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The Best Episodes of The Black Donnellys Season 1

Every episode of The Black Donnellys Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Black Donnellys Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Black Donnellys Season 1

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...

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  1. 8.6/10(454 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    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.

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  2. 8.5/10(144 votes)

    #2 - Easy Is the Way

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    S1:E13

    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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    Director:Bobby Moresco
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.2/10(126 votes)

    #3 - The Black Drop

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    S1:E12

    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.

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  4. 8.0/10(143 votes)

    #4 - In Each One a Savior

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    S1:E8

    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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  5. 7.9/10(137 votes)

    #5 - All of Us Are in the Gutter

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    S1:E9

    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.

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  6. 7.8/10(209 votes)

    #6 - A Stone of the Heart

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    S1:E2

    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.

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  8. 7.8/10(163 votes)

    #7 - Lies

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    S1:E5

    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.

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  9. 7.8/10(149 votes)

    #8 - Run Like Hell

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    S1:E6

    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.

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  10. 7.8/10(143 votes)

    #9 - The Only Thing Sure

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  11. 7.8/10(124 votes)

    #10 - Wasn't That Enough?

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    S1:E11

    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.

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  12. 7.7/10(182 votes)

    #11 - The World Will Break Your Heart

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  13. 7.6/10(133 votes)

    #12 - When the Door Opens

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    S1:E10

    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.

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  14. 7.4/10(147 votes)

    #13 - God Is a Comedian Playing to an Audience Afraid to Laugh

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    S1:E3

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Black Donnellys" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 454 votes. Directed by Paul Haggis and written by Bobby Moresco, Paul Haggis, it aired on 2/26/2007. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Easy Is the Way".