| "Devil You Know" | |
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| Boardwalk Empire episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Jeremy Podeswa |
| Written by | Howard Korder |
| Cinematography by | Bill Coleman |
| Editing by | Tim Streeto |
| Original air date | October 12, 2014 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Devil You Know" is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the American period crime drama television series Boardwalk Empire. It is the 54th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Howard Korder, and directed by Jeremy Podeswa. It was released on HBO on October 12, 2014.
The series is set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. The series follows Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, a political figure who rises to prominence and interacts with mobsters, politicians, government agents, and the common folk who look up to him. In the episode, Chalky takes an important decision to save Daughter, while Van Alden and Eli are confronted over a failed robbery.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.55 million household viewers and gained a 0.7 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, making it the least watched episode of the series. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, writing, emotional tone and closure to Van Alden and Chalky.