The BEST episodes of Boardwalk Empire season 5

Every episode of Boardwalk Empire season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Boardwalk Empire season 5!

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

Last Updated: 3/7/2025Network: HBOStatus: Ended
Eldorado
star
8.15
1657 votes

#1 - Eldorado

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2014

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

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Friendless Child
star
8.03
1626 votes

#2 - Friendless Child

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/2014

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

Directors: Allen Coulter
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Devil You Know
star
7.93
1688 votes

#3 - Devil You Know

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2014

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

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa
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Cuanto
star
7.85
1695 votes

#4 - Cuanto

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/2014

Nucky and Margaret find common ground in Atlantic City. Luciano encounters an old adversary.

Directors: Jake Paltrow
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King of Norway
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7.85
1683 votes

#5 - King of Norway

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2014

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

Directors: Ed Bianchi
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Golden Days for Boys and Girls
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7.68
1730 votes

#6 - Golden Days for Boys and Girls

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2014

In Cuba, Nucky presses a U.S. senator on Prohibition's repeal and eyes a business deal with a rum magnate. Margaret witnesses a casualty of the Great Depression. Luciano makes a bold career move. Chalky catches a break to get out of a bad situation. In a flashback to 1884, a young Nucky makes an impression on the Commodore.

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The Good Listener
star
7.66
1636 votes

#7 - The Good Listener

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/2014

Nucky pays a visit to Johnny Torrio. Eli and Van Alden must recoup money lost during a federal raid.

Directors: Allen Coulter
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What Jesus Said
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7.63
1616 votes

#8 - What Jesus Said

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2014

Chalky heads in a new direction. Margaret finds herself in a quandary.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
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