First aired: 7/21/2004
Writer Denis Leary, Peter Tolan
Director: Peter Tolan
Geust Star(s): Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Ed Sullivan (II) (Billy Warren), Anthony Mangano (Bobby), Jay Potter (Roger), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Muhammad Cunningham (Pajama Boy) , Julie White (Dr. Goldberg), Kevin Hagan (Captain Sweeney), Chester A. Sims II (Mr. Wilmore), Curtiss I'Cook (Project Resident), Kevin Alexander (Firefighter #2), Terrence Riordan (Firefighter #3), Johnny Mack (Firefighter #4), Jaime McAdams (Probie), Marissa Clark (The Blonde), Rosa Nino (Spanish Woman), Eric Zuckerman (Patron #1), Larry Loonin (Bartender), Mackenzie Connolly (Kitten Girl), Jahery Paulino (Girl In Window), Joshua Torres (Latino Child #1), Jose Zelaya (Latino Child #2)

New York City firefighter, Tommy Gavin, cannot escape the ghosts of those who have died around him as he faces the everyday challenge of saving lives while trying to fix his own.

First aired: 7/28/2004
Writer Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
Director: John Fortenberry
Geust Star(s): Michael Zegen (Damien), Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Callie Thorne (Sheila), Jay Potter (Roger), Jimmy Burke (Andrew), Ed Sullivan (II) (Billy Warren), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin) , Joe Murphy (Vinny), Robert Turano (Policeman #1), Susan A. Ashton (Lauren), M. David Walton (Bartender), Russ Anderson (Teff), Virginia Louise Smith (Lisa), Sharron Bower (Patty), Cal Robertson (Clerk), Al Brown (I) (Small Man), Jarah (Asian Girl), Katie Lowes (Bloodied Girl), William H. Burns (Policeman), Georgia Thomas (Singer)

When a retired gay firefighter makes a published claim that several firemen who died in 9/11 were closeted gays, Chief Reilly is determined to set the record straight. While attempting to mask the pain of losing his wife and kids, Tommy does Jimmy a favor and spies on his widow which leads to a surprising discovery. The probie must deal with the unexpected repercussions of being a hero after making his first save in a fire.

First aired: 8/4/2004
Writer Denis Leary, Peter Tolan
Director: John Fortenberry
Geust Star(s): Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Callie Thorne (Sheila), Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Jay Potter (Roger), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Ed Sullivan (II) (Billy Warren), Michael Zegen (Damien), Jimmy Burke (Andrew), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Neal Jones (Peter) , Siobhan Fallon (Phyllis), Matthew Arkin (Dr. Thompkins), Johnathan Tchaikovsky (Murphy Kid), Donald Corren (Kevin), Peggy Scott (II) (Jeannie), Joe Murphy (Vinny), Lyndon L. Byers (Ryan), J. Bernard Calloway (Larry), Sharron Bower (Patty), Jack Conforti (Neighbor), Larry McGee (Ref), Dan Flood (FDNY Player #1), Eric Bini (NYPD Player #1)

Tommy decides to make life a living hell for his wife's new boyfriend by wreaking havoc on his business and finances. Meanwhile, Chief Reilly faces possible suspension as the result of an altercation with a fellow firefighter and Lou decides to share his poetry.

First aired: 8/11/2004
Writer Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
Director: Jace Alexander
Geust Star(s): Callie Thorne (Sheila), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin), Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Jay Potter (Roger), Ed Sullivan (II) (Billy Warren), Jimmy Burke (Andrew), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Michael Zegen (Damien), Cailin Stollar (Keela), Anthony Mangano (Bobby Vincent), Muhammad Cunningham (Pajama Boy) , Patricia Velasquez (Nez), Susan A. Ashton (Lauren), Johnathan Tchaikovsky (Murphy Kid), Jill Latiano (Geneva), Lisa Barnes (Paula), Zoe Alexander (Lazara), Jarah (Asian Girl), Mackenzie Connolly (Kitten Girl), Sanjiv Jhaveri (Clinic Doctor), Lethia Nall (ER Doctor), Jessica O'Donahue (Heather #1), Rebecca O'Donahue (Heather #2), Connie Winston (Nurse)

A "friendly" date between Tommy and the widow of his dead cousin takes a unexpected turn when she makes a move on Tommy. Franco's ex-girlfriend shows up at the firehouse and claims he's the father of her five-year-old daughter, turning his life upside down.

First aired: 8/18/2004
Writer Salvatore Stabile
Director: Jace Alexander
Geust Star(s): Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Jay Potter (Roger), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Neal Jones (Peter), Cailin Stollar (Keela) , Patricia Velasquez (Nez), Ned Eisenberg (Burt), Peggy Scott (II) (Jeannie Reilly), Russ Anderson (Bobby Teff), Ashley Marie Greiner (Maura), Zoe Alexander (Lazara), Stefanie Nava (Janie), Connie Winston (Nurse), Shavonne Conroy (Mary), Janet Arneau (Sara), Kevin McCready (Wall Street Guy #1), George Hughes (Wall Street Guy #2), Jeff Pucillo (Boston Fireman #1), Nick DiPaolo (Boston Fireman #2), Joseph E. Murray (EMT), M. David Walton (Bartender #1), Kent Cassella (Bartender #2)

Tommy comes to terms with the reality of his broken family as a result of a shocking experience with his father. When a freak accident occurs, Franco must make a life-changing decision, and Chief Reilly is forced to expose a family secret in order to save his career.

First aired: 8/25/2004
Writer Michael Caleo
Director: Adam Bernstein
Geust Star(s): Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Ed Sullivan (II) (Billy Warren), Jay Potter (Roger), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Olivia Crocicchia (Katie Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Cailin Stollar (Keela) , Susan A. Ashton (Lauren), Matthew Arkin (Dr. Thompkins), Patricia Mauceri (Franco's Mom), Clarke Thorell (Local Chief), Julie Boyd (Woman), John Sica (Man #1), Jeff Goldstein (Man #2), Michelle Hurst (Case Worker), P.J. Morrison (Cop #1), Mateo Gomez (Hispanic Man), Jorne Gilbert (Hispanic Boy), Chris Edwards (EMT), Shannon Roche (Transvestite)

Tommy takes one step forward by convincing Janet to leave Roger but two steps backward when she stumbles onto his latest fling. The boys convince Sean to date a woman but neglect to tell him that she is actually a he. Franco discovers he can't shake his newfound fatherly instincts.

First aired: 9/1/2004
Writer Robert Krausz
Director: Adam Bernstein
Geust Star(s): Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Callie Thorne (Sheila), Ed Sullivan (II) (Billy Warren), Jay Potter (Roger), Jimmy Burke (Andrew), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Anthony Mangano (Bobby), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin) , Bruce Altman (Dr. Shinsky), Gerry Bamman (Doctor), Jill Latiano (Geneva), Robert Clohessy (Steven), Bryan Batt (Photographer #1), Kevin Rennard (Photographer #2), Teresa Yenque (Deli Owner)

When Tommy asks for extra vacation time, Chief Reilly tips him off on how to get a free two week vacation from headquarters. While building a deck for Tommy's neighbor, Tommy takes advantage of his "free" advice which leads him to make a bold move in reconciling with Janet.

First aired: 9/8/2004
Writer Stephen Belber
Director: John Fortenberry
Geust Star(s): Callie Thorne (Sheila), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Paula Devicq (Sondra), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin), Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Ed Sullivan (II) (Billy Warren), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Michael Zegen (Damien), Anthony Mangano (Bobby), Muhammad Cunningham (Pajama Boy) , Aria Pullman (China), Jessica Blank (Gloria), Larisa Polonsky (Gina), Brittany Slattery (Jo), Kelly Deadmon (Maddie Vincent), Natalie Distler (Colleen), Shavonne Conroy (Mary), Kevin Hagan (Chief #1), Jack McCormack (Chief #2), Michael Carlsen (Driver), Mackenzie Connolly (Kitten Girl), Jarah (Asian Girl), William Stone Mahoney (Priest), Gordon Ramsey (II) (Ricky), Josh Pavloff (Vito), Brian McNamara (Passing Fireman), Buddy McKay (Firefighter #1), Rick Fernandez (Firefighter #2)

Tommy attempts to handle the insanity of his father while defending Colleen's new lifestyle to Janet. At the firehouse, Sean and Mike the Probie unknowingly launch a full blown wager among the crew.

First aired: 9/15/2004
Writer Salvatore Stabile
Director: John Fortenberry
Geust Star(s): Diane Farr (Laura), Paula Devicq (Sondra), Callie Thorne (Sheila), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad) , James Badge Dale (Timo Gavin), Siobhan Fallon (Phyllis), Peggy Scott (II) (Jeannie Reilly), Lisa Barnes (Paula), Phoebe Strole (Jennifer), Kristina Apgar (Nicole), Natalie Distler (Colleen), Malachi Weir (Jacob), Larisa Polonsky (Gina), Brittany Slattery (Jo), Sylvia Kauders (Elderly Woman)

When Tommy discovers a secret that Janet is keeping from him, he must come to terms with the possible consequences. At the firehouse, Chief Reilly preps the boys for their new female replacement. With the help of Franco and Sean, Tommy tracks down the man responsible for Billy's death.

First aired: 9/22/2004
Writer Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
Director: Jace Alexander
Geust Star(s): Diane Farr (Laura), Callie Thorne (Sheila), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Jimmy Burke (Andrew), Todd Carroll (Collins) , James Badge Dale (Timo Gavin), Kaitlin Hopkins (Jennifer's Mom), Natalie Distler (Colleen), Phoebe Strole (Jennifer), Dominic Marcus (Cop), Jessica O'Donahue (Heather), Rebecca O'Donahue (Brittany), Jenna Gavigan (Girl)

When Tommy struggles to help Janet in a financial crunch, he must turn to his Uncle Teddy to help him out. The new female addition to the house fights to be accepted by the guys while they do everything they can to drive her nuts. Just as Mike is getting fed up from sleeping on the firehouse couch, he is offered a helping hand with a free place to stay... at a steep price.

First aired: 9/29/2004
Writer Denis Leary, Peter Tolan
Director: Jace Alexander
Geust Star(s): Diane Farr (Laura), Paula Devicq (Sondra), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin), Callie Thorne (Sheila), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Ashlie Atkinson (Theresa), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Olivia Crocicchia (Katie Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin) , James Badge Dale (Timo Gavin), Cynthia Harris (Mike's Mother), Tony Cox (Arlo), Siobhan Fallon (Phyllis), Georgine Hall (Mrs. Weaver), Rob Leo Roy (Greg Kelly), Mireille Enos (Karen), Peter Bradbury (Thin Man), Darrin Bennett (Fat Guy), Tracy Grant (Woman)

While Tommy attempts to make reason of the chaos in his life, he continues to defy death while pulling dangerous stunts on the job. Lou admits his infidelity to his wife and receives an unexpected surprise. When tragedy strikes his family, Tommy must come to the rescue of his father.

First aired: 10/6/2004
Writer Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
Director: Jace Alexander
Geust Star(s): Diane Farr (Laura), Callie Thorne (Sheila), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Ashlie Atkinson (Theresa), Cailin Stollar (Keela), Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Peggy Scott (Jeannie), Olivia Crocicchia (Katie) , Tony Cox (Arlo), Tony V. (Larry), Kevin Knox (Chuck), Kenny Rogerson (Kevin), Aria Pullman (China), David Valcin (Rick), George Bartenieff (Mel), John Luke Montias (O'Brien), Brittany Stollar (Little Girl), Don Sparks (Dave Weidman), William Watkins (EMT)

When Janet needs more money to cover house repairs, Tommy turns to Uncle Teddy and his "little" friend to help him out with extra cash. When Franco's father has a stroke, Franco finds himself trying to juggle work and raising his daughter on his own. Meanwhile, a goodwill tribute to the firefighters lost in 9/11 goes awry and the firehouse is put in jeopardy.

First aired: 10/13/2004
Writer Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
Director: Peter Tolan
Geust Star(s): Diane Farr (Laura), Paula Devicq (Sondra), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Ashlie Atkinson (Theresa), Ed Sullivan (II) (Billy Warren), Todd Carroll (Collins), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Olivia Crocicchia (Katie Gavin), Cailin Stollar (Keela), Michael Zegen (Damien), Peggy Scott (Jeannie), Anthony Mangano (Bobby), Muhammad Cunningham (Pajama Boy) , Callie Thorne (Shelia), Tony Cox (Arlo), Idina Menzel (Carol), Rob Leo Roy (Greg Kelly), Cameron Neely (Mungo), Lyndon L. Byers (Ryan), Larry Magee (Ref), Stephen Singer (Doctor), James Andrew O'Connor (Giant Cop), Niels Jorgensen (Nils), Jeffrey V. Thompson (Man), Jarah (Asian Girl), Mackenzie Connolly (Girl with Kitten)

The hockey game rematch between the NYPD and the FDNY is right around the corner and Tommy must figure out a plan to save himself from being pummeled by the cops who have it out for him. Tommy's relationship with Sheila is discovered by the guys and they must adhere to tradition to handle it in their own way. When Tommy is visited by his demons during a fire, Franco comes to his aid... with devastating results.