1. Part 1

After throwing her cheating husband out, a young mother named Mildred Pierce tries to find work in Depression-era California.

2. Part 2

With her pie sales thriving, Mildred sets in motion a plan to start a business for herself and falls for a handsome stranger.

3. Part 3

In the wake of tragedy, Mildred opens her new restaurant and reconnects with Monty, whose lethargy tests the bonds between Mildred and Veda.

4. Part 4

Mildred opens a profitable new restaurant, but her good fortune is tempered by Veda's manipulation of a smitten society bachelor.

5. Part 5

In the miniseries finale, Mildred's attempts to reconcile with her estranged daughter finally pay off, though at a painful price.