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Brotherhood Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Mark 8:36

First aired: Jul/09/2006
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Philip Noyce
Guest star: Scottie Thompson (Shannon)

State representative Tommy Caffee ends up getting blackmailed for government contracts by the local mob boss right after his brother Michael returns to Providence after being on the run from the law for 7 years.



2 :01x02 - Genesis 27:29

First aired: Jul/16/2006
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Ed Bianchi
Guest star: Scottie Thompson (Shannon)

In an attempt to take over a neighborhood store, Michael leans on a merchant by playing a game of Russian roulette with her mentally challenged brother; Tommy wheels and deals behind the scenes to keep a highway spur from bisecting the Hill; Eileen gets disturbing news during a doctor's visit.



3 :01x03 - Matthew 13:57

First aired: Jul/23/2006
Writer: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
Director: Jean de Segonzac
Guest star: Billy Smith (Moe Riley)

A garbageman strike is stinking up the city and it looks like Tommy may have to get down and dirty with the party political machine to help reach a settlement; Michael tries to recruit members for his new crew; Eileen's lover misses their afternoon rendezvous.



4 :01x04 - Matthew 5:6

First aired: Jul/30/2006
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Ed Bianchi
Guest star: Kaitlyn Bouchard (Neighbor (uncredited)), Anthony Estrella (Young Vincent), Robert Mason (State Representative), Gary Galone (Agent Elgort), Scottie Thompson (Shannon)

Rose's regular Sunday family dinner is interrupted by gun-wielding Treasury agents on the trail of counterfeit currency that is being passed around town; Michael, who doesn't “point out rats, I stomp on 'em,” takes care of the guy who ratted him out to the Feds; Tommy seeks the Speaker's help on a bill that would be beneficial to a real-estate deal he is preparing.



5 :01x05 - Matthew 12:25

First aired: Aug/06/2006
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Steve Shill
Guest star: Mark Margolis (Jacob Weiss), Scottie Thompson (Shannon)

The governor wants Tommy to introduce a bill that would tear down houses on the Hill and gain some jobs, and Tommy sees a chance to make some money out of the deal; Michael faces off with Armenian drug dealers who have set up shop in a neighborhood bar, and makes his lawyer brother-in-law Jimmy an offer he can't refuse; Rose takes a stand when her employer wants to lay off 25 workers at the mill.



6 :01x06 - Samyutta 11.10

First aired: Aug/13/2006
Writer: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
Director: Leslie Libman

Michael does an unexpected favor for Declan's cop partner; Tommy sees a lucrative reward for helping a black minister with a zoning problem; Michael catches Mary Rose smoking some Mary Jane with her school friends; Eileen's nocturnal wanderings lead her to a run-in with the cops.



7 :01x07 - Genesis 27:39

First aired: Aug/20/2006
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Steve Shill

Despite his misgivings, Tommy teams with Michael to save a rundown local movie palace; Pete falls off the wagon, but gets help getting back on; Eileen confides her transgressions to Mary Kate; Rose gets a job and immediately makes noises about unionizing her co-workers; corrupt union boss Marty Trio reveals a secret to Declan.



8 :01x08 - Job 31:5-6

First aired: Aug/27/2006
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Nick Gomez
Guest star: John Ellison Conlee (Rep. Bob Mears)

Rose plans a surprise birthday party for Michael while he's in New Jersey with an old girlfriend doing a job for Freddie; Tommy plays dirty politics in a bid to become Majority Leader; Eileen takes a step toward banishing her demons, but the pressure starts to get to her.



9 :01x09 - Ecclesiastes 7:2

First aired: Sep/10/2006
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Henry Bromell
Guest star: Bill Thorpe (Capt. Miller), Jonathan Yvon (Greg Camby)

A suicidal jump from a highway overpass causes a bus crash that kills passengers returning to the Hill from a New England Patriots game. Michael discovers a surprising secret about the leaper's identity and uses it to manipulate his boss, mobster Freddie Cork.



10 :01x10 - Vivekachudamani :51

First aired: Sep/17/2006
Writer: Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
Director: Brian Kirk
Guest star: Lynne McCollough (Moira O'Melvaney), Kevin Conway (Neil Caffee), Bob Jaffe (Charlie Gueno)

The ne'er-do-well Caffee patriarch turns up. He's in a financial jam and threatens to sell Rose's house unless Tommy and Michael help him clear up his $200,000 debt. Meanwhile, Pete falls off the wagon again and gets help from Eileen; Rose's friends turn their backs on her and turn their noses up at Michael's criminal activities; and Tommy finds out that Mary Rose has been working at Michael's liquor store.



11 :01x11 - Matthew 22:10

First aired: Sep/24/2006
Director: Ed Bianchi
Guest star: Dana Eskelson (Dina Finnerty), Julie McNiven (Muppet Underwear Girl), Mike Houston (Eddie Parry), Billy Smith (Moe Riley)

Michael is targeted for a hit; Marty Trio wears a wire to get evidence against Freddie; a double-dealing U.S. attorney aims to nail both Tommy and Michael; Declan suspects his partner is dirty; party boss Judson Fitzgerald shows signs of slipping; and Eileen parties with some old friends.



12 :02x01 - One Too Many Mornings 3:4-8

First aired: Sep/30/2007
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Philip Noyce

In episode 201, the second season premiere, Tommy outmaneuvers a U.S. attorney as he and Eileen keep up the appearance of a happy marriage; Michael tries to reestablish his memory and his territory.



13 :02x02 - Down in the Flood 3:5-6

First aired: Oct/07/2007
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Brian Kirk
Guest star: Brian F. O'Byrne (Colin Carr)

As Tommy begins his reelection campaign, he turns to his sister, Mary-Kate, rather than Eileen for support; Colin Carr, Tommy and Michael's estranged Irish cousin whom Rose deeply distrusts, returns to Providence.



14 :02x03 - The Lonesome Death Of ... 4:7-8

First aired: Oct/14/2007
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Nick Gomez

Colin helps Michael and Eileen cope with the unexpected death of a friend while Freddie tries to avoid a war with the Italians; Tommy helps smooth things over with the Speaker of the House's mistress.



15 :02x04 - Not Dark Yet 3:5-6

First aired: Oct/21/2007
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Henry Bromell

Rose sows unrest between her sons which leads Michael to throw a wrench into Tommy's big real estate deal. Freddie asks Declan to use the police badge to negotiate with the competition. Eileen and Kath Perry find some common ground as they try to cover up Mary Rose’s delinquent behavior. Tommy and Dana Chase see more of each other.



16 :02x05 - Dear Landlord 1:3-4

First aired: Oct/28/2007
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Ed Bianchi

Tommy's trusted support system goes AWOL when he becomes plagued by personal and professional problems; Colin searches for his father; Michael contemplates a change in his lifestyle; Freddie leans on Declan to learn the whereabouts of a missing business associate.



17 :02x06 - True Love Tends to Forget 1:1-4

First aired: Nov/04/2007
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Thomas Carter
Guest star: Susan Steele (June)

Michael makes a move to seize more power as he and Kath await an addition to the family. Meanwhile, Tommy attempts to clean up the hill's bad section, Eileen bonds with some of the local politicians wives and Rose tries to deal with aging.



18 :02x07 - Only a Pawn... 1:7-8

First aired: Nov/11/2007
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Blake Masters

It's election day on the Hill, and when early exit polls show Tommy running behind he pulls out all stops and engages in some down-and-dirty politics. Also, Michael “escorts” a hitman on a job as a favor to an Italian mobster, and Colin takes Kath to an abortion clinic.



19 :02x08 - Shelter From the Storm 1:1-2

First aired: Nov/18/2007
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Michael Corrente

Declan is surprised by his new assignment he receives as a reward for joining the FBI. Eileen gets a shock when she volunteers at social services. Tommy is being pressured as a replacement for Judd. Colin and Michael form a partnership with Nozzoli.



20 :02x09 - Call Letter Blues 1:2-6

First aired: Nov/25/2007
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Alik Sakharov

Some important information may lead to a holiday furlough from prison for Freddie Cork and Marty Trio. A frustrated Rose leaves for home on Thanksgiving morning, leaving the remaining Caffees to fend for themselves.



21 :02x10 - Things Have Changed 1:7-8

First aired: Dec/02/2007
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Ed Bianchi

Freddie asks Nozzoli to kill Michael while Franklin investigates the outcome of the holiday furlough. Tommy makes a bid for the Speaker's chair. The death of a loved one brings Colin and Rose closer. Eileen finally puts her foot down when Dana Chase calls the Caffee house.



22 :03x01 - Uneasy Lies the Head

First aired: Nov/02/2008
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Henry Bromell

Tommy's frustration with his new role as Speaker Donatello's errand boy leads him to consider a risky career change. With Michael still refusing to speak to Tommy, Colin arranges for both brothers to attend Rose's birthday party. Rose tries to hide her deteriorating health. Eileen struggles to meet the demands of her growing family while becoming more invested in her job at Social Services. Michael's relationship with Attorney General Franklin starts to unravel when Michael hears that Freddie Cork is getting bail. To avoid serious outside scrutiny, Tommy asks Declan to run a special investigation into corruption in the state house. Declan accepts, looking for real justice.



23 :03x02 - Things Badly Begun

First aired: Nov/09/2008
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Nick Gomez


Tommy uses his new leverage to convince Mayor Panzarella to get behind the Waterfront development. At the same time, Michael's business dealings with Nozzoli create a new roadblock for Tommy. As Declan starts his investigation into state house corruption, Franklin's sudden disappearance draws attention. Eileen gets passed over at work because of her pregnancy as Rose tries to get answers about her mysterious illness.



24 :03x03 - Let Rome in Tiber Melt

First aired: Nov/16/2008
Writer: Karen Hall
Director: Ed Bianchi

Tommy is left with guilt after a fire kills a fireman and some Latino squatters. Declan brings in a second investigator after picking up a new clue which involves his probe of statehouse corruption. Freddy is the only one who can help Moe out of the mess he has made due to his bad temper. Colin is impacted at work due to his infatuation with Kath, Michael's girlfriend.



25 :03x04 - The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth

First aired: Nov/23/2008
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Seith Mann

Eileen fears Tommy won't ever be able to shake politics out of his system, despite his plans of moving to a new profession. Declan and Cassie go on a romantic weekend in hopes of smoothing their rocky relationship, but things don't go as they planned. Michael has become increasingly paranoid after a troubling incident at the Nozzolli barbecue, and is also concerned when he is unable to locate Colin and Kath.



26 :03x05 - Give Me The Ocular Proof...

First aired: Nov/30/2008
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Alik Sakharov

Declan's push to build a case against corrupt local politicians sends up red flags in the State House and Tommy tries to charm him into sharing information about the investigation. Rose discovers the truth about her health and confides in Eileen. Tension builds between Michael and Colin as they help Freddie plan a heist.



27 :03x06 - The Chimes At Midnight

First aired: Dec/07/2008
Writer: Karen Hall
Director: Ed Bianchi

Eileen worries that her family will never leave The Hill when Speaker Donatello draws Tommy back in to help pass the budget. Declan gets new information about Tommy’s involvement in the Waterfront Project and breaks some rules to find a link between Tommy and Nozzoli. Rose’s attachment to Colin fuels Michael’s anger and paranoia as he refuses to help Nozzoli get in on Tommy’s Waterfront contracts.



28 :03x07 - All The Interim Is Like A Phantasma

First aired: Dec/14/2008
Writer: Henry Bromell
Director: Tim Hunter

Kath and Colin are worried what Michael may do if he discovers information regarding their relationship. Eileen's advanced pregnancy has her confined to bed which is driving her stir crazy. Tommy asks Michael to assist him in the investigation of the Waterfront Project.



29 :03x08 - Birnam Wood Comes To Dunsinane

First aired: Dec/21/2008
Writer: Blake Masters
Director: Blake Masters

When Speaker Donatello's critical condition makes Tommy the heir apparent for the Speakership of the House, Freddie Cork maneuvers to get on Tommy's good side. With the Italian mob, the Rhode Island Police, and the Feds after him, Michael’s obsessive need to find Colin puts everyone in jeopardy