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No one goes quietly.
Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition is a place where the rules don't apply. And the man who runs things -- legally and otherwise -- is the town's treasurer, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, who is equal parts politician and gangster.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition is a place where the rules don't apply. And the man who runs things -- legally and otherwise -- is the town's treasurer, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, who is equal parts politician and gangster.
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Episode 1
Nucky reminisces about catching the Commodore's eye; Nucky joins Sally Wheet in Cuba; Margaret finds herself in the hot seat; Chalky tries to extricate himself from a difficult situation; Lucky Luciano sets a bold plan in motion.
Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by Howard KorderGuest stars Michael Zegen, Patricia Arquette, Paul Calderon, John Ellison Conlee, Nolan Lyons, Boris McGiver
Episode 2
Nucky pays a visit to Johnny Torrio; Eli and Van Alden must recoup money lost during a federal raid by Eliot Ness; Willie has a job interview; in 1884, young Nucky deals with the death of his sister.
Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Terence WinterGuest stars Michael Zegen, Paul Calderon, Nicholas E. Calhoun, Louis Cancelmi, John Ellison Conlee, Michael Countryman, Nolan Lyons, Boris McGiver
Episode 3
Chalky heads in a new direction; Margaret finds herself in a quandary; Nucky hosts a prospective partner from Boston; Luciano and Siegel meet with Narcisse in Harlem; in 1884, young Nucky flirts with a girl.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Howard Korder, Cristine ChambersGuest stars Michael Zegen, Caroline Grossman, Norman Aaronson, Patricia Arquette, Paul Calderon, Nicholas E. Calhoun, John Ellison Conlee, Nolan Lyons
Episode 4
Nucky and Margaret find common ground in Atlantic City; Luciano encounters an old adversary; Sally Wheet makes a payment in Cuba; in 1884, young Nucky moves up the Commodore's ladder.
Directed by Jake PaltrowWritten by Howard Korder, Cristine ChambersGuest stars Patricia Arquette, Paul Calderon, Nicholas E. Calhoun, Louis Cancelmi, John Ellison Conlee, Michael Countryman, Nolan Lyons, Boris McGiver
Episode 5
Chalky returns to Atlantic City; Nucky arranges a meeting with Maranzano; Eli reunites with June.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Steve KornackiGuest stars Nisi Sturgis, Margot Bingham, Paul Calderon, Nicholas E. Calhoun, Louis Cancelmi, John Ellison Conlee, Michael Countryman, Boris McGiver
Episode 6
Federal agents enlist the help of Eli and Van Alden to take down the Capone organization.
Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by Howard KorderGuest stars Dagmara Dominczyk, Margot Bingham, Paul Calderon, Nicholas E. Calhoun, Louis Cancelmi, John Ellison Conlee, Travis Tope
Episode 7
Nucky tries to hold onto his assets in Atlantic City; Willie and Eli become involved in Nucky's war.
Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Howard Korder, Cristine ChambersGuest stars Michael Zegen, Paul Calderon, Nicholas E. Calhoun, Louis Cancelmi, John Ellison Conlee, Michael Countryman, Boris McGiver, Travis Tope
Episode 8
Nucky plans to relocate to Manhattan; Margaret impresses Nucky and a grain company stockholder.
Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by Howard Korder, Terence WinterGuest stars Michael Zegen, Christopher McLinden, Louis Cancelmi, John Ellison Conlee, Michael Countryman, Nolan Lyons, Travis Tope
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Steve BuscemiEnoch 'Nucky' Thompson
Kelly MacdonaldMargaret Thompson
Michael ShannonNelson Van Alden
Shea WhighamElias 'Eli' Thompson
Michael StuhlbargArnold Rothstein
Aleksa PalladinoAngela Darmody
Stephen GrahamAl Capone
Vincent PiazzaCharles 'Lucky' Luciano
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