该剧根据作家Nelson Johnson的同名畅销小说改编。1920年，联邦政府颁布禁酒令后，公开售卖酒类商品成为一种违法行为。在新泽西州的西南部的大西洋城没有任何法律。贯穿全城的道路的两侧，布满了各式旅馆、夜总会、娱乐中心、赌场、妓院、剧院，其规模堪与纽约的百老汇相提并论。Nucky（史蒂夫·布西密 Steve Buscemi 饰）是这里的老大。除了保护伞大西洋城警长Elias（谢伊·惠格姆 Shea Whigham 饰），一大帮靠黑帮势力发家的老板，还有一群宣誓效忠于他的打手。Nucky小心地谋划着自己在私酒生意链条上的位置，与各种黑帮组织为争夺黑市控制权展开了你死我活的斗争。
播出日期: 2014-09-07
运行时间: 58 min
概述: Nucky reminisces about catching the Commodore's eye; Nucky joins Sally Wheet in Cuba; Margaret finds herself in the hot seat; Chalky tries to extricate himself from a difficult situation; Lucky Luciano sets a bold plan in motion.
播出日期: 2014-09-14
运行时间: 56 min
概述: Nucky pays a visit to Johnny Torrio; Eli and Van Alden must recoup money lost during a federal raid by Eliot Ness; Willie has a job interview; in 1884, young Nucky deals with the death of his sister.
播出日期: 2014-09-21
运行时间: 54 min
概述: Chalky heads in a new direction; Margaret finds herself in a quandary; Nucky hosts a prospective partner from Boston; Luciano and Siegel meet with Narcisse in Harlem; in 1884, young Nucky flirts with a girl.
播出日期: 2014-09-28
运行时间: 59 min
概述: Nucky and Margaret find common ground in Atlantic City; Luciano encounters an old adversary; Sally Wheet makes a payment in Cuba; in 1884, young Nucky moves up the Commodore's ladder.
播出日期: 2014-10-05
运行时间: 54 min
概述: Chalky returns to Atlantic City; Nucky arranges a meeting with Maranzano; Eli reunites with June.
播出日期: 2014-10-12
运行时间: 58 min
概述: Federal agents enlist the help of Eli and Van Alden to take down the Capone organization.
播出日期: 2014-10-19
运行时间: 57 min
概述: Nucky tries to hold onto his assets in Atlantic City; Willie and Eli become involved in Nucky's war.
播出日期: 2014-10-26
运行时间: 60 min
概述: Nucky plans to relocate to Manhattan; Margaret impresses Nucky and a grain company stockholder.
