Boardwalk Empire

Nucky calls in a favor as tensions with the Commodore escalate. Owen intervenes on a delivery intended for struggling casino operator Lolly Steinman, proving his worth. Lucy chafes at her loneliness.

A desperate Eli questions his allegiances. Jimmy learns a lesson as Richard goes hunting.

Nucky orchestrates a risky liquor delivery and faces complications in his federal case. Jimmy finds a new mentor, and Margaret makes a confession.

Nucky solicits advice on his political situation from Arnold Rothstein, while Eli remains suspicious of his brother's actions. Angela meets a new friend at the beach and eavesdrops on her husband's treachery.

Arriving in Belfast, Nucky and Owen meet with IRA leaders with a barter proposition. Meanwhile, in Atlantic City, Jimmy partners with George Remus to sell his medicinal alcohol. Margaret frets when Emily's illness takes a turn for the worse.

With Margaret pondering the consequences of sin, Nucky prepares her for a worst-case scenario as Esther Randolph plays out her trump cards. Jimmy revisits his college days with Angela and Gillian.

With Nucky's trial looming, Jimmy looks to make amends. After weighing an offer from Esther Randolph, Margaret decides to change the course of her future -- and Nucky's.