The Gilded Age Season 4 is on HBO Max right now: the premiere landed Sunday, November 1, 2026, and the rest of the season arrives one episode a week. New installments drop every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT — the same slot they air on HBO — with the eight-episode run wrapping up December 20, 2026.
Julian Fellowes’ Gilded Age drama is back in Old New York for its most combustible season yet, and below is the full week-by-week release calendar, plus what to expect and how to stream it in the US.
The Gilded Age Season 4 release schedule
Season 4 runs eight episodes, released weekly on Sundays from November 1 through December 20, 2026. Each episode premieres at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on HBO and streams on HBO Max at the same time.
| Episode | Release date | Time (ET / PT) | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 — “Ring the Bells” | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 9 p.m. / 6 p.m. | HBO Max & HBO |
| 2 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 9 p.m. / 6 p.m. | HBO Max & HBO |
| 3 | Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 9 p.m. / 6 p.m. | HBO Max & HBO |
| 4 | Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 9 p.m. / 6 p.m. | HBO Max & HBO |
| 5 | Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 9 p.m. / 6 p.m. | HBO Max & HBO |
| 6 | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 9 p.m. / 6 p.m. | HBO Max & HBO |
| 7 | Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 9 p.m. / 6 p.m. | HBO Max & HBO |
| 8 — Finale | Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 9 p.m. / 6 p.m. | HBO Max & HBO |
If you are streaming, the episode unlocks on HBO Max at 9 p.m. ET, which is 6 p.m. PT — no need to wait for the West Coast cable airing.
How to watch The Gilded Age in the US
All four seasons live on HBO Max. A subscription starts at $9.99 per month on the ad-supported Basic plan; the ad-free Standard tier is $16.99 per month, and Premium (which adds 4K and more simultaneous streams) is $20.99 per month. Seasons 1 through 3 are available to stream in full, so newcomers can catch up before the weekly episodes continue.
What’s new in Season 4
The fourth season is set across 1885 and 1886, and it tightens the screws on the Russells. Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon) has muscled her family to the summit of New York society, but the climb has a price — and her marriage to railroad titan George Russell (Morgan Spector) is quietly fracturing behind closed doors. Across Fifth Avenue, Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) is watching for any opening to reclaim the standing she believes is hers by right.
Elsewhere, Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson) tries to chart her own path, while Peggy Scott (Denée Benton) works to win over her future in-laws. Cynthia Nixon returns as Ada, with Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson and Ben Ahlers also back. New faces this year include comedian Jim Gaffigan and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren.
Where Season 3 left off
Spoilers for the Season 3 finale follow. Season 3 ended with Bertha at the height of her powers, having secured her daughter Gladys’ marriage to the Duke of Buckingham and bent society’s rules to her will. But victory came at a cost at home: after surviving an attempt on his life, George told Bertha he wanted to step back from their marriage. It was not a divorce on screen, but it signaled a deep crisis in the partnership that built the Russell empire — the thread Season 4 picks up.
The Gilded Age Season 4 trailer
HBO Max’s official trailer sets the tone for the season’s power struggle:
Frequently asked
When does The Gilded Age Season 4 come out? The season premiered Sunday, November 1, 2026, with new episodes every Sunday through the December 20 finale.
How many episodes are in Season 4? Eight, the same count as Seasons 2 and 3.
What time do new episodes release? New episodes stream on HBO Max at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Sundays, airing simultaneously on HBO.
Where can I watch it in the US? Exclusively on HBO Max, which also carries Seasons 1 through 3.
Is this the final season? HBO has not announced an ending; a renewal decision typically follows the season’s run.
