In The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 5, Bertha Russell's social ambitions face unexpected obstacles, and George Russell finds himself at a professional and emotional crossroads. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, Gladys struggles to adjust to her new life as the Duchess.

George is thrilled that at least one of his kids is marrying for love, but when Bertha finds out (she’s the last to know), she is livid. Marian’s just not the trophy wife/status symbol Bertha needs her to be. It’s a fair point.

Rumors in the press and a surprise arrival were the topics of conversation in last week's episode of The Gilded Age, and now we're heading into episode five of season three. READ: The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 3 – Release Date,