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The Black Donnellys

Family above all.

DramaCrime
2007
1 Season
13 Episodes
EN
Ended
TV-14

About

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.

#new york city#sibling relationship#irish-american#organized crime

Cast

Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Tucker

as Tommy Donnelly

Tom Guiry

Tom Guiry

as Jimmy Donnelly

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde

as Jenny Reilly

Billy Lush

Billy Lush

as Kevin Donnelly

Michael Stahl-David

Michael Stahl-David

as Sean Donnelly

Kirk Acevedo

Kirk Acevedo

as Nicky Cottero

Keith Nobbs

Keith Nobbs

as Joey 'Ice Cream'

Peter Greene

Peter Greene

as Derek 'Dokey' Farrell

Brian Tarantina

Brian Tarantina

as Vinnie Culiari

Patrick Brennan

Patrick Brennan

as Earl

Episodes

Season 1

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Pilot
E1

Pilot

Feb 26, 20079.0

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

Mar 5, 20079.0

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

Mar 5, 20079.0

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

Mar 12, 20075.0

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

Mar 19, 20079.0

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

Mar 26, 20079.0

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

Apr 2, 20079.0

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

Apr 9, 20079.0

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.

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