Boardwalk Empire | Season 1 | Episode 12

A Return to Normalcy

TV-MA | 1 HR 0 MIN

In the Season One finale, Nucky and Atlantic City brace for change on Election Day as Torrio brokers a deal between two nemeses with far-reaching consequences. Jimmy ponders his future, as do Margaret, Agent Van Alden and Eli.

1.Boardwalk Empire

Corrupt kingpin Nucky Thompson carves out a brutal niche in Atlantic City as it heads into Prohibition.

2.The Ivory Tower

Nucky deals with the fallout from Jimmy's rogue heist; Margaret seeks help in the wake of her husband's demise.

3.Broadway Limited

Jimmy's future is clouded by an unlikely witness to the woods massacre; Margaret takes on a new job; Chalky's team pays for his success.

4.Anastasia

In Chicago, Jimmy finds himself increasingly at odds with the hot-headed Al Capone. Nucky looks to leverage his political relationships.

5.Nights in Ballygran

Nucky's attempts to usher in a joyous St. Patrick's Day are undermined by Eli, Margaret & Van Alden.

6.Family Limitation

Nucky investigates a boardwalk theft as Jimmy scores points with Johnny Torrio in Chicago. Finally, Margaret stands up to Lucy.

7.Home

Nucky purges some bad childhood memories. Jimmy bonds with a fellow veteran. Chalky considers a liquor deal that would cut Nucky as the middleman.

8.Hold Me in Paradise

While visiting Chicago during the Republican National Convention, Nucky gets some alarming news from Atlantic City.

9.Belle Femme

Nucky braces for war with a rival faction as Jimmy stands by his alibi. Margaret helps out Madame Jeunet.

10.The Emerald City

Nucky asks Margaret to toe the party line. Angela witnesses Jimmy’s dark side, as Capone faces a crossroads. Van Alden deals with his emotions.

11.Paris Green

Nucky shakes up the status quo, and Jimmy deals with some tricky family issues. Van Alden addresses Agent Sebso’s "temptations."

12.A Return to Normalcy

Nucky and Atlantic City brace for change on Election Day as Torrio brokers a deal with far-reaching consequences. Jimmy ponders his future.