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As the country struggles to cope with the Great Depression and the end of Prohibition looms, Nucky Thompson looks to legitimize himself through alliances with liquor producers, while rivals Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky seek to consolidate their power in the wake of Arnold Rothstein's death and eliminate all competition - by any means necessary on Boardwalk Empire.
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- 01
Under God's Power She FlourishesWith Margaret pondering the consequences of sin, Nucky prepares her for a worst case scenario as Esther Randolph plays out her trump cards. Jimmy revisits his college days with Angela and Gillian; Mickey Doyle chafes at sharing his liquor profits; Eli refuses to cop a plea; and Nelson's past comes back to haunt him, tipping the scale in Nucky's favor. - 02
A Man, A Plan...Nucky reaches out to Gaston Means to keep Jess Smith quiet in Washington, and enlists Owen to neutralize Gyp's alliance with Joe Masseria in New York. Margaret considers an alternate future; Van Alden's side business backfires; Gyp fumes when a shipment comes up short; Harrow coerces an apology for Julia; Chalky sees opportunity in the ashes of a boardwalk institution. - 03
Two ImpostersGyp makes his move in Atlantic City, forcing Nucky and Eddie to seek refuge with Chalky. With the Artemis Club overrun by Rosetti thugs, Gillian contemplates a business future that includes an unwelcome partner. Luciano makes a deal he'll come to regret; Harrow loses his house privileges.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Boardwalk EmpireSeptember 19, 2010January, 1920. On the eve of Prohibition, Atlantic City's duplicitous Treasurer, Nucky Thompson, plots to make huge profits selling bootleg - S01E02
The Ivory TowerSeptember 26, 2010Investigating the heist now linked to Hans Schroeder, straight and narrow Agent Nelson van Alden pays a visit to Nucky; a concerned Nucky se - S01E03
Broadway LimitedOctober 3, 2010An unlikely witness threatens to expose the perpetrators of the woods massacre. As Nucky reevaluates his relationship with Lucy, Margaret st - S01E04
AnastasiaOctober 10, 2010In Chicago, Jimmy bonds with one of Johnny Torrio's prostitutes, Pearl, and finds himself increasingly at odds with the hot headed Al Capone - S01E05
Nights in BallygranOctober 17, 2010Nucky's attempts to usher in a joyous St. Patrick's Day are undermined by Eli, Margaret & Van Alden. In New York, Arnold Rothstein worri - S01E06
Family LimitationOctober 24, 2010After the brazen robbery of one of his Ward Bosses, Nucky turns up the heat on Lucky Luciano. An emboldened Margaret stands up to Lucy. In C - S01E07
HomeOctober 31, 2010Nucky purges some bad childhood memories; Jimmy forges a new alliance with a fellow veteran. Chalky considers a liquor proposition which wou - S01E08
Hold Me in ParadiseNovember 7, 2010Nucky visits Chicago for the Republican National Convention, where he finds himself intrigued by the candidacy of Warren G. Harding over mor - S01E09
Season's bestBelle FemmeNovember 14, 2010Nucky is forced to readjust his political alliances because of a Democratic mayoral candidate promising to wipe out corruption. Jimmy return - S01E10
The Emerald CityNovember 21, 2010Nucky asks for Margaret's assistance in backing his mayoral candidate with the passage of women's right to vote, leaving her conflicted abou - S01E11
Paris GreenNovember 28, 2010Nucky has emotionally charged conversations with both Margaret and Eli over his business and the killing of Margaret's husband, leading to d - S01E12
A Return to NormalcyDecember 5, 2010Nucky faces Election Day in Atlantic City and pulls out all the stops to keep power in Republican hands. Torrio brokers a discussion between
Season02Best season
- S02E01
21September 25, 2011Nucky is rocked by an insurrection among his inner circle; Chalky's life and livelihood are threatened by a vicious KKK attack; Margaret cop - S02E02
Ourselves AloneOctober 2, 2011Concerned about losing his grip on Atlantic City, Nucky deliberates a countermove while trying to learn who betrayed him. Margaret strikes a - S02E03
A Dangerous MaidOctober 9, 2011With the Commodore putting the squeeze on Atlantic City's liquor shipments, Nucky reaches out to Washington's new Attorney General, Harry Da - S02E04
What Does the Bee Do?October 16, 2011Nucky's attorney has a legal brainstorm that could turn the tide in Nucky's election rigging case. Facing a local liquor surplus, Jimmy and - S02E05
Gimcrack & BunkumOctober 23, 2011After paying lip service to his enemies, Nucky introduces a surprise guest speaker at a Memorial Day dedication for war veterans. With his o - S02E06
The Age of ReasonOctober 30, 2011Nucky orchestrates a risky liquor delivery in Philadelphia; Attorney General Daugherty faces a quandary that could complicate Nucky's case; - S02E07
Peg of OldNovember 6, 2011While Nucky enlists heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey to promote the wireless broadcast of his upcoming fight, Jimmy faces a decision that coul - S02E08
Two Boats and a LifeguardNovember 13, 2011In the wake of a personal loss, Nucky solicits advice on his political situation from Arnold Rothstein, while Eli remains suspicious of his - S02E09
Battle of the CenturyNovember 20, 2011Arriving in Belfast, Nucky and Owen meet with IRA leaders with a barter proposition. Meanwhile, in Atlantic City, Jimmy and his partners bro - S02E10
Georgia PeachesNovember 27, 2011Undercut by Nucky, who has a new source for alcohol, Jimmy and his partners look to cultivate a new revenue stream in Atlantic City. With th - S02E11
Season's bestUnder God's Power She FlourishesDecember 4, 2011With Margaret pondering the consequences of sin, Nucky prepares her for a worst case scenario as Esther Randolph plays out her trump cards. - S02E12
To the LostDecember 11, 2011With Nucky's trial looming, Jimmy looks to make amends. After weighing an offer from Esther Randolph, Margaret makes a decision that will ch
Season03
- S03E01
ResolutionSeptember 16, 2012Nucky makes a New Year's resolution that does not sit well with Gyp Rosetti. Margaret looks to build on the Thompson endowment at St. Theres - S03E02
Spaghetti and CoffeeSeptember 23, 2012Mixing business with pleasure in New York, Nucky bristles at the collection tactics of Gaston Means, a 'special investigator' with ties to D - S03E03
Bone for TunaSeptember 30, 2012Nucky reluctantly joins Margaret to receive a high honor from the Church. Meanwhile, Gyp makes a deal with Nucky for a one time liquor shipm - S03E04
Blue Bell BoyOctober 7, 2012After tracking down a liquor thief, Nucky and Owen end up spending a long night hiding out from the Feds with the precocious perp. In his bo - S03E05
You'd Be SurprisedOctober 14, 2012After venting with Nucky about his liquor travails, Rothstein sends Gyp a message. In Washington, Gaston Means sees opportunity in a Senate - S03E06
Ging Gang GoolieOctober 21, 2012After being detained in Washington by Daugherty's men, Nucky approaches his one time nemesis, Esther Randolph, and later entertains an intri - S03E07
Sunday BestOctober 28, 2012On Easter Sunday, Eli looks to get back in Nucky's good graces at a Thompson family reunion. While Richard and Tommy spend the day as guests - S03E08
The PonyNovember 4, 2012Gillian makes her peace with Jimmy's death, though not with Nucky, as Gyp arrives to play ally. Working off his debt to O'Banion, Van Alden - S03E09
The Milkmaid's LotNovember 11, 2012Reeling from Gyp's most recent attack, Nucky vows to eliminate his nemesis through a coalition of familiar partners. In Washington, the arre - S03E10
Season's bestA Man, A Plan...November 18, 2012Nucky reaches out to Gaston Means to keep Jess Smith quiet in Washington, and enlists Owen to neutralize Gyp's alliance with Joe Masseria in - S03E11
Two ImpostersNovember 25, 2012Gyp makes his move in Atlantic City, forcing Nucky and Eddie to seek refuge with Chalky. With the Artemis Club overrun by Rosetti thugs, Gil - S03E12
Margate SandsDecember 2, 2012Desperate to weaken Gyp's alliance with Masseria and reclaim Atlantic City, Nucky cedes control of a prized asset to Rothstein. Harrow retur
Season04
- S04E01
New York SourSeptember 8, 2013Following his battle with Gyp Rosetti, Nucky makes a peace offering to Joe Masseria while working the odds with Arnold Rothstein. While Chal - S04E02
ResignationSeptember 15, 2013Now working as a "delivery man" for Dean O'Banion, Van Alden is ordered to keep tabs on Al Capone, joining the ascendant mobster to help kee - S04E03
Acres of DiamondsSeptember 22, 2013Nucky has reservations about investing in a Tampa land deal engineered by transplanted bootlegger Bill McCoy. While there, he meets speakeas - S04E04
All InSeptember 29, 2013Nucky gets to know Arnold Rothstein over a card game, and sizes up an unexpected partner for his Tampa land deal. A newly promoted Eddie Kes - S04E05
Season's bestErlkönigOctober 6, 2013Nucky heads to Philadelphia to deal with the fallout from Willie's liquor fiasco. Eddie Kessler is detained by Agent Knox, who uses physical - S04E06
The North StarOctober 13, 2013After a cautious reunion with Margaret in New York City, Nucky heads to Tampa to work out details of his land deal with Bill McCoy and recon - S04E07
William WilsonOctober 20, 2013Eli confronts Nucky after Willie makes an unpopular decision. Margaret has a surprise encounter at her job on Wall Street. Joe Masseria orde - S04E08
The Old Ship of ZionOctober 27, 2013Nucky's shipment from Florida arrives with some unexpected cargo. Eli is backed into a corner when Agent Knox uncovers new dirt on the Thomp - S04E09
Marriage and HuntingNovember 3, 2013Nucky refuses to back Chalky in his conflict with Narcisse. Julia considers her options after Gillian makes her custody case in court. In Ci - S04E10
White Horse PikeNovember 10, 2013Tipped off by Sally Wheet, Nucky enlists Eli and Agent Knox to check out the extra cargo in Florida shipments. Margaret ponders a deal with - S04E11
Havre De GraceNovember 17, 2013Nucky takes inventory after being warned of a skunk in his cellar. On the lam following a close call, Chalky and Daughter take refuge outsid - S04E12
Farewell Daddy BluesNovember 24, 2013Eli braces for the worst as Agent Knox launches his plan to bring Nucky down. Capone and Torrio reach an agreement in Cicero. Chalky looks t
Season05
- S05E01
Golden Days for Boys and GirlsSeptember 7, 2014Nucky is awash in memories from pier-boy days growing up in 1884 Atlantic City, when the young Nucky caught the eye of the Commodore. In 193 - S05E02
The Good ListenerSeptember 14, 2014Back from Cuba after a dangerous encounter, Nucky pays a visit to the now retired Johnny Torrio, who agrees to broker a meeting with the new - S05E03
What Jesus SaidSeptember 21, 2014Chalky heads in a new direction after assessing his latest partnership. In New York, Margaret finds herself in a quandary as a result of her - S05E04
CuantoSeptember 28, 2014Facing a shared dilemma, Nucky and Margaret find common ground in Atlantic City. Luciano encounters an old adversary while meeting with Capo - S05E05
King of NorwayOctober 5, 2014Chalky returns to Atlantic City with vengeance on his mind. Concerned about the ongoing threat from Luciano, Nucky arranges a meeting with M - S05E06
Devil You KnowOctober 12, 2014In Harlem, Chalky encounters Narcisse in hopes of setting Daughter Maitland free. Federal agents enlist Eli and Van Alden to help take down - S05E07
Friendless ChildOctober 19, 2014At war with Luciano, Nucky looks to hold onto his assets in Atlantic City. Willie and Eli become involved in Nucky's war. Maranzano meets hi - S05E08
Season's bestEldoradoOctober 26, 2014After a shakeup, Nucky looks to relocate to Manhattan from Atlantic City. Margaret impresses Nucky and a grain company stockholder; Luciano
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