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The Best Episodes of Boardwalk Empire Season 5

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

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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  1. 9.2/10(3.6k votes)

    #1 - Eldorado

    S5:E8

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

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  2. 9.1/10(2.5k votes)

    #2 - Friendless Child

    S5:E7

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

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  3. 8.9/10(2.4k votes)

    #3 - Devil You Know

    S5:E6

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

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  4. 8.5/10(2.0k votes)

    #4 - Cuanto

    S5:E4

    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.

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  5. 8.3/10(1.9k votes)

    #5 - King of Norway

    S5:E5

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

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    Director:Ed Bianchi
  6. 8.2/10(2.2k votes)

    #6 - Golden Days for Boys and Girls

    S5:E1

    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.

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  8. 8.1/10(1.9k votes)

    #7 - The Good Listener

    S5:E2

    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.

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  9. 7.8/10(1.8k votes)

    #8 - What Jesus Said

    S5:E3

    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.

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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 3578 votes. Directed by Tim Van Patten and written by Howard Korder, Terence Winter, it aired on 10/26/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Friendless Child".