The Gilded Age – Season 3, Episode 6: “If You Want to Cook an Omelette”
Release Date & Time:
The new episode airs on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 9 PM Eastern Time / 9 PM Pacific Time on HBO and is also streaming the same time on HBO Max .
Season Details:
Season 3 started on June 22, 2025 and has 8 episodes total. The final episode will air on August 10, 2025 .
What Happens in Episode 6?
The episode’s title is “If You Want to Cook an Omelette”.
John Adams, a kind and private man, is hit by a horse carriage and dies suddenly. He was secretly in love with Oscar van Rhijn. His death surprises and breaks Oscar’s heart .
Before the accident, John helps Oscar recover from a big financial loss and encourages him. Their farewell is both hopeful and tragic .
Oscar also meets Maud, a woman who stole from him previously. He offers her money and a train ticket back home, showing kindness even after being hurt .
Why It Matters ?
John and Oscar’s friendship—and secret love—is one of the few LGBTQ+ storylines in the show. His sudden death is a powerful and sad moment .
Oscar is shown growing—he chooses kindness over bitterness, even when he has every reason to let anger rule.
This episode marks a turning point in the emotional arc of the story. Expect big changes in the episodes ahead.
How to Watch
Watch at 9 PM ET / 9 PM PT on HBO or stream immediately on HBO Max .
If you don’t have HBO via cable, you can get HBO Max, which starts around $9.99/month with ads. It’s also available through services like Prime Video or Sling TV .
In Simple Words
A main character, John, dies suddenly in a sad moment that also breaks the heart of his friend Oscar.
Oscar shows real kindness, helping someone even after being hurt.
Changes are coming in the story—and this episode marks a big turning point.
