The Gilded Age My Mind Is Made Up (Season 3, Episode 8)
TV-14
TV Episode | 69 min | Drama

The Gilded Age

My Mind Is Made Up (Season 3, Episode 8)

TV-14

TV Episode | 69 min | Drama

Despite Mrs. Astor's objections, Bertha finalizes the guest list for the ball - and ultimately has to face the consequences. Dr. Kirkland makes a decision about his future with Peggy.

Showrunner

Julian Fellowes

Director

Salli Richardson-Whitfield (as Salli Richardson Whitfield)

Writers

Julian Fellowes (created by) (written by) | Sonja Warfield (written by)

Producers

Julian Fellowes | Luke Harlan | Holly S. Rymon (produced by) | Claire Shanley

Cinematographer

Manuel Billeter

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 10, 2025

Release date

Aug 10, 2025 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 4 wins & 49 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
42 cast members

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Denée Benton Peggy Scott Peggy Scott See fewer	Our Friend (2019)
Taissa Farmiga Gladys Russell Gladys Russell See fewer	The Final Girls (2015)
Harry Richardson Larry Russell Larry Russell See fewer	Dunkirk (2017)
Blake Ritson Oscar Van Rhijn Oscar Van Rhijn See fewer	The Gilded Age (2022)
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Jordan Donica Dr. William Kirkland Dr. William Kirkland See fewer	Terminal 1 (2016)
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