Rescue Me Enters Smokin’ Hot Fourth Season

FX network’s TV show “Rescue Me” kicked off its fourth season this past week, and the show still packs a punch. The beauty of cable television is its ability to push the envelope, and never has that envelope been pushed (smacked and beaten up) as much as in “Rescue Me.”

Set in New York City post 9/11, “Rescue Me” is led by veteran funnyman actor Denis Leary, who plays firefighter Tommy Gavin, and has included such notable actors as Marisa Tomei, Susan Sarandon, and currently, Tatum O’Neal, in recurring roles.

This show is not for the faint of heart, prudes or anyone who objects to violence and foul language. It’s not politically correct. Sometimes it’s even downright disturbing. But it makes you think, laugh, and occasionally yell at the characters on TV.

It’s about people, warts and all, and doesn’t glamorize anything—not firefighting, not family, not love, and certainly not life post 9/11.

“Rescue Me” is airing a repeat of the fourth season premiere episode on Sunday at 10/9c, with new episodes airing every Wednesday evening at 10/9c.

Top Chef: Rattlesnakes, Urchins, and Eels, Oh My!

It looks like Bravo’s Top Chef has really stepped it up for its third season! Not only are all of the competing chefs already professionals, but Queer Eye’s Ted Allen has joined the judge’s panel, the chefs’ place is worlds better than those of the past seasons, the amazing Anthony Bourdain was the first guest judge, and the food choices were wilder than ever.

International food critic Anthony Bourdain was the perfect choice (which I’m sure was not by accident) for the first elimination challenge for which the contestants chose from unusual ingredients to create a surf and turf entree including rattlesnakes, alligators, sea urchins, eels, geoduck and more.

Each of the chefs did an impressive job, but Clay was sent home while Hung and Tre came out on top with Tre being named the winner even after his loss in the Quickfire earlier. They will certainly be ones to keep an eye on for the rest of the competition!

Look out for plenty more Top Chef: Miami on Bravo, Wednesdays at 10/9c.

What’s On: Friday 6/15

New:

8/7c
Price Is Right, CBS
Kyle XY, ABC
Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Comedy Central

8:30/7:30c
Reunited: The Real World Vegas, MTV
Colbert Report, Comedy Central

9/8c
Standoff, Fox
National Bingo Night, ABC
Man vs. Wild, Discovery
Best Week Ever, VH1