Boardwalk Empire Season 3

Synopsis

The third season of the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire premiered on September 16, 2012 and concluded on December 2, 2012. The series was created by Terence Winter and based on the book Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times and Corruption of Atlantic City by Nelson Johnson. Set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era, the series stars Steve Buscemi as Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, a political figure who rose to prominence and controlled Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition period of the 1920s and early 1930s.

Main Cast

Steve Buscemi

Enoch "Nucky" Thompson

Age : N/A | Popularity : 62%

Kelly Macdonald

Margaret Schroeder / Margaret Thompson

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Michael Shannon

Nelson Van Alden

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Shea Whigham

Elias "Eli" Thompson

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Michael Stuhlbarg

Arnold Rothstein

Age : N/A | Popularity : 83%

Stephen Graham

Al Capone

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Vincent Piazza

Charles "Lucky" Luciano

Age : N/A | Popularity : 16%

Michael Kenneth Williams

Albert "Chalky" White

Age : N/A | Popularity : 74%

Episodes

Episode 1

16 September 2012 - Resolution

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

Episode 2

23 September 2012 - Spaghetti & Coffee

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.

Episode 3

30 September 2012 - Bone for Tuna

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.

Episode 4

07 October 2012 - Blue Bell Boy

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.

Episode 5

14 October 2012 - You'd Be Surprised

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.

Episode 6

21 October 2012 - Ging Gang Goolie

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.

Episode 7

28 October 2012 - Sunday Best

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

Episode 8

04 November 2012 - The Pony

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.

Episode 9

11 November 2012 - The Milkmaid's Lot

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.

Episode 10

18 November 2012 - A Man, A Plan...

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.

Episode 11

25 November 2012 - Two Imposters

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.

Episode 12

02 December 2012 - Margate Sands

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

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Writer	Nelson Johnson
Production	Executive Producer	Terence Winter Mark Wahlberg Tim Van Patten Stephen Levinson Gene Kelly Martin Scorsese
	Producer	Lawrence Konner Howard Korder Margaret Nagle Rick Yorn Rudd Simmons Cara McKenney
Department	Role	Name

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