Fair rating?Rescue Me· Season 5 · Episode 1
Baptism
Tommy deals with his father's death and a new man in Janet's life. He also finds that Chief Feinberg, who has initiated a Section 8 procedure against him, is being surprisingly nice to him. Meanwhile, Sheila finds a new way to handle her problems; Colleen has a new boyfriend; and Sean, Franco and Mike devise a surefire way to gain riches and plenty of sex from the money Mike inherited from his mother.
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#4In Season 5of 22 rated episodes
#5All-timeof 76 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 9.6
2009First airedApril 7, 2009
Guest stars
Michael J. Foxas Dwight
Lenny Clarkeas Uncle Teddy
Robert John Burkeas Father Mickey Gavin
Larenz Tateas Bart
Tatum O'Nealas Maggie Gavin
Jerry Adleras Sidney Feinberg
Patti D'Arbanvilleas Ellie
Terry Serpicoas Cousin Eddie
Peter Maloneyas Uncle Red
David Pittuas Charles
Natalie Distleras Colleen GavinAnthony Perulloas Derek
Malachy Clearyas PriestNick Raioas Meeting Leader
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Peter TolanDirector
Evan ReillyWriterShows like Rescue Me
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