationship, and Tommy figures out a way to fix his own. Meanwhile, Franco and Natalie come to an understanding, as do Lou, Mike and Latrina; Tommy and his father take in a ball game.

Minisodes: 2008

A series of 10 five-minute shorts were released in 2008 to bridge the gap between seasons 4 and 5. In addition to airing on FX, the shorts were made available on various video websites, including Hulu and Crackle.

Title	Writer (s)	|Original airdate
"Fast"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2008-06-24	01
Sean struggles to uphold his fast in the face of adversity, Lou's homemade doughnuts.
"Fantasy"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2008-07-01	02
Tommy's dream takes a turn for the worse, delighting his bunkmates.
"Criteria"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2008-07-08	03
It's a battle of the bottle, or the broads, when Tommy and the guys debate their standards on what makes a good bar, while the guys focus on the beauties behind the bar.
"Juiced"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season... , & John Scurti John Scurti John Martin Scurti is an American actor.Scurti attended Fordham University, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. One of his early major film roles was The Ref in 1993, alongside Denis Leary...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2008-07-15	04
The crew debates the finer points of baseball and ... juice.
"Spelling"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2008-07-22	05
Lou bets that Mike will fail to spell the most obvious of words.
"Supreme"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2008-07-29	06
Tommy's dreams and nightmares follow him everywhere. When he steps out for a night in old New York, the women catch his eye, but past regrets and fiery demons catch his mind.
"Sandwich"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2008-08-05	07
When Lou's lunch goes missing, the guys have some explaining to do.
"Clue"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2008-08-12	08
As fires flare up around them, the guys play a game to keep their minds off the painful task at hand.
"Sweat"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2008-08-19	09
Tommy and the boys emerge from a blaze looking to cool off, only to find an empty cooler and Siletti bathing in hydrant water. But soon music starts, and grown men start begging.
"Smoke"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2008-08-26	10
It's another day at the office for Tommy and the men of 62 Truck. There's fire, burning buildings, people to save, and ladders to pull. It's a job well done, but there's more on the way.

Season 5: 2009

Title	Writer (s)	|Original airdate
"Baptism"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2009-04-07	53
Tommy copes with the loss of his father and a new man in Janet's life (Michael J. Fox Michael J. Fox Michael J. Fox, OC is a Canadian American actor, author, producer, activist and voice-over artist. With a film and television career spanning from the late 1970s, Fox's roles have included Marty McFly from the Back to the Future trilogy ; Alex P... ). Sheila finds a different way to deal with her issues while Sean, Franco, and Mike concoct a surefire way to get rich and laid.
"French"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2009-04-14	54
An exotic visitor sparks mixed reactions in the firehouse; Tommy deals with possible expulsion from the FDNY and a new sponsorship role in AA; Mike and the guys renovate their new bar; Sheila learns that being a big sister is not always easy.
"Wine"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2009-04-21	55
After learning of Colleen's relationship with Bart, Tommy decides that it's time for a talk with his daughter about the birds and bees. Tommy also decides to meet with the French reporter (Karina Lombard Karina Lombard Karina Lombard is an actress and singer.- Early life :Lombard was born in Tahiti. Her mother, Nupuree Lightfoot, is a medicine woman of the Lakota Nation and was an immigrant living in Tahiti. Her father, Henry Lombard, a banker, is a European aristocrat of Russian, Italian and Swiss descent.... ) who's writing a book about 9/11, and issues raised by her book lead to friction between Franco and Mike. Meanwhile, Mike hits on a new theme for his bar; Sean seeks out treatment for his bad back; and Tommy meets Sheila's psycho-dramaturge (David Pittu David Pittu David Pittu is a versatile American actor known primarily for his work in the theater.-Career:Pittu who is of Romanian descent grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut and graduated from New York University in 1989. He is also a writer and director, and member of the Atlantic Theater Company... ).
"Jimmy"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2009-04-28	56
Lou wants to cooperate with Genevieve (Karina Lombard Karina Lombard Karina Lombard is an actress and singer.- Early life :Lombard was born in Tahiti. Her mother, Nupuree Lightfoot, is a medicine woman of the Lakota Nation and was an immigrant living in Tahiti. Her father, Henry Lombard, a banker, is a European aristocrat of Russian, Italian and Swiss descent.... ) because he's interested in her. She's interested in Tommy, who isn't particularly interested in her, but he does watch some 9/11 footage she gives him, and what he sees is very disturbing. Meanwhile, Mike's bar opens; Sean's back still hurts; and Sheila's psycho-dramaturge (David Pittu David Pittu David Pittu is a versatile American actor known primarily for his work in the theater.-Career:Pittu who is of Romanian descent grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut and graduated from New York University in 1989. He is also a writer and director, and member of the Atlantic Theater Company... ) tells her to "purge" herself of Tommy.
"Sheila"	Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Constantine Makris Constantine Makris Constantine Makris A.S.C. is a Greek-American cinematographer, television director and television producer who has mainly worked on Dick Wolf's series...	2009-05-05	57
Lou sees the same thing on the 9/11 tape as Tommy did---and so does Sheila. Meanwhile, Sheila has a talk with Damien about his plan to join FDNY; Tommy gets to know Janet's boyfriend (Michael J. Fox Michael J. Fox Michael J. Fox, OC is a Canadian American actor, author, producer, activist and voice-over artist. With a film and television career spanning from the late 1970s, Fox's roles have included Marty McFly from the Back to the Future trilogy ; Alex P... ); Sean gets the results of his medical tests; and Colleen and Bart discuss the parameters of their relationship.
"Perspective"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Constantine Makris Constantine Makris Constantine Makris A.S.C. is a Greek-American cinematographer, television director and television producer who has mainly worked on Dick Wolf's series...	2009-05-12	58
Tommy takes Genevieve on a tour of Ground Zero and tells her why the 9/11 footage of Jimmy Keefe was so haunting and Franco's 9/11 conspiracy theories come under attack, literally. Meanwhile, Mike's bar proves to be a success; Sean learns that he'll have to quickly come up with $12,000; Tommy and Lou have a falling out; and Janet tells Tommy why she sent Katy to an upstate boarding school.
"Play"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2009-05-19	59
Tommy and Janet drive upstate together for a weekend at Katy's boarding school, and Teddy and Maggie surface in Maryland, where they are volunteers at a VA hospital. Back in New York, Franco gives Lou love tips, and Sean has a new health issue.
"Iceman"	Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2009-05-26	60
Tommy is haunted by ghosts of 9/11---and other ghosts, including his dad (Charles Durning Charles Durning Charles Durning is an American actor. With appearances in over 100 films, Durning's memorable roles include police officers in the Oscar-winning The Sting and crime drama Dog Day Afternoon , along with the comedies Tootsie, To Be Or Not To Be and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the last two... ), his brother Johnny (Dean Winters Dean Winters Dean Winters is an American actor, who has portrayed Ryan O'Reily on HBO's Oz, Johnny Gavin on FX Network's Rescue Me, and Dennis Duffy on NBC's 30 Rock... ) and his cousin Jimmy (James McCaffrey James McCaffrey James G. McCaffrey is an American actor.-Biography:McCaffrey was born in Northern Ireland and raised in New York. His first role was for sills models, as a mentally challenged teen, in Bill II: on His Own, the Bill Sackter story. He also played the lead in the first and last seasons of the series... ). Meanwhile, Sean's health continues to deteriorate and Black Shawn is still missing; Needles and Lou try to talk Franco into entering a FDNY boxing tournament; Mike befriends Damien; and a nervous young man enters the bar just after closing time.
"Thaw"	Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Peter Markle Peter Markle Peter Markle is an American TV and film director. He has worked on Everwood, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and The X-Files as well as many other programs. He was director of the successful "Flight 93" in 2006 and he also directed the poorly-received comedy western film Wagons East!...	2009-06-02	61
Tommy takes heat from both Needles and Dwight (Michael J. Fox Michael J. Fox Michael J. Fox, OC is a Canadian American actor, author, producer, activist and voice-over artist. With a film and television career spanning from the late 1970s, Fox's roles have included Marty McFly from the Back to the Future trilogy ; Alex P... ), and receives offers from Janet and Sheila; Sean tells his mother (Kathleen Chalfont) about his illness; black Shawn sees Colleen again; and Franco's boxing skills are tested.
"Control"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...  & Mike Martineau	Rosemary Rodriguez Rosemary Rodriguez - Acts of Worship :In 2001 Rodriguez wrote, produced and directed a short film called Acts of Worship, about a young woman struggling with drug addiction...	2009-06-09	62
Tommy and Mike must put aside their differences when a roadblock puts a halt to a routine call; Sheila uses her leverage to control Tommy's drinking; Lou refuses to give in to the allure of an old flame.
"Mickey"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... , Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... , Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2009-06-16	63
Tommy's pacts with Sheila and Janet begin to unravel; to Tommy's chagrin, one Gavin remains sexually adventurous; Garrity divulges his medical secret; Tommy proclaims his recent drinking at an AA meeting, but Mickey offers the final surprise.
"Disease"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2009-06-23	64
The guys visit Sean in the hospital; Katy is home from school and wants a family dinner---one that includes Colleen and Black Shawn; and Lou and Tommy make a wager concerning the women in their lives.
"Torch"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2009-06-30	65
After dealing with a particularly horrific accident on the job, Tommy questions his feelings in a dream sequence with his dead father, brother and son, and Jimmy Keefe. Meanwhile, Sean has an unwanted visitor at the hospital; and Lou has a very-much-wanted visitor to his apartment.
"Wheels"	Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Rosemary Rodriguez Rosemary Rodriguez - Acts of Worship :In 2001 Rodriguez wrote, produced and directed a short film called Acts of Worship, about a young woman struggling with drug addiction...	2009-07-07	66
Franco has his first FDNY-tournament fight, and he and Carla (Tawny Cypress Tawny Cypress Tawny Cypress is an American actress. She has appeared in various television and stage plays. She portrayed Simone Deveaux on the TV series Heroes. She previously starred on Fox's drama K-Ville as Ginger "Love Tap" LeBeau, a police officer who suffers the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.Her mother... ) have an encounter outside the gym; Candy cooks dinner for Lou; the guys have a surprise for Sean when they visit him in the hospital, and he has one for them. The guys also plan an outing for the kids in the cancer ward.
"Initiation"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Rosemary Rodriguez Rosemary Rodriguez - Acts of Worship :In 2001 Rodriguez wrote, produced and directed a short film called Acts of Worship, about a young woman struggling with drug addiction...	2009-07-14	67
As Damien joins 62 Truck, Sheila reminds Tommy of his promise to watch out for him. Meanwhile, Janet gives Tommy guidelines for their relationship; the guys attend a memorial dedication for a firefighter who died on 9/11; and Sean is released from the hospital, vowing to live life "to the fullest."
"Clean"	Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Constantine Makris Constantine Makris Constantine Makris A.S.C. is a Greek-American cinematographer, television director and television producer who has mainly worked on Dick Wolf's series...	2009-07-21	68
An outburst lands Tommy cleaning duty as a mysterious woman strolls through the firehouse; the Gavins confront Tommy about his alcoholism, but their plan does not unfold as expected.
"Lesbos"	Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Ken Girotti Ken Girotti Ken Girotti is a Canadian television director. He was nominated for a 2006 Gemini Award in the category "Best Direction in a Dramatic Series" for the TV series ReGenesis.He has directed three or more episodes of:* Supernatural...	2009-07-28	69
The perfect party becomes a nightmare when brutish women infiltrate the bar; Tommy's love triangle reaches new heights
"Carrot"	Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Ken Girotti Ken Girotti Ken Girotti is a Canadian television director. He was nominated for a 2006 Gemini Award in the category "Best Direction in a Dramatic Series" for the TV series ReGenesis.He has directed three or more episodes of:* Supernatural...	2009-08-04	70
A no-nonsense woman, looking for a date, shows up at the firehouse talking trash; Janet offers Tommy an ultimatum; Needles and Lou concoct a battle of the sexes; Sean's medical condition moves lower on his body.
"David"	Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2009-08-11	71
Damian receives an offer that unsettles Tommy; Lou discusses his upcoming wedding plans with Tommy and Needles.
"Zippo"	Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2009-08-18	72
Tommy has rocky encounters with Janet and Sheila, and an encounter with Kelly that isn't as rocky. Meanwhile, the guys go grocery shopping with the newly domesticated Lou.
"Jump"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater... & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking... & Evan Reilly Evan Reilly Evan Reilly, sometimes credited as Evan T. Reilly, is an American television writer, producer and director who is best known as a long-time writer and producer on the FX series Rescue Me, which he worked on beginning with its second season and continuing through to its seventh and final season...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2009-08-25	73
Franco steps into the ring with one of Carla's friends;Tommy tends bar after a failed rescue leaves the crew in the dumps.
"Drink"	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...  & Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2009-09-01	74
Uncle Teddy appears surprisingly stoic after a staggering personal loss but eventually bursts at the seams; Janet and Sheila's plan goes awry, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Season 6: 2010

Title	Writer (s)	|Original airdate
"Legacy"	Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	Peter Tolan	2010-06-29	75
Tommy tries to make amends after coming back from the "other side"; budget cuts threaten 62 Truck.
"Change"	Denis Leary & Evan Reilly	Peter Tolan	2010-07-06	76
Tommy's plans to make amends.
"Comeback"	Evan Reilly	Constantine Makris Constantine Makris Constantine Makris A.S.C. is a Greek-American cinematographer, television director and television producer who has mainly worked on Dick Wolf's series...	2010-07-13	77
The crew is challenged on Tommy's first day back to work.
"Breakout"	Evan Reilly	Constantine Makris	2010-07-20	78
Lou's hospital stay might be short lived.
"Blackout"	Denis Leary & Peter Tolan	Peter Tolan	2010-07-27	79
Tommy falls off the wagon, while the crew looks for Colleen.
"Sanctuary"	Denis Leary & Peter Tolan	Valerie Harrington	2010-08-03	80
The job gives Tommy cause to worry about his daughter; Colleen requires more extreme measures to straighten out.
"Forgiven"	Denis Leary & Evan Reilly	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2010-08-10	81
The crew tries to create a need for their services after 62 Truck is closed; Tension besets Tommy and Janet's date, which goes awry.
"Cowboy"	Peter Tolan & Evan Reilly	John Fortenberry	2010-08-17	82
Needles saves 62 truck; Tommy and Sheila wind up in trouble.
"Good-Bye"	Denis Leary & Evan Reilly	John Fortenberry	2010-08-24	83
Damian tries, and fails, to leave the house; Tommy and Sheila come to an epiphany about their relationship.
"A.D.D."	Denis Leary & Peter Tolan	Peter Tolan	2010-08-31	84
Tommy and Sheila move on from Damien's accident.

Season 7: 2011

Title	Writer (s)	|Original airdate
"Mutha"	Denis Leary Denis Leary Denis Colin Leary is an Irish-American actor, comedian, writer and director. Leary is known for his biting, fast paced comedic style and chain smoking...  & Evan Reilly	Peter Tolan Peter Tolan Peter James Tolan III is an American television producer, director, and screenwriter.-Early life and career:Tolan was born in Scituate, Massachusetts where he was a perrenial favorite in the high school's dramatic productions. Before leaving to pursue a career in Hollywood, Tolan founded a theater...	2011-07-13	85
With Damian confined to a chair and a new baby on the way, Sheila and Janet join forces and shake-up Tommy’s family life. Black Shawn proposes to Colleen.
"Menses"	Peter Tolan, Denis Leary & Evan Reilly	John Fortenberry John Fortenberry John Fortenberry is an American film and television director. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he graduated from the University of Mississippi in Film/Television...	2011-07-20	86
The guys go stir crazy waiting for a job; Lou fakes his physical; a news team memorializes Jimmy; Tommy is saved by an unfamiliar face.
"Press"	Denis Leary, Evan Reilly & Zach Robbins	John Fortenberry	2011-07-27	87
Tommy swoops into action, putting an end to Kelly's dull date and to his spell of uselessness. Lou becomes godfather, Colleen finds a dress, and Tommy sits down for his interview.
"Brownies"	Denis Leary & Evan Reilly	John Fortenberry	2011-08-03	88
Tommy's interview appears on national TV and causes a stir at the firehouse. Franco talks to Chief Fineberg about a promotion. Black Shawn loses his reservations at a fancy banquet hall for his wedding.
"Head"			2011-08-10	89
Tommy gets an unpleasant visit from HQ. Chief Nelson and Chief Fineberg seek a solution to suppress the story and other dirty secrets about the firehouse. Mikey discloses a surprise which may help the crew. Tommy regains control of the women at the house and enlists Sheila's help to squash the story and Tommy's suspension.
"344"			2011-08-17	90
A day at ground zero inspires Tommy to write letters to his loved ones. When Lou betrays his trust, Tommy returns to ground zero with an old friend.
"Jeter"			2011-08-24	91
Franco demands a sense of responsibility around the house, but a precarious call puts his leadership skills to the test. Lou delivers Tommy's letters unbeknownst to Tommy
"Vows"			2011-08-31	92
In the tradition of the Gavin family, Colleen's wedding is an emotional if not debaucherous affair. The high spirits quickly fade, however, when the guys tackle the mother of all fires.
"Ashes"			2011-09-07	93
In the series finale, the men of 62 truck deal with the death of Lou, Tommy files his papers for retirement, Janet has her new son "Shea Gavin", and after an emotional funeral, the whole crew, including Tommy, decide to stay with 62 truck, with Franco as the new lieutenant.