Ep 5. Episode 5

Mr. Selfridge season 2 episode 5, titled "Episode 5," continues the story of Harry Selfridge and his staff at Selfridge's department store in London. As the store prepares for a gala event, tensions rise among the employees and Harry must navigate a complicated love triangle.

The episode begins with Harry Selfridge (played by Jeremy Piven) in a meeting with the store's financial backers. They are concerned about the store's financial situation and demand that Harry make changes to cut costs. Harry is resistant to their suggestions but realizes he must find a way to make the store profitable once again.

Meanwhile, Agnes Towler (played by Aisling Loftus) is struggling to balance work and her personal life. She is in a secret relationship with Henri Leclair (played by Grégory Fitoussi), the head window dresser, but is concerned about the effect it will have on her career if their relationship is revealed. To make matters worse, a new employee, Miss Mardle (played by Amanda Abbington), has taken a liking to Henri and is openly flirting with him.

At the same time, Ellen Love (played by Zoe Tapper), a famous actress and Harry's mistress, is back in London and looking to rekindle her relationship with Harry. But Harry's attention is elsewhere as he is fixated on a new business idea that could save the store from financial ruin.

As the gala event approaches, tensions among the staff continue to rise. Agnes becomes increasingly jealous of Henri's interactions with Miss Mardle, while Miss Mardle becomes suspicious of Agnes and Henri's relationship. Harry, meanwhile, is focused on impressing the store's financial backers with his new business idea, but is distracted by Ellen's presence.

The gala event itself is a success, but tensions continue to brew behind the scenes. Agnes and Henri's relationship is discovered, causing a scandal within the store and leading to Henri's resignation. Miss Mardle is also fired for her inappropriate behavior towards Henri.

As the episode comes to a close, Harry is left to pick up the pieces and reconcile the damage caused by the scandal. He realizes the importance of maintaining a professional and respectful workplace and promises to make changes to improve the working conditions at Selfridge's.

Overall, "Episode 5" of Mr. Selfridge continues to showcase the complex relationships and inner workings of the department store while also introducing new plotlines and conflicts. It highlights the challenges faced by Harry and his staff as they navigate personal and professional obstacles while striving to make Selfridge's the best department store in London.