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The Best Episodes of Rescue Me Season 3

Every episode of Rescue Me Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rescue Me Season 3!

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The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 12 - Hell
    8.9/10(262 votes)

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 1 - Devil
    8.8/10(318 votes)

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 2 - Discovery
    8.7/10(292 votes)

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 13 - Beached
    8.5/10(245 votes)

    S3:E13

    Tommy ends up promising Janet that he will help her with the baby, but neglects to tell her about his future plans with Sheila. Meanwhile, Franco decides to check up on his daughter, Keela.

    Director:Peter Tolan
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 11 - Twilight
    8.4/10(224 votes)

    S3:E11

    John Sr. ends up disappearing after arguing with Tommy about their living conditions. Tommy is none too thrilled with Lou's latest love interest, while Jerry's new woman might prove to be dangerous for him. Also, Sean and Maggie meet with the priest to discuss their upcoming wedding.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 9 - Pieces
    8.3/10(225 votes)

    S3:E9

    The crew faces more than accustomed when rescuing a man from his burning apartment; Sean has a request for Maggie's dad; Franco thinks his new girlfriend is hiding something from him; and Tommy realizes that his crew's future together may be in jeopardy.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 10 - Retards
    8.3/10(241 votes)

    S3:E10

    Following a meeting with Janet, Tommy has yet another confrontation with Johnny; Teddy's conjugal visits with Ellie prove to be a letdown; and Franco tries to befriend his new girlfriend's mentally challenged brother. Elsewhere, Tommy keeps his vigil at Stack's bedside.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 6 - Zombies
    8.2/10(246 votes)

    S3:E6

    After a game of street hockey, Sean takes some sleeping pills believing they are painkillers and it has an unwanted consequence. In the meantime, Tommy and Angie decide to go on their fake date that they know will upset Janet. After having a close call, Lou gets a new angle on firefighting from his Uncle Red.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 7 - Satisfaction
    8.2/10(223 votes)

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 4 - Sparks
    8.1/10(238 votes)

    S3:E4

    The crew decide to save some children from a disabled school bus as they go to call in Harlem. However, the soon meet up with an upset Rev. Al Sharpton. Franco finally realizes why Alicia is so interested in him. Mike and his roommate discuss their sexuality. Sean ends up telling Tommy about his feelings for Maggie. Sheila has a proposal for Tommy. Janet wants to talk to him about their settlement, but with no lawyers involved.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 5 - Chlamydia
    8.1/10(227 votes)

    S3:E5

    After Sheila bumps into Johnny's ex-wife, Angie, Tommy seeks her out. Jerry and Rose spend a very romantic evening together, while Mrs. Turbody is in jail for statutory rape. This gives Tommy some relief but also new worries, and Franco loses his daughter, Keela.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 8 - Karate
    8.1/10(224 votes)

    S3:E8

    Lou turns to new-age techniques in his efforts to change his life. Sean and Maggie come to a surprising decision. Tommy and Angie continue to see each other, which quickly leads to an embarrassing scene with Janet.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Rescue Me Season 3 Episode 3 - Torture
    7.9/10(229 votes)

    S3:E3

    Franco begins to fear he's becoming Alicia's boy toy, while Tommy finds a way to end the fling between Damien and his science teacher. The rest of the crew also face their own problems - Lou is becoming real unstable emotionally, the chief has financial problems, and Sean is afraid of Tommy finding out who he's been sleeping with.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Hell" is the best rated episode of "Rescue Me" season 3. It scored 8.9/10 based on 262 votes. Directed by Peter Tolan and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/22/2006. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Devil".