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.
Who Is in Charge Here? (Episode 1) 4.9
Writer: Julian Fellowes
Air date: 2025-06-22
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: As George faces opposition for a new railway plan, Bertha prepares for the Duke's return, and Ada finds purpose in the temperance movement.
What the Papers Say (Episode 2) 5.2
Writer: Julian Fellowes
Air date: 2025-06-29
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Amid their domestic quibbles, Agnes and Ada welcome the Scotts into their home. Bertha and George disagree about Gladys's future.
Love Is Never Easy (Episode 3) 5.5
Writer: Julian Fellowes
Air date: 2025-07-06
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: While George enters tense negotiations, Larry and Jack meet with a potential investor. Later, the Scotts meet the Kirklands.
Marriage Is a Gamble (Episode 4) 5.3
Writer: Julian Fellowes
Air date: 2025-07-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Bertha deals with unwanted rumors in the press… and the surprise arrival of her sister Monica.
A Different World (Episode 5) 5.0
Writer: Julian Fellowes
Air date: 2025-07-20
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: While Gladys adjusts to her changed circumstances, Larry runs into a familiar face. Peggy gets an opportunity from an old colleague.
If You Want to Cook an Omelette (Episode 6) 2.8
Writer: Julian Fellowes
Air date: 2025-07-27
Runtime: 61 min
Overview: Bertha helps Gladys stand up for herself. George attempts a bold business move. Peggy confides in Dr. Kirkland about her past.
Ex-Communicated (Episode 7) 5.8
Writer: Julian Fellowes
Air date: 2025-08-03
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: Amid the release of a salacious book, Mrs. Astor confides in Bertha. Armed with updates from Arizona, Larry returns home to troubling news.
My Mind Is Made Up (Episode 8) 5.7
Writer: Julian Fellowes
Air date: 2025-08-10
Runtime: 69 min
Overview: Peggy reveals her truth to Dr. Kirkland, Marian struggles to move forward, and Bertha finally faces the fallout of her actions.