The Worst Episodes of Rescue Me
Every episode of Rescue Me ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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 relationships of firefighters, the series tackles the daily drama of the life-and-death situations associated with being a firefighter, while exploring the ways the men use dark humor to protect their true emotions.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Rescue Me" is "Zippo", rated 7.3/10 from 145 user votes. It was directed by John Fortenberry and written by N/A. "Zippo" aired on 8/18/2009 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Mutha".
7.3/10 145 votes#1 - Zippo
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 8/18/2009
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.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
7.3/10 156 votes#2 - Mutha
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 7/13/2011
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.
Director: Peter Tolan
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 205 votes#3 - Cycle
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 8/29/2007
Tommy goes on another memorable date with Beth for the sake of the crew; Black Shawn proves himself in an unexpected arena; Franco realizes what he's really lost while Latrina shows she knows how to keep Lou happy; Dad gives Tommy some insight into his childhood
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 144 votes#4 - David
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 8/11/2009
Damian receives an offer that unsettles Tommy; Lou discusses his upcoming wedding plans with Tommy and Needles.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 166 votes#5 - Legacy
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 6/29/2010
A terrifying vision of the afterlife leaves Tommy shaken as he attempts to reconnect with his friends and family back on the outside. At the firehouse, the crew’s fate hangs in the balance when the department decides to cut costs.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 144 votes#6 - Press
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2011
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.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 157 votes#7 - High
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/22/2007
The Gavin family AA group's first meeting doesn't go exactly as planned. Tommy bribes Colleen for information on Janet. Franco learns the truth about Natalie from Richie while Lou contemplates revenge on Cousin Mike.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 139 votes#8 - Initiation
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 7/14/2009
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."
Director: Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 139 votes#9 - Change
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 7/6/2010
Tommy comes to terms with his nightmare and tries to do right by those around him, but his plans fall by the wayside when the gang gathers at the bar post save.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 147 votes#10 - Menses
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 7/20/2011
The guys go stir crazy waiting to catch a job. Lou fakes his physical, a news team memorializes Jimmy, and Tommy is saved by an unfamiliar face.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 173 votes#11 - Balance
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/25/2007
Tommy and Janet deal with revelations about the baby; Sean learns a secret that Mike has been trying to hide; the new probie holds the guys to thier agreement about doing no 'probie' work; and lou's cousin Mike visits.
Director: Don Scardino
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 158 votes#12 - Keefe
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 9/5/2007
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 Tommy makes a move on the chief's daughter. This does not please the chief.
Director: Jace Alexander
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 166 votes#13 - Thaw
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 6/2/2009
Tension runs high as Needles holds the guys accountable for their lack of judgment. Tommy steps up and takes responsibility for Damian's future in the firehouse. Sheila provides Tommy with an oasis as a sign of her gratitude but it may not be enough to save him from the wrath of Mike, Dwight, and the ghosts of Tommy's past.
Director: Peter Markle
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 150 votes#14 - Disease
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 6/23/2009
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.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 145 votes#15 - A.D.D.
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 8/31/2010
Tommy and Sheila do their best to adjust to life after Damian’s accident. Sheila copes with her grief, Tommy struggles to budget his time, and the guys find themselves with a new pickup ploy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 208 votes#16 - Harmony
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2005
In an effort to get more time off to search for his wife and kids, Tommy joins the new firehouse’s Barbershop Quartet. Meanwhile back at the old station, Lou and Chief Reilly conspire to get Tommy back, but the rest of the crew has grown fond of his replacement.
Director: Jace Alexander
Writer: Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
7.7/10 167 votes#17 - Black
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/18/2007
The firehouse gets a new chief (Jerry Adler), 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.
Director: Jace Alexander
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 221 votes#18 - Solo
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/8/2007
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.
Director: Ken Girotti
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 163 votes#19 - Animal
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 8/15/2007
The Gavin clan stages an intervention after several disturbing family calls; the mysterious woman (Gina Gershon) 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
Director: Ken Girotti
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 148 votes#20 - Control
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 6/9/2009
Tommy and Mike must find a way to mend their fences at work; Sheila tries to get Tommy to control his drinking with her leverage; Lou must relive an unpleasant memory; Franco heads back to the boxing ring; and Sean has his heart-to-heart talk with his mother.
Director: Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 147 votes#21 - Clean
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 7/21/2009
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.
Director: Constantine Makris
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 134 votes#22 - Breakout
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 7/20/2010
With the cookout quickly approaching, the guys hatch a plan to sneak Lou out of the hospital. Sean and Mike attempt to do good, Teddy bonds with Colleen, and Father Phil gives Tommy a piece of advice that sends him reeling.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 132 votes#23 - Brownies
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 8/3/2011
What starts as a controlled interview takes a turn for the worse, ending in a full-on brawl. The beef continues even after the guys survive a harrowing scenario at a call.
Director: Ken Girotti
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 156 votes#24 - Wine
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2009
The calls from Tommy's AA sponsee increase as Tommy attempts to navigate a touchy issue with Colleen. Genvieve's interviews spark controversial viewpoints in the firehouse concerning the political and religious implications of 9/11-viewpoints which Mike will not tolerate.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 150 votes#25 - Carrot
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 8/4/2009
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.
Director: Ken Girotti
Writer: N/A