
Rescue Me is a critically acclaimed American drama that started in 2004. It takes you into the personal lives of the New York Firefighters after the September, 11th tragedy. Rescue Me is shown on the FX Network and is created by Denis Leary and Peter Tolan.
The series focuses on firefighter Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary), who leads a life full of torment and morose. Tommy is still coping with the loss of his cousin and best friend, Jimmy Keefe, in the 9/11 incidents. Jimmy Keefe frequently visits him in visions. In the first episode, it is revealed that Tommy had just separated with his wife. He is revealed to be ill-tempered, irascible, manipulative, and a heavy alcoholic. Tommy recognizes that he was the major factor in the breakup of his family and desperately wants to get back with his wife and children. However, tragedy is always lurking around the corner.
The show mainly centers on Tommy Gavin and his family. However, there are also other characters introduced that have stayed to become major characters in the three seasons adding to the thickness of the plot.
The series is shown on FX, Wednesdays at 10 PM ET.






