Rescue Me: Season 5

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FX | Season Premiere Date: April 7, 2009

Starring: Callie Thorne, James McCaffrey, Daniel Sunjata

Summary: The delayed-by-the-writer's-strike fifth season, which includes a guest appearance of Michael J. Fox, finds 9/11 continues to play a part in the lives of the firefighters at 62 Truck.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E22. Drink
Air Date: September 1, 2009
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S5:E21. Jump
Air Date: August 25, 2009
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S5:E20. Zippo
Air Date: August 18, 2009

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Ken Aucker

This series is officially on fire now. Read full review

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Linda Stasi

This new phase takes the show from sometimes cartoonish to serious, punctuated with belly-laugh dialogue. This is thanks, in no small part, to Michael J. Fox, who is in six episodes this year. Read full review

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Tim Goodman

Rescue Me races out of the gate as confidently brilliant as ever before, wildly mixing emotions along the way. Read full review

Ginia Bellafante

What is implied elsewhere is confronted aggressively in the terrifically restive FX drama Rescue Me. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

The FX drama returns for its fifth season tonight at 10, after a 19-month absence, and it returns to its former glory after an unfortunate fourth-season slump. Read full review

Daniel Carlson

After more than a year away, Rescue Me is still a compelling drama, full of strong writing and skillful acting, but it's the show's mix of redemption and ruin that genuinely sets it apart from the pack. Read full review

David Hinckley

A few things in the first episodes of season five, which kicks off Tuesday night, feel a little disjointed. Denis Leary remains a magnetic lead as New York firefighter Tommy Gavin, and the show still has inspired moments. Read full review

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JoeinMD

Sep 4, 2011

Not every show is a winner, but the acting, humor, pathos, and action (like watching Backdraft often) draw me to every show. The ensemble is just incredible with various (current and past) stars appearing in many shows.

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KennyH

Apr 24, 2009

This season is absolutely amazing so far. I agree with whoever compared it to the Sopranos, it's just great to watch. The only show that can have me laughing hysterically one moment and on the verge of tears the next. Michael J. Fox's character is awesome so far too.