Bates Wilder

Tommy Caffee's brother returns from being on the lam and Tommy's wife, Eileen, deals with her demons via drugs and alcohol.

Rose sows unrest between her sons, Freddie asks Declan to negotiate with the competition and Tommy and Dana see more of each other.

A fire in an abandoned mill kills several Latino squatters and a firefighter causes political fallout for Tommy. Meanwhile, Colin begins drinking heavily because of a love triangle, and Declan's investigation bears fruit and is expanded.

Unhappy being the speaker's lackey, Tommy explores the possibility of leaving politics, Rose's birthday party attracts both of her feuding sons, and Declan is offered an opportunity to investigate government corruption.

Tommy looks set to become Speaker when Donatello's condition worsens, and Freddie manoeuvres to get on Tommy's good side. With the Mob, the state police and the FBI after him, Michael's obsession with Colin puts everyone in jeopardy.

Tommy turns to his sister for help on his re-election campaign and Tommy and Michael's estranged cousin returns to Providence.