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Season 1 – The Fighting Fitzgeralds

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A widower and retired New York City fire fighter wants to be left alone to pursue his hobby, painting landscapes. However, his three sons, one with wife and child, move back into his house, which creates unrest and confusion.
The Fighting Fitzgeralds — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Not only is The Fighting Fitzgeralds a watered-down version of All in the Family, but the sitcom's reliance on tired Irish stereotypes is pathetically offensive.

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Linda Stasi New York Post The actors are all good. They just need better material than this. Nov 13, 2019 Full Review Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune There might have been something here, in the tensions of an unusual family situation. But almost every time it is faced with a choice of doing something real or something sitcommy, The Fighting Fitzgeralds goes for the familiar. Nov 13, 2019 Full Review Megan Rosenfeld Washington Post I know actors often do sitcoms to pile up a little well-deserved cash for a rainy retirement day, but it's a shame when they choose loser ideas like this. Nov 13, 2019 Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News Unfortunately, The Fighting Fitzgeralds is far from a knockout despite the considerable presence of burly character actor Brian Dennehy. Rated: 1/4 Nov 13, 2019 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Once, just once, I would like to see a TV sitcom about Irish characters resist the urge for a "drunken Irishmen" joke. I'm not offended by the stereotype so much as by the lack of originality. Nov 13, 2019 Full Review Terry Kelleher People Magazine Death of a Salesman it ain't, but I'd be the last to begrudge [Brian] Dennehy a payday. Nov 13, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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Brian Dennehy

Mr. Fitzgerald

Louis Ferreira

Jim Fitzgerald

Connie Britton

Sophie Fitzgerald

Abigail Mavity

Marie Fitzgerald

Dakota Fanning

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Christopher Moynihan

Terry Fitzgerald

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 6, 2001 Pilot Three grown sons (Justin Louis, Christopher Moynihan, Jon Patrick Walker) down on their luck return to the home of their exasperated father (Brian Dennehy). Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 13, 2001 The Fire Fight Patrick tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his father by becoming a firefighter. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 20, 2001 When Irish Eyes Are Smilin' Two widows (Swoosie Kurtz and Susan Ruttan) focus their attentions on Mr. Fitzgerald, much to his chagrin. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 27, 2001 The Heartbeat Mr. Fitzgerald takes Sophie to an obstetrician and hears his grandchild's heartbeat for the first time. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 3, 2001 I'm Okay, You're Crazy Mr. Fitz accompanies son Patrick to a therapy session and finds it hard to leave. Guest stars: Wendie Malick and Liz Torres. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 10, 2001 The Easter Rebellion Mr. Fitz is enraged when Marie's politically correct teacher (Jim Rash) prevents him from distributing Easter candy at school. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 17, 2001 The Loud Man Patrick convinces Mr. Fitzgerald to invest in an Irish-themed restaurant., but then Mr. Fitz is outraged to learn that the restaurant promotes Irish stereotypes. Details Episode 8 Aired May 1, 2001 The Angry Man Mrs. Ramirez (Liz Torres) takes Mr. Fitzgerald to small-claims court. Details Episode 9 Aired May 8, 2001 The Cook, the Fitz, His Sister and Her Luggage Mr. Fitz dreads the arrival of his older sister (Holland Taylor); Patrick's chili draws customers to the bar. Details Episode 10 Aired May 15, 2001 Blood, Sweat and Fitz Mr. Fitzgerald's former chief (Fred Willard) asks him to give a commemoration speech at his retirement ceremony. Details

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Season Info

Director
Peter Bonerz
Executive Producer
Phoef Sutton, Edward Burns, Brian Burns
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 6, 2001