The American Gilded Age was a period of immense economic change, of great conflict between the old ways and brand new systems, and of huge fortunes made and lost. Season two of THE GILDED AGE begins on Easter morning 1883, with the news that Bertha Russell's bid for a box at the Academy of Music has been rejected. Through the eight episodes of the season, we watch as Bertha challenges Mrs. Astor and the old system and works to not only gain a foothold in Society, but to potentially take a leading role in it. George Russell takes on his own battle with a growing union at his steel plant in Pittsburgh. In the Brook House, Marian continues her journey to find her way in the world secretly teaching at a girls school while much to everyone’s surprise Ada begins a new courtship. Of course, Agnes approves of none of it. In Brooklyn, the Scott family begins to heal from a shocking discovery, and Peggy taps into her activist spirit through her work with T. Thomas Fortune at the NY Globe.

The Gilded Age

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Agnes shares news of her nephew Dashiell's imminent arrival in New York. Bertha decides to back the new Metropolitan Opera House.

You Don't Even Like Opera

George delivers a final decision to Oscar. Peggy is welcomed back into the Van Rhijn household by all but one. Marian meets a new match.

Some Sort of Trick

A surprising guest attends Bertha's fundraiser. Ada organizes a luncheon for Mr. Forte. Peggy presses Mr. Fortune about Tuskegee.

Head To Head

Bertha angles for position with a visiting Duke. With Marian’s help, Ada continues to see Mr. Forte. Peggy travels to Alabama.

His Grace The Duke

After sharing her news, Ada questions moving ahead without Agnes' support. Peggy experiences the dangers of the South.

Close Enough To Touch

As George heads to Pittsburgh to deal with the potential strike, Bertha gets word that the Duke will return for opening night at the Met.  

Warning Shots

As New York celebrates a historic event, Bertha reconsiders her loyalty to the Met while Marian has doubts about her future. 

Wonders Never Cease

Marian confesses her true feelings. Jack receives welcome news. Bertha and Mrs. Astor make their final moves in the opera war. 