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The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Rescue Me Season 5 Episode 20 - Zippo
    7.2/10(168 votes)

    #1 - Zippo

    S5:E20

    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:Unknown

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  2. Rescue Me Season 5 Episode 19 - David
    7.3/10(166 votes)

    #2 - David

    S5:E19

    Damian receives an offer that unsettles Tommy; Lou discusses his upcoming wedding plans with Tommy and Needles.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Rescue Me Season 6 Episode 1 - Legacy
    7.3/10(191 votes)

    #3 - Legacy

    S6:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Rescue Me Season 7 Episode 1 - Mutha
    7.3/10(182 votes)

    #4 - Mutha

    S7:E1

    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:Unknown

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  5. Rescue Me Season 4 Episode 10 - High
    7.4/10(182 votes)

    #5 - High

    S4:E10

    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:Unknown

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  6. Rescue Me Season 4 Episode 11 - Cycle
    7.4/10(195 votes)

    #6 - Cycle

    S4:E11

    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:Unknown

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  7. Rescue Me Season 7 Episode 3 - Press
    7.4/10(165 votes)

    #7 - Press

    S7:E3

    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:Unknown

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  8. Rescue Me Season 4 Episode 12 - Keefe
    7.5/10(187 votes)

    #8 - Keefe

    S4:E12

    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:Unknown

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  9. Rescue Me Season 5 Episode 15 - Initiation
    7.5/10(164 votes)

    #9 - Initiation

    S5:E15

    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:Unknown

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  10. Rescue Me Season 5 Episode 16 - Clean
    7.5/10(174 votes)

    #10 - Clean

    S5:E16

    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:Unknown

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  11. Rescue Me Season 6 Episode 2 - Change
    7.5/10(165 votes)

    #11 - Change

    S6:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Rescue Me Season 6 Episode 10 - A.D.D.
    7.5/10(168 votes)

    #12 - A.D.D.

    S6:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Rescue Me Season 7 Episode 2 - Menses
    7.5/10(171 votes)

    #13 - Menses

    S7:E2

    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:Unknown

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  14. Rescue Me Season 4 Episode 5 - Black
    7.6/10(196 votes)

    #14 - Black

    S4:E5

    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:Unknown

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  15. Rescue Me Season 4 Episode 6 - Balance
    7.6/10(203 votes)

    #15 - Balance

    S4:E6

    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:Unknown

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  16. Rescue Me Season 5 Episode 9 - Thaw
    7.6/10(193 votes)

    #16 - Thaw

    S5:E9

    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:Unknown

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  17. Rescue Me Season 5 Episode 12 - Disease
    7.6/10(175 votes)

    #17 - Disease

    S5:E12

    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:Unknown

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  18. Rescue Me Season 7 Episode 4 - Brownies
    7.6/10(158 votes)

    #18 - Brownies

    S7:E4

    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:Unknown

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  19. Rescue Me Season 2 Episode 2 - Harmony
    7.7/10(251 votes)

    #19 - Harmony

    S2:E2

    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
    Writers:Denis Leary, Peter Tolan

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  20. Rescue Me Season 4 Episode 8 - Solo
    7.7/10(213 votes)

    #20 - Solo

    S4:E8

    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:Unknown

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  21. Rescue Me Season 4 Episode 9 - Animal
    7.7/10(190 votes)

    #21 - Animal

    S4:E9

    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:Unknown

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  22. Rescue Me Season 5 Episode 3 - Wine
    7.7/10(182 votes)

    #22 - Wine

    S5:E3

    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:Unknown

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  23. Rescue Me Season 5 Episode 10 - Control
    7.7/10(175 votes)

    #23 - Control

    S5:E10

    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:Unknown

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  24. Rescue Me Season 5 Episode 21 - Jump
    7.7/10(167 votes)

    #24 - Jump

    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.

    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Rescue Me Season 6 Episode 4 - Breakout
    7.7/10(160 votes)

    #25 - Breakout

    S6:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Zippo" is the worst rated episode of "Rescue Me". It scored 7.2/10 based on 168 votes. Directed by John Fortenberry and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/18/2009. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "David".