The Fighting Fitzgeralds

Developed byPhoef SuttonStarringComposersCountry of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishNo. of seasons1No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producersCamera setupMulti-cameraRunning time30 minutesProduction companiesOriginal releaseNetworkNBCReleaseMarch 6 (2001-03-06) –
May 15, 2001 (2001-05-15)

The Fighting Fitzgeralds is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from March 6 until May 15, 2001. It was created by filmmaker Edward Burns and his brother Brian.

Premise

"Fitz", a widower and former firefighter, wants to enjoy his retirement but shares his home with three grown sons, a daughter-in-law and a granddaughter.^[1]

Cast

• Brian Dennehy as Mr. Fitzgerald
• Justin Louis as Jim Fitzgerald
• Connie Britton as Sophie Fitzgerald
• Abigail Mavity as Marie Fitzgerald
• Christopher Moynihan as Terry Fitzgerald
• Jon Patrick Walker as Patrick Fitzgerald

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	"Pilot"	James Widdoes	Brian Burns, Edward Burns and Phoef Sutton	March 6, 2001 (2001-03-06)
Fitz' youngest son quits his job as a stockbroker and moves back home.
2	"The Fire Fight"	James Widdoes	Will Gluck	March 13, 2001 (2001-03-13)
Patrick wants to be a firefighter. Fitzgerald decides to take an art class.
3	"When Irish Eyes Are Smilin'"	James Widdoes	Mark Legan	March 20, 2001 (2001-03-20)
Fitzgerald has the attention of two widows.
4	"The Heartbeat"	James Widdoes	Phoef Sutton and Mark Legan	March 27, 2001 (2001-03-27)
Fitzgerald is upset because one of the stores in the neighborhood is closing. Terry decides to buy a shirt.
5	"I'm Okay, You're Crazy"	Barnet Kellman	Gina Gold, Phoef Sutton and Mark Legan	April 3, 2001 (2001-04-03)
Fitzgerald agrees to go to a psychiatrist. Terry befriends a dog owned by a neighbor.
6	"The Easter Rebellion"	Peter Bonerz	Phoef Sutton	April 10, 2001 (2001-04-10)
Patrick moves in with Terry. Fitzgerald brings an Easter basket to Marie's class.
7	"The Loud Man"	Barnet Kellman	Marc Flanagan	April 17, 2001 (2001-04-17)
Fitzgerald invests in an Irish-themed restaurant. Jim asks Terry and Sophie to play on his softball team.
8	"One Angry Man (a.k.a. The Angry Man)"	Gail Mancuso	Janet Leahy	May 1, 2001 (2001-05-01)
An incident involving Fitzgerald and a neighbor's dog lands in court.
9	"The Cook, the Fitz, His Sister and Her Luggage"	James Widdoes	Phoef Sutton and Mark Legan	May 8, 2001 (2001-05-08)
Fitzgerald's older sister comes for a visit. Patrick takes a job at the local tavern.
10	"Blood, Sweat and Fitz"	James Widdoes	Miriam Trogdon	May 15, 2001 (2001-05-15)
Fitzgerald promises to speak at a retirement dinner.

References

External links

• The Fighting Fitzgeralds at IMDb
• The Fighting Fitzgeralds at TV Guide
• The Fighting Fitzgeralds at epguides.com