The Black Donnellys
Four very different Irish-American brothers - Kevin, Jimmy, Tommy and Sean - have sworn to live by the code of "family first." But as they become increasingly involved in the ruthless world of New York organized crime, their loyalties to their friends, to their loved ones, and especially to each other will be put to the ultimate test.
- Metascore45
- 2007-2007
- 1 season
- NBC
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-14
Four very different Irish-American brothers - Kevin, Jimmy, Tommy and Sean - have sworn to live by the code of "family first." But as they become increasingly involved in the ruthless world of New York organized crime, their loyalties to their friends, to their loved ones, and especially to each other will be put to the ultimate test.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2007
Episode 1
Pilot
Mon, Feb 26, 2007 45 mins
Four Irish-American brothers - Kevin, Jimmy, Tommy, and Sean - live by the motto of "family first" but find their individual interests conflict when they're implicated in the disappearance of a mob-connected bookie.
Episode 2
A Stone of the Heart
Mon, Mar 5, 2007 44 mins
It's time for payback as Jimmy sits in a holding cell, and Tommy and Kevin decide to dispose of his problem with the bookie -- for good.
Episode 3
God Is a Comedian
Mon, Mar 5, 2007 39 mins
Jimmy tasks Tommy for not bailing him out of jail, Huey's brother visits Sal's boss, and Sean is moved from ICU to a ward.
Episode 4
The World Will Break Your Heart
Mon, Mar 12, 2007 44 mins
Tommy is plagued with guilt when Kate, widow of Irish-mob kingpin Huey, asks him to host her slain husband's wake. Meanwhile, Kevin and Joey go on a quest to find booze for the wake.
Episode 5
Lies
Mon, Mar 19, 2007 43 mins
New Italian mob kingpin Nicky Cottero shows his no-holds-barred style by threatening the Donnelly boys' mother. Meanwhile, Tommy is forced to accept Dokey's bribe; Sean continues his recovery; and Jenny deals with the consequences of bedding Samson.
Episode 6
Run Like Hell
Mon, Mar 26, 2007 43 mins
Tommy discovers his brothers Jimmy and Kevin are collecting Louie's gambling clients' dues, to which end they recruit former bookie Whitey at 10%. First big prey is Maxwell, Mary Jane's ex-addict husband, who counts on Tommy's soft spot for her to welsh out of paying $5,000. Jenny discovers her dad's firm's takings haven't been booked in the bank for months. Tommy tries to help everybody, but find loyalties incompatible. Councilman Jack Trevor explains to the gang leaders how the money agrees.
Episode 7
The Only Thing Sure
Mon, Apr 2, 2007 43 mins
Tommy can't resist Jenny's desperate plea to spare her dad's firm, which means he needs to replace the $13,000. Tommy and Kevin branch out from collecting debts to racketeering, and enlist Whitey's feared uncle Bob 'the Mouth', a monster they can't control. Kevin relapses in betting and loosing, a result of dad calling him 'Lucky' as young boy, and the brothers now need him to win back what they already lost. Sean rather lies to the priest than admit to his mother that he doesn't want to return to school. The gang baron heirs agree to restore the Italo-Irish modus vivendi.
Episode 8
In Each One a Savior
Mon, Apr 9, 2007 43 mins
Joey tells Father Dufelt how Tommy caused Jimmy's horrible leg accident. Both have trouble trying to establish themselves as the neighborhood's criminal boss. Sean and Kevin bicker. Tommy is suckered into helping another 'innocent' female. Jimmy's extortion now extends to Jenny's father's bar.
Episode 9
All of Us Are in the Gutter
Mon, Apr 16, 2007 43 mins
Tommy finally pursues his dream: art, as the assistant to Kate's friend, painter Munst. He seems to treat Tommy as a gopher, proves a good teacher but demands priority commitment. Nicky finds out that Jimmy stole Louise's business, but decides to seek a more lucrative deal rather than bloody revenge. Councilman Jack Trevor demands Dokey restores order, or no building deals. Jimmy refuses to involve Tommy, but Sean tells him anyway, in time for an offer to replace Dokey. Dokey finds out about Whitey. Jenny reports her dad missing.
Episode 10
When the Door Opens
Mon, Apr 23, 2007 43 mins
Now Tommy has refused an alliance with Nicky, he fears an attack and decides to offer Dokey a deal, just so he'll help weaken the Italians. To win Dokey's trust, they help his real estate cahoot, Trevor, evict tenants. Wheelchair veteran Mitchell Carr convinces Tommy, but fights Kevin bitterly. Dokey and Nicky each recruit an unwilling spy, but Jimmy stabs Whitey to death. Jenny's father is diagnosed as senile.
Episode 11
Wasn't That Enough?
Mon, Apr 30, 2007 43 mins
Tommy agrees to help Jenny's father keep their restaurant, which Dokey has managed to get declared 'unsanitary'. Joanie discovers that addict Jimmy stabbed Whitey to death, and helps him dispose of the body. Jimmy's creditor Jonesy, a corrupt ex building department employee, tells the boys to talk to their late father's friend Franny Kenny. However the the paper trail goes cold. Trish explains to Nikey about the Travis-Dokey-Alo real estate connection. Ma Donnely asks the boys to change their ways in order to avoid risking the same fate as their dad. Kevin has a Greek girlfriend, who inspires him to study again. Torture puts the boys on the bloody trail, with a terrible family secret.
Episode 12
The Black Drop
Mon, May 7, 2007 43 mins
Joey is stabbed while in protective custody. Jimmy goes behind Tommy's back and tries to re-negotiate Tommy's deal with Dokey. Tommy and Kevin kidnap buildings inspector Anthony Lino who has been condemning the buildings on the block including the Diner. Elsewhere, Nicky tells Tommy that Dokey was involved in his father's death.
Episode 13
Easy Is the Way
Mon, May 14, 2007 43 mins
Since Tommy has no evidence that would put Dokey in prison, Frank advices Tommy to leave town with his brothers and mother. Sean refuses to leave because he wants to marry Nadine, but Tommy talks him out of it. Tommy asks Jenny to come with them, but she says she can't. Jimmy is planning to kill Dokey with Joey's help. They see Dokey's men, but no Dokey, so they follow them... Alo summons Nicky to tell him about Tommy, confident that he's one step ahead of Nicky.
