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The Best Episodes of Boardwalk Empire Season 5

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Every episode of Boardwalk Empire Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Boardwalk Empire Season 5!

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...
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  • Eldorado
    9.2/10(3,550)
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    #1 - Eldorado

    Season 5 Episode 8

    Aired 10/26/2014

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

    Director: Tim Van Patten

    Writer: Terence Winter, Howard Korder

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  • Friendless Child
    9.1/10(2,436)
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    #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.

    Director: Allen Coulter

    Writer: Howard Korder, Cristine Chambers

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  • Devil You Know
    8.9/10(2,368)
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    #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.

    Director: Jeremy Podeswa

    Writer: Howard Korder

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  • Cuanto
    8.5/10(1,935)
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    #4 - Cuanto

    Season 5 Episode 4

    Aired 9/28/2014

    Nucky and Margaret find common ground in Atlantic City; Luciano encounters an old adversary; Sally Wheet makes a payment in Cuba; in 1884, young Nucky moves up the Commodore's ladder.

    Director: Jake Paltrow

    Writer: Howard Korder, Cristine Chambers

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  • King of Norway
    8.3/10(1,862)
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    #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.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: Steve Kornacki

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  • Golden Days for Boys and Girls
    8.2/10(2,160)
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    #6 - Golden Days for Boys and Girls

    Season 5 Episode 1

    Aired 9/7/2014

    Nucky reminisces about catching the Commodore's eye; Nucky joins Sally Wheet in Cuba; Margaret finds herself in the hot seat; Chalky tries to extricate himself from a difficult situation; Lucky Luciano sets a bold plan in motion.

    Director: Tim Van Patten

    Writer: Howard Korder

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  • The Good Listener
    8.1/10(1,875)
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    #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 by Eliot Ness; Willie has a job interview; in 1884, young Nucky deals with the death of his sister.

    Director: Allen Coulter

    Writer: Terence Winter

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  • What Jesus Said
    7.8/10(1,825)
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    #8 - What Jesus Said

    Season 5 Episode 3

    Aired 9/21/2014

    Chalky heads in a new direction; Margaret finds herself in a quandary; Nucky hosts a prospective partner from Boston; Luciano and Siegel meet with Narcisse in Harlem; in 1884, young Nucky flirts with a girl.

    Director: Ed Bianchi

    Writer: Howard Korder, Cristine Chambers

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Eldorado" is the best rated episode of "Boardwalk Empire" season 5. It scored 9.2/10 based on 3550 votes. Directed by Tim Van Patten and written by Terence Winter, Howard Korder, it aired on 10/26/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Friendless Child".