About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
2007
Seasons
1
Episodes
13
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
76
Genre
Drama, Crime
Status
Ended
Network
NBC
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Pilot
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 Lou…
S01E02
A Stone of the Heart
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.
S01E03
God Is a Comedian Playing to an Audience Afraid to Laugh
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.
S01E04
The World Will Break Your Heart
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 …
S01E05
Lies
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.
S01E06
Run Like Hell
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.
S01E07
The Only Thing Sure
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.
S01E08
In Each One a Savior
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 disap…
S01E09
All of Us Are in the Gutter
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.
S01E10
When the Door Opens
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.
S01E11
Wasn't That Enough?
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.
S01E12
The Black Drop
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.
S01E13
Easy Is the Way
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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Questions about The Black Donnellys
How many seasons does The Black Donnellys have?
The Black Donnellys has 1 season and 13 episodes total.
Who created The Black Donnellys?
The Black Donnellys was created by Paul Haggis and first aired in 2007.
What genre is The Black Donnellys?
The Black Donnellys is a Drama, Crime series.
Who stars in The Black Donnellys?
The cast of The Black Donnellys includes Jonathan Tucker, Tom Guiry, Olivia Wilde, Billy Lush, Michael Stahl-David.
What is the TMDB rating for The Black Donnellys?
The Black Donnellys has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 76 votes.
