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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!

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It’s 1882 and the Gilded Age is in full swing when Marian Brook moves in with her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. With the help of Peggy Scott, an African-American woman masquerading as

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Gilded Age Season 2 Episode 8 - In Terms of Winning and Losing
    9.1/10(1525 votes)

    S2:E8

    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:Michael Engler
    Writer:Julian Fellowes

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  2. The Gilded Age Season 2 Episode 7 - Wonders Never Cease
    8.6/10(1160 votes)

    S2:E7

    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:Michael Engler
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  3. The Gilded Age Season 2 Episode 5 - Close Enough to Touch
    8.4/10(1108 votes)

    S2:E5

    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:Michael Engler
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  4. The Gilded Age Season 2 Episode 6 - Warning Shots
    8.3/10(1056 votes)

    S2:E6

    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:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writer:Julian Fellowes

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  5. The Gilded Age Season 2 Episode 4 - His Grace the Duke
    8.1/10(1074 votes)

    S2:E4

    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:Deborah Kampmeier
    Writer:Julian Fellowes

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  6. The Gilded Age Season 2 Episode 1 - You Don't Even Like Opera
    8.0/10(1325 votes)

    S2:E1

    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:Michael Engler
    Writer:Julian Fellowes

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  7. The Gilded Age Season 2 Episode 2 - Some Sort of Trick
    8.0/10(1117 votes)

    S2:E2

    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:Deborah Kampmeier
    Writer:Julian Fellowes

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  8. The Gilded Age Season 2 Episode 3 - Head to Head
    7.8/10(1069 votes)

    S2:E3

    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:Michael Engler
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"In Terms of Winning and Losing" is the best rated episode of "The Gilded Age" season 2. It scored 9.1/10 based on 1525 votes. Directed by Michael Engler and written by Julian Fellowes, it aired on 12/17/2023. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Wonders Never Cease".