Boardwalk Empire S2E8 — Two Boats and a Lifeguard

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Boardwalk Empire•Season 2•Episode 8

Two Boats and a Lifeguard

8.5/10 · 2,476 votesNov 13, 201160 min

Ranked #5 of 12 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

In the wake of a personal loss, Nucky solicits advice on his political situation from Arnold Rothstein, while Eli remains suspicious of his brother’s actions. Nucky finds himself in the unfamiliar position of showing gratitude toward a federal agent. Angela meets a new friend at

Directed byTim Van Patten

Written byTerence Winter

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Cast16

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson

Michael Pitt

Michael Pitt

James 'Jimmy' Darmody

Kelly Macdonald

Kelly Macdonald

Margaret Schroeder

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Nelson Van Alden

Shea Whigham

Shea Whigham

Elias 'Eli' Thompson

Michael Stuhlbarg

Michael Stuhlbarg

Arnold Rothstein

Aleksa Palladino

Aleksa Palladino

Angela Darmody

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

Al Capone

Vincent Piazza

Vincent Piazza

Charles 'Lucky' Luciano

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Albert 'Chalky' White

Anthony Laciura

Anthony Laciura

Edward 'Eddie' Kessler

Paz de la Huerta

Paz de la Huerta

Lucy Danziger

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Terence Winter

Terence Winter

Writer

Tim Van Patten

Tim Van Patten

Director

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Helen P. Butler

Costume Supervisor

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Tim Streeto

Editor

David Franco

David Franco

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Two Boats and a Lifeguard" is episode 8 of Boardwalk Empire season 2. It scored 8.5/10 from 2,476 votes, ranking #5 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Tim Van Patten and written by Terence Winter, it aired on November 13, 2011.

Next: E9 · Battle of the Century Best of Season 2