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Rescue: Special Ops

TV·2009–2011·3 seasons, 48 episodes·Nine Network·Drama, Action, Adventure·1h·6.8·Created by Sarah Smith, Julie McGauran

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Dean and Chase Gallagher are brothers. Competitive alpha males, they argue over everything, agree on nothing, but defend each other from outsiders no matter what. They're also members of the Special Operations Rescue Unit. Experienced paramedics in peak physical condition, they're called in for complex search and rescue operations. With the latest in tools and training, they can access anyone, anywhere, under any conditions.

Cast

Gigi EdgleyGigi EdgleyLara KnightDaniel AmalmDaniel AmalmJordan ZwitkowskiLes HillLes HillDean GallagherLibby TannerLibby TannerMichelle LetourneauPeter PhelpsPeter PhelpsVince MarchelloCatherine HicksCatherine HicksHeidi Wilson

Episodes by season

Season0113Episodes2009Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Blue MountainsAugust 2, 2009—
  2. S01E02ThrillseekersAugust 9, 2009—
  3. S01E03Fire in the CrossAugust 16, 2009—
  4. S01E04Deathbed ConfessionalAugust 30, 2009—
  5. S01E05Ferry DisasterAugust 23, 2009—
  6. S01E06Building Site ConspiracySeptember 6, 2009—
  7. S01E07Luna ParkSeptember 13, 2009—
  8. S01E08ATM BanditsSeptember 20, 2009—
  9. S01E09RaveSeptember 27, 2009—
  10. S01E10Eco-WarriorsOctober 4, 2009—
  11. S01E11Bride in the BalloonOctober 11, 2009—
  12. S01E12Episode TwelveOctober 18, 2009—
  13. S01E13Episode ThirteenOctober 25, 2009—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0213Episodes2010Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Enemy MineJune 28, 2010—
  2. S02E02A Day in the Death of Dean GallagherJuly 5, 2010—
  3. S02E03Locked InJuly 12, 2010—
  4. S02E04Jordan's ChoiceJuly 19, 2010—
  5. S02E05Shock JockJuly 26, 2010—
  6. S02E06Thicker Than WaterAugust 2, 2010—
  7. S02E07Find My BabyAugust 9, 2010—
  8. S02E08Street LegalAugust 16, 2010—
  9. S02E09Out of the AshesAugust 23, 2010—
  10. S02E10Rock StarsAugust 30, 2010—
  11. S02E11Off the RailsSeptember 6, 2010—
  12. S02E12One for the MoneySeptember 13, 2010—
  13. S02E13Crazy LoveSeptember 20, 2010—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0322Episodes2011Aired—Season avg
  1. S03E01AmbushedMay 30, 2011—
  2. S03E02FearlessMay 30, 2011—
  3. S03E03True RomanceJune 6, 2011—
  4. S03E04Secrets and LiesJune 6, 2011—
  5. S03E05Him or MeJune 13, 2011—
  6. S03E06Demon DaysJune 13, 2011—
  7. S03E07Man in MachineJune 20, 2011—
  8. S03E08The GameJune 20, 2011—
  9. S03E09It's Not the Fall That Kills YouJune 27, 2011—
  10. S03E10StolenJuly 4, 2011—
  11. S03E11In DeepJuly 4, 2011—
  12. S03E12Break OutJuly 11, 2011—
  13. S03E13The DunesJuly 18, 2011—
  14. S03E14Chemical BrothersJuly 25, 2011—
  15. S03E15The Carter RedemptionJuly 25, 2011—
  16. S03E16Storm ChaserAugust 1, 2011—
  17. S03E17Art AttackAugust 8, 2011—
  18. S03E18Missing PiecesAugust 15, 2011—
  19. S03E19Class of Their OwnAugust 22, 2011—
  20. S03E20The InterventionAugust 29, 2011—
  21. S03E21Bad CompanyAugust 29, 2011—
  22. S03E22Two FiresSeptember 5, 2011—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

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