'Rescue Me' Series Finale Becomes Most-Viewed Episode in 4 Years

Craig Blankenhorn/Forex Save Me ended its seven-season operate on a higher note. The series finale, which broadcast at 10 p.m. Wednesday, averaged 2.3 million total audiences, probably the most-viewed telecast since Season 4 finale in September 2007. VIDEO: Denis Leary Talks 'Rescue Me' Influences Within the grown ups 18-49 demo, the episode averaged 1.3 million audiences, the greatest number within the demo because the Season 5 premiere in April 2009. Overall, the ultimate season of Forex's drama series averaged 1.5 million total audiences, up 10% over season six or more 3% over season five. Q&A: 'Rescue Me's' Denis Leary, Peter Tolan Spill Secrets About Series in Candid, Funny Conversation Wednesday evening's episode saw star/co-creator Denis Leary's Tommy Gavin decide to return to firefighting after trying his hands at being Mr. Mother. Additionally, it featured the untimely dying: Lt. Kenneth "Lou" Shea (John Scurti). RELATED: 'Rescue Me' Co-Creator Peter Tolan Drops Pants Throughout Panel VIDEO: 'Rescue Me's' Denis Leary Spills Series Finale Secrets Save Me Denis Leary