Two Boats and a Lifeguard

8.5/10 · 2,465 votesNov 13, 201160 min

Ranked #5 of 12 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

In the wake of a personal loss, Nucky solicits advice on his political situation from Arnold Rothstein, while Eli remains suspicious of his brother’s actions. Nucky finds himself in the unfamiliar position of showing gratitude toward a federal agent. Angela meets a new friend at

Season 2 Episodes12

Ourselves Alone

A Dangerous Maid

What Does the Bee Do?

Gimcrack & Bunkum

The Age of Reason

Peg of Old

Two Boats and a Lifeguard

E9 8.3

Battle of the Century

E10 8.6

Georgia Peaches

E11 8.9

Under God's Power She Flourishes

E12 9.3

To the Lost

Cast16

Steve Buscemi

Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson

Michael Pitt

James 'Jimmy' Darmody

Kelly Macdonald

Margaret Schroeder

Michael Shannon

Nelson Van Alden

Shea Whigham

Elias 'Eli' Thompson

Michael Stuhlbarg

Arnold Rothstein

Aleksa Palladino

Angela Darmody

Stephen Graham

Al Capone

Vincent Piazza

Charles 'Lucky' Luciano

Michael Kenneth Williams

Albert 'Chalky' White

Anthony Laciura

Edward 'Eddie' Kessler

Paz de la Huerta

Lucy Danziger

Crew3

Tim Van Patten

Director

Terence Winter

Writer

Helen P. Butler

Costume Supervisor

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Episode Summary

"Two Boats and a Lifeguard" is episode 8 of Boardwalk Empire season 2. It scored 8.5/10 from 2,465 votes, ranking #5 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Tim Van Patten and written by Terence Winter, it aired on November 13, 2011.

Two Boats and a Lifeguard

Seasons5

Season 2 Episodes12

Cast16

Crew3

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Episode Summary