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The Worst Episodes of Les Misérables

Every episode of Les Misérables ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Les Misérables!

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 puts the law again on his trail. Ruthless Inspector Javert pursues him thorough years, driven by a twisted sense of justice, while Valjean reforms himself, thrives and dedicates his life to good deeds. In 1832, while the revolution ravages the streets of Paris, Valjean and Javert cross their paths for the last time.

Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Les Misérables" is "Episode 4", rated 7.7/10 from 423 user votes. It was directed by Tom Shankland and written by Andrew Davies. "Episode 4" aired on 1/20/2019 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 1".

  • Episode 4
    7.7/10 423 votes

    #1 - 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 1
    7.8/10 649 votes

    #2 - 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 5
    7.8/10 396 votes

    #3 - 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 2
    8.1/10 565 votes

    #4 - 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
    8.1/10 498 votes

    #5 - 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 6
    8.2/10 433 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