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The Best Episodes of Les Misérables Season 1

Every episode of Les Misérables Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Les Misérables Season 1!

France, 1815. Jean Valjean, a common thief, is released from prison after having lived a hell in life for 19 years, but a small mistake...
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Les Misérables" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 653 votes. Directed by Tom Shankland and written by Andrew Davies, it aired on 12/30/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.8/10653 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/30/2018

    In war-torn France, convict Jean Valjean and seamstress Fantine must decide their futures. Valjean's past continues to haunt him. Fantine meets the love of her life.

    Director: Tom Shankland

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Episode 2
    8.1/10569 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/2019

    Fantine leaves Paris to find work and must make a heartbreaking decision. Jean Valjean has forged a new identity, and Javert is determined to catch him out.

    Director: Tom Shankland

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Episode 3
    8.1/10501 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/2019

    Manipulated by Javert, Jean Valjean is ready to turn himself in, but he makes a promise to Fantine that changes everything.

    Director: Tom Shankland

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Episode 4
    7.7/10426 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/20/2019

    Jean Valjean worries when Cosette meets a young man. The Thenardiers plot their revenge.

    Director: Tom Shankland

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Episode 5
    7.8/10399 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/27/2019

    Paris is on the brink of revolt. Javert remains obsessed by the pursuit of Jean Valjean. Anxious Valjean makes a plan. Marius makes a promise to Cosette.

    Director: Tom Shankland

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Episode 6
    8.2/10436 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/2019

    The revolutionaries fight on. Jean Valjean is conflicted over Marius and Cosette's love and seeks Marius at the barricade. Javert confronts Valjean.

    Director: Tom Shankland

    Writer: N/A