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American Experience S30E3 — The Gilded Age
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American Experience•Season 30•Episode 3

The Gilded Age

7.4/10 · 255 votesFeb 6, 2018113 min

Ranked #7 of 9 in Season 30•+0.3 vs season avg

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Meet the titans and barons of the glittering late 19th century, whose materialistic extravagance contrasted harshly with the poverty of the struggling workers who challenged them. The vast disparities between them sparked debates still raging today.

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Episode Summary

"The Gilded Age" is episode 3 of American Experience season 30. It scored 7.4/10 from 255 votes, ranking #7 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on February 6, 2018.

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