The Black Donnellys

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The Donnellys are four young working-class Irish-American brothers who live by this motto despite their involvement with organized crime in New York City. Police investigators question Joey Ice Cream, a childhood friend and the unreliable narrator who introduces the Donnelly brothers and sets the scene. Kevin Donnelly is convinced he's lucky, but when his gambling bets add up, his oldest brother Jimmy Donnelly kidnaps the mob-connected bookie Kevin owes money to. When word around the neighborhood connects the Donnellys to the disappearance, Sean Donnelly, the youngest, pays a severe price for sharing his last name. Tommy Donnelly, the reliable one, is forced to make difficult sacrifices for his family when Jimmy's plans fall apart and Sean ends up in the hospital.

Creator: Paul Haggis
Stars: Billy Lush Jonathan Tucker Keith Nobbs

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E1PilotFeb 26, 2007 · 1h · 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.TVmaze 9.3

E2A Stone of the HeartMar 5, 2007 · 1h · While Jimmy is sitting in a holding cell, Tommy and Kevin visit him without any remorse for what they did to avenge their brother and protect their family. After everything, Tommy decides that it's the time to confide his feelings for Jenny Reilly, which ultimately leads to more than friendship. To cover their back, the brothers dispose of the body. Meanwhile, Nicky Cottero seizes control of the Italian mob while the murder investigation begins.TVmaze 9.0

E3God Is a ComedianMar 5, 2007 · 1h · Tommy is visiting Jimmy in Jail but the visit turns quickly in a fight between both of them when Jimmy starts to think that Tommy doesn't want to help him. Meanwhile, Kevin goes after the witness who saw Jimmy stealing the truck full of shirts.TVmaze 8.7

E4The World Will Break Your HeartMar 12, 2007 · 1h · Tommy is shocked that Kate asks him to host the murdered ringleader's wake at the Firecracker. But the brothers rapidly find out that they don't have enough alcohol to host the event. Kevin and Joey Ice-Cream must find lots of alcohol, and fast. Meanwhile, Jimmy puts himself and his brothers in a bad situation when, while under drugs, he appears to pay his respects to Huey's brother, Dokey.TVmaze 9.0

E5LiesMar 19, 2007 · 1h · Joey Ice Cream meets his long-suffering prison counselor, Mr. Happy Harisson, who unlike his name suggests, is the world's biggest pessimist, getting more and more frustrated as Joey continues to tell lie after lie. When Tommy tries to cash out the rest of his tuition money, he is informed that someone has already canceled his tuition.TVmaze 9.0

E6Run Like HellMar 26, 2007 · 1h · Tommy is once again in trouble because of the actions of his brothers. Jimmy and Kevin's bookmaking action are putting everyone in jeopardy and tommy must fix the errors again. He must track down the money who is supposed to pay his friend Maxwell. Meanwhile, Kevin toss Louie Downtown's phone but he will need the help of Whitey, who helps him transfer the numbers. During the meantime, Jenny discovers that her father is in a bad shape because of a medical condition.TVmaze 7.5

E7The Only Thing SureApr 2, 2007 · 1h · While Tommy and Kevin are collecting payments, Jimmy is painting the bar and tries to protect Sean from the business. Meanwhile, Kevin get a flashback from his childhood who makes him believe that he's truly lucky as a gambler and Jenny tries to watch over her ailing father while struggling to maintain the family's diner.TVmaze 9.0

E8In Each One a SaviorApr 9, 2007 · 1h · While Tommy helps a woman who wants to evict drug dealers from her building, he discovers that this simple thing is much more complicated then he thought. Meanwhile, Jimmy continues his attempts to take over the neighborhood and stoops to a new low when he demands payment from Jenny. In the meantime, Nicky finds out what really happened to Louie Downtown.TVmaze 9.0

E9All of Us Are in the GutterApr 15, 2007 · 1h · Tommy is finally able to do the only thing he wants to do, art. With the help of Kate, he gets a job at an art studio. But when he thinks he's now able to separate himself from the "business" of his family, he learns that it won't happen. Nicky, who decided not to kill Kevin, wants to use Louie Downtown's cell phone and offers a partnership to the Donnellys but will only deal with Tommy.TVmaze 8.3

E10When the Door OpensApr 22, 2007 · 1h · The loyalty of the brothers is put to the test and they have to kiss up to Dokey. Dokey puts them to the test, wanting them to clear an apartment building. The task proves more difficult then the boys thought it would be. Meanwhile things with Whitey come to a head.TVmaze 9.3

E11Wasn't That Enough?Apr 30, 2007 · 1h · In an effort to help save the diner from being repossessed by some mysterious person, Tommy searches for answers to find out who is buying up all the land in the area, and learns more about the circumstances of his fathers death.TVmaze 9.0

E12The Black DropMay 7, 2007 · 1h · Jimmy wants a bigger piece of the earnings and asks Dokey to do so, but first he must complete another job for him. Tommy, Kevin and Joey help reappraise Reilly's diner while at the same time, Tommy tries to find out who murdered his father. Jenny finds closure concerning her missing husband.TVmaze 9.7

E13Easy Is the WayMay 14, 2007 · 1h · Tommy decides to leave town with his family fearing for their safety. Jenny finally deals with Samson while Nicky handles Alo for the last time. After much convincing, Jimmy decides to leave with his family. As the Donnellys, Joanie and Joey are about to leave, Dokey blocks them off and what ensures to be a bloody encounter.TVmaze 9.7

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Billy LushKevin Donnelly Jonathan TuckerTommy Donnelly Keith NobbsJoey Ice Cream Kirk AcevedoNicky Cottero Michael Stahl-DavidSean Donnelly Olivia WildeJenny Reilly Tom GuiryJimmy Donnelly

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Premiered: February 26, 2007
Ended: May 14, 2007
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
TVmaze ID: 1287