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The Worst Episodes of Les Misérables

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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Les Misérables Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(682 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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

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  2. Les Misérables Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(454 votes)

    #2 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Tom Shankland
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  3. Les Misérables Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(424 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    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

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  4. Les Misérables Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.1/10(596 votes)

    #4 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    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

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  5. Les Misérables Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(529 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    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

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  6. Les Misérables Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.2/10(463 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Les Misérables". It scored 7.7/10 based on 682 votes. Directed by Tom Shankland and written by Andrew Davies, it aired on 12/30/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 4".