The Black Donnellys

Name: The Black Donnellys
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2007-02-26
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Jonathan Tucker, Tom Guiry, Olivia Wilde, Billy Lush, Michael Stahl-David

ENDED1 Season13 Episodes★ 7.6

The Black Donnellys is a drama and crime series on NBC that premiered in 2007, ending after 1 season and 13 episodes.

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NetworkNBC

First AiredFeb 26, 2007

Last AiredMay 14, 2007

GenreDrama, Crime

Runtime60 min

Created ByPaul Haggis, Bobby Moresco

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionBlackfriars Bridge Films

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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Cast

Jonathan Tucker

Tommy Donnelly

Tom Guiry

Jimmy Donnelly

Olivia Wilde

Jenny Reilly

Billy Lush

Kevin Donnelly

Michael Stahl-David

Sean Donnelly

Kirk Acevedo

Nicky Cottero

Keith Nobbs

Joey 'Ice Cream'

Peter Greene

Derek 'Dokey' Farrell

Brian Tarantina

Vinnie Culiari

Patrick Brennan

Earl

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 13 episodes

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E1Pilot

Feb 26, 200745m★ 8.3

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.

E2A Stone of the Heart

Mar 5, 200745m

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.

E3God Is a Comedian Playing to an Audience Afraid to Laugh

Mar 5, 200745m

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.

E4The World Will Break Your Heart

Mar 12, 200745m★ 5.0

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.

E5Lies

Mar 19, 200745m

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.

E6Run Like Hell

Mar 26, 200745m

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.

E7The Only Thing Sure

Apr 2, 200745m

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.

E8In Each One a Savior

Apr 9, 200745m

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.

E9All of Us Are in the Gutter

Apr 16, 200745m

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.

E10When the Door Opens

Apr 23, 200745m

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.

E11Wasn't That Enough?

Apr 30, 200745m

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.

E12The Black Drop

May 7, 200745m

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.

E13Easy Is the Way

May 14, 200745m

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.

About The Black Donnellys

The Black Donnellys is a drama, crime series on NBC. The show first aired on Feb 26, 2007 and currently has 1 season and 13 episodes. The Black Donnellys has ended. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 81 votes. The cast includes Jonathan Tucker, Tom Guiry, Olivia Wilde, Billy Lush, Michael Stahl-David. Created by Paul Haggis and Bobby Moresco.