Series
The Black Donnellys
“Family above all.”
DramaCrime
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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Seasons & episodes
1Pilot26 Feb 2007 · 45m · ★ 8.3Jimmy'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.
2A Stone of the Heart5 Mar 2007 · 45m · ★ 9.0As 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.
3God Is a Comedian Playing to an Audience Afraid to Laugh5 Mar 2007 · 45m · ★ 9.0After 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.
4The World Will Break Your Heart12 Mar 2007 · 45m · ★ 5.0Kate 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.
5Lies19 Mar 2007 · 45m · ★ 9.0Hoping 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.
6Run Like Hell26 Mar 2007 · 45m · ★ 9.0Tommy 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.
7The Only Thing Sure2 Apr 2007 · 45m · ★ 9.0As 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.
8In Each One a Savior9 Apr 2007 · 45m · ★ 9.0Emerging 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.
9All of Us Are in the Gutter16 Apr 2007 · 45m · ★ 9.0Kate 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.
10When the Door Opens23 Apr 2007 · 45m · ★ 9.0Dokey 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.
11Wasn't That Enough?30 Apr 2007 · 45m · ★ 9.0Reilly 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.
12The Black Drop7 May 2007 · 45m · ★ 9.0Tommy 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.
13Easy Is the Way14 May 2007 · 45m · ★ 9.0Tommy 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.
Details
- Created by
- Paul Haggis, Bobby Moresco
- First aired
- 26 Feb 2007
- Last aired
- 14 May 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- NBC
- Episodes
- 13
- Votes
- 81 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Jonathan TuckerTommy Donnelly
Tom GuiryJimmy Donnelly
Olivia WildeJenny Reilly
Billy LushKevin Donnelly
Michael Stahl-DavidSean Donnelly
Kirk AcevedoNicky Cottero
Keith NobbsJoey 'Ice Cream'
Peter GreeneDerek 'Dokey' Farrell
Brian TarantinaVinnie Culiari
Patrick BrennanEarl
