On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives when machines rise up against humanity.
A fearsome ancient princess awakens and escapes her desert tomb, bringing terror and a hunger for vengeance from the sands of the Middle East to modern London.
George's rail station is imperiled by an unforeseen development; Marian continues to see Mr. Raikes despite Anges' warnings; Peggy discovers a publisher.
George cuts a deal to assist Bertha after tragedy; Peggy receives a commission from T. Thomas Fortune, only for dinner with her parents to sour her triumph.
After a young man piques Gladys's interest, George and Bertha give him an invitation; Bertha joins Marian and Aurora in listening to Clara Barton in Dansville.
Bertha pulls out all the stops to impress Mr. McAllister at a luncheon, but her enlistment of Bannister offends Church; George safeguards his public image.
Bertha follows Mr. McCallister's lead during her first visit to Newport, but she is quickly reminded of her place; Oscar's pursuit of Gladys is threatened.
Ada and Aurora scramble to stop Marian before she can embark on an adventure; the feud between Bertha and Mrs. Astor spells doom for Gladys' upcoming ball.
A woman goes to live with her aunts after her father's death, but she quickly becomes entangled in the social war between her aunt and their cruel neighbors.
George heads to Pittsburgh, where a strike threatens his steelworks; Bertha finds out who wants to return for the grand premiere of the new Metropolitan Opera.
Bertha rethinks her loyalty to the Metropolitan Opera, while an engagement party leaves Marian full of doubts and George strikes a deal with a union leader.
Bertha encourages her daughter Gladys to stand up for herself and her newlywed husband; George fights to keep the railway line that runs through Chicago.
A woman goes to live with her aunts after her father's death, but she quickly becomes entangled in the social war between her aunt and their cruel neighbors.
Despite Mrs. Astor's objections, Bertha finalizes the guest list for the ball and ultimately must face the consequences; Dr. Kirkland makes a decision.