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The Best Episodes of The Gilded Age Season 2

Every episode of The Gilded Age Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Gilded Age Season 2!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:HBO

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"You Don't Even Like Opera" is the best rated episode of "The Gilded Age" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 925 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/29/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Some Sort of Trick".

  • You Don't Even Like Opera
    8.1/10925 votes

    #1 - You Don't Even Like Opera

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2023

    On Easter Sunday, Agnes informs Ada, Marian, and Oscar of her nephew Dashiell Montgomery's imminent arrival in New York. In need of a change after an emotional visit to Philadelphia, Peggy asks Marian about returning to 61st Street. Meanwhile, Bertha sidesteps Mrs. Astor to support the Metropolitan Opera House, and Oscar begins courting Gladys once again.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Some Sort of Trick
    8.0/10745 votes

    #2 - Some Sort of Trick

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/2023

    After giving Oscar his final verdict, George sends Clay to meet Mr. Henderson, the union leader at his Pittsburgh steel plant. Meanwhile, Agnes chides Ada for being too chatty during a visit with Luke Forte, Mrs. Fane arranges a match for Marian in Newport, Larry gets a new commission, and Peggy is welcomed back to 61st Street by all but one.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Head to Head
    7.8/10698 votes

    #3 - Head to Head

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/12/2023

    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. Meanwhile, Peggy offers to travel with Mr. Fortune to Alabama to cover a story about the Tuskegee Institute, Ada organizes a special luncheon for Mr. Forte, George attempts to sway Henderson, and Watson considers an offer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • His Grace the Duke
    8.1/10704 votes

    #4 - His Grace the Duke

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/19/2023

    After receiving discouraging news about the Met, Bertha deals with rumors that are swirling about Larry. Fearing her sister's disapproval, Ada asks Marian to cover for her as she continues to see Mr. Forte. Later, Bertha vies for position with the visiting Duke of Buckingham, and, in Tuskegee, Peggy navigates a tense dinner with Mr. Fortune and Booker T. Washington.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Close Enough to Touch
    8.5/10730 votes

    #5 - Close Enough to Touch

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/26/2023

    While Ada questions whether to move forward without her sister's support, Agnes faces the prospect of living alone. In Newport, Bertha puts the finishing touches on the event of the season as Mrs. Winterton plots her revenge. After experiencing the best of the Tuskegee Institute, Peggy and Mr. Fortune witness the dangers of the South firsthand.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Warning Shots
    8.3/10670 votes

    #6 - Warning Shots

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/3/2023

    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. While the staff chip in to help Jack, Bannister tries to retrieve an incriminating letter from the Russell house. Ada and Luke return from their honeymoon and Marian receives an invitation from Dashiell.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wonders Never Cease
    8.7/10743 votes

    #7 - Wonders Never Cease

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/10/2023

    Against the backdrop of the biggest event in New York City's history, Bertha reconsiders her loyalty to the Met. Meanwhile, an engagement celebration leaves Marian with doubts, Peggy strives to make a difference in Brooklyn, George strikes a deal with Mr. Henderson, Oscar makes an alarming discovery, and the van Rhijn household reels as Luke's health deteriorates.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Terms of Winning and Losing
    9.1/10993 votes

    #8 - In Terms of Winning and Losing

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/17/2023

    While the staff question their future in the van Rhijn household, Jack receives welcome news about his patent. After scoring a victory for the local schools, Peggy considers her future at the NY Globe. Later, Marian confesses her true feelings to Dashiell – and Bertha and Mrs. Astor make their final moves in the opera war.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A