''The Fighting Fitzgeralds'' is an American

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that aired on

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from March 6 until May 15, 2001. It was created by filmmaker

Edward Burns Edward Fitzgerald Burns (born January 29, 1968) is an American actor, producer, writer, and director best known for appearing in several films including ''Saving Private Ryan'' (1998), '' 15 Minutes'' (2001), ''Life or Something Like It'' (200 ...

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.

Cast

Brian Dennehy Brian Manion Dennehy (; July 9, 1938 – April 15, 2020) was an American actor of stage, television, and film. He won two Tony Awards, an Olivier Award, and a Golden Globe, and received six Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Dennehy had roles in ...

as Mr. Fitzgerald *

Justin Louis Louis Ferreira (born Luís Ferreira; born 20 February 1966) is a Canadian actor. Ferreira is known for his roles in ''Stargate Universe'' as Colonel Everett Young, serial killer Ray Prager in the first season of '' Durham County'', FBI Assistant ...

as Jim Fitzgerald *

Connie Britton Constance Elaine Britton ( Womack; born March 6, 1967) is an American actress. Britton made her feature film debut in the independent comedy-drama film ''The Brothers McMullen'' (1995), and the following year, she was cast as Nikki Faber on the ...

as Sophie Fitzgerald *

Abigail Mavity Abigail Elizabeth Mavity (born March 4, 1993) is an American actress who has appeared on a number of television series and commercials, as well as in feature films. Life and career Abigail was born in Mesa, Arizona, the youngest of ten child ...

as Marie Fitzgerald * Christopher Moynihan as Terry Fitzgerald *Jon Patrick Walker as Patrick Fitzgerald

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