The steady week-over-week growth resulted in an 88% jump from premiere (2.7 million) to finale (5 million). You can see the viewership numbers episode by episode below. By Episode 303, The Gilded Age had matched the previous multi-platform series high posted by the Season 2 finale, setting a string of new high marks since.

In the season 4 renewal announcement, Erin Underhill, president of Universal Television, said, "Thanks to [Fellowes] and the phenomenally talented cast and crew, each season of The Gilded Age delivers stories rich in drama and history, stellar performances and stunning production value."