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.
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.
To gain membership sponsors, Maxine must make an impressive splash at a charity auction—but bad checks and a suspicious bartender hound her.
When Maxine's auction antics land her in the Shiny Sheet, the ladies of Palm Beach become interested in knowing more about her.
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.
Maxine tries to unearth information that could upend her marriage. Linda and the Women's Circle grapple with threats to Palm Beach social order.
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.
Douglas faces a looming threat. Robert navigates his increasingly serious relationship with the prince. Linda and Evelyn receive shocking news.
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.
Evelyn must hide at Eddie's place. Doug makes a pitch for the Dellacorte. Maxine and Robert make shocking discoveries.
Tensions boil over at the Beach Ball.
