Ep 10. Modern Pigs

Another Period season 1 episode 10, titled "Modern Pigs," takes place during the turn of the century where the Bellacourts are preparing to host a lavish party to celebrate their new oil found in their property. However, their party planning grinds to a halt when a group of suffragettes arrive, led by Harriet Tubman, demanding equal rights.

As the Bellacourts try to find ways to make the suffragettes leave, their servants Hortense and Garfield start a relationship, but their union is frowned upon by servants and masters alike.

Meanwhile, Lillian is preparing to debut her play, which is about a woman who dresses like a man to gain power and make a name for herself. She casts a male actor as the lead, leading to a lot of confusion and hilarity on stage.

When the suffragettes start disrupting the party and making demands, Lillian decides to use them as a publicity stunt for her play. However, things take a turn for the worse when Tubman and Frederick Douglass start giving speeches about equality and justice.

In the end, the Bellacourts come to realize that they need to change their ways and start to embrace the idea of equal rights. The episode ends with a shocking revelation about what has been going on backstage during Lillian's play.

"Modern Pigs" is a hilarious and satirical take on the early days of the feminist movement and the struggle for equal rights. The humor is witty, the characters are well-drawn and the plot is both engaging and entertaining. This episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys comedy that takes aim at societal norms and conventions.