First aired: 6/21/2005
Writer Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
Director: Jace Alexander
Geust Star(s): Karen Goberman (Nurse #1), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Cailin Stollar (Keela), Ashlie Atkinson (Theresa) , Connor Martin (Kid in Park #2), Jack Leary (Kid in Park), Adam Mastrelli (Tony), Tony Cucci (Sal), James Biberi (Vinny), Robert Turano (S.I. Chief), David Vadim (Paulie), Terry Serpico (Cousin Eddie), Lee Tergesen (Sully), Samuel Ray Gates (Cop #1), Ron Domingo (Vendor), Albert Jones (Boyfriend #1), Rick Zahn (Sergeant), Rob Munk (Walt), Kristina Klebe (Mickey's Girlfriend), Reginald Veneziano (Carmine)

In the opener to the second season, troubled Tommy Gavin is having a difficult time adjusting to life at his new uneventful firehouse after the volatile split with his old crew. On top of this he is still looking for his missing wife who has kidnapped his three children and he has to come to terms with the fact that his dead cousin.s wife is pregnant with his baby. His frustrations come to a head and he has a meltdown with a street vendor selling 9/11 memorabilia.

First aired: 6/28/2005
Writer Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
Director: Jace Alexander
Geust Star(s): Bernardo De Paula (Jesus Christ), Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Peggy Scott (Jeannie), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Ashlie Atkinson (Theresa), Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin) , Kristina Klebe (Mickey's Girlfriend), Reginald Veneziano (Carmine), Lee Tergesen (Sully), James Biberi (Vinny), Robert Turano (S.I. Chief), Judy Del Giudice (Italian Woman), David Vadim (Paulie), Rob Munk (Walt), John Speredakos (Jewish Cop), Myk Watford (Steve), Lou Patane (Contest Official), Adam Mastrelli (Tony), Tony Cucci (Sal)

In an effort to get more time off to search for his wife and kids, Tommy joins the new firehouse.s Barbershop Quartet. Meanwhile back at the old station, Lou and Chief Reilly conspire to get Tommy back, but the rest of the crew has grown fond of his replacement.

First aired: 7/5/2005
Writer Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
Director: John Fortenberry
Geust Star(s): Michael Zegen (Damien), Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Ed Sullivan (II) (Billy Warren), Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Bernardo De Paula (Jesus), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Ashlie Atkinson (Theresa), Karen Goberman (Nurse #1), Anthony Mangano (Bobby) , Cynthia Harris (Mike's Mom), Kerisse Hutchinson (Cashier), Reginald Veneziano (Carmine), David Moe (Jeffrey), Anita Keal (Older Woman), Letty Serra (Old Lady), Lee Tergesen (Sully), Ching Valdes-Aran (Mrs. Ng), Adam Mastrelli (Tony), David Vadim (Paulie), James Biberi (Vinny), Tony Cucci (Sal), Karl Kenzler (Doctor), Ira Hawkins (Neighbor), Tom Greer (Man), Scott Davidson (Butcher), Rob Munk (Walt)

Tommy's fate in the firehouse depends on vote by the crew. Tommy reunites with his dad. Franco and Laura's relationship grows.

First aired: 7/12/2005
Writer Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
Director: John Fortenberry
Geust Star(s): Michael Zegen (Damien), Karen Goberman (Nurse), Bernardo De Paula (Jesus), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Cailin Stollar (Keela), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad) , T-Ray Treece (Random Drunk #2), Jennifer Winegardnet (Receptionist), Marie-Line Grinda (Dr. Collins), Keong Sim (Photographer), Evan Reilly (Evan), Maggie Siff (Young Woman AA), Jessica Leccia (Mary), John Speredakos (Jewish Cop), Mackenzie Milone (Little Girl)

Tommy asks his cousin for help in understanding the bizarre visions he's been having. The crew tries to help Laura understand the essence of male comaraderie.

First aired: 7/19/2005
Writer Denis Leary, Peter Tolan
Director: Peter Tolan
Geust Star(s): Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Bernardo De Paula (Jesus), Neal Jones (Peter), Peggy Scott (Jeannie), Karen Goberman (Nurse), Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Christopher Durham (Father Murphy), Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin) , Adam LeFevre (Don Kleinman), Jessica Leccia (Mary Magdalene), Robert C. Kirk (Larry), Kristina Klebe (Mickey's Girlfriend), Tarah Despain (Agent's Assistant), Lisa Branch (Teddy's Woman), Rosemarie DeWitt (Heather), Boris McGiver (Captain Kent), Colleen Clinton (Cute Redhead), Ace Lichtenstein (Mr. Quinn), I.J. Shin (Koren Woman), Stephen Michael Harper (Black Co-Worker), Ron Bohmer (White Guy)

Tommy has a chance at finding his kids with help from his oldest daughter. Chief Jerry asks his son for help when his wife's condition worsens.

First aired: 7/26/2005
Writer Denis Leary, Peter Tolan
Director: Peter Tolan
Geust Star(s): Karen Goberman (Nurse), Neal Jones (Peter), Bernardo De Paula (Jesus), Cailin Stollar (Keela), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin) , Larry Loonin (Mike McManus), Josh Pais (Leon), Rosemarie DeWitt (Heather), Caprice Benedetti (Receptionist), Jennifer Prescott (Secretary), Gene Canfield (Agent Franks), Peter Van Wagner (Dr. Feinberg)

Tommy seeks the truth about Sheila while trying to get his kids back; Lou does not like the person he has saved through a bone marrow donation; Franco's addiction puts those he loves at risk; Sean's new girlfriend habitually dates firemen.

First aired: 8/2/2005
Writer Evan Reilly
Director: Jace Alexander
Geust Star(s): Christopher Durham (Father Murphy), Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Paula Devicq (Sondra), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Neal Jones (Peter), Cailin Stollar (Keela), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Bernardo De Paula (Jesus), Peggy Scott (Jeannie), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin) , Marlyne N. Afflack (Coma Boy's Mom), David Alan Basche (Steve Bowden), Noelle Beck (Mariel), Jaime Lee Kirchner (Molly), Ching Valdes-Aran (Mrs. Ng), Evan Reilly (Evan), Alexander Flores (Ricky), James Miles (N.A. Meeting Leader), Joseph E. Murray (EMS Guy), Doug Moe (Jeffrey), Melissa Marie Sibila (N.A. Woman), Jones Miller (Drunk), Milena Govich (Candy)

Franco's addiction to painkillers has driven him to a support group to get help with his problem. A young boy clings to life after Tommy saves him from a fire. Jerry is introduced to his gay son's life partner.

First aired: 8/9/2005
Writer Evan Reilly
Director: Jace Alexander
Geust Star(s): Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Brette Taylor (Debbie), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Peggy Scott (Jeannie), Christopher Durham (Father Murphy), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin), Paula Devicq (Sondra), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin) , John Frey (Guy), Libby George (Older Woman AA), Dominic Marcus (Cop #1), Laine Rettmer (Woman #2), Elizabeth Mathis (Woman #1), Maddie Corman (Bulimic Meeting Leader), Alexander Flores (Rickey), Neal Jones (Peter), Ching Valdes-Aran (Mrs. Ng), Marlyne N. Afflack (Coma Boy's Mom), James Samborski (Cop #2), Marlon Morrison (Guy on the Mic), Christopher Youngsman (Flamboyant Gay Guy), Jessica Leccia (Mary Magdalene), Noelle Beck (Marial), David Alan Basche (Steve)

Jerry forces the crew to attend a birthday party that his son is throwing for his boyfriend. Meanwhile, Tommy makes a move on Mariel after she tells him she might not be his half sister after all. Franco asks Laura to move in with him while Sheila tries to make Tommy jealous by showing off her new girlfriend.

First aired: 8/16/2005
Writer Denis Leary, Peter Tolan
Director: Jefery Levy
Geust Star(s): Bernardo De Paula (Jesus), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Christopher Durham (Father Murphy), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Todd Carroll (Collins) , Cameron Neely (Mungo), Christopher Youngsman (John the Stylist), Ramon Rodriguez (Kevin Vasquez), Brian Smiar (Doctor), Paul F. Martinowicz (Harry the Hat), Eric Bini (NYPD Hockey Player), Walter J. Taylor (Referee), Stuart Evered (Cookie Guy #3), Paul Palandjian (Cookie Guy #2), Steve Hochmuth (Steve), H. Jon Benjamin (Gary), Lyndon L. Byers (Ryan), Niels Jorgensen (Nils)

Tommy starts taking Janet's antidepressants. When Sean meddles in Franco and Laura's troubled relationship he makes things worse. After a gay visitor, the crew wonders about Mike's sexuality.

First aired: 8/23/2005
Writer Mike Martineau
Director: Jefery Levy
Geust Star(s): Brette Taylor (Debbie), Peggy Scott (Jeannie), Neal Jones (Peter), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Christopher Durham (Father Murphy), Kate Burton (Rose), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin), Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin) , Jessi Campbell (Goth Girl), Shirley Roeca (Hispanic Woman), Jimmy Gary Jr. (Black Guy), Alexander Flores (Ricky), Caprice Benedetti (Receptionist), Mary Claire Hogan (Kathy), Peter Van Wagner (Dr. Feinberg), Angela Pietropinto (Elderly Neighbor), Ramon Rodriguez (Kevin Vasquez), Noelle Beck (Mariel), Ana Maria Jomolca (Kevin's Mom)

When Tommy, Johnny, and Mickey confront Father Murphy it results in tragedy. Sheila needs Tommy's help with a domestic issue. Jerry decides it's time to get a nurse to care for Jeanie. Lou offers to help Candy out with her situation. And Laura discovers the truth behind Franco's poetry.

First aired: 8/30/2005
Writer John Scurti
Director: John Fortenberry
Geust Star(s): Muhammad Cunningham (Pajama Boy), Kate Burton (Rose), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Ed Sullivan (II) (Billy Warren), Peggy Scott (Jeannie), Brette Taylor (Debbie), Anthony Mangano (Bobby Vincent), Michael Zegen (Damien), Todd Carroll (Collins), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad) , Susie Dylan (Chrissy), Jim Serpico (Pollatta), Geoffrey McCloskey (FDNY Player #1), Tim Carroll (FDNY Player #2), Jessica Leccia (Mary Magdalene), Juan Rivera (Angel Cruz)

Tommy lays off the antidepressants when he is kicked off the hockey team. Sheila asks Tommy to talk Damien out of being a firefighter. Meanwhile, when Franco sees Laura with another guy he gets jealous and Tommy's dad gets a surprise when he returns home from a three day trip to Atlantic City.

First aired: 9/6/2005
Writer Denis Leary, Peter Tolan, Evan Reilly
Director: John Fortenberry
Geust Star(s): Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Kate Burton (Rose), Tatum O'Neal (Maggie), Trevor Heins (Connor Gavin), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Peggy Scott (Jeannie), Brette Taylor (Debbie) , Thomas Lyons (Connor's Killer), Erik Jensen (Ringmaker), Alexie Gilmore (Dawn), Ed Moran (Detective), Tuck Milligan (Male Doctor), Cordelia Reynolds (Station Nurse), Jamie Morgan (Dr. Newman), Richard Topol (Lawyer), Doug Moe (Jeffrey), Christine Di Carlo (Waitress), Erik-Anders Nilsson (Orderly), Niels Jorgensen (Nils), Craig Wroe (Decorator), Wayne Gurman (Delivery Guy)

Tommy's sister suddenly shows up in town when their dad is about to inherit a million dollars. Tommy and Janet decide to renew their wedding vows. Meanwhile, Mike is worried when he finds a lump.

First aired: 9/13/2005
Writer Peter Tolan, Denis Leary
Director: Peter Tolan
Geust Star(s): Tatum O'Neal (Maggie), Natalie Distler (Colleen Gavin), Robert John Burke (Father Mickey Gavin), Kate Burton (Rose), Michael Mulheren (Chief Perolli), Lenny Clarke (Uncle Teddy), Dean Winters (Johnny Gavin), Charles Durning (Tommy's Dad), Michael Zegen (Damien), Brette Taylor (Debbie) , Stephen Beach (Detective), Portia (Karen), Noelle Beck (Mariel), Christopher McHale (Middle Aged Man), Niels Jorgensen (Nils), Julienne Hanzelka Kim (Doctor), Mark Mineart (Man on Ledge), Darby Gurt (Girl on Ledge), Peggy Scott (Jeannie), Bernardo De Paula (Jesus), Brian DeLate (Priest), Olivia Crocicchia (Katy Gavin), Thomas Lyons (Connor's Killer), Frank Anello (Angry Cop)

Tommy copes with a tragedy. Jerry must decide what to do when his wife's condition worsens. Sean has a crisis of faith. Lou learns some shocking facts about Candy. And the crew responds to a multi-level building fire with people trapped inside.