In 1882, Marian arrives at the home of her “old money” aunts Agnes and Ada, whose new neighbors vie to break into New York high society.
Marian receives a visit from Tom Raikes, whose legal advice Peggy seeks. The Russells take center stage at a charity bazaar.
George faces a surprise development. Marian sees Mr. Raikes against Agnes’ wishes. Ada runs into an old friend. Peggy gets an opportunity.
Marian learns more about Mrs. Chamberlain. George makes a deal to benefit Bertha. Peggy meets a trailblazing newspaperman.
Bertha, Marian, Aurora, and Peggy make an overnight trip to see Clara Barton speak. Gladys’ desired beau is invited to dinner.
Mr. McAllister’s visit to the Russells shakes the aunts’ household. George aims to control the narrative. Marian considers her feelings.
As a historic moment captures the city, Agnes vows to protect her family’s reputation, while Larry’s career plans rub George the wrong way.
Peggy reveals the truth about her past, while George’s day in court arrives, and Marian considers her romantic future.
Marian’s grand plan is threatened. Bertha and Mrs. Astor lock horns over Gladys’ debut. Peggy is stunned by a major reveal.
Special features on the DVD box set.
Special features on the DVD box set. Explores this episode.
Special features on the DVD box set. Explores this episode.
Special features on the DVD box set. Explores this episode.
An interview with Cynthia Nixon about her role as Ada Brook.
Additional content on the DVD box set. A behind the scenes on the episode.
Additional content on the DVD box set. A behind the scenes on the episode.
Additional content on the DVD box set. A behind the scenes on the episode.
A look at the set of Gilded Age.
Irresistible Change
An interview with Christine Baranski about her role as Agnes van Rhijn.
An interview with Taissa Farmiga about her role as Gladys Russell.
An interview with Harry Richardson about his role as Larry Russell.
An interview with Blake Ritson about his role as Oscar van Rhijn.
An interview with Thomas Cocquerel about his role as Tom Raikes
An interview with Simon Jones about his role as Bannister.
An interview with Jack Gilpin about his role as Church.
An interview with Louisa Jacobson about her role as Marian Brook.
An interview with Denée Benton about her role as Peggy Scott.
An interview with Morgan Spector about his role as George Russell.
An interview with Carrie Coon about her role as Bertha Russell.
On Easter Sunday, Agnes informs Ada, Marian, and Oscar of her nephew Dashiell Montgomery’s imminent arrival in New York. In need of a change after an emotional visit to Philadelphia, Peggy asks Marian about returning to 61st Street. Meanwhile, Bertha sidesteps Mrs. Astor to support the Metropolitan Opera House, and Oscar begins courting Gladys once again.
After giving Oscar his final verdict, George sends Clay to meet Mr. Henderson, the union leader at his Pittsburgh steel plant. Meanwhile, Agnes chides Ada for being too chatty during a visit with Luke Forte, Mrs. Fane arranges a match for Marian in Newport, Larry gets a new commission, and Peggy is welcomed back to 61st Street by all but one.
As the opera war heats up, an unlikely guest attends Bertha’s Met fundraiser, while Agnes backs Mrs. Astor’s effort to preserve the Academy’s dominance. Meanwhile, Peggy offers to travel with Mr. Fortune to Alabama to cover a story about the Tuskegee Institute, Ada organizes a special luncheon for Mr. Forte, George attempts to sway Henderson, and Watson considers an offer.
After receiving discouraging news about the Met, Bertha deals with rumors that are swirling about Larry. Fearing her sister’s disapproval, Ada asks Marian to cover for her as she continues to see Mr. Forte. Later, Bertha vies for position with the visiting Duke of Buckingham, and, in Tuskegee, Peggy navigates a tense dinner with Mr. Fortune and Booker T. Washington.
While Ada questions whether to move forward without her sister’s support, Agnes faces the prospect of living alone. In Newport, Bertha puts the finishing touches on the event of the season as Mrs. Winterton plots her revenge. After experiencing the best of the Tuskegee Institute, Peggy and Mr. Fortune witness the dangers of the South firsthand.
As George heads to Pittsburgh to deal with the potential strike, Bertha learns that the Duke will return for the Metropolitan Opera’s opening night. While the staff chip in to help Jack, Bannister tries to retrieve an incriminating letter from the Russell house. Ada and Luke return from their honeymoon and Marian receives an invitation from Dashiell.
Against the backdrop of the biggest event in New York City’s history, Bertha reconsiders her loyalty to the Met. Meanwhile, an engagement celebration leaves Marian with doubts, Peggy strives to make a difference in Brooklyn, George strikes a deal with Mr. Henderson, Oscar makes an alarming discovery, and the van Rhijn household reels as Luke’s health deteriorates.
While the staff question their future in the van Rhijn household, Jack receives welcome news about his patent. After scoring a victory for the local schools, Peggy considers her future at the NY Globe. Later, Marian confesses her true feelings to Dashiell – and Bertha and Mrs. Astor make their final moves in the opera war.
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Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
All about Agnes
All about Ada
All about Bertha
All about George
All about Marian
All about Peggy
Interview with Cynthia
Interview with Carrie
Interview with Morgan
Interview with Denée
Carrie's favorites
Denée's favorites
Bertha's favorites
Bertha's relationship pairings
Marian's relationship pairings
Ada's relationship pairings
Peggy's relationship pairings
Agnes's relationship pairings
Cynthia decides whose team she would be on
Christine decides whose team she would be on
Carrie decides whose team she would be on
Morgan decides whose team he would be on
Denée decides whose team she would be on
Julian decides whose team he would be on
Carrie's take on the real Gilded Age
Cynthia's take on the real Gilded Age
Morgan's take on the real Gilded Age
As George faces opposition for a new railway plan, Bertha prepares for the Duke's return, and Ada finds purpose in the temperance movement.
Amid their domestic quibbles, Agnes and Ada welcome the Scotts into their home. Bertha and George disagree about Gladys's future.
While George enters tense negotiations, Larry and Jack meet with a potential investor. Later, the Scotts meet the Kirklands.
Bertha deals with unwanted rumors in the press… and the surprise arrival of her sister Monica.
While Gladys adjusts to her changed circumstances, Larry runs into a familiar face. Peggy gets an opportunity from an old colleague.
Bertha helps Gladys stand up for herself. George attempts a bold business move. Peggy confides in Dr. Kirkland about her past.
Amid the release of a salacious book, Mrs. Astor confides in Bertha. Armed with updates from Arizona, Larry returns home to troubling news.
Peggy reveals her truth to Dr. Kirkland, Marian struggles to move forward, and Bertha finally faces the fallout of her actions.
