Small Time Gangster
Season 1
Wickedly funny and totally addictive, SMALL TIME GANGSTER follows the journey of Tony Piccolo, an average Aussie bloke who works hard to support his wife and two kids. They think he's a whizz at cleaning carpets - but Tony's real profession, as a brutal standover man, takes 'cleaning' to a whole new level. When his two worlds collide, he's going to need a damn sight more than cleaning fluid to clear up the mess.
Where to Watch Season 1
8 Episodes
- The YipsE2
Episode 2The YipsTony is saddled with a new apprentice, Gary's wide-eyed, rookie son Charlie, and must show him the ropes as they try to take down a sleazy porn dealer. However, still distracted and disturbed by visions of Artie's bloody demise, Tony has seriously lost his nerve and has trouble following through on the job. - Dangerous TalkE3
Episode 3Dangerous TalkTony decides to get back in the game: by dangling a degenerate gambler named Weasel off the roof of a car park. Weasel starts blubbing excuses about why he can't repay Barry — and Tony again finds himself cracking under the pressure, letting him go. Jesus! Charlie uses his day off to catch up with Mel. She likes the fact that he's a bad boy. During yoga, Brent reassures Cathy about her situation — seeing her as a woman of real ability, brains and beauty, and Cathy finds herself drawn to him. Later, Tony and Cathy argue about Brent and Tony confronts their neighbour — only to find Brent has a partner, Jeremy. Cathy emerges to find Brent at the BBQ laughing and chatting with Tony, striking up a genuine friendship. Tony drags Cathy inside and makes love to her. Everything's seemingly back to normal. But as the episode ends, we see a bottle of Viagra in Tony's workbag — he's managed to paper over the ever-increasing cracks in his life... for now. - Who's Got The RPG?E4
Episode 4Who's Got The RPG?Suspicious, Cathy follows Tony and finds him with Darlene - the underworld middleman between the boys on the street and their boss, Barry Donald. Trying to calm her, Tony confesses he's been keeping a secret - he's an enforcer for a criminal gang. Cathy is stunned, but thinks Tony is lying until he's forced to take her on a job with explosive consequences. - Suburban BeatdownE5
Episode 5Suburban BeatdownSince Cathy kicked him out, the sexual tension between Tony and Darlene has been simmering. Tony is assigned a collection job — but can't do it — his yips are in full bloom. Les blames Cathy for Tony's departure. He accuses Cathy of being a hypocrite. A strange man turns up at the house — he wants money from Cathy. It's Weasel, the gambler that Tony let go. Cathy grapples with Weasel herself and fights him off — with the help of Les and the kids. Tony's furious, realising his own problems have put his family in danger. Feeling the pressure from Barry, Darlene confronts Tony — why can't you do your job? I thought we had something? Tony returns to the job site and gets the punter to pay up — dangling him and his car from a thirty-foot crane! He gets the money. Darlene offers herself to Tony — they can have it all. Cathy realises she can cope without Tony, no problem. But she misses him. Tony turns up at her door. He will abandon the gangster life — for her and the kids — she takes him back. At the pub, Darlene's in bed, spurned by Tony, Steve beside her. Tony has just created two new adversaries. Meanwhile, Barry is starting to get jumpy about the money he's owed. His paranoia kicks in, only to be exacerbated when Charlie comes to Tony's defence. Watch out Tony! - The Last PostE6
Episode 6The Last PostTony has decided to go straight. He starts going to real carpet cleaning jobs with Dean, much to Charlie's disgust. Les confronts Tony, arguing that it's impossible to go straight and escape the criminal life — Tony knows where too many bodies are buried and Barry won't let him go. Tony wants out. He just needs enough money to get away and he and Les part company without resolve. Tony tries unsuccessfully to connect with Matt like a "normal Dad" but he ends up in a fight with one of the parents from Matt's soccer team. It's not easy being normal. Cathy sees Tony acting tough — and finds it turns her on! Les changes his mind and decides to help Tony and the family escape. He rips off half a million of Barry's money from Darlene and Steve and leaves the money for Matt in his locker at the soccer club. Meanwhile, Mel and Charlie rekindle their romance. Darlene enlists Tony to find Les and the money before Barry finds out. Les savours what could be his last meal at a local RSL — he's given Tony and the family a chance to escape! - Stand and DeliverE7
Episode 7Stand and DeliverUnder pressure from Barry to deliver monies owed, Tony, Darlene and Steve accept a dangerous job. But with tension mounting, can Darlene and Steve be trusted or is Tony walking into a trap? Meanwhile, Mel and Charlie have a secret that will bring the two families together. - VengeanceE8
Episode 8VengeanceTony searches for Les without success. When he returns home, Brent pays him a visit and reveals to Tony that Les is dead — and that he knows about Tony's secret double life. Brent is a cop! He tells them he can get them out, give them new lives and give Tony everything he wants — as long as Tony testifies against Barry. Matt shows a shocked Tony the money he found. Les stole the money so they could get away clean — and he paid for it with his life. Tony is devastated. Tony tells Brent to stick his offer — he's never heard of Barry Donald. Tony tells Cathy — we're leaving, this is our chance. Cathy turns on him — how could let the scum that did this get off, without paying for what they did to Les? Isn't he supposed to be a tough guy? Tony realises she's right. Time to get a little payback and Barry's in the firing line. Tony goes to get a weapon from Gary. Meanwhile, Charlie lets it slip that Mel's pregnant — and that Tony has a family. Barry arrives at Tony's house. Tony returns home to face his worst nightmare — his family is gone! Tony confronts Barry — where are they? Barry smiles, cold and callous. He wants his money — but more importantly, he wants to tell Tony about Mel and the baby! They're going to be family! Big Jack, the boss, arrives from Sydney with Brent as his bodyguard. We learn that Brent is a crooked cop in the employ of Big Jack and that Les is alive and well, thanks to a last minute reprieve from Jack who wants Tony to take over the crew. Barry is appalled — but Jack won't take no for an answer. Cathy tells Tony, we'll bide our time and deal with Barry when things have quietened down. Barry isn't finished with this yet either — and we end with him eyeing Tony, the tension palpable. At the poolside BBQ, Tony stares in disbelief as his two families become one. Tony is trapped — he's still got the yips — but Jack just made him a rich man. They drink a toast to family — this isn't over yet!
