7. Peg of Old — Episode — Boardwalk Empire

7. Peg of Old

While Nucky enlists heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey to promote the wireless broadcast of his upcoming fight, Jimmy faces a decision that could shape the future of Atlantic City. Margaret travels to Brooklyn for a bittersweet family reunion. Nelson weighs his options as his problems converge. Lucy visits an old flame for a handout. Owen settles a score.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Nucky's life is in danger when Jimmy is pushed to a violent decision by Eli, Luciano, Lansky and Capone. Margaret reconnects with her family in Brooklyn, but not everyone is happy to see their long-lost sister. Van Alden finds himself making difficult decisions after the arrival of new prosecutor Esther Randolph ( Julianne Nicholson ) and Lucy's final decision in the wake of their daughter's birth. Owen finds the opportunity to perform a service, both for the IRA and for Margaret.

Sources and content license

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