The Gilded Age

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.

Tom Raikes' Besuch in New York bereitet Marian Freude, ihrer Tante Agnes jedoch Sorge. Eine immer verzweifeltere Peggy braucht Mr. Raikes' rechtlichen Rat. George unternimmt Schritte, um seinen neuesten Geschäftsplan voranzubringen. Oscar van Rhijn macht der jungen Gladys Russell Avancen und ein Wohltätigkeitsbasar wird zur Quelle gesellschaftlichen Dramas, nachdem Bertha Herabwürdigung erfährt.

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.

Marians großer Plan steht auf der Kippe. Bertha und Mrs. Astor ecken wegen Gladys' Debüt an. Peggy ist geschockt wegen einer großen Enthüllung.