Boardwalk Empire, The Ivory Tower
Season 1, Episode 2
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Martin Scorsese directs the pilot episode of the sensational Prohibition-era crime drama. Steve Buscemi and Kelly Macdonald star.
The Ivory TowerHaving attempted to cover up Jimmy Darmody's crimes, Nucky is visited by zealous Federal Agent Nelson Van Alden.
Broadway LimitedAs Nucky's new bootlegging deal with Chalky White leads to bloodshed, Agent Van Alden closes in on Jimmy.
AnastasiaAs Jimmy and Al Capone stir up trouble in Chicago, Nucky demands that Elias solves the murder of Chalky White's employee.
Nights In BallygranWhen Nucky Thompson fails to shut down a bootlegging operation, Margaret Schroeder takes matters into her own hands.
Family LimitationNucky goes on the warpath when one of his cronies is attacked, while Jimmy and Al set up a meeting with their rivals.
HomeA visit to his family home brings back bad memories for Nucky, while Jimmy makes a new ally when visiting a veterans' hospital.
Hold Me In ParadiseTrouble looms when Nucky Thompson heads to Chicago, leaving his brother Eli in charge.
Belle FemmeAs Jimmy hunts the gang that shot Eli, criminal mastermind Arnold Rothstein plots to have Nucky Thompson killed.
The Emerald CityHaving survived an assassination attempt, Nucky plots revenge on the D'Alessio brothers with the help of Chalky White.
Paris GreenAs Agent Van Alden goes off at the deep end, Nucky Thompson struggles to win an election while fighting a gang war.
A Return To NormalcyNucky seeks to settle his business with the D'Alessio brothers once and for all in this explosive season finale.
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- Having attempted to cover up Jimmy Darmody's crimes, Nucky is visited by zealous Federal Agent Nelson Van Alden.
- Ratings
- CastSteve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Kelly Macdonald
- GenreDrama
- Seasons5
- StudioSky Atlantic