Pilot

Season 1, Episode 1, Aired
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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.moreless
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  • Amazing episode!

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    By alibeth25, Oct 20, 2007 Report Abuse
    The pilot was the best pilot that I have ever seen. At first I wasn't sure if I was going to watch the show. But, now I'm glad I did. There's so much action, so much drama. That's what I loved about this episode. As soon as it started I was hooked. One thing that I love about this show is the relationship between the brothers. They may not get along all the time, but the have a great relationship. And will do anything for the other. One storyline that I can't wait to see is the relationship between Tommy and Jenny. Overall, an amazing episode!! I loved every minute of it.moreless

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  • Very creative

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    By thelastgypsy, May 06, 2007 Report Abuse
    This has got to be the best show that nobody talks about. This episode does a good job of introducing the characters. This opens up a good story line for an Irish version of the godfather. This episode has a few surprising parts. The show is also narrated by Keith Nobbs. He throws in alot of unexpected comedy. This one does a good job of throwing all the characters out there. They make a big mess and spend the next several episodes cleaning it up. This is another Pilot that really hooks you into the show. I havnt been able to stop watching since i saw this episode.moreless

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  • One of the best shows of this season could only start with one of the best episodes I´ve seen on tv for a long time.

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    By marvinhood, Apr 17, 2007 Report Abuse
    One of the best shows of this season could only start with one of the best episodes I´ve seen on tv for a long time. I don´t get tired of talking about how much the writting and the setting impressed me, I got hooked right from the begining. The best way to start one of my all time favorite shows.

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  • lots of details for the first episode.

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    By lockednails, Apr 16, 2007 Report Abuse
    to my excpetional belifes i thin this is my favorite out of all of them, bcasue it goes threw everyones life and how they came to be and that they all ways where crimanals. it shows how jummy got his limp, when jenny first started liking tommy, how sean was the youngest and most good looking, and how kevin was suposidly lucky, and how tommy was the leader of all of them. this show includes almost the rest of the series will be like. they show all kinds of things that will happen in future episodes, like the body in there basement and how that leads to so much inconvienence for everyone.moreless

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  • what an AMAZING episode!! i literally was pouring tears by the end, and I only do that on Gray's Anatomy. Never on a pilot episode. I can't wait for more!

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    By brandonari, Apr 15, 2007 Report Abuse
    This first episode did a great job at laying the groundwork for a what can definitely be a JUICY season. It also introduced the characters in a way that even in that short 40-45 minutes of an episode, makes you develop a bond with each brother. The depth of this show is quite surprising (not to mention the violence) for what is to be expected of a show on NBC, which makes me want to give kudos to the network for taking it on. I could see it more on FX, but I applaud NBC for actually throwing a good show into the mix. The brother who narrarates, Nicky, talks a little fast, and the cinemetography and move kind quickly to (a la Guy Ritchie movies), but once you get a grasp on who everyone is, it's smooth sailing. I'm really excited to see what this season holds!moreless

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    • The area Tommy and Kim are walking in is Washington Square Park in the village also known as "The unoffical NYU commons" because it is surrounded by bulidings for the school. Edit

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    • International Airdates: - Denmark: November 27, 2007 on Kanal 5 Edit
    • Due to licensing restrictions and changing air dates, there are at least two versions of the pilot. The pre-air version featured some tracks that were removed before the official air date on February 26th, 2007. Edit
    • Featured Music: "Arianna" by Isobel Griffiths "Open Your Eyes" by Snow Patrol "The Moment I Said It" by Imogen Heap "Smooth" by Santana "Hella Good" by No Doubt "Are You Gonna be My Girl" by Jet "Celtic New Year" by Van Morrison "Beautiful Things" by Andain "Sleepy Maggie" by The Mad Maggies "How Could I Forget" by The Faint Edit

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    • Tommy: If you're in that much pain, Jimmy, why don't you just jump off a roof? Edit
    • (Kevin is losing badly at Blackjack to Louie) Louie: You owe me nine hundred. Kevin: Okay, once more throught the deck. Louie: No. I'm not playin' no more. Kevin: No, no, no. I'm down nine hundred. Damn right you're gonna keep playing. Louie: You're not gonna pay me. So, why should I play? Kevin: Are you calling me a welcher? Louie: So, this is a real game and you're gonna pay me? Kevin: (pause) I'll pay you out of the ransom money. Edit
    • Joey Ice Cream: (talking to the detective in a voiceover) Now, a couple years before, Jenny, she married a schoolteacher. The teacher forgets to mention he hires drug dealers to pay for his student loans. He goes into hiding, somebody stuffs him in an oil drum. Nobody had the heart to tell Jenny. I mean, even me. And we were like an item! Jenny: Bug off, Joey. Joey Ice Cream: She's a great girl, isn't she. Edit

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