Storyline
Discover the story behind the screen.
In 1969, an ambitious woman aspires to cross the line between the haves and have-nots to secure her seat at America's most exclusive, fashionable, and treacherous table: Palm Beach high society.
Top Billed Cast
Episodes
Episode 1 · Pilot
Maxine is ready to start a new life in Palm Beach. While trying to join an elite club, she discovers several secrets—while hiding her own.
Episode 2 · Maxine Saves a Cat
To gain membership sponsors, Maxine must make an impressive splash at a charity auction—but bad checks and a suspicious bartender hound her.
Episode 3 · Maxine's Like a Dellacorte
When Maxine's auction antics land her in the Shiny Sheet, the ladies of Palm Beach become interested in knowing more about her.
Episode 4 · Maxine Rolls the Dice
With Norma's estate going to charity, Maxine's last shot at the Dellacorte fortune is a conservatorship that puts her at legal odds with Robert.
Episode 5 · Maxine Shakes the Tree
Maxine tries to unearth information that could upend her marriage. Linda and the Women's Circle grapple with threats to Palm Beach social order.
Episode 6 · Maxine Takes a Step
With both the Beach Ball and a real estate deal set to take off, Maxine and Douglas need to secure the favor of a visiting prince.
Episode 7 · Maxine Bags a Prince
Douglas faces a looming threat. Robert navigates his increasingly serious relationship with the prince. Linda and Evelyn receive shocking news.
Episode 8 · Maxine Saves the Whale
A beached whale appears on the Beach Ball site, throwing the event into doubt with days to spare. Linda and Evelyn adjust to their new normals.
Episode 9 · Maxine Makes a Splash
Evelyn must hide at Eddie's place. Doug makes a pitch for the Dellacorte. Maxine and Robert make shocking discoveries.
Episode 10 · Maxine Throws a Party
Tensions boil over at the Beach Ball.
