• Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 21, 2004
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 7
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  • 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): Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. 100
    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.
  2. Rescue Me races out of the gate as confidently brilliant as ever before, wildly mixing emotions along the way.
  3. 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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 10
    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. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. KennyH
    10
    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. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. [Anonymous]
    9
    Love it:) Never fails to engage and entertain with sharp, witty dialogue and complex characters.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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