Season 2 poster

Season 2

(2011)

Overview

It's 1921 and after rigging the Atlantic City mayoral election, Nucky appears to be in control of the city. However, Nucky's grip soon begins to unravel as he is arrested for election fraud and members of both his inner circle and family begin to question their allegiances, while mobsters including Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, and Al Capone wait in the wings, looking for the right opportunity to grab a bigger piece of Nucky's pie.

Cast

Steve Buscemi as Enoch "Nucky" Thompson
Steve Buscemi

as Enoch "Nucky" Thompson

Michael Pitt as James "Jimmy" Darmody
Michael Pitt

as James "Jimmy" Darmody

Kelly Macdonald as Margaret Schroeder / Margaret Thompson
Kelly Macdonald

as Margaret Schroeder / Margaret Thompson

Michael Shannon as Nelson Van Alden
Michael Shannon

as Nelson Van Alden

Shea Whigham as Elias "Eli" Thompson
Shea Whigham

as Elias "Eli" Thompson

Aleksa Palladino as Angela Darmody
Aleksa Palladino

as Angela Darmody

Michael Stuhlbarg as Arnold Rothstein
Michael Stuhlbarg

as Arnold Rothstein

Stephen Graham as Al Capone
Stephen Graham

as Al Capone

Vincent Piazza as Charles "Lucky" Luciano
Vincent Piazza

as Charles "Lucky" Luciano

Paz de la Huerta as Lucy Danziger
Paz de la Huerta

as Lucy Danziger

Michael Kenneth Williams as Albert "Chalky" White
Michael Kenneth Williams

as Albert "Chalky" White

Anthony Laciura as Edward "Eddie" Kessler
Anthony Laciura

as Edward "Eddie" Kessler

Paul Sparks as Mieczysław "Mickey" Doyle
Paul Sparks

as Mieczysław "Mickey" Doyle

Jack Huston as Richard Harrow
Jack Huston

as Richard Harrow

Gretchen Mol as Gillian Darmody
Gretchen Mol

as Gillian Darmody

Dabney Coleman as Commodore Louis Kaestner
Dabney Coleman

as Commodore Louis Kaestner

Episodes

21 poster

21 7.4

September 25, 2011

Nucky is shocked by an insurrection among his inner circle. An attack threatens Chalky's life and livelihood. Margaret …

Ourselves Alone poster

Ourselves Alone 8.3

October 2, 2011

Despite being publicly embarrassed by legal trouble, Nucky's biggest concern may be holding on to his private army in a…

A Dangerous Maid poster

A Dangerous Maid 7.5

October 9, 2011

The Commodore throws his weight around with the Coast Guard to disrupt the delivery of alcohol, which creates an opport…

What Does the Bee Do? poster

What Does the Bee Do? 7.4

October 16, 2011

During Mayor Bader's birthday party, Nucky's attorney comes up with a solution that might help Nucky in his election-ri…

Gimcrack & Bunkum poster

Gimcrack & Bunkum 7.5

October 23, 2011

After a dispute with his enemies, Nucky brings in a surprise guest speaker at a Memorial Day dedication for war veteran…

The Age of Reason poster

The Age of Reason 7.2

October 30, 2011

Nucky tries to set up a risky liquor delivery to Philadelphia. Later, Attorney General Daugherty sees a problem that mi…

Peg of Old poster

Peg of Old 7.5

November 6, 2011

Margaret has a family reunion. Owen gets even with a rival. Van Alden recognizes the hierarchy of the law. Jimmy wonder…

Two Boats and a Lifeguard poster

Two Boats and a Lifeguard 7.8

November 13, 2011

In the wake of a personal loss, Nucky solicits advice on his political situation from Arnold Rothstein, while Eli remai…

Battle of the Century poster

Battle of the Century 7.7

November 20, 2011

Arriving in Belfast, Nucky and Owen meet with IRA leaders with a barter proposition. Meanwhile, in Atlantic City, Jimmy…

Georgia Peaches poster

Georgia Peaches 7.6

November 27, 2011

Undercut by Nucky, who has a new source for alcohol, Jimmy and his partners look to cultivate a new revenue stream in A…

Under God's Power She Flourishes poster

Under God's Power She Flourishes 8.0

December 4, 2011

With Margaret pondering the consequences of sin, Nucky prepares her for a worst-case scenario as Esther Randolph plays …

To the Lost poster

To the Lost 8.6

December 11, 2011

Esther Randolph's case is weakened by the sudden death of one witness and the sudden marriage of another. Jimmy turns a…