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The Waterfront S1E7 — Nice Try
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The Waterfront•Season 1•Episode 7

Nice Try

7.7/10 · 550 votesJun 19, 202549 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Hoping to regain control of his operation, Harlan tries to outmaneuver an imminent threat. A violent warning shakes the Buckley family to its core.

Directed byJann Turner
Written byKatelyn Crabb
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Cast8

Holt McCallany

Holt McCallany

Harlan Buckley

Melissa Benoist

Melissa Benoist

Bree Buckley

Jake Weary

Jake Weary

Cane Buckley

Rafael L. Silva

Rafael L. Silva

Shawn Wilson

Humberly González

Humberly González

Jenna Tate

Danielle Campbell

Danielle Campbell

Peyton Buckley

Brady Hepner

Brady Hepner

Diller Hopkins

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Mae Buckley

Crew4

H

Hilary Bolger

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Jann Turner

Jann Turner

Director

K

Katelyn Crabb

Writer

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Itai Neeman

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Nice Try" is episode 7 of The Waterfront season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 550 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Jann Turner and written by Katelyn Crabb, it aired on June 19, 2025.

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