The BEST episodes of The Gilded Age season 1

Every episode of The Gilded Age season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Gilded Age season 1!

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. Against the backdrop of this transformation, young Marian Brook moves from rural Pennsylvania to New York City after the death of her father to live with her thoroughly old-money aunts. Accompanied by Peggy Scott, an aspiring writer seeking a fresh start, Marian inadvertently becomes enmeshed in a social war, between one of her aunts, a scion of the old-money set, and her stupendously rich neighbors, a ruthless railroad tycoon and his ambitious wife. Exposed to a world on the brink of the modern age, will Marian follow the established rules of society, or forge her own path?

Last Updated: 11/16/2024Network: HBOStatus: Continuing
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Let the Tournament Begin
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7.88
497 votes

#1 - Let the Tournament Begin

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/21/2022

Marian’s grand plan is threatened. Bertha and Mrs. Astor lock horns over Gladys’ debut. Peggy is stunned by a major reveal.

Directors: Michael Engler
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Heads Have Rolled for Less
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7.73
474 votes

#2 - Heads Have Rolled for Less

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2022

Mr. McAllister’s visit to the Russells shakes the aunts’ household. George aims to control the narrative. Marian considers her feelings.

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Face the Music
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7.68
521 votes

#3 - Face the Music

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/2022

George faces a surprise development. Marian sees Mr. Raikes against Agnes’ wishes. Ada runs into an old friend. Peggy gets an opportunity.

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Money Isn't Everything
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7.67
554 votes

#4 - Money Isn't Everything

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2022

Marian receives a visit from Tom Raikes, whose legal advice Peggy seeks. The Russells take center stage at a charity bazaar.

Directors: Michael Engler
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Irresistible Change
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7.66
481 votes

#5 - Irresistible Change

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2022

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.

Directors: Michael Engler
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Charity Has Two Functions
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7.61
477 votes

#6 - Charity Has Two Functions

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/21/2022

Bertha, Marian, Aurora, and Peggy make an overnight trip to see Clara Barton speak. Gladys’ desired beau is invited to dinner.

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Tucked Up in Newport
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7.60
482 votes

#7 - Tucked Up in Newport

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/2022

Peggy reveals the truth about her past, while George’s day in court arrives, and Marian considers her romantic future.

Directors: Michael Engler
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A Long Ladder
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7.54
484 votes

#8 - A Long Ladder

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2022

Marian learns more about Mrs. Chamberlain. George makes a deal to benefit Bertha. Peggy meets a trailblazing newspaperman.

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Never the New
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7.49
672 votes

#9 - Never the New

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2022

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.

Directors: Michael Engler
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