The life and times of gangster and treasurer, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, in Atlantic City, as prohibition sweeps the nation. When a former ally tips off the police and sets them on his tail, Nucky runs into some trouble.
Martin Scorsese directs the pilot episode of the sensational Prohibition-era crime drama. Steve Buscemi stars. Strong language/violence/sex/flashing images. (S1, ep 1)
Having attempted to cover up Jimmy Darmody's crimes, Nucky is visited by zealous Federal Agent Nelson Van Alden. Strong language/violence/sex. (S1, ep 2)
As Nucky's new bootlegging deal with Chalky White leads to bloodshed, Agent Van Alden closes in on Jimmy. Strong language/violence/sex. (S1, ep 3)
As Jimmy and Al Capone stir up trouble in Chicago, Nucky demands that Elias solves the murder of Chalky White's employee. Violent scenes. (S1, ep 4)
When Nucky Thompson fails to shut down a bootlegging operation, Margaret Schroeder takes matters into her own hands. Violent scenes. (S1, ep 5)
Nucky goes on the warpath when one of his cronies is attacked, while Jimmy and Al set up a meeting with their rivals. Strong language/violence/sex. (S1, ep 6)
A visit to his family home brings back bad memories for Nucky, while Jimmy makes a new ally when visiting a veterans' hospital. Strong language/sex/mature themes. (S1, ep 7)
Trouble looms when Nucky Thompson heads to Chicago, leaving his brother Eli in charge. Strong language/violence/sex. (S1, ep 8)
As Jimmy hunts the gang that shot Eli, criminal mastermind Arnold Rothstein plots to have Nucky Thompson killed. Strong language/violence. (S1, ep 9)
Emerald City: Having survived an assassination attempt, Nucky plots revenge on the D'Alessio brothers with the help of Chalky White. Sexual scenes. (S1, ep 10)
As Agent Van Alden goes off at the deep end, Nucky Thompson struggles to win an election while fighting a gang war. Strong language/sex/mature themes. (S1, ep 11)
Nucky seeks to settle his business with the D'Alessio brothers once and for all in this explosive season finale. Violent scenes. (S1, ep 12)