The Gilded Age, In Terms Of Winning And Losing

The battle of New York's high society continues in this premiere. Agnes shares news of her nephew Dashiell's arrival in New York. Bertha backs the new Metropolitan Opera House.

After giving Oscar his final verdict, George sends Clay to meet Mr Henderson. Agnes chides Ada for being too chatty during a visit with Luke Forte. Mrs Fane arranges a match for Marian.

As the opera war heats up, an unlikely guest attends Bertha's Met fundraiser, while Agnes backs Mrs Astor's effort to preserve the Academy's dominance.

After receiving discouraging news about the Met, Bertha deals with rumours about Larry. Fearing her sister's disapproval, Ada asks Marian to cover for her as she continues to see Mr Forte.

In Newport, Bertha Russell makes final preparations for the societal event of the summer season with a dinner to honour the Duke of Buckingham.

As George heads to Pittsburgh to deal with the potential strike, Bertha learns that the Duke will return for the Metropolitan Opera's opening night. Ada and Luke return from their honeymoon.

Against the backdrop of the biggest event in New York City's history, Bertha reconsiders her loyalty to the Met.

A powerful season finale. While the staff question their future in the van Rhijn household, Jack receives welcome news about his patent. Peggy considers her future at the NY Globe.