The BEST episodes written by Denis Leary

Gina
star
9.17
6 votes

#1 - Gina

The Job - Season 2 - Episode 4

Mike scams his way into taking over Ruben's moonlighting as a security guard for Gina Gershon; Frank and the rest of the squad follow suit and jump on the personal security business bandwagon; Adina suspects Pip is cheating on her; Jan discovers Al has a surprising sideline.

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Gay
star
9.00
5 votes

#2 - Gay

The Job - Season 2 - Episode 11

Mike suspects that Frank is gay, and soon the whole squad is trying to get Frank and each other out of the closet; Jan's and Pip's shopping trip to an electronics store turns into an unexpected bust.

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Quitter
star
8.75
8 votes

#3 - Quitter

The Job - Season 2 - Episode 6

Mike promises Karen that he'll quit drinking, just to prove he really doesn't have a problem; the squad has second thoughts about busting a pot party; Mike discovers the joys of abusing cold medicine.

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Vacation
star
8.50
6 votes

#4 - Vacation

The Job - Season 2 - Episode 12

After getting into trouble for posing as a firefighter in an unorthodox drug bust, Mike is forced to take a vacation in Miami, but he can't relax when he suspects one of his most wanted fugitives is staying at his hotel.

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Twat
star
8.39
255 votes

#5 - Twat

Rescue Me - Season 2 - Episode 4

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.

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Foot
star
8.25
12 votes

#6 - Foot

The Job - Season 1 - Episode 4

A bag with a severed foot is found, prompting a visit to some mob contacts and a few practical jokes; Mike secretly does a background check on Jan's new boyfriend; Toni is groped on the subway.

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Soup
star
8.22
9 votes

#7 - Soup

The Job - Season 2 - Episode 2

When Mike, Pip and Jan are assigned to find a missing ballerina, they discover that her whereabouts may be linked to Frank's favorite new soup; Ruben is touched by a self-proclaimed mystic who's disrupting Central Park.

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Sanctuary
star
8.14
366 votes

#8 - Sanctuary

Rescue Me - Season 1 - Episode 13

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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Supercalifragilisticjuliefriggingandrews
star
8.05
166 votes

#9 - Supercalifragilisticjuliefriggingandrews

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll - Season 1 - Episode 7

Gigi meets Johnny’s mom and finds out why Mary Poppins ruined her career in show business. And Johnny’s childhood.

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Kansas
star
8.05
473 votes

#10 - Kansas

Rescue Me - Season 1 - Episode 3

Tommy decides to make life a living hell for his wife's new boyfriend by wreaking havoc on his business and finances. Meanwhile, Chief Reilly faces possible suspension as the result of an altercation with a fellow firefighter and Lou decides to share his poetry.

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Harmony
star
8.04
311 votes

#11 - Harmony

Rescue Me - Season 2 - Episode 2

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.

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Because We're Legion
star
8.01
169 votes

#12 - Because We're Legion

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll - Season 1 - Episode 10

Greg Dulli sets Gigi up with a well-respected producer from the west coast, which Johnny loves because Flash doesn’t.

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Take My Picture By The Pool
star
7.96
164 votes

#13 - Take My Picture By The Pool

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll - Season 1 - Episode 9

Gigi gets a huge record deal. Bam and Rehab quit the band to become uber-hip EDM DJs.

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Balls
star
7.90
343 votes

#14 - Balls

Rescue Me - Season 2 - Episode 3

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

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Guts
star
7.89
623 votes

#15 - Guts

Rescue Me - Season 1 - Episode 1

New York City firefighter, Tommy Gavin, cannot escape the ghosts of those who have died around him as he faces the everyday challenge of saving lives while trying to fix his own.

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Lust for Life
star
7.86
213 votes

#16 - Lust for Life

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll - Season 1 - Episode 3

Johnny dies. On the internet. And decides to stay dead for financial reasons. Which leads to a big break for Gigi.

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Hard Out Here For A Pimp
star
7.86
175 votes

#17 - Hard Out Here For A Pimp

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll - Season 1 - Episode 8

Johnny sets Gigi up with a boy her own age. Bam and Rehab come up with a new music genre.

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Rebirth
star
7.85
360 votes

#18 - Rebirth

Rescue Me - Season 2 - Episode 9

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.

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Play
star
7.82
484 votes

#19 - Play

Rescue Me - Season 5 - Episode 7

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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Sheila
star
7.81
427 votes

#20 - Sheila

Rescue Me - Season 5 - Episode 5

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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Justice
star
7.80
273 votes

#21 - Justice

Rescue Me - Season 2 - Episode 13

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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Leaving
star
7.79
367 votes

#22 - Leaving

Rescue Me - Season 1 - Episode 12

When Janet needs more money to cover house repairs, Tommy turns to Uncle Teddy and his "little" friend to help him out with extra cash. When Franco's father has a stroke, Franco finds himself trying to juggle work and raising his daughter on his own. Meanwhile, a goodwill tribute to the firefighters lost in 9/11 goes awry and the firehouse is put in jeopardy.

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Satisfaction
star
7.78
327 votes

#23 - Satisfaction

Rescue Me - Season 3 - Episode 7

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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All That Glitters is Gold
star
7.77
204 votes

#24 - All That Glitters is Gold

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll - Season 2 - Episode 1

The sudden death of an old friend forces the band to question where they’re at and where they’re going.

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Gay
star
7.76
529 votes

#25 - Gay

Rescue Me - Season 1 - Episode 2

When a retired gay firefighter makes a published claim that several firemen who died in 9/11 were closeted gays, Chief Reilly is determined to set the record straight. While attempting to mask the pain of losing his wife and kids, Tommy does Jimmy a favor and spies on his widow which leads to a surprising discovery. The probie must deal with the unexpected repercussions of being a hero after making his first save in a fire.

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Reunion
star
7.75
334 votes

#26 - Reunion

Rescue Me - Season 2 - Episode 6

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.

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Massage
star
7.75
8 votes

#27 - Massage

The Job - Season 1 - Episode 5

The squad rushes out to sample the services at a massage parlor to make sure it's legit; Jan's collar, a homeless man, turns out to be a high school classmate; a grateful senior citizen has designs on Ruben.

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Clean Rockin' Daddy
star
7.74
241 votes

#28 - Clean Rockin' Daddy

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll - Season 1 - Episode 2

Gigi and the band want Johnny to write songs without using drugs or alcohol.

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Sensitivity
star
7.73
276 votes

#29 - Sensitivity

Rescue Me - Season 2 - Episode 5

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.

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What You Like Is In The Limo
star
7.69
204 votes

#30 - What You Like Is In The Limo

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll - Season 1 - Episode 4

Gigi’s success on the NYC scene leads to The Heathens finding out they are somehow still big in Belgium.

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Voicemail
star
7.69
308 votes

#31 - Voicemail

Rescue Me - Season 2 - Episode 1

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.

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Mom
star
7.68
372 votes

#32 - Mom

Rescue Me - Season 1 - Episode 11

While Tommy attempts to make reason of the chaos in his life, he continues to defy death while pulling dangerous stunts on the job. Lou admits his infidelity to his wife and receives an unexpected surprise. When tragedy strikes his family, Tommy must come to the rescue of his father.

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Wine
star
7.68
512 votes

#33 - Wine

Rescue Me - Season 5 - Episode 3

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.

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Discovery
star
7.67
327 votes

#34 - Discovery

Rescue Me - Season 3 - Episode 2

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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Devil
star
7.67
331 votes

#35 - Devil

Rescue Me - Season 3 - Episode 1

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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Don't Wanna Die Anonymous
star
7.65
280 votes

#36 - Don't Wanna Die Anonymous

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll - Season 1 - Episode 1

Watching a sold out Afghan Whigs reunion show leads Johnny to try and get his old band back together.

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Doctor Doctor
star
7.65
187 votes

#37 - Doctor Doctor

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll - Season 1 - Episode 5

Gigi insists the entire band see a noted music therapist.

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Bathroom
star
7.64
14 votes

#38 - Bathroom

The Job - Season 1 - Episode 3

All hell breaks lose when Frank loses a perp inside the precinct; Mike stumbles on the perp (who doesn't speak any English) and is taken hostage at gunpoint; Ruben and Al are sent on a mysterious mission.

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Seven
star
7.63
254 votes

#39 - Seven

Rescue Me - Season 4 - Episode 7

A devastating fire has a profound effect on the crew; Tommy wrestles with his feelings about the baby; Alicia (Susan Sarandon) returns with a proposition for Franco; Troy breaks up with Sheila while Lou makes a tough decision about Theresa; and Sean apologizes to Mike about the fire he set that burned down Mike's mother's house.

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Alcohol Related Injury
star
7.63
296 votes

#40 - Alcohol Related Injury

Sirens (2014) - Season 1 - Episode 5

After a drunken hook up, Johnny and Theresa decide they can have "just sex" so long as they establish clear ground rules. Meanwhile, the guys treat injuries resulting from a drunken backyard game of illegal "Jarts", one of which allows Brian to start checking items off his EMT “bucket list.”

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Iceman
star
7.61
540 votes

#41 - Iceman

Rescue Me - Season 5 - Episode 8

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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Carrot
star
7.59
412 votes

#42 - Carrot

Rescue Me - Season 5 - Episode 18

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.

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Elizabeth
star
7.59
17 votes

#43 - Elizabeth

The Job - Season 1 - Episode 2

Mike's all over the case when Elizabeth Hurley files a harassment complaint; fearing that Mike is a bad influence on her husband, Adina wants Pip to get another partner; after Elizabeth asks Mike out on a date, they become the talk of the town.

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Immortal
star
7.57
378 votes

#44 - Immortal

Rescue Me - Season 1 - Episode 10

When Tommy struggles to help Janet in a financial crunch, he must turn to his Uncle Teddy to help him out. The new female addition to the house fights to be accepted by the guys while they do everything they can to drive her nuts. Just as Mike is getting fed up from sleeping on the firehouse couch, he is offered a helping hand with a free place to stay... at a steep price.

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Famous Last Words
star
7.56
322 votes

#45 - Famous Last Words

Sirens (2014) - Season 1 - Episode 4

A dying man’s last words inspire Johnny to have the first conversation he’s had with his dad in seven years. Elsewhere, a determined Brian takes Hank on a quest to communicate the dead man’s final message to a long lost love.

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Babyface
star
7.55
238 votes

#46 - Babyface

Rescue Me - Season 4 - Episode 1

Janet has given birth to a baby boy---whom she fears prefers Tommy to her. But Tommy has a bigger problem: He's suspected of starting the beach-house fire. Meanwhile, Jerry's son asks him to be his best man at his commitment ceremony; Richie wants Franco to marry Natalie; Lou and Theresa get distracted in church; and the volunteer firefighter (Jennifer Esposito) who rescued Tommy from the beach house takes an interest in him---and isn't shy about letting him know.

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French
star
7.53
517 votes

#47 - French

Rescue Me - Season 5 - Episode 2

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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Hell
star
7.48
318 votes

#48 - Hell

Rescue Me - Season 3 - Episode 12

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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Pilot
star
7.48
480 votes

#49 - Pilot

Sirens (2014) - Season 1 - Episode 1

Chicago EMT’s and longtime best friends Johnny and Hank are breaking in Brian, an eager new recruit. Johnny’s on again-off again relationship with Theresa, a cop with Chicago PD, is the main topic of the day. Hank implores him to move on, especially when he sees Theresa flirt with her new partner Danny, who Hank calls a dead ringer for Denzel Washington. But Johnny’s not ready to let go, even though it was his inability to commit that drove Theresa away. And when he finds out that she has a date that very night, he enlists Hank and a reluctant Brian to help him with a stakeout.

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Pussified
star
7.48
296 votes

#50 - Pussified

Rescue Me - Season 4 - Episode 4

Emotions flare up when the crew learns about Jerry's death; Tommy's manhood is called into question after some embarrassing romantic encounters; and Lou resorts to blackmail to recruit Bart (Larenz Tate) as the new probie for the house basketball team.

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