The Gilded Age 1x9 Apr 2026

: Marian Brook attempts to elope with Mr. Raikes, but the plan collapses when he fails to show up. Encouraged by Aurora Fane, Marian discovers Raikes at his office, where he admits his true intentions were to marry for money, specifically targeting the wealthy Miss Bingham.

: Bertha Russell secures a major social win by forcing the legendary Mrs. Astor to attend Gladys’s debutante ball. Bertha accomplishes this by leveraging Carrie Astor's friendship with Gladys; she uninvites Carrie to the ball, knowing it would devastate her, which finally compels Mrs. Astor to personally call on the Russells to negotiate. The Gilded Age 1x9

: The ball features elaborate Marie Antoinette-inspired costumes for the quadrille dance, a nod to the era's obsession with 18th-century French fashion. Ending Explained : Marian Brook attempts to elope with Mr

'The Gilded Age' Episode 9 Recap: "Let The Tournament Begin" : Bertha Russell secures a major social win

: Dorothy Scott finds a letter in Arthur’s coat revealing that Peggy’s son is alive. It turns out Arthur had the child adopted out after birth, leading Peggy and her mother to depart for Philadelphia to find him.

In the season one finale of The Gilded Age , titled "," the escalating war between Manhattan's "Old Money" and the nouveau riche reaches a spectacular climax. The episode originally aired on March 21, 2022. Key Plot Developments