7.7
/10
Johnny Ryan is a fictional character portrayed by Ben Lawson in the TV series Firefly Lane.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Hello Yellow Brick Road (season 1), they were 40 years old.
They appear in all 26 aired episodes and have accumulated 3369 positive votes.
The character of Johnny Ryan is mainly associated with Mando and Tully Hart.

Johnny Ryan

by Ben Lawson

character

Episodes26

  • 7.2
    /10

    Hello Yellow Brick Road

    episode S1.E1 february 2021
    Kate experiences the force of nature that is Tully when they meet as teens, at their first journalism jobs in 1982 and over a PTA crush in 2003.
    • 51min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Oh! Sweet Something

    episode S1.E2 february 2021
    A traumatic assault. A hidden romance. A signed consent form. Secrets both shared and unspoken test Kate and Tully’s friendship over the years.
    • 51min
  • 7.4
    /10

    Dancing Queens

    episode S1.E3 february 2021
    Sneaking out to a school dance, breaking a news story and enjoying a hip-shaking night on the town, Tully and Kate whirl through life together.
    • 48min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Love Is a Battlefield

    episode S1.E4 february 2021
    Tully and Kate weather health issues and romantic entanglements, from a college dalliance to a steamy encounter that leaves an ex hot under the collar.
    • 51min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Sweet Child O' Mine

    episode S1.E5 february 2021
    Tully's lie threatens the pair's friendship. Kate feels stressed over huge life changes. A treasured gift leads to a gut-wrenching goodbye.
    • 48min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Dirty Laundry

    episode S1.E6 february 2021
    The BFFs catch the attention of a school bully. Kate attempts to move on. Tully faces choices that could change her life personally and professionally.
    • 50min
  • 7.7
    /10

    Total Eclipse of the Hart

    episode S1.E7 february 2021
    Tully's mom disappoints her again and again, and Kate's boozy night with her best friend and their coworkers causes awkwardness, accusations and hurt.
    • 49min
  • 7.9
    /10

    Mawaige

    episode S1.E8 february 2021
    Vows are made and hearts broken as Kate navigates her long-strained relationship with her brother, and Tully grapples with compromise and commitment.
    • 51min
  • 7.9
    /10

    You Say It's Your Birthday?!

    episode S1.E9 february 2021
    After one of Tully's birthdays ends in disaster, Kate becomes devoted to making her friend's big day special, even if her efforts don't always succeed.
    • 50min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Auld Lang Syne

    episode S1.E10 february 2021
    Over holidays past and present, relationships shift — and truths are spoken — as Tully and Kate reshape their expectations for what the future holds.
    • 54min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Wish You Were Here

    episode S2.E1 december 2022
    Trying times bring Kate and Tully together as they contend with an overbearing grandma, a pesky new intern and an ex-husband in distress.
    • 49min
  • 7.5
    /10

    On the Road

    episode S2.E2 december 2022
    Over the decades and several road trips, Tully and Kate strengthen their bond and forge new relationships while occasionally testing them.
    • 53min
  • 7.4
    /10

    I'm Coming Out

    episode S2.E3 december 2022
    A teen magazine. A political investigation. A secret message. Shocking revelations lead to major questions for Sean, Tully and Kate.
    • 55min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Papa Don't Preach

    episode S2.E4 december 2022
    As Tully's career takes off, uncomfortable encounters at work keep throwing her off track. Johnny's behavior causes concern among his loved ones.
    • 53min
  • 7.5
    /10

    Simple Twist of Fate

    episode S2.E5 december 2022
    From a double date in 1975 to Tully's search for her father in 2004, Tully and Kate attempt to take charge of their futures — but fate has other plans.
    • 51min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Reborn on the Fourth of July

    episode S2.E6 december 2022
    While celebrating their own freedom on Independence Day, Tully and Kate learn time and again that relying on each other may not be so bad after all.
    • 52min
  • 7.6
    /10

    Good Riddance/Time of Your Life

    episode S2.E7 december 2022
    Tully attempts to face unresolved loose ends from her past. But her choices lead to a potentially unforgivable mistake that impacts Kate's life.
    • 52min
  • 7.6
    /10

    All Apologies

    episode S2.E8 december 2022
    Kate learns that dealing with an ex is always tricky, no matter the decade. After years of never saying sorry, Tully struggles with accountability.
    • 44min
  • 8.2
    /10

    Hart Shaped Box

    episode S2.E9 december 2022
    For the first time in decades, Kate and Tully experience a year apart — but can they handle major life events without each other?
    • 57min
  • 8.1
    /10

    All the World's a Stage

    episode S2.E10 april 2023
    Kate has often felt invisible next to Tully through the years. But amid major changes, Kate realizes she may need her best friend by her side.
    • 46min
  • 8.2
    /10

    The Breast Is Yet to Come

    episode S2.E11 april 2023
    From bra-stuffing to breastfeeding, Kate experiences several bumps in the road on her journey from a self-conscious teen to a first-time mother.
    • 51min
  • 8.1
    /10

    Time After Time

    episode S2.E12 april 2023
    Johnny and Kate reminisce at a party about a life-changing kiss in the same newsroom, 20 years earlier. Tully gives Danny advice on his love life.
    • 49min
  • 8.4
    /10

    Can't Fight This Feeling

    episode S2.E13 april 2023
    A bridal shower stirs up resentments and memories, an awkward encounter leads to a life-changing question, and a tragedy shakes teenage Kate's world.
    • 53min
  • 8.6
    /10

    I Can't Go On, I'll Go On

    episode S2.E14 april 2023
    Kate and Johnny's loved ones gather for two very different celebrations. Tully gets tangled in a romantic dilemma, and Kate feels the weight of a secret.
    • 57min
  • 8.7
    /10

    Moondance

    episode S2.E15 april 2023
    Tully, Johnny and Marah try to find ways of coping after Kate's revelation. In the 1980s, Johnny wrestles with another piece of overwhelming news.
    • 56min
  • 9.5
    /10

    This Must Be the Place

    episode S2.E16 april 2023
    On a special day for the Mularkey family, Tully reflects on decades of work, love, grief and joy alongside her best friend. Kate faces the unknown.
    • 1hs 11min

Best moments10

  • 7.6
    /10
    8% of the votes

    Auld Lang Syne

    episode S1.E10 february 2021
    Over holidays past and present, relationships shift — and truths are spoken — as Tully and Kate reshape their expectations for what the future holds.
    • 54min
  • 8.1
    /10
    5% of the votes

    Time After Time

    episode S2.E12 april 2023
    Johnny and Kate reminisce at a party about a life-changing kiss in the same newsroom, 20 years earlier. Tully gives Danny advice on his love life.
    • 49min
  • 8.6
    /10
    5% of the votes

    I Can't Go On, I'll Go On

    episode S2.E14 april 2023
    Kate and Johnny's loved ones gather for two very different celebrations. Tully gets tangled in a romantic dilemma, and Kate feels the weight of a secret.
    • 57min
  • 8.7
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Moondance

    episode S2.E15 april 2023
    Tully, Johnny and Marah try to find ways of coping after Kate's revelation. In the 1980s, Johnny wrestles with another piece of overwhelming news.
    • 56min
  • 7.5
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Love Is a Battlefield

    episode S1.E4 february 2021
    Tully and Kate weather health issues and romantic entanglements, from a college dalliance to a steamy encounter that leaves an ex hot under the collar.
    • 51min
  • 7.6
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Papa Don't Preach

    episode S2.E4 december 2022
    As Tully's career takes off, uncomfortable encounters at work keep throwing her off track. Johnny's behavior causes concern among his loved ones.
    • 53min
  • 7.6
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Reborn on the Fourth of July

    episode S2.E6 december 2022
    While celebrating their own freedom on Independence Day, Tully and Kate learn time and again that relying on each other may not be so bad after all.
    • 52min
  • 7.5
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Simple Twist of Fate

    episode S2.E5 december 2022
    From a double date in 1975 to Tully's search for her father in 2004, Tully and Kate attempt to take charge of their futures — but fate has other plans.
    • 51min
  • 8.4
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Can't Fight This Feeling

    episode S2.E13 april 2023
    A bridal shower stirs up resentments and memories, an awkward encounter leads to a life-changing question, and a tragedy shakes teenage Kate's world.
    • 53min
  • 7.4
    /10
    2% of the votes

    I'm Coming Out

    episode S2.E3 december 2022
    A teen magazine. A political investigation. A secret message. Shocking revelations lead to major questions for Sean, Tully and Kate.
    • 55min

Votes per episode

28
E1
27
E2
17
E3
338
E4
61
E5
77
E6
90
E7
71
E8
25
E9
976
E10
43
E1
44
E2
80
E3
149
E4
104
E5
159
E6
66
E7
29
E8
90
E9
24
E10
65
E11
208
E12
76
E13
262
E14
179
E15
81
E16