The BEST episodes of Boardwalk Empire season 3

Every episode of Boardwalk Empire season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Boardwalk Empire season 3!

An Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law by conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era.

Last Updated: 3/23/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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Margate Sands
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8.28
2762 votes

#1 - Margate Sands

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/2/2012

A gang war erupts in Atlantic City, with Gyp and nine men of his own and 40 of Joe Masseria's against Nucky, Eli, Capone's Chicago crew, and Chalky's men. Gyp's holed up at Gillian's; Nucky at a lumber yard. It's a war of attrition, with Nucky having to keep Capone and Chalky's men from killing each other while he negotiates with Rothstein by phone. Rothstein runs his own game with Luciano, Lansky, and heroin, Margaret calls on an older couple, and Richard is out there somewhere focused on protecting Tommy.

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Two Impostors
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8.20
2985 votes

#2 - Two Impostors

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/25/2012

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.

Directors: Allen Coulter
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Blue Bell Boy
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7.93
2786 votes

#3 - Blue Bell Boy

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2012

Nucky and Owen hide out. Mickey makes a critical decision in Nucky's absence. Tensions rise in the feud between Capone and O'Banion.

Directors: Kari Skogland
Writer: David Stenn
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Resolution
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7.90
2770 votes

#4 - Resolution

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2012

Nucky makes a resolution; Margaret considers a hospital expansion; Gillian builds a new business; Van Alden stumbles onto a confrontation.

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The Pony
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7.89
2602 votes

#5 - The Pony

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2012

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.

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The Milkmaid's Lot
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7.85
2612 votes

#6 - The Milkmaid's Lot

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2012

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.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
Writer: Rolin Jones
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A Man, A Plan...
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7.82
2602 votes

#7 - A Man, A Plan...

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/2012

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.

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa
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You'd Be Surprised
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7.81
2583 votes

#8 - You'd Be Surprised

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2012

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.

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Sunday Best
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7.74
2596 votes

#9 - Sunday Best

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/2012

Eli hopes to get back in Nucky's good graces. Gillian tries to improve her future. Gyp asks for a blessing in New York.

Directors: Allen Coulter
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Ging Gang Goolie
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7.71
2673 votes

#10 - Ging Gang Goolie

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2012

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.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
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Bone for Tuna
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7.65
2724 votes

#11 - Bone for Tuna

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2012

Nucky reluctantly joins Margaret to receive a high honor from the church. Gyp makes a one-time deal with Nucky. Van Alden regrets trying to socialize. Margaret pitches her women's clinic. Lucky and Meyer protect their investments.

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa
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Spaghetti & Coffee
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7.65
2766 votes

#12 - Spaghetti & Coffee

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/2012

Nucky mixes business with pleasure in New York; Margaret's altruism is met with resistance; Gyp tries to establish a strategic foothold; Chalky and his daughter disagree about her future, Eli gets a new boss.

Directors: Alik Sakharov
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