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.
Nucky's enemies plot to seize Atlantic City's bootlegging business from his grip. Strong language/violence. (S2, ep 1)
Worried that he is losing his grip on Atlantic City, Nucky hatches a plan to re-establish his authority. Strong language/violence/mature themes. (S2, ep 2)
With the Commodore putting the squeeze on Atlantic City's alcohol supply, Nucky reaches out to Washington's new Attorney General for a favour. Strong language. (S2, ep 3)
Facing a local liquor surplus, Jimmy and Mickey head to Philadelphia in search of buyers. Strong language/sex. (S2, ep 4)
Gershwin & Bunkum: Nucky pays lip service to his enemies as his brother Eli questions his allegiances. Strong language/violence. (S2, ep 5)
As Jimmy finds a new powerful mentor, Nucky orchestrates a risky liquor delivery in Philadelphia. Violent scenes. (S2, ep 6)
While Nucky enlists boxing champ Jack Dempsey to promote the broadcast of his upcoming fight, Jimmy faces a big decision. Strong language/violence/sex. (S2, ep 7)
Nucky solicits advice from Arnold Rothstein while Jimmy ruthlessly demonstrates his burgeoning power. Strong language. (S2, ep 8)
Nucky and Owen head to Belfast with a proposition for IRA leaders while bootlegger Waxey Gordon takes decisive action. Violent scenes. (S2, ep 9)
Jimmy is forced to cultivate a fresh revenue stream after Nucky finds a new source for alcohol. Strong language/violence. (S2, ep 10)
With Margaret pondering the consequences of sin, Nucky prepares her for a worst-case scenario. Strong language/violence/mature themes. (S2, ep 11)
With Nucky's trial looming, Jimmy looks to make amends. Margaret makes a big decision. Strong language/violence/mature themes. (S2, ep 12)