Ep 8. Episode 8

Set in the bustling department store of Selfridges in London during the early 1900s, Mr. Selfridge follows the lives of the store's employees and the titular character, American entrepreneur Harry Selfridge. Season 3 episode 8, simply titled "Episode 8," is a pivotal moment in the series as the store faces financial troubles and Harry's personal life begins to unravel.

The episode opens with Harry's daughter, Rose, returning from America to reconcile with her estranged husband and bring her son back to England. However, tensions immediately arise as her son is nowhere to be found and her husband is less than receptive to the idea of moving back. Meanwhile, Harry continues to struggle with his gambling addiction and is confronted by his business partners about the store's mounting debt.

To make matters worse, rumors begin to circulate about a potential buyout of the store by a rival businessman. The staff becomes worried about their job security and tensions rise between older and younger workers as they debate the merits of unionizing.

As the episode progresses, Harry's gambling addiction reaches a breaking point as he risks everything on a single bet. When he loses, he's forced to come clean to his partners and face the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, Rose discovers that her son has been living with a man who claims to be her husband's brother, but may actually be a con artist.

Elsewhere in the store, a scandal erupts involving a young female employee who is caught stealing. The incident prompts Harry to finally take a stance on the unionizing debate, and he makes a surprising decision that could have far-reaching consequences for his business and employees.

The episode ends with several cliffhangers, including the fate of the store's potential buyout and the unraveling of Harry's personal and professional life. As the series prepares to wrap up its third and final season, "Episode 8" sets the stage for a thrilling conclusion.