After learning of Colleen's relationship with Shaun, Tommy decides that it's time for a talk about the birds and the bees. Tommy also decides to meet with the French reporter who's writing a book about 9/11, and issues raised by her book lead to friction between Franco and Mike. Meanwhile, Mike hits on a new theme for his bar; and Sean seeks out treatment for his bad back.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 5 Episode 3 of Rescue Me resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Rescue Me Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - Baptism
• s05e02 - French
• s05e03 - Wine
• s05e04 - Jimmy
• s05e05 - Sheila
• s05e06 - Perspective
• s05e07 - Play
• s05e08 - Iceman
• s05e09 - Thaw
• s05e10 - Control
• s05e11 - Mickey
• s05e12 - Disease
• s05e13 - Torch
• s05e14 - Wheels
• s05e15 - Initiation
• s05e16 - Clean
• s05e17 - Lesbos
• s05e18 - Carrot
• s05e19 - David
• s05e20 - Zippo
• s05e21 - Jump
• s05e22 - Drink

Rescue Me Show Summary

The show focuses on Tommy Gavin, the senior firefighter 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 firefighter, as well as the haunting memories of people he has watched perish on the job.

The remaining heroes of Ladder 62 include Chief Jerry Reilly who, despite being called "The Good Chief", has a serious gambling problem and bets on everything, even Tommy's divorce. Sean Garrity is a young, handsome guy who is easier to look at than hold a conversation with. Franco Rivera, a cocky, Puerto Rican ladies man, is Tommy's confidant who lives life in the fast lane. Lt. Kenny "Lou" Shea is a man's man who secretly writes poetry and uses it as a way to release his emotional frustrations.