8.3

The Gilded Age•Season 1•Episode 3

Face the Music

8.3/10 · 1,948 votesFeb 7, 202256 min

Ranked #2 of 9 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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An unfortunate development finds George's new rail station under threat. Despite Agnes' warnings, Marian continues to see Mr. Raikes, who lays his ambitions bare. Peggy learns that a publisher is interested in her stories. At a talk given by Clara Barton, Ada reunites with a

Directed bySalli Richardson-Whitfield

Written byJulian Fellowes

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Seasons4

All 1 2 3 4

Season 1 Episodes9

E1 7.8

Never the New

E2 8.0

Money Isn't Everything

E3 8.3Now viewing

Face the Music

E4 7.9

A Long Ladder

E5 7.9

Charity Has Two Functions

E6 8.2

Heads Have Rolled for Less

E7 8.0

Irresistible Change

E8 8.1

Tucked Up in Newport

E9 8.6

Let the Tournament Begin

Cast12

Carrie Coon

Bertha Russell

Morgan Spector

George Russell

Louisa Jacobson

Marian Brook

Denée Benton

Peggy Scott

Taissa Farmiga

Gladys Russell

Harry Richardson

Larry Russell

Blake Ritson

Oscar van Rhijn

Simon Jones

Alfred Bannister

Jack Gilpin

Church

Thomas Cocquerel

Tom Raikes

Cynthia Nixon

Ada Brook

Christine Baranski

Agnes van Rhijn

Crew2

Julian Fellowes

Writer

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Director

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Episode Summary

"Face the Music" is episode 3 of The Gilded Age season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 1,948 votes, ranking #2 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield and written by Julian Fellowes, it aired on February 7, 2022.

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