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The Best Episodes of Boardwalk Empire Season 3

Every episode of Boardwalk Empire Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Boardwalk Empire Season 3!

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Atlantic City at the dawn of Prohibition is a place where the rules don't apply. And the man who runs things -- legally and otherwise -- is the town's treasurer, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, who is

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 1 - Resolution
    8.4/10(2565 votes)

    #1 - Resolution

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writer:Terence Winter

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  2. Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 2 - Spaghetti & Coffee
    7.9/10(2230 votes)

    #2 - Spaghetti & Coffee

    S3:E2

    Mixing business with pleasure in New York, Nucky bristles at the collection tactics of Gaston Means, a “special investigator” with ties to Attorney General Harry Daugherty. At St. Theresa’s, Margaret is troubled when her altruism is met with resistance by both a patient and an idealistic doctor. Gyp extends his stopover in Tabor Heights, a town halfway between Atlantic City and New York, with an eye towards establishing a strategic foothold. Chalky and his daughter Maybelle (Christina Jackson) fail to agree on her future with Samuel (Ty Michael Robinson); Eli gets a new boss and faces new realities at home; a major liquor shipment takes an unexpected detour.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Howard Korder

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  3. Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 3 - Bone for Tuna
    8.0/10(2209 votes)

    #3 - Bone for Tuna

    S3:E3

    Disturbed by a recent nightmare and Billie’s absence, Nucky reluctantly joins Margaret to receive a high honor from the Church. Meanwhile, Gyp makes a deal with Nucky for a onetime liquor shipment, though the mobster’s longtime intentions remain very much up in the air. Van Alden regrets trying to socialize with his co-workers; Margaret takes her women’s-clinic pitch to a higher authority; Lucky and Meyer (Anatol Yusef) protect their investments; Richard sets the record straight with Mickey, and with Nucky.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Chris Haddock

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  4. Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 4 - Blue Bell Boy
    8.6/10(2318 votes)

    #4 - Blue Bell Boy

    S3:E4

    After tracking down a liquor thief, Nucky and Owen spend a long night hiding out from the fedswith the precocious perp. In his boss’ absence, and with Rothstein fuming over a late delivery, Mickey overrules Eli to make a routing call that will have far-reaching consequences for Nucky and Gyp. Margaret encounters a familiar face while promoting Dr. Mason’s classes at the new women’s clinic at St. Theresa’s. In New York, Lucky haggles with Joe Masseria over heroin splits, while in Chicago, Capone’s feud with O’Banion heats up when one of his collectors gets roughed up on the South Side.

    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:David Stenn

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  5. Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 5 - You'd Be Surprised
    8.2/10(2185 votes)

    #5 - You'd Be Surprised

    S3:E5

    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.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider

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  6. Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 6 - Ging Gang Goolie
    7.5/10(2117 votes)

    #6 - Ging Gang Goolie

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writer:Steve Kornacki

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  7. Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 7 - Sunday Best
    8.0/10(2143 votes)

    #7 - Sunday Best

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Howard Korder

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  8. Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 8 - The Pony
    8.6/10(2285 votes)

    #8 - The Pony

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Howard Korder, Terence Winter

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  9. Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 9 - The Milkmaid's Lot
    8.5/10(2182 votes)

    #9 - The Milkmaid's Lot

    S3:E9

    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.

    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writer:Rolin Jones

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  10. Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 10 - A Man, A Plan...
    9.0/10(2604 votes)

    #10 - A Man, A Plan...

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:David Flebotte

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  11. Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 11 - Two Impostors
    9.5/10(3593 votes)

    #11 - Two Impostors

    S3:E11

    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.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Howard Korder

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  12. Boardwalk Empire Season 3 Episode 12 - Margate Sands
    9.4/10(3419 votes)

    #12 - Margate Sands

    S3:E12

    Nucky makes a deal with Rothstein as his war with Gyp Rosetti reaches its climax. Season finale.

    Director:Tim Van Patten
    Writers:Howard Korder, Terence Winter

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Resolution" is the best rated episode of "Boardwalk Empire" season 3. It scored 8.4/10 based on 2565 votes. Directed by Tim Van Patten and written by Terence Winter, it aired on 9/16/2012. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Spaghetti & Coffee".