Boardwalk Empire Episodes
Boardwalk Empire is without a doubt, The greatest TV Series about the Prohibition Era and of course arguably one of The Greatest TV Series of all time. For it's final season I have looked back on 5 great years this series has been on. I feel like the 20's was the decade of the true Original Gangster.
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- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldIn 1920 Atlantic City, politician Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson makes arrangements to operate a liquor smuggling business during the early days of Prohibition. His driver, Jimmy Darmody, wishes to prove his usefulness.Best 2 Performance: Steve Buscemi. Michael Pitt
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Jimmy Darmody - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldThe Feds begin to look into Nucky's affairs, his brother Eli looks to buy off Mrs. Schroeder, and Nucky essentially fires Jimmy Darmody as his chauffeur.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Michael Stuhlbarg
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Van Alden - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldWhen a witness turns up who can link Jimmy Darmody to the woods massacre, the Feds get involved, Nucky banishes him, and Rothstein recruits Luciano to kill him.Best 2 Performances: Michael Shannon. Steve Buscemi
Best 2 Characters: Jimmy Darmody. Van Alden - DirectorJeremy PodeswaStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldJimmy forges new relationships in Chicago; Nucky fetes a U.S. Senator; Chalky fingers a lynching suspect; Margaret and Lucy clash.Best 2 Performances: Michael Kenneth Williams. Gretchen Mol
Best 2 Characters: Chalky White. Margret Schroder - DirectorAlan TaylorStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldNucky makes preparations for the annual Celtic Day dinner on St. Patrick's Day, and Jimmy tries to get Pearl through the trauma of her disfigurement with drugs,Best 2 Performances: Kelly Macdonald. Shea Wigham
Best 2 Characters: Margret Schroeder. Eli Thompson - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldNucky investigates a boardwalk theft; Jimmy scores points with Johnny Torrio in Chicago; Margaret stands up to Lucy.Best 2 Performances: Stephan Graham. Vincent Piazza
Best 2 Characters: Al Capone. Lucky Luciano - DirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldAfter Enoch's senile father breaks a leg in his isolated house, the brothers agree that he no longer can live alone and the house should be given to a loyal employee.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Jack Huston
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Richard Harrow - DirectorBrian KirkStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldNucky travels to Chicago and acts as kingmaker during the Presidential convention, but at home brother Eli is shot as a rival mob senses weakness in Thompson's operation.Best 2 Performances: Paz de la Huerta. Aleksa Palladino
Best 2 Characters: Eli Thompson. Angela Darmody - DirectorBrad AndersonStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldJimmy arrives from Chicago under his new agreement with Nucky to retaliate against a rival gang element but gets a chilly reception from Angela.Best 2 Performances: Michael Pitt. Michael Stuhlbarg
Best 2 Characters: Jimmy Darmody. Nucky Thompson - DirectorSimon Cellan JonesStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldHarrow guards Margaret and the kids, Jimmy mistakenly thinks Mr. Dittrich is Angela's lover, and Chalky pretends to align himself with Lansky.Best 2 Performances: Michael Shannon. Aleksa Palladino
Best 2 Characters: Van Alden. Richard Harrow - DirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldVan Alland remains suspicious of Sebso, the dying Commodore seeks a rapprochements with illegitimate son Jimmy, and Margaret leaves after a domestic argument with Nucky.Best 2 Performances: Michael Shannon. Steve Buscemi
Best 2 Characters: Margret Schroeder. Van Alden - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldNucky's organizational skills are put to the test as the election approaches, his judgment's questioned as he handles the Commodore's poisoning, and he reveals his part to Margaret.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Michael Pitt
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Margret Schroeder - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldConfidantes of Nucky plot against him, Gillian vies with Angela for control of the house, race relations hit a boiling point, and Van Alden celebrates his 13th anniversary.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Michael Shannon
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Van Alden - DirectorDavid PetrarcaStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldAfter Nucky is released, he finds that most of his organization have deserted him for the Commodore, Margaret keeps her head, and the IRA asks Nucky for a donation.Best 2 Performances: Kelly Macdonald. Michael Kenneth Williams
Best 2 Characters: Margret Schroeder. Nucky Thompson - DirectorSusanna WhiteStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldThe Commodore's faction cuts off Nucky's liquor supply as the treasurer's friends seem to be deserting him but he finds a willing ally in Owen Sleater of Sinn Fein.Best 2 Performances: Kelly Macdonald. Steve Buscemi
Best 2 Characters: Margret Schroder. Nucky Thompson - DirectorEd BianchiStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldWith the Commodore's Coast Guard seizing Nucky's liquor, he partners with Rothstein to bring it through Philly, but the Commodore suffers a debilitating stroke.Best 2 Performances: Gretchen Mol. Dabney Coleman
Best 2 Characters: Gillian Darmody. Angela Darmody - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldWith the Commodore's stroke, the conspirators against Nucky realize their error and begin to make bad decisions.Best 2 Performances: Jack Huston. Shea Whigham
Best 2 Characters: Eli Thompson. Richard Harrow - DirectorJeremy PodeswaStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldLucy's water breaks and labor starts; guilt overpowers Van Alden while at the hospital. Nucky's racketeering case gets sent to federal court where someone uses a New Jersey senator to pull some strings. Having reached the age of reason, Margaret's son makes his first confession, and the priest wants her to set an example; Nucky warns her not to trust the sanctity of the confessional. Owen's cheekiness seems limitless. Jimmy spots Manny's lieutenant on the boardwalk with Nucky; a series of crosses, double-crosses, and confrontations follow.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Michael Shannon
Best 2 Characters: Jimmy Darmody. Manny Horvitz - DirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldMargaret drives to Brooklyn to see her estranged siblings but receives a cool response, Van Alden has a new boss, and the conspiracy opts to eliminate Nucky.Best 2 Performances: Michael Shannon. Kelly Macdonald
Best 2 Characters: Margret Schroder. Lucy Danziger - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldWhen the Feds serve Eli with a subpoena, the trauma causes his father to have a heart attack, and Nucky announces to his rivals that he's retiring.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Aleksa Palladino
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Jimmy Darmody - DirectorBrad AndersonStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldNucky goes to Belfast and offers to trade the IRA machine guns for whiskey, Waxy Gordon plans revenge against Manny Horvitz, and Jimmy enjoys his new status as AC boss.Best 2 Performances: Kelly Macdonald. Ted Rooney
Best 2 Characters: Jimmy Darmody. Margret Schroder - DirectorJeremy PodeswaStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldJimmy's supporters fail to break up Chalky's strikers and negotiations fail as Margaret thinks she can buy Emily's recovery and Manny Horvitz exacts revenge.Best 2 Performances: Aleksa Palladino. William Forsythe
Best 2 Characters: Jimmy Darmody. Manny Horvitz - 2010–201458mTV-MA8.9 (2.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldJimmy's experiences at Princeton are seen in flashback, Margaret tries to deal with her guilt, and Doyle tries unsuccessfully to wheel and deal.Best 2 Performances: Michael Pitt. Gretchen Mol
Best 2 Character: Gillian Darmody. Jimmy Darmody - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiMichael PittKelly MacdonaldJimmy tries to make things right with Nucky, the KKK murderers get justice, and Nucky marries Margaret to avoid her testimony at his trial.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Michael Pitt
Best 2 Characters: Jimmy Darmody. Nucky Thompson - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonSeason 3 premiere. Nucky makes a New Year's resolution; Margaret eyes a hospital expansion; Gillian builds a new business; Van Alden calls a gangster's bluff.Best 2 Performances: Bobby Cannavale. Steve Buscemi
Best 2 Characters: Gyp Rosetti. Nucky Thompson - DirectorAlik SakharovStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky's relationship with Billie grows as Margaret becomes involved in women's issues at the hospital. A humbled Eli is released from jail as Gyp muscles into the operation.Best 2 Performances: Shea Wigham. Bobby Cannavale
Best 2 Characters: Eli Thompson. Gyp Rosetti - DirectorJeremy PodeswaStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonGyp and his crew choke off the northbound road to New York and forces Nucky to come to an accommodation as he also tries to muscle into AC's prostitution.Best 2 Performances: Bobby Cannavale. Steve Buscemi
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Gyp Rosetti - DirectorKari SkoglandStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonAfter tracking down a liquor thief, Nucky and Owen end up spending a long night hiding out from the Feds with the precocious perp. Mickey makes a routing call that will have far-reaching consequences. Capone's feud with O'Banion heats up.Best 2 Performances: Stephan Graham. Shea Wigham
Best 2 Characters: Al Capone. Owen Slater - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonA frustrated Rothstein meets with Gyp in Tabor Heights, a paranoid Van Alden is looking over his shoulder, and Nucky goes to great length to insure success for Billie's show.Best 2 Performances: Michael Stuhlbarg. Stephen DeRosa
Best 2 Characters: Arnold Rothstein. Eddie Cantor - DirectorEd BianchiStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonDaugherty's men harass Nucky on trumped up charges and he forms an alliance with Esther Randolph while the rift with Margaret grows wider.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Jack Huston
Best 2 Characters: Richard Harrow. Nucky Thompson - DirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonEaster Sunday allows for several families to share dinner" Nucky, Margaret and the kids with Eli, Richard with the Sagorskys, and Gyp with his wife and kids.Best 2 Performances: Shea Whigham. Bobby Cavaline.
Best 2 Characters: Gyp Rosetti. Eli Thompson - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonGillian plots revenge for Jimmy's murder, Billie gets a screen test, and Nucky approaches cabinet secretary Andrew Mellon with an offer he can't refuse.Best 2 Performances: Michael Shannon. Greg Antonacci
Best 2 Characters: Van Alden. Billie Kent - DirectorEd BianchiStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky is still feeling the effects of the bomb concussion as Rothstein and other allies withdraw their support while Margaret and Owen come to an understanding.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Kelly Macdonald
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Margret Thompson - DirectorJeremy PodeswaStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky plans to whack Joe Masseria and Gyp Rosetti, Richard stands up to Julia's abusive father, and Owen and Margaret plan to run off together.Best 2 Performances: Kelly Macdonald. Ed Jewett
Best 2 Characters: Margret Thompson. Gaston Means - DirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonAfter a dead body is delivered in a crate and Margaret leaves him, Nucky spends the next day with a seriously wounded Eddie and Gyp's thugs trying to kill him.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Anthony Laciura
Best 2 Characters: Eddie Kessler. Nucky Thompson - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonAfter promising Rothstein Mellon's distillery, Masseria is persuaded to withdraw his support for Gyp, and Margaret finds an abortionist in Brooklyn.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Bobby Cavaline
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Gyp Rosetti - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky makes peace with Masseria and Rothstein, a dalliance causes Dunn Purnsley to murder a talent agent, and Gillian tries to wrest custody of Tommy.Best 2 Performances: Brian Geraghty. James Riordan
Best 2 Characters: Agent Knox. Dunn Purnnsley - DirectorAlik SakharovStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonVan Alden runs errands for O'Bannion and later for Capone. Dr. Valentin Narcisse, an educated, sophisticated thug wants retribution for the murder of Pastor.Best 2 Performances: Jeremy Wright. Anthony Laciura
Best 2 Characters: Dr Valentin Narcisse. Richard Harrow - DirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonFormer bootlegger associate Bill McCoy talks Nucky into partnering with a local Tampa hood, and Narcisse attempts to come between Nunn and Chalky.Best 2 Performances: Pearce Bunting. Jeremy Wright
Best 2 Characters: Bill McCoy. Nucky Thompson - DirectorEd BianchiStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky decides not to partner with Rothstein on his Tampa operation, Narcisse recruits Dunn from Chalky, and Van Alden switches allegiance From O'Banion to Capone.Best 2 Performances: Michael Stuhlbarg. Anatol Yusef
Best 2 Characters: Arnold Rothstein. Myer Lansky - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonAgent Knox ruthlessly detains and badgers Eddie, Nucky pulls whatever strings he needs to to get his nephew off the hook, and Gillian becomes more heavily addicted.Best Performance: Anthony Laciura. Van Alden
Best Character: Eddie Kessler. Michael Shannon - DirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonWith new partner Meyer Lansky for his Tampa operation, Nucky reacquaints himself with Sally Wheet, Eddie's death causes Knox to fall out with Hoover, and Sagorsky gets a grim diagnosis.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Kelly Macdonald
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Sally Wheet - DirectorJeremy PodeswaStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonKnox resents newly-appointed Hoover taking credit for his work, Roy helps Gillian kick heroin, Nucky and Eli clash over Willie, and Torrio feels that O'Banion's betrayed him.Best 2 Performances: Michael Stuhlbarg. Shea Wigham
Best 2 Characters: Daughter Maitland. Willie Thompson - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonSally Wheet arrives from Florida with a crates of oranges and liquor, Knox continues to pursue criminal charges on the Thompsons, and Nucky helps reconcile Eli and Willie.Best 2 Performances: Jeremy Wright. Erik LaRay Harvey
Best 2 Characters: Dr Valentin Narcisse. Dunn Purnsley - DirectorEd BianchiStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky refuses to involve himself in Chalky's growing conflict with Narcisse, Rothstein's need for cash pushes him to collect on Doyle's insurance, and Van Alden agrees to kill O'Banion.Best 2 Performances: Michael Shannon. Michael Kenneth Williams
Best 2 Characters: Van Alden. Richard Harrow - DirectorJake PaltrowStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky discovers that Lansky is betraying him by piggybacking heroin in his liquor trucks, Narcisse and Chalky are at total war, and Knox coerces Eli.Best 2 Performances: Michael Kenneth Williams. Jeffrey Wright
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Eli Thompson - DirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonChalky and Daughter are on the run after a failed attempt on Nacisse and are being protected by his old mentor, and Willie officially joins the family business.Best 2 Performances: Shea Whigham. Ron Livingston
Best 2 Characters: Chalky White. Gillian Darmody - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonEli braces for the worst as Agent Knox launches his plan to bring Nucky down. Capone and Torrio reach an agreement in Cicero. Chalky looks to settle scores. Richard steps forward to save Tommy, at Gillian's expense.Best 2 Performances: Michael Kenneth Williams. Shea Whigham
Best 2 Characters: Chalky White. Richard Harrow - 2010–201458mTV-MA8.2 (2K)TV EpisodeDirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael Shannon1931: Nucky is in Cuba attempting to set up networks for shipping into the US when the Volstead Act is lifted. Charlie makes a move on Joe Masseria. Chalky is in chains, and fights for his freedom. There are glimpses of Nucky's past.Best 2 Performances: Nolan Lyons. Vincent Piazza
Best 2 Characters: Young Nucky Thompson. Lucky Luciano - DirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky's 1931 deal as a future importer of rum when Prohibition expires seems in jeopardy when the Senator loses interest, and in 1884 a young Nucky has to deal with his sister's death.Best 2 Performances: Shea Whigham. Michael Shannon
Best 2 Characters: Van Alden. Tonino Sandrelli - DirectorEd BianchiStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky loses his senatorial interest in his alcohol distribution and seeks out new support. Margaret finds herself in trouble for a deal she made with Arnold Rothstein years before he died. Chalky is still on the run.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Matt Letscher
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Chalky White - DirectorJake PaltrowStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonLuciano encounters Capone in Chicago; Nucky and Margaret find common ground in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Sally conducts business in Cuba as rumors swirl of a public uprising. In 1884, a young Nucky continues to impress the commodore.Best 2 Performances: Stephan Graham. Kelly MacDonald
Best 2 Characters: Al Capone. Margret Thompson - DirectorEd BianchiStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonWhen fugitive Chalky comes to Nucky hunting for Narcisse, Nucky advises him against revenge and hides him. Van Alden and Eli are arrested, and an 1897 Nucky moves up with the Commodore.Best 2 Performances: Shea Whigham. Steve Buscemi
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Eli Thompson - DirectorJeremy PodeswaStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldStephen GrahamChalky comes to an agreement with Narcisse to free Daughter Maitland. Nucky engages in alcoholic depravity. Van Alden and Eli try to steal Capone's ledgers.Best 2 Performances: Michael Shannon. Michael Kenneth Williams
Best 2 Characters: Chalky White. Nelson Van Alden - DirectorAllen CoulterStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonIn 1897 Nucky's family tries to help the young Gillian and in 1931 his forces try to resist an ambitious Luciano.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Shea Wigham
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Gillian Darmody - DirectorTimothy Van PattenStarsSteve BuscemiKelly MacdonaldMichael ShannonNucky visits Gillian, Luciano and Lansky deal with Narcisse and young Nucky faces a turning point. In Chicago, Capone prepares to face trial and in New York Margaret becomes a stock operator a la Joe Kennedy. Scores are made and settled.Best 2 Performances: Steve Buscemi. Gretchen Mol
Best 2 Characters: Nucky Thompson. Tommy Darmody