Episodes: 8 | Released: 2008 | Certificate: 15 | Genre: Drama | Director: Henry Bromell
Actors: Jason Isaacs
, Jason Clarke
, Annabeth Gish
, Ethan Embry
, Kevin Chapman
, Brian F O Byrne
, Fionnula Flanagan
Disgruntled about his demoted role under the Speaker, Tommy mulls over making a career change. Michael learns that Freddie is being released from prison, and Declan is offered an opportunity to launch a secret probe on government corruption. Rose attempts to hide her deteriorating health at her birthday party.
Tommy strong-arms Mayor Panzarella for his support of a waterfront development deal but hits a roadblock due to Michael's business dealings. Rose investigates her mysterious ailment, and Eileen is passed over for promotion due to her pregnancy.
A fire kills several Latino squatters and a firefighter, leaving Tommy struggling with the political fallout. Colin's infatuation with Michael's girlfriend, Kath, begins to affect his work.
The Labor Day weekend has everyone focusing on their relationships. Tommy proposes an idea to Eileen on a new home away from the Hill, as Declan and Cassie go on romantic getaway only to uncover more issues in their already rocky marriage. An incident at Nozolli's barbeque has Michael growing more edgy and paranoid.
Panic at the statehouse as Declan's investigation raises an alarm, so Tommy tries to reconnect with Declan in hopes of getting him to share information. Rose learns the truth about her health and confides in Eileen. Tension builds between Michael and Colin as they work together on a heist with Freddie.
Tommy's attempts to remove himself from politics hits a snag when Speak Donatello requests for his help. Declan learns of Tommy's involvement in the Waterfront Project, and dives deeper in his investigation. Rose's blossoming fondness for Colin fuels Michael's jealousy and paranoia over Colin and Kath.
Kath and Colin worry about what Michael might be capable of if he becomes too suspicious of their relationship. Eileen goes stir crazy when she is confined to her bed for the duration of her pregnancy. Declan's investigation on the waterfront project is closing in on Tommy, and he looks to Michael for help.
With the ailing condition of Speaker Donatello, Tommy is next in line for his chair, and Freddie works on getting on Tommy's good side. The Italian mob, the state police, and federal agents are all on the hunt for Michael while he is on his own personal mission to track down Colin.
