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The Black Donnellys

Family above all.

7.7(76)
First Aired:February 26, 2007
Seasons:1 season
Episodes:13
Status:Ended

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.

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

Seasons

Pilot

E1Pilot

8.3

Feb 26, 2007

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

E2A Stone of the Heart

9.0

Mar 5, 2007

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

E3God Is a Comedian Playing to an Audience Afraid to Laugh

9.0

Mar 5, 2007

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

E4The World Will Break Your Heart

5.0

Mar 12, 2007

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

E5Lies

9.0

Mar 19, 2007

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

E6Run Like Hell

9.0

Mar 26, 2007

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

E7The Only Thing Sure

9.0

Apr 2, 2007

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

E8In Each One a Savior

9.0

Apr 9, 2007

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

E9All of Us Are in the Gutter

9.0

Apr 16, 2007

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

E10When the Door Opens

9.0

Apr 23, 2007

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?

E11Wasn't That Enough?

9.0

Apr 30, 2007

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

E12The Black Drop

9.0

May 7, 2007

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

E13Easy Is the Way

9.0

May 14, 2007

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.

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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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