The BEST episodes of Rescue Me season 2

Every episode of Rescue Me season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Rescue Me season 2!

From the creators and executive producers of The Job comes Rescue Me, a drama/comedy that centers on the inner workings of Ladder Company 62, a New York City firehouse, and the personal and emotional battles of its members in a post-9/11 world. The show focuses Tommy Gavin, the senior fire-fighter whose life is in turmoil as he copes with the stresses and fears of his job as well the separation from his wife Janet. Tommy moves into a house across the street from her to stay close to their three children and keep an eye on her. The stresses and fears of his job are manifested through conversations with his dead cousin Jimmy Keefe, a former fire-fighter, as well as the haunting memories of people he has watched perish on the job.

Last Updated: 9/16/2024Network: FXStatus: Ended
Twat
star
8.38
258 votes

#1 - Twat

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2005

Tommy asks his cousin for help in understanding the bizarre visions he's been having. The crew tries to help Laura understand the essence of male comaraderie.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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Harmony
star
8.04
314 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Jace Alexander
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Balls
star
7.90
346 votes

#3 - Balls

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2005

Tommy's fate in the firehouse depends on vote by the crew. Tommy reunites with his dad. Franco and Laura's relationship grows.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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Believe
star
7.89
366 votes

#4 - Believe

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2005

Jerry forces the crew to attend a birthday party that his son is throwing for his boyfriend. Meanwhile, Tommy makes a move on Mariel after she tells him she might not be his half sister after all. Franco asks Laura to move in with him while Sheila tries to make Tommy jealous by showing off her new girlfriend.

Directors: Jace Alexander
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Rebirth
star
7.84
363 votes

#5 - Rebirth

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/16/2005

Tommy starts taking Janet's antidepressants. When Sean meddles in Franco and Laura's troubled relationship he makes things worse. After a gay visitor, the crew wonders about Mike's sexuality.

Directors: Jefery Levy
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Bitch
star
7.83
363 votes

#6 - Bitch

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/30/2005

Tommy lays off the antidepressants when he is kicked off the hockey team. Sheila asks Tommy to talk Damien out of being a firefighter. Meanwhile, when Franco sees Laura with another guy he gets jealous and Tommy's dad gets a surprise when he returns home from a three day trip to Atlantic City.

Directors: John Fortenberry
Writer: John Scurti
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Justice
star
7.80
277 votes

#7 - Justice

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/13/2005

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.

Directors: Peter Tolan
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Reunion
star
7.75
336 votes

#8 - Reunion

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/26/2005

Tommy seeks the truth about Sheila while trying to get his kids back; Lou does not like the person he has saved through a bone marrow donation; Franco's addiction puts those he loves at risk; Sean's new girlfriend habitually dates firemen.

Directors: Peter Tolan
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Brains
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7.74
365 votes

#9 - Brains

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/23/2005

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.

Directors: Jefery Levy
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Sensitivity
star
7.73
279 votes

#10 - Sensitivity

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2005

Tommy has a chance at finding his kids with help from his oldest daughter. Chief Jerry asks his son for help when his wife's condition worsens.

Directors: Peter Tolan
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Happy
star
7.69
362 votes

#11 - Happy

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/6/2005

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.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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Voicemail
star
7.69
310 votes

#12 - Voicemail

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2005

In the opener to the second season, troubled Tommy Gavin is having a difficult time adjusting to life at his new uneventful firehouse after the volatile split with his old crew. On top of this he is still looking for his missing wife who has kidnapped his three children and he has to come to terms with the fact that his dead cousin’s wife is pregnant with his baby. His frustrations come to a head and he has a meltdown with a street vendor selling 9/11 memorabilia.

Directors: Jace Alexander
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Shame
star
7.56
369 votes

#13 - Shame

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2005

Franco's addiction to painkillers has driven him to a support group to get help with his problem. A young boy clings to life after Tommy saves him from a fire. Jerry is introduced to his gay son's life partner.

Directors: Jace Alexander
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