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.
The guys go stir crazy waiting for a job; Lou fakes his physical; a news team memorializes Jimmy; Tommy is saved by an unfamiliar face.
Tommy puts an end to Kelly's dull date and to his spell of uselessness; Lou becomes godfather; Colleen finds a dress; Tommy sits down for his interview.
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.
Tommy has his badge revoked after his latest outburst goes national. Sheila's attack effects Tommy's biggest critics when they aren't looking; which ends up freeing Tommy and clearing the Gavin family of all negative association.
Tommy crosses an emotional line with Sheila and lures Lou into a psychological trap after he visits Ground Zero with the guys. Meanwhile, Franco challenges Lou's authority at the firehouse; and Sheila makes Colleen an offer (and won't let her refuse it).
Franco demands a sense of responsibility around the house; Lou delivers Tommy's letters.
Colleen's wedding becomes an emotional affair; the guys tackle the mother of all fires.
After the fire, the guys struggle to pick up the pieces. The probies receive a familiar speech and stand before a new leader.