Boardwalk Empire

5 Seasons | 56 Episodes | TV-MA

Epic HBO drama series that follows the birth and rise of organized crime in Prohibition-era Atlantic City. Steve Buscemi stars.

1.Boardwalk Empire

Corrupt kingpin Nucky Thompson carves out a brutal niche in Atlantic City as it heads into Prohibition.

2.The Ivory Tower

Nucky deals with the fallout from Jimmy's rogue heist; Margaret seeks help in the wake of her husband's demise.

3.Broadway Limited

Jimmy's future is clouded by an unlikely witness to the woods massacre; Margaret takes on a new job; Chalky's team pays for his success.

4.Anastasia

In Chicago, Jimmy finds himself increasingly at odds with the hot-headed Al Capone. Nucky looks to leverage his political relationships.

5.Nights in Ballygran

Nucky's attempts to usher in a joyous St. Patrick's Day are undermined by Eli, Margaret & Van Alden.

6.Family Limitation

Nucky investigates a boardwalk theft as Jimmy scores points with Johnny Torrio in Chicago. Finally, Margaret stands up to Lucy.

7.Home

Nucky purges some bad childhood memories. Jimmy bonds with a fellow veteran. Chalky considers a liquor deal that would cut Nucky as the middleman.

8.Hold Me in Paradise

While visiting Chicago during the Republican National Convention, Nucky gets some alarming news from Atlantic City.

9.Belle Femme

Nucky braces for war with a rival faction as Jimmy stands by his alibi. Margaret helps out Madame Jeunet.

10.The Emerald City

Nucky asks Margaret to toe the party line. Angela witnesses Jimmy’s dark side, as Capone faces a crossroads. Van Alden deals with his emotions.

11.Paris Green

Nucky shakes up the status quo, and Jimmy deals with some tricky family issues. Van Alden addresses Agent Sebso’s "temptations."

12.A Return to Normalcy

Nucky and Atlantic City brace for change on Election Day as Torrio brokers a deal with far-reaching consequences. Jimmy ponders his future.

A Dangerous Maid

Nucky calls in a favor as tensions with the Commodore escalate. Owen intervenes on a delivery intended for struggling casino operator Lolly Steinman, proving his worth. Lucy chafes at her loneliness.

What Does the Bee Do?

Nucky's attorney might turn the tide in Nucky's election-rigging case. Jimmy and Mickey visit Philadelphia in search of buyers for their liquor surplus while Nucky strikes a deal to get booze into Atlantic City. Eli doubts the Commodore's ability to lead.

Gimcrack & Bunkum

A desperate Eli questions his allegiances. Jimmy learns a lesson as Richard goes hunting.

The Age of Reason

Nucky orchestrates a risky liquor delivery and faces complications in his federal case. Jimmy finds a new mentor, and Margaret makes a confession.

Peg of Old

Nucky hires Jack Dempsey to promote his fight, and Jimmy faces a decision that could shape the future of Atlantic City. Margaret visits Brooklyn for a bittersweet family reunion. Nelson weighs his options, and Lucy visits an old flame for a handout.

Two Boats and a Lifeguard

Nucky solicits advice on his political situation from Arnold Rothstein, while Eli remains suspicious of his brother's actions. Angela meets a new friend at the beach and eavesdrops on her husband's treachery.

Battle of the Century

Arriving in Belfast, Nucky and Owen meet with IRA leaders with a barter proposition. Meanwhile, in Atlantic City, Jimmy partners with George Remus to sell his medicinal alcohol. Margaret frets when Emily's illness takes a turn for the worse.

Georgia Peaches

Nucky undercuts Jimmy's bootlegging initiative as tensions escalate among striking workers and employers on the boardwalk. Margaret approaches Father Brennan fearing that sin has led to misfortune.

Under God's Power She Flourishes

With 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.

To the Lost

With Nucky's trial looming, Jimmy looks to make amends. After weighing an offer from Esther Randolph, Margaret decides to change the course of her future -- and Nucky's.

New York Sour

Having survived his epic battle with Gyp Rosetti, Nucky makes a peace offering to Joe Masseria while working the odds with Arnold Rothstein. Chalky prepares to open the Onyx Club on the Boardwalk, and Richard Harrow returns to his violent ways.

Resignation

Chalky gets an unwanted partner, as Van Alden muscles for Al Capone. J. Edgar Hoover introduces himself.

Acres of Diamonds

Nucky invests in Tampa, as Narcisse makes his mark at the Onyx Club. Harrow buries the past.

All In

Nucky gets to know Arnold Rothstein over a card game and sizes up an unexpected partner for his Tampa land deal. A newly promoted Eddie Kessler gets detoured after making a delivery. Agent Knox fills Hoover in on the Thompson operation.

Erlkonig

Nucky heads to Philadelphia to deal with the fallout from Willie's liquor fiasco. Eddie Kessler is detained by Agent Knox, who uses physical and psychological tactics to elicit information about Nucky's organization.

The North Star

After a cautious reunion with Margaret, Nucky heads to Tampa to work out the details of his land deal. Richard Harrow returns to Atlantic City. Having lost J. Edgar Hoover's confidence, Agent Knox finds a new way to gain Eli's trust.

William Wilson

Eli confronts Nucky after Willie makes an unpopular decision. Margaret has a surprise encounter at her job. Joe Masseria orders Lucky Luciano to deal with Vincenzo Petrucelli. Gillian goes cold turkey.

The Old Ship of Zion

Nucky's shipment from Florida arrives with some unexpected cargo, and Eli is backed into a corner after Agent Knox uncovers some new dirt on the Thompsons. Chalky throws the gauntlet toward Valentin Narcisse, upholding his leadership on the Northside.

White Horse Pike

Tipped off by Sally Wheet, Nucky enlists Eli and Agent Knox to check out extra cargo in Florida shipments. Margaret considers making a deal with Rothstein to improve her family's living conditions.

Havre de Grace

Nucky takes inventory. Chalky and Daughter take refuge outside Wilmington with Chalky's mentor from years ago, Oscar Boneau. Finally, Gillian weighs selling her mansion and starting a new life with Roy Phillips.

Farewell Daddy Blues

Eli braces for the worst as Agent Knox sets his plan to take down Nucky in motion. Capone and Torrio reach an agreement in Cicero. Chalky looks to settle his scores. Richard Harrow steps forward to save Tommy at Gillian's expense.