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The Black Donnellys

The Black Donnellys

Family above all.

TV-142007•1h 0m•7.7/10
DramaCrime

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7.7/10(71)

Meet the Donnelly brothers: Tommy, Jimmy, Kevin and Sean. There is nothing these four Irish brothers wouldn't do to protect each other, and for them that means lying, cheating, stealing and, occasionally, calling the cops. Narrated by wannabe gangster Joey "Ice Cream," this gritty series bears witness to the Donnelly brothers' sudden involvement in organized crime, focusing on how they go from boys to mobsters, and showing how their new life affects their relationships with friends, family and lovers.

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Production

Blackfriars Bridge Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 26, 2007

Last Aired

May 14, 2007

Networks

NBC

Created By

Paul Haggis, Bobby Moresco

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Pilot
E1
Pilot
Air date: 2007-02-26
Jimmy's plan to help his brother Kevin out of gambling debt with a truckload of stolen designer shirts backfires, forcing the two to kidnap local mob boss Sal Minnetta's nephew Louie. When Sal's right-hand-man Nicky Cottero decides to take the matters into his own hands, it's up to Tommy, the brainy one of the Donnelly brothers, to choose between fighting for his family and life as an honest man.
A Stone of the Heart
E2
A Stone of the Heart
Air date: 2007-03-05
As the Donnellys learn Sean's condition, Jimmy stews in a holding cell. Tommy finds comfort in Jenny Reilly. Nicky Cottero seizes control of the Italian mob.
God Is a Comedian Playing to an Audience Afraid to Laugh
E3
God Is a Comedian Playing to an Audience Afraid to Laugh
Air date: 2007-03-05
After losing his health coverage, Sean is transferred to the psych ward. Jimmy convinces Kevin to bail him out. Tommy deals with guilt over taking the lives of Sal and Huey.
The World Will Break Your Heart
E4
The World Will Break Your Heart
Air date: 2007-03-12
Kate stuns Tommy, asking him to host Huey's wake at the Donnelly's bar. With the taps drained, Kevin and Joey Ice Cream go on a mission to find alcohol, while Jimmy raises Dokey's suspicions.
Lies
E5
Lies
Air date: 2007-03-19
Hoping to collect the Donnellys' debt, Nicky threatens their mom, Helen. Sean comes home; Jimmy and Joey collect Louie Downtown's payments; Tommy takes a bribe.
Run Like Hell
E6
Run Like Hell
Air date: 2007-03-26
Tommy gets pulled into Jimmy and Kevin's bookmaking action when he realizes the guy about to get busted for not paying is his friend Maxwell.
The Only Thing Sure
E7
The Only Thing Sure
Air date: 2007-04-02
As Jimmy protects Sean, Tommy joins forces with Kevin to collect vig. Jenny struggles to maintain the family's diner and watch over her ailing father.
In Each One a Savior
E8
In Each One a Savior
Air date: 2007-04-09
Emerging as head of the 'hood, Tommy gets scammed while trying to evict drug dealers. Jimmy demands payment from Jenny; Nicky learns the Donnellys are behind Louie Downtown's disappearance.
All of Us Are in the Gutter
E9
All of Us Are in the Gutter
Air date: 2007-04-16
Kate helps Tommy get a job at an art studio. Nicky proposes a partnership with the Donnellys, but he'll only deal with Tommy, which infuriates Jimmy.
When the Door Opens
E10
When the Door Opens
Air date: 2007-04-23
Dokey tests his partnership with the Donnellys by asking them to clear out a building of junkies. Forced to come to Kevin's rescue, Tommy inadvertently commits murder.
Wasn't That Enough?
E11
Wasn't That Enough?
Air date: 2007-04-30
Reilly asks for help after he's ordered to vacate his building, prompting Tommy to uncover hidden family history. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Joanie struggle to situate Whitey's body.
The Black Drop
E12
The Black Drop
Air date: 2007-05-07
Tommy makes a deal with Nicky for the identity of his father's killer. When Dokey humiliates Jimmy, Tommy and Kevin retaliate. Jenny finds closure concerning her missing husband.
Easy Is the Way
E13
Easy Is the Way
Air date: 2007-05-14
Tommy and Jimmy have two different ideas on how to save the Donnellys. Tommy hatches a plan to get the family, along with Jenny and Joanie, out of town.

Cast

Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Tucker

Tommy Donnelly

Tom Guiry

Tom Guiry

Jimmy Donnelly

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde

Jenny Reilly

Billy Lush

Billy Lush

Kevin Donnelly

Michael Stahl-David

Michael Stahl-David

Sean Donnelly

Kirk Acevedo

Kirk Acevedo

Nicky Cottero

Keith Nobbs

Keith Nobbs

Joey 'Ice Cream'

Peter Greene

Peter Greene

Derek 'Dokey' Farrell

Brian Tarantina

Brian Tarantina

Vinnie Culiari

Patrick Brennan

Patrick Brennan

Earl

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