Season 5

Boardwalk EmpireSeason 5

2014
8 Episodes

It's 1931 and in stark contrast with the Roaring '20s, the country is now in the throes of the Great Depression. With the end of Prohibition in sight, Nucky looks to legitimize himself by forging alliances with liquor producers.

Episodes

Golden Days for Boys and Girls
S05E01
7.9

Golden Days for Boys and Girls

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.

07 Sept 201458m
The Good Listener
S05E02
6.3

The Good Listener

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.

14 Sept 201456m
What Jesus Said
S05E03
6.2

What Jesus Said

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.

21 Sept 201454m
Cuanto
S05E04
6.7

Cuanto

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.

28 Sept 201459m
King of Norway
S05E05
6.6

King of Norway

Chalky returns to Atlantic City; Nucky arranges a meeting with Maranzano; Eli reunites with June.

05 Oct 201454m
Devil You Know
S05E06
6.9

Devil You Know

Federal agents enlist the help of Eli and Van Alden to take down the Capone organization.

12 Oct 201458m
Friendless Child
S05E07
6.8

Friendless Child

Nucky tries to hold onto his assets in Atlantic City; Willie and Eli become involved in Nucky's war.

19 Oct 201457m
Eldorado
S05E08
8.1

Eldorado

Nucky plans to relocate to Manhattan; Margaret impresses Nucky and a grain company stockholder.

26 Oct 201460m