The historical drama from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes officially returned Sunday, June 22, 2025, on HBO and Max (formerly HBO Max). With 2.7 million viewers in the first three days, this season is already a fan favorite with scandal, romance, business intrigue and social warfare in every episode.
After the cliffhangers and emotional chaos of Season 2, this season brings higher stakes, new characters and more battles between “old money” and “new money”. When Does Season 3 Start?
Season 3 of The Gilded Age will start on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025. The episode “Who Is In Charge Here?” dropped us right back into the world of New York’s elite. The premiere didn’t just get critical acclaim it got 2.7 million U.S. viewers in the first three days, according to HBO.
This is a big number and a testament to the show’s drama, historical flair and characters. With only 8 episodes this season, each one is packed with plot, confrontations and major twists for the characters we love — and hate.
How Many Episodes?
Season 3 will have 8 episodes. The show is still weekly, so no binge watching.
Each episode is carefully crafted with period detail, historical themes and character development. With only 8 weeks to deal with the aftermath of Season 2 and the new challenges ahead, every Sunday night counts
When Are New Episodes?
Sunday 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on HBO.
This is old school event TV give us time to talk about it before the next one comes.
Here is the full season 3 schedule:
Episode Title Release Date
- Episode 1: Who Is In Charge Here? Sunday, June 22
- Episode 2: What The Papers Say Sunday, June 29
- Episode 3 (Title TBA) Sunday, July 6
- Episode 4 (Title TBA) Sunday, July 13
- Episode 5 (Title TBA) Sunday, July 20
- Episode 6 (Title TBA) Sunday, July 27
- Episode 7 (Title TBA) Sunday, August 3
- Episode 8 (Season Finale) Sunday, August 10
Where Can You Watch The Gilded Age Season 3?
You can watch The Gilded Age in two ways:
- On Television: Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.
- Online Streaming: Live or later on-demand on Max (mobile, desktop, smart TVs).
What’s Happening in Season 3?
Season 3 begins with big changes and confrontations among the upper class. Some significant unfolding developments were:
- Gladys Russell (Taissa Farmiga) marries the Duke of Buckingham (Ben Lamb) in what’s being called “the wedding of the century” to her mother Bertha’s (Carrie Coon) delight, even though Gladys didn’t want to get married.
- George Russell (Morgan Spector) takes a dangerous business risk that could either revolutionize the railroad or bankrupt him.
- Jack Trotter (Ben Ahlers) gets a huge windfall when Weston (John Ellison Conlee) buys the patent for his clock invention, turning a servant into a rich man overnight.
- Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson) is still recovering from heartbreak and slowly finding her way, maybe rekindling her romance with Larry Russell (Harry Richardson). New characters this season include:
- Phylicia Rashad as Mrs. Elizabeth Kirkland
- Brian Stokes Mitchell as Frederick Kirkland
- Bill Camp as J.P. Morgan
- Jordan Donica, Merritt Wever, Hatti Morahan, Leslie Uggams, and more
These newcomers bring new conflicts, romances and rivalries to the already complicated world of The Gilded Age.
Why You Should Watch Season 3
Each Sunday is a stepping stone in a larger narrative of power shifts, societal change and the personal cost of progress. The season promises not just surface-level elegance but emotional depth and historical detail.
Final Thoughts
8 episodes through August 10, 2025. The most dramatic and emotional season yet. Weekly episodes keep the tension high and give you time to process each twist.
Whether you’re in for Bertha’s social climbing, George’s business machinations or Marian’s quiet power, Season 3 is a character study. Clear your Sunday nights and get ready for more drama, more glamour and more gilded
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