The BEST episodes written by Steve Kornacki
#1 - The Convergence of the Twain
Bates Motel - Season 5 - Episode 2
Norman's date doesn't go as planned; Romero's frustrations reach a boiling point; Chick brings Norman a gift.
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#2 - Belle Femme
Boardwalk Empire - Season 1 - Episode 9
Nucky is forced to readjust his political alliances with a Democratic mayoral candidate promising to wipe out corruption. Jimmy returns from Chicago to deal with the D'Alessio gang, which has allied with Rothstein to import European scotch through Atlantic City, but is arrested by Agent Van Alden for the massacre in the woods. Margaret intercedes with Nucky on Madame Jeunet's behalf, while Angela finds her romantic and artistic ambitions halted by Jimmy's return.
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#3 - King of Norway
Boardwalk Empire - Season 5 - Episode 5
Chalky returns to Atlantic City. Nucky arranges a meeting with Maranzano. Eli reunites with June.
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#4 - Battle of the Century
Boardwalk Empire - Season 2 - Episode 9
Arriving in Belfast, Nucky and Owen meet with IRA leaders with a barter proposition. Meanwhile, in Atlantic City, Jimmy and his partners broker a deal with George Remus for his “medicinal” alcohol before taking a break to see/hear the Dempsey fight. Margaret frets when Emily’s illness takes a turn for the worse. Dunn Purnsley orchestrates a worker’s strike at the Ritz. Waxey Gordon takes action against Manny Horvitz in Philadelphia, and Randolph and Clifford Lathrop grill Halloran about Nucky’s past.
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#5 - What Does the Bee Do?
Boardwalk Empire - Season 2 - Episode 4
During Mayor Bader's birthday party, Nucky's attorney comes up with a solution that might help Nucky in his election-rigging case. With a liquor surplus likely, Jimmy and Mickey travel to Philadelphia to search for buyers while Nucky makes a surprising deal to try and get alcohol into Atlantic City. Eli is concerned over the Commodore's ability to lead. Margaret decides to give her staff bonuses. Chalky is cornered while at work and home. Owen takes his munitions expertise and uses it. Van Alden's agents set their eyes on Mickey's warehouse. Richard lets his guard down in the name of art. And Gillian thinks of the first time she was ever with the Commodore.
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#6 - 'Til Death Do You Part
Bates Motel - Season 4 - Episode 3
Norma and Romero take a big step together; Norman attempts to accept his new surroundings; Dylan tries to shed old business.
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#7 - Persuasion
Bates Motel - Season 3 - Episode 3
Norman's relationship with Emma weakens his bond with Norma. Meanwhile, Romero asks Norman some hard questions as he meets his re-election competition.
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#8 - Peg of Old
Boardwalk Empire - Season 2 - Episode 7
Margaret has a family reunion. Owen gets even with a rival. Van Alden recognizes the hierarchy of the law. Jimmy wonders how a decision will affect the future.
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#10 - Ging Gang Goolie
Boardwalk Empire - Season 3 - 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.
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#12 - Crazy
Bates Motel - Season 3 - Episode 9
Norman spends the day with a surprise visitor. Norma attempts to keep secrets from being revealed. Meanwhile, Caleb pays a price for helping Dylan with a good deed at the farm.
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