Tonight on HBO Terence Winter’s Boardwalk Empire starring Steve Buscemi continues with an all new Sunday October 19, season 5 episode 7 called, “Friendless Child.” On tonight’s episode Nucky’s war with Luciano draws in Willie and Eli as Nucky tries to maintain his control in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Maranzano’s tenure as boss is nearing the end; Gillian sends a letter from the hospital; and in 1897, a young Nucky quarrels with Mabel about a runaway from Trenton and does a favor for the Commodore.
On last week’s episode, in Harlem, Chalky encountered Narcisse (Jeffrey Wright) in hopes of setting Daughter Maitland (Margot Bingham) free. Federal agents enlisted Eli and Van Alden to help take down the Capone organization. Pained by a recent loss, Nucky turned to the bottle, and the company of a pair of barflies. In 1897, young Nucky vented his frustration to Mabel (Maya Kazan) after endorsing Jim Neary (Scott Francis Moreau), and rooted out a young thief with Eli’s (Ryan Dinning) helped. Did you watch last week’s episode? Did you watch the last episode? If you missed it, we have a full and detailed recap right here for you.
On tonight’s episode at war with Luciano, Nucky looks to hold onto his assets in Atlantic City. Willie (Ben Rosenfield) and Eli become involved in Nucky’s war. Maranzano meets his fate. Nucky reads Gillian’s (Gretchen Mol) letter from the hospital. In 1897, Mabel and Nucky argue about a young runaway from Trenton, while Nucky does a discreet favor for the Commodore (John Elllison Conlee).
Tonight’s episode is going to be another action packed one, which you won’t want to miss. So be sure to tune in for our live coverage of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire Season 5 episode 7— tonight at 9PM EST! While you wait for the recap, check out a sneak peek of tonight’s episode below!
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Robert Hodge gives a radio talk addressing the citizens, and he says that they’re at war with an army of hoodlums that have made the streets unsafe. Nucky listens as he holds a drink.
Nucky is distraught over his recent lost revenue, and he bickers with Marizano. Nucky just wants to see Luciano dead, but M says they need to wade it out, be patient, like they’re playing a game of chess. Nucky sends some men to New York.
Thompson is being ordered around by Hodges as they starting prepping cases. He receives a call from someone. He tries to tell them no, but then he tells whoever’s on the other line that he can meet them late this evening.
Ben Siegel has a run in with some people who are after him. After a bit of shoot and chase, he’s grabbed hold of and pulled down the stairs.
Meanwhile, in the flashback story line, younger Nucky encounters a young vagrant girl who’s been stealing stuff. He takes her back to his house for some supper. The next morning, his girlfriend dresses her, and the young girl asks if she might be able to work around the house (and at the school) to “make amends”
Ben is delivered to Nucky. They call Charlie. Nucky wants to meet with him to discuss the recent “bullshit” that’s going on, but he’s not into it. Margaret calls him to discuss their recent dealings. He says he has to go.
Eli comes to visit Will. Will, while slightly distressed by his visit, offers to have him return to his home to get cleaned up. Eli walks away and leaves Will on the opposite side of the street. When he looks back, Will is being shoved into a car and a bag is being shoved over his head.
FLASHBACK: Sheriff Lindsey comes for Nucky and says his assistance is required.
Meanwhile, Nucky’s hostage is being super annoying and singing ridiculous songs. Eli comes to visit Nucky. Nucky says that he better have a damn good reason for being here.
Will, tied to the chair, is uncovered in the presence of Charlie. Charlie interrogates him a bit, but Will insists that he has nothing to do with his uncle’s affairs. Soon, Charlie receives a phone call from Nucky, who tells him to let his nephew go.
FLASHBACK: Nucky is taken to the Commodore’s house to assist with something that requires “utmost scrutiny.” He’s instructed to return a little girl to her home. It appears that the Commodore enjoys the company of young children.
Nucky, Eli, and the gang meet with Charlie and his gang. They make an exchange: Ben for Will. They don’t give Will back, however. Mickey steps forward to make a statement and asks them to forgive each other. Mickey is shot and then more shooting breaks out.
Charlie wants all that Nucky has/commands/oversees. Nucky says that he can have everything, so long as he lets Will free. Charlie is about to shoot Nucky when Nucky comes up with another deal: He’ll take care of Marinzano in exchange for Will’s safe return.
The feds make a move Al Capone.
Salvatore Marinzano is killed by Eli.
Will is returned.
Nucky opens a letter he received. It’s from the orphan girl he helped all those years ago. She’s currently trapped in a mental institution and wants his help.