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It’s 1882 and the Gilded Age is in full swing when Marian Brook, a young orphaned daughter of a Southern general, moves in with her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. With the help of Peggy Scott, an African-American woman masquerading as her maid, Marian gets caught up in the dazzling lives of her rich neighbors as she struggles to decide between adhering to the rules or forging her own path.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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It’s 1882 and the Gilded Age is in full swing when Marian Brook, a young orphaned daughter of a Southern general, moves in with her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. With the help of Peggy Scott, an African-American woman masquerading as her maid, Marian gets caught up in the dazzling lives of her rich neighbors as she struggles to decide between adhering to the rules or forging her own path.
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Episode 1
As George faces opposition for a new railway plan, Bertha prepares for the Duke's return, and Ada finds purpose in the temperance movement.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Julian Fellowes, Sonja WarfieldGuest stars Audra McDonald, Ashlie Atkinson, Ward Horton, James Riordan, Matt Walker, Victoria Clark, Bobby Steggert, Rufus Collins
Episode 2
Amid their domestic quibbles, Agnes and Ada welcome the Scotts into their home. Bertha and George disagree about Gladys's future.
Directed by Deborah KampmeierWritten by Julian Fellowes, Sonja WarfieldGuest stars Audra McDonald, Ashlie Atkinson, Claybourne Elder, Amy Forsyth, Ward Horton, Matt Walker, Victoria Clark, Bill Camp
Episode 3
While George enters tense negotiations, Larry and Jack meet with a potential investor. Later, the Scotts meet the Kirklands.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Julian Fellowes, Sonja WarfieldGuest stars Audra McDonald, Ashlie Atkinson, Amy Forsyth, Bobby Steggert, Jessica Frances Dukes, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Phylicia Rashād, Jordan Donica
Episode 4
Bertha deals with unwanted rumors in the press… and the surprise arrival of her sister Monica.
Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Julian Fellowes, Sonja WarfieldGuest stars Audra McDonald, Ashlie Atkinson, Amy Forsyth, William Ryall, Nathan Lane, Bill Camp, Jessica Frances Dukes, Andrea Martin
Episode 5
While Gladys adjusts to her changed circumstances, Larry runs into a familiar face. Peggy gets an opportunity from an old colleague.
Directed by Deborah KampmeierWritten by Julian Fellowes, Sonja WarfieldGuest stars Ashlie Atkinson, Claybourne Elder, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Andrea Martin, Paul Alexander Nolan, Jordan Donica, Rachel Pickup, Hattie Morahan
Episode 6
Bertha helps Gladys stand up for herself. George attempts a bold business move. Peggy confides in Dr. Kirkland about her past.
Directed by Deborah KampmeierWritten by Julian Fellowes, Sonja WarfieldGuest stars Audra McDonald, Claybourne Elder, Sandra Caldwell, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Bill Camp, LisaGay Hamilton, Andrea Martin, Paul Alexander Nolan
Episode 7
Amid the release of a salacious book, Mrs. Astor confides in Bertha. Armed with updates from Arizona, Larry returns home to troubling news.
Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldWritten by Julian Fellowes, Sonja WarfieldGuest stars Ashlie Atkinson, Nathan Lane, Emilie Kouatchou, Jade Radford, LisaGay Hamilton, Phylicia Rashād, Leslie Uggams, Jordan Donica
Episode 8
Peggy reveals her truth to Dr. Kirkland, Marian struggles to move forward, and Bertha finally faces the fallout of her actions.
Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldWritten by Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Carrie CoonBertha Russell
Morgan SpectorGeorge Russell
Louisa JacobsonMarian Brook
Denée BentonPeggy Scott
Taissa FarmigaGladys Russell
Harry RichardsonLarry Russell
Blake RitsonOscar van Rhijn
Simon JonesAlfred Bannister
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