Amid accusations of lies and betrayal, a rift forms between the newlyweds, while a deception of another kind could besmirch the Bridgerton family name.

The duke and duchess’s season-ending ball signals a turning point for their marriage — and ushers in changes of fortune and fate to those around them.

To fend off rumors about their garden escapade, Simon and Daphne must make a personal appeal to the queen. Marina’s wedlock scheme dismays Penelope.

Simon’s apparent courtship of Daphne angers her brother Anthony and threatens to ruin the arrangements he made. Marina opens up to a curious Penelope.

Daphne receives a stunning gift from Prince Friedrich but soon courts scandal at a ball. Eloise searches for clues to Lady Whistledown’s identity.

Rattled by Anthony’s hasty nuptial plans, Kate receives advice from Lady Danbury. Eloise spars with a new ally. Emotions run high during a dinner party.

Anthony’s duty to his family wars with his desire for Kate. Edwina ponders her future — and impresses the queen. Eloise’s rendezvous stirs suspicion.

Scandalous rumors swirl around the Bridgertons and the Sharmas. The queen’s ire over Lady Whistledown lands Eloise and Penelope in a quandary.

Anthony lashes out as he awaits news of Kate, while Eloise turns to Theo for help in her Lady Whistledown hunt and Lady Featherington plans a grand ball.

Facing heated competition and a prickly foe, Anthony steps up his courtship game. Eloise makes a Lady Whistledown discovery as a family member returns.