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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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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 makes a resolution; Margaret considers a hospital expansion; Gillian builds a new business; Van Alden stumbles onto a confrontation.
Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by Terence WinterGuest stars Connor Noon, Brady Noon, Lucy Gallina, Josie Gallina, Declan McTigue, Rory McTigue, Jacqueline Pennewill, Ryan Woodle
Episode 2
Mixing business with pleasure in New York, Nucky bristles at the collection tactics of Gaston Means, a “special investigator” with ties to Attorney General Harry Daugherty. At St. Theresa’s, Margaret is troubled when her altruism is met with resistance by both a patient and an idealistic doctor. Gyp extends his stopover in Tabor Heights, a town halfway between Atlantic City and New York, with an eye towards establishing a strategic foothold. Chalky and his daughter Maybelle (Christina Jackson) fail to agree on her future with Samuel (Ty Michael Robinson); Eli gets a new boss and faces new realities at home; a major liquor shipment takes an unexpected detour.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Howard KorderGuest stars Lucy Gallina, Josie Gallina, Nisi Sturgis, Jacqueline Pennewill
Episode 3
Disturbed by a recent nightmare and Billie’s absence, Nucky reluctantly joins Margaret to receive a high honor from the Church. Meanwhile, Gyp makes a deal with Nucky for a onetime liquor shipment, though the mobster’s longtime intentions remain very much up in the air. Van Alden regrets trying to socialize with his co-workers; Margaret takes her women’s-clinic pitch to a higher authority; Lucky and Meyer (Anatol Yusef) protect their investments; Richard sets the record straight with Mickey, and with Nucky.
Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by Chris HaddockGuest stars Tracy Middendorf, Victor Verhaeghe, Lucy Gallina, Josie Gallina, Anatol Yusef, Kevin O'Rourke, Chris Caldovino, Declan McTigue
Episode 4
After tracking down a liquor thief, Nucky and Owen spend a long night hiding out from the fedswith the precocious perp. In his boss’ absence, and with Rothstein fuming over a late delivery, Mickey overrules Eli to make a routing call that will have far-reaching consequences for Nucky and Gyp. Margaret encounters a familiar face while promoting Dr. Mason’s classes at the new women’s clinic at St. Theresa’s. In New York, Lucky haggles with Joe Masseria over heroin splits, while in Chicago, Capone’s feud with O’Banion heats up when one of his collectors gets roughed up on the South Side.
Directed by Kari SkoglandWritten by David StennGuest stars Michael Zegen
Episode 5
Rothstein vents to Nucky and delivers a message to Gyp. Gaston Means sees an opportunity. Billie gets a new co-start. Van Alden and Sigrid receive an unexpected visitor. Gillian worries about her business.
Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by Diane Frolov, Andrew SchneiderGuest stars Stephen DeRosa, Tracy Middendorf, Anna Katarina, Geoff Pierson, Nathan Williams, Anatol Yusef, Chris Caldovino, Kate Loprest
Episode 6
Nucky is detained in Washington; Margaret copes with Teddy's demons; Owen investigates a suspicious fire; Richard makes a connection with a veteran and his daughter.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Steve KornackiGuest stars Lucy Gallina, Josie Gallina, Declan McTigue, Rory McTigue, Jacqueline Pennewill
Episode 7
Eli hopes to get back in Nucky's good graces; Gillian tries to improve her future; Gyp asks for a blessing in New York.
Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Howard KorderGuest stars Connor Noon, Brady Noon, Lucy Gallina, Josie Gallina, Nisi Sturgis, Billy Magnussen, Ivo Nandi, Ashlie Atkinson
Episode 8
Gillian makes her peace with Jimmy's death; Van Alden attends a meeting with Capone and Torrio; Nucky makes an offer to Andrew Mellon; Margaret makes a stand on birth control; Nucky and Owen shop for a pony; Billie considers a future in film.
Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by Howard Korder, Terence WinterGuest stars Ryan Woodle
Episode 9
Nucky vows to eliminate his nemesis. A high-profile bootlegger is arrested. Emily's birthday party is scaled down. Gillian blames Harrow for Tommy's trouble. Gyp decides to buy a town's silence.
Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Rolin JonesGuest stars Connor Noon, Brady Noon, Lucy Gallina, Josie Gallina, Nisi Sturgis, Declan McTigue, Rory McTigue
Episode 10
Nucky tries to keep Jess Smith quiet and neutralize Gyp's alliance with Joe Masseria; Margaret considers an alternate future; Van Alden's side business backfires; Gyp's shipment is short; Chalky sees an opportunity.
Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by David FlebotteGuest stars Connor Noon, Brady Noon, Declan McTigue, Rory McTigue, Michael Zegen
Episode 11
Gyp 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.
Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Howard KorderGuest stars Connor Noon, Brady Noon, Craig DiFrancia
Episode 12
Nucky makes a deal with Rothstein as his war with Gyp Rosetti reaches its climax. Season finale.
Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by Howard Korder, Terence WinterGuest stars Connor Noon, Brady Noon, Lucy Gallina, Josie Gallina, Declan McTigue, Rory McTigue
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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Sikelia ProductionsUnited StatesHBOUnited States
