What are the best episodes of The Black Donnellys?

The best rated episodes of The Black Donnellys are: Pilot - S1E1 rated 7.8, The Black Drop - S1E12 rated 7.8, The World Will Break Your Heart - S1E4 rated 7.8, God Is a Comedian Playing to an Audience Afraid to Laugh - S1E3 rated 7.8

What are the worst episodes of The Black Donnellys?

The lowest rated episodes of The Black Donnellys are: All of Us Are in the Gutter - S1E9 rated 7.4, A Stone of the Heart - S1E2 rated 7.4, Wasn't That Enough? - S1E11 rated 7.4, In Each One a Savior - S1E8 rated 7.5

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Feb 2007 - May 2007

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Best Episodes of The Black Donnellys

Pilot
S1 Ep1
7.8
26th Feb 2007
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.
The Black Drop
S1 Ep12
7.8
7th May 2007
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.
The World Will Break Your Heart
S1 Ep4
7.8
12th Mar 2007
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.
God Is a Comedian Playing to an Audience Afraid to Laugh
S1 Ep3
7.8
5th Mar 2007
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.

Worst Episodes of The Black Donnellys

All of Us Are in the Gutter
S1 Ep9
7.4
16th Apr 2007
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.
A Stone of the Heart
S1 Ep2
7.4
5th Mar 2007
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.
Wasn't That Enough?
S1 Ep11
7.4
30th Apr 2007
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.
In Each One a Savior
S1 Ep8
7.5
9th Apr 2007
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.

The Black Donnellys Episode Guide

Pilot
S1 Ep1
7.8
26th Feb 2007
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
S1 Ep2
7.4
5th Mar 2007
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
S1 Ep3
7.8
5th Mar 2007
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
S1 Ep4
7.8
12th Mar 2007
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
S1 Ep5
7.5
19th Mar 2007
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
S1 Ep6
7.5
26th Mar 2007
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
S1 Ep7
7.6
2nd Apr 2007
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
S1 Ep8
7.5
9th Apr 2007
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.
All of Us Are in the Gutter
S1 Ep9
7.4
16th Apr 2007
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.
When the Door Opens
S1 Ep10
7.6
23rd Apr 2007
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.
Wasn't That Enough?
S1 Ep11
7.4
30th Apr 2007
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.
The Black Drop
S1 Ep12
7.8
7th May 2007
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.
Easy Is the Way
S1 Ep13
7.7
14th May 2007
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.