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Bertha Russell is a fictional character portrayed by Carrie Coon in the TV series The Gilded Age.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Never the New (season 1), they were 41 years old.
They appear in 17 episodes out of a total of 18 aired so far
The character of Bertha Russell is mainly associated with Gladys Russell.

Bertha Russell

by Carrie Coon

character

Episodes17

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    Never the New
    episode S1.E1 january 2022
    In 1882, Marian arrives at the home of her "old money" aunts Agnes and Ada, whose neighbors vie to break into New York high society.
  • 8
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    Money Isn't Everything
    episode S1.E2 january 2022
    In New York City, Marian finds herself exposed to a world on the brink of the modern age.
  • 8.3
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    Face the Music
    episode S1.E3 february 2022
    George finds his new rail station under threat while Marian ignoring Agnes' warnings continues to seek the company of Mr. Raikes.
  • 8
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    A Long Ladder
    episode S1.E4 february 2022
    Marian learns more about Mrs. Chamberlain. George makes a deal to benefit Bertha. Peggy meets a trailblazing newspaperman. Turner makes an indecent proposal.
  • 7.9
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    Charity Has Two Functions
    episode S1.E5 february 2022
    As Bertha, Marian and Aurora visit Dansville to hear Clara Barton speak, Marian's interest in Mr Raikes grow.
  • 8.2
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    Heads Have Rolled for Less
    episode S1.E6 february 2022
    As George fights to protect his public image, Agnes' status quo is disrupted and Armstrong intensifies her campaign against Peggy.
  • 8
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    Irresistible Change
    episode S1.E7 march 2022
    As Edison's illuminating electricity demonstration sparks conversation, George prepares for a legal battle and Bannister plots revenge.
  • 8.1
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    Tucked Up in Newport
    episode S1.E8 march 2022
    A wide-eyed young scion of a conservative family embarks on a mission to infiltrate the wealthy neighboring clan dominated by ruthless railroad tycoon George Russell, his rakish son, Larry, and his ambitious wife, Bertha.
  • 8.7
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    Let the Tournament Begin
    episode S1.E9 march 2022
    As Ada and Aurora rush to stop Marian from making a huge decision, Bertha and Mrs Astor's clash impacts all of New York society. Season finale.
  • 8.1
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    You Don't Even Like Opera
    episode S2.E1 october 2023
    Agnes shares news of her nephew Dashiell's arrival in New York. Bertha backs the new Metropolitan Opera House.
  • 8.1
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    Some Sort of Trick
    episode S2.E2 november 2023
    Oscar's verdict; Clay meets Mr. Henderson. Agnes scolds Ada. Mrs. Fane arranges a match for Marian. Larry's new commission, and Peggy's return is bittersweet.
  • 7.8
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    Head to Head
    episode S2.E3 november 2023
    Opera war escalates. Surprise guest at Bertha's fundraiser. Agnes supports Academy preservation. Peggy offers to cover Tuskegee story. Ada hosts luncheon for Mr. Forte. George woos Henderson. Watson mulls offer.
  • 8.1
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    His Grace the Duke
    episode S2.E4 november 2023
    Bertha receives discouraging news from the Met, while Ada fears that her sister will disapprove of her meetings with Mr Forte and asks Marian to cover for her.
  • 8.5
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    Close Enough to Touch
    episode S2.E5 november 2023
    In Newport, Bertha Russell makes final preparations for the societal event of the summer season with a dinner to honor the Duke of Buckingham .
  • 8.3
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    Warning Shots
    episode S2.E6 december 2023
    As George heads to Pittsburgh to deal with the potential strike, Bertha gets word that the Duke will return for opening night at the Met.
  • 8.7
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    Wonders Never Cease
    episode S2.E7 december 2023
    New York celebrates a historic event and Bertha reconsiders her loyalty, While Marian is doubting about her future.
  • 9.1
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    In Terms of Winning and Losing
    episode S2.E8 december 2023
    The van Rhijn staff question their employment. Jack's patent is approved. Peggy wins for local schools, ponders leaving NY Globe. Marian reveals feelings to Dashiell. Bertha and Mrs. Astor make final opera war maneuvers.