Episode 8— Hold Me in Paradise
Aired November 7, 2010 · 50 min
Synopsis
Nucky Thompson travels to Chicago for the Republican National Convention, where he shows interest in Warren G. Harding's unexpected rise as a presidential candidate. Meanwhile, the D'Alessio gang encroaches on Nucky's territory, challenging Eli's authority, and Margaret becomes more involved in Nucky's business dealings. Van Alden faces personal strain due to his wife's wish for a child, while Rothstein anticipates legal consequences for his involvement in the 1919 World Series scandal. Nucky sends for Jimmy to return to Atlantic City to strengthen his control.
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Steve Buscemi
as Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson
Michael Pitt
as James 'Jimmy' Darmody
Kelly Macdonald
as Margaret Schroeder
Michael Shannon
as Nelson Van Alden
Shea Whigham
as Elias 'Eli' Thompson
Aleksa Palladino
as Angela Darmody
Michael Stuhlbarg
as Arnold Rothstein
Stephen Graham
as Al Capone
Vincent Piazza
as Lucky Luciano
Paz De La Huerta
as Lucy Danziger
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