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The Best Episodes of Rescue Me

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The Best Episodes of Rescue Me

Rescue Me revolves around the lives of the men in a New York City firehouse, the crew of 62 Truck. Examining the fraternal nature and...

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  1. 9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Iceman

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    S5:E8

    A late-night cleanup turns into a nightmare for Tommy when several unexpected visitors stop by the bar. Feinberg allows Damien to ride along with the crew, but may not be prepared for the consequences.

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    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:N/A
  2. 9.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Hell

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    S3:E12

    Tommy and Janet are brought together once again by another Gavin family tragedy. Jerry ends up not showing up for work. Mike decides it is time to look for some advice about his sexuality. Meanwhile, Maggie has a surprise for Sean.

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    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:N/A
  3. 9.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Beached

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    S3:E13

    Tommy ends up promising Janet that he will help her with the baby, but neglects to tell her about his future plans with Sheila. Meanwhile, Franco decides to check up on his daughter, Keela.

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    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:N/A
  4. 9.2/10(325 votes)

    #4 - Justice

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    S2:E13

    Tommy copes with a tragedy. Jerry must decide what to do when his wife's condition worsens. Sean has a crisis of faith. Lou learns some shocking facts about Candy. And the crew responds to a multi-level building fire with people trapped inside.

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  5. 9.2/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Retards

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    S3:E10

    Following a meeting with Janet, Tommy has yet another confrontation with Johnny; Teddy's conjugal visits with Ellie prove to be a letdown; and Franco tries to befriend his new girlfriend's mentally challenged brother. Elsewhere, Tommy keeps his vigil at Stack's bedside.

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    Writer:N/A
  6. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Devil

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    S3:E1

    Janet decides to meet with Tommy after not speaking with him for months since the sudden death of their son. Uncle Teddy refuses to allow anyone to help him get out prison. Tommy is shocked when he accidentally discovers just who his nephew has been sleeping with.

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    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Discovery

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    S3:E2

    During a night out, Franco and Tommy meet two women. Tommy is finding himself bribing his daughter Colleen before she tells their mother about his indulgent treatment of her sister Katy. Jerry visits his wife Jeannie in her expensive nursing home and soon goes to Lou for financial help. Meanwhile John Sr. insists on having his 83rd birthday at a restaurant that no one else likes.

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    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:N/A
  9. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Zombies

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    S3:E6

    After a game of street hockey, Sean takes some sleeping pills believing they are painkillers and it has an unwanted consequence. In the meantime, Tommy and Angie decide to go on their fake date that they know will upset Janet. After having a close call, Lou gets a new angle on firefighting from his Uncle Red.

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  10. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Pieces

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    S3:E9

    The crew faces more than accustomed when rescuing a man from his burning apartment; Sean has a request for Maggie's dad; Franco thinks his new girlfriend is hiding something from him; and Tommy realizes that his crew's future together may be in jeopardy.

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  11. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Twilight

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    S3:E11

    John Sr. ends up disappearing after arguing with Tommy about their living conditions. Tommy is none too thrilled with Lou's latest love interest, while Jerry's new woman might prove to be dangerous for him. Also, Sean and Maggie meet with the priest to discuss their upcoming wedding.

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  12. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Baptism

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    S5:E1

    Tommy copes with the loss of his father and a new man in Janet's life. Sheila finds a different way to deal with her issues while Sean, Franco, and Mike concoct a surefire way to get rich and laid.

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    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:N/A
  13. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - French

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    S5:E2

    An exotic visitor sparks mixed reactions in the firehouse. Tommy deals with the possibility of expulsion from the FDNY and a new sponsorship role in AA. As Mike and the guys renovate their new bar, Sheila learns that being a big sister isn't always easy.

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    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:N/A
  14. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Sheila

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    S5:E5

    After a run in with Janet's brash new boyfriend, Tommy grows concerned about Katie's whereabouts. Sheila is finally able to come to terms with Jimmy's death as Damien makes the decision to follow in his father's footsteps.

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  15. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Perspective

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    S5:E6

    A personal milestone finds Tommy back at Ground Zero. Genevieve's perspective on 9/11 incenses Tommy, whereas Franco's point of view has more dire consequences. Meanwhile, Sean's back pain turns out to be more serious than he had expected and the success of Mike's bar becomes a handful.

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  16. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Play

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    S5:E7

    Tommy and Janet attempt to survive a weekend together at Katy's new prep school. Meanwhile, Lou sees Tommy's absence as a way to move in on Genevieve. Teddy and Maggie receive vulgar propositions and Sean's stomach pain acts up at an inopportune moment.

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    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:N/A
  17. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Jump

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    S5:E21

    Franco steps into the ring with one of Carla's friends;Tommy tends bar after a failed rescue leaves the crew in the dumps.

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    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:N/A
  18. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Drink

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    S5:E22

    Uncle Teddy appears surprisingly stoic after a staggering personal loss, but finally bursts at the seams and has the gang cornered. Janet and Sheila's plan goes haywire and leaves a trail of destruction in its wake.

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  19. 8.9/10(257 votes)

    #18 - Happy

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    S2:E12

    Tommy's sister suddenly shows up in town when their dad is about to inherit a million dollars. Tommy and Janet decide to renew their wedding vows. Meanwhile, Mike is worried when he finds a lump.

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  20. 8.7/10(274 votes)

    #19 - Sanctuary

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    S1:E13

    The hockey game rematch between the NYPD and the FDNY is right around the corner and Tommy must figure out a plan to save himself from being pummeled by the cops who have it out for him. Tommy's relationship with Sheila is discovered by the guys and they must adhere to tradition to handle it in their own way. When Tommy is visited by his demons during a fire, Franco comes to his aid... with devastating results.

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  21. 8.7/10(236 votes)

    #20 - Brains

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    S2:E10

    When Tommy, Johnny, and Mickey confront Father Murphy it results in tragedy. Sheila needs Tommy's help with a domestic issue. Jerry decides it's time to get a nurse to care for Jeanie. Lou offers to help Candy out with her situation. And Laura discovers the truth behind Franco's poetry.

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    Director:Jefery Levy
    Writer:N/A
  22. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Torture

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    S3:E3

    Franco begins to fear he's becoming Alicia's boy toy, while Tommy finds a way to end the fling between Damien and his science teacher. The rest of the crew also face their own problems - Lou is becoming real unstable emotionally, the chief has financial problems, and Sean is afraid of Tommy finding out who he's been sleeping with.

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  23. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Sparks

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    S3:E4

    The crew decide to save some children from a disabled school bus as they go to call in Harlem. However, the soon meet up with an upset Rev. Al Sharpton. Franco finally realizes why Alicia is so interested in him. Mike and his roommate discuss their sexuality. Sean ends up telling Tommy about his feelings for Maggie. Sheila has a proposal for Tommy. Janet wants to talk to him about their settlement, but with no lawyers involved.

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  24. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Chlamydia

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    S3:E5

    After Sheila bumps into Johnny's ex-wife, Angie, Tommy seeks her out. Jerry and Rose spend a very romantic evening together, while Mrs. Turbody is in jail for statutory rape. This gives Tommy some relief but also new worries, and Franco loses his daughter, Keela.

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  25. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Satisfaction

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    S3:E7

    While Tommy and Johnny have another encounter, Janet and Angie re-establish their acquaintance. Meanwhile, Sheila is unhappy when she sees Tommy and Angie together. Maggie wants to get back together with Sean. Mike hooks up with a woman at a bar, making his roommate, Chris, jealous. Franco finds out about Jerry's second job at the pub, and the money in the no-smoking jar goes missing.

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    Director:Ken Girotti
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  26. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Karate

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    S3:E8

    Lou turns to new-age techniques in his efforts to change his life. Sean and Maggie come to a surprising decision. Tommy and Angie continue to see each other, which quickly leads to an embarrassing scene with Janet.

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    Director:Ken Girotti
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Best Episodes Summary

"Iceman" is the best rated episode of "Rescue Me". It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Peter Tolan and written by N/A, it aired on 5/26/2009. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hell".