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Boardwalk Empire Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2013 - 2013
Season 4 of the Prohibition-era drama opens in February 1924 as Nucky (Steve Buscemi) makes peace with New Yorkers Masseria (Ivo Nandi) and Rothstein (Michael Stuhlbarg), moves into the abandoned Albatross Hotel and, coincidentally, spreads his wings with a potential real-estate bonanza in Florida, where he's smitten with a saucy barkeep (Patricia Arquette). Back in Atlantic City, Chalky (Michael K. Williams) runs the boardwalk's Onyx Club, though the mysterious Harlem intellectual Dr. Narcisse (Jeffrey Wright) challenges his North Side reign, and Eddie (Anthony Laciura) finally gets a promotion. In Philadelphia, Eli's son Willie (Ben Rosenfield) dives in over his head at college; while in the Midwest, Nelson (Michael Shannon) pulls double duty for Chicago mobsters Capone (Stephen Graham) and O'Banion (Arron Shiver), and a wandering Richard (Jack Huston) reconnects with his roots. With Shea Whigham, Brian Geraghty, Ron Livingston, Margot Bingham, Anatol Yusef and Domenick Lombardozzi.
Episode 1
New York Sour
Sun, Sep 8, 2013 0 mins
The fourth season begins in February 1924, as Nucky tries to make peace with Joe Masseria and helps Chalky clean up after an incident at a seedy hotel. Meanwhile, Gillian seeks custody of her grandson and tries to find a buyer for the Artemis Club; federal agent Warren Knox gets acquainted with business in Atlantic City; and in Chicago, Al Capone and his brothers make sure their last name is well-known.
Episode 2
Resignation
Sun, Sep 15, 2013 0 mins
Dr. Valentin Narcisse arrives in Atlantic City, and clashes with Nucky and Chalkie over the disappearance of an employee. Meanwhile, Dean O'Banion enlists Van Alden to keep an eye on Al Capone, starting with a political rally outside Chicago; Agent Knox reports to J. Edgar Hoover in Washington, D.C.; and Eddie demands a promotion from Nucky after 11 years of service.
Episode 3
Acres of Diamonds
Sun, Sep 22, 2013 0 mins
Nucky heads to Florida to investigate a land deal in the Tampa area, but he's not sure he's buying what bootlegger Bill McCoy and his associates are selling. Back in Atlantic City, Valentin books a jazz singer for Chalky's club and gauges Dunn's loyalty to his boss; Gillian helps Roy impress a potential business partner; and Willie hopes Mickey will help him make a name for himself at college.
Episode 4
All In
Sun, Sep 29, 2013 0 mins
Nucky becomes more acquainted with Arnold Rothstein during a high-stakes poker game, but the evening yields another potential partner in the Florida land deal. Meanwhile, Van Alden helps Al and Frank Capone on their collection rounds outside Chicago; Dunn discusses business with Valentin in Harlem; and Willie and his college roommate carry a prank too far in Philadelphia.
Episode 5
Erlkönig
Sun, Oct 6, 2013 0 mins
Nucky goes to Philadelphia to deal with the aftermath of Willie's ill-fated prank; Eddie endures a marathon detention by Agent Knox; Gillian's desperation for a fix takes her to an unfamiliar part of town; Van Alden works for Al Capone on Election Day at a factory outside Chicago.
Episode 6
The North Star
Sun, Oct 13, 2013 0 mins
Nucky has a tense reunion with Margaret in New York, then heads to Tampa to iron out the details of his land deal and reconnect with Sally. Meanwhile, Richard returns to Atlantic City and makes a confession to an ailing Paul Sagorsky; Agent Knox tries to gain Eli's trust; Chalky vents his frustration; and Lansky leaves Luciano out of his Florida expansion when the latter is spooked by an investor's ties to Joe Masseria.
Episode 7
William Wilson
Sun, Oct 20, 2013 0 mins
Willie's unpopular decision pits Eli versus Nucky; Margaret has a surprise encounter at her job on Wall Street; Luciano is sent to Tampa to deal with Petrucelli; Gillian tries to kick her heroin habit with Roy's help; Valentin increases his control in Atlantic City while Chalky is distracted; Al Capone urges Johnny Torrio to go to war with Dean O'Banion.
Episode 8
The Old Ship of Zion
Sun, Oct 27, 2013 0 mins
Nucky's shipment from Florida comes with some unexpected cargo; Eli feels the heat from the Feds when Knox uncovers new evidence of the Thompsons' escapades; Willie reconsiders his recent choices after a talk with his uncle; Chalky clashes with Narcisse over control of the Northside.
Episode 9
Marriage and Hunting
Sun, Nov 3, 2013 0 mins
Nucky won't back Chalky in his turf war with Valentin Narcisse; Julia mulls her next move after Gillian makes her custody case in court; Van Alden tests the patience of two gangsters in Illinois; Rothstein hatches a plan to obtain some extra cash.
Episode 10
White Horse Pike
Sun, Nov 10, 2013 0 mins
Nucky gets a tip from Sally about some extra cargo in Florida shipments; Margaret mulls a deal with Rothstein to help her family; Capone becomes wary of Torrio's motives; Eli tries to mend his relationship with Willie.
Episode 11
Havre de Grace
Sun, Nov 17, 2013 0 mins
Chalky goes on the lam with Daughter following a close call, and takes refuge in Maryland with his mentor, Oscar Boneau. Meanwhile, Nucky heeds a prescient warning; and Gillian mulls selling her mansion and starting a new life with Roy.
Episode 12
Farewell Daddy Blues
Sun, Nov 24, 2013 0 mins
In the Season 4 finale, Eli fears for Nucky when Knox puts his plan in motion to take him down; Al Capone and Johnny Torrio come to an agreement in Illinois; Chalky plots revenge on his foes; and Richard looks out for Tommy's welfare.
