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The Best Episodes of The Rose of Versailles Season 1

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Raised from birth as a man, the Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years before the French Revolution. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a shining figure in the eyes

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 1 - Oscar! The Destiny of Roses
    7.7/10(84 votes)

    #1 - Oscar! The Destiny of Roses

    S1:E1

    General Jarjayes, deprived of the son he desperately wanted, names his newborn daughter Oscar and raises her as a boy. Now that Oscar’s reached adulthood, she’s vying for the position of Commander of the Royal Guards for Princess Marie Antoinette.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 2 - Flutter! Austria's Butterfly
    7.4/10(64 votes)

    #2 - Flutter! Austria's Butterfly

    S1:E2

    Marie Antoinette’s marriage to Louis the XVI is set to occur soon and it falls to Oscar to ensure Marie’s safe passage across the Rhine River. Will Oscar be prepared for the dark conspiracy that seeks to ruin the wedding?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 3 - Sparks Falling Over Versailles
    7.0/10(63 votes)

    #3 - Sparks Falling Over Versailles

    S1:E3

    New to the French court, Marie Antoinette is still learning proper etiquette in her dealings with the nobility when she accidentally makes a dangerous enemy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 4 - Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...
    7.4/10(54 votes)

    #4 - Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...

    S1:E4

    Marie Antoinette and Madame du Barry’s bitter dispute continues to strain relations between Austria and France. Oscar’s family is soon drawn into the dispute when Madame du Barry requests Oscar’s mother to be her lady-in-waiting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 5 - Tears Falling With Dignity
    7.2/10(53 votes)

    #5 - Tears Falling With Dignity

    S1:E5

    Pressure to acknowledge Madame du Barry’s presence at court continues to mount for Marie Antoinette, and she reluctantly accedes to the idea. However, Madame du Barry and Duke Orléans have begun to make plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 6 - Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes
    7.3/10(48 votes)

    #6 - Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes

    S1:E6

    Marie and Louis-Auguste’s visit to Paris presents a great danger for them. Meanwhile, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, dream of escaping poverty.

    Director:Satoshi Dezaki
    Writer:Keiko Sugie

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  7. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 7 - Who Wrote the Love Letter?
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    #7 - Who Wrote the Love Letter?

    S1:E7

    Growing bored with Louis-Auguste’s self-indulgence, Marie decides to attend masquerade ball in Paris.

    Director:Akinori Nagaoka
    Writer:Keiko Sugie

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  8. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 8 - The Oscar of My Heart
    7.8/10(51 votes)

    #8 - The Oscar of My Heart

    S1:E8

    An accident during horseback riding threatens Marie’s life and causes André to be issued the King’s harshest punishment.

    Director:Satoshi Dezaki
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 9 - The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    #9 - The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises

    S1:E9

    King Louis the XV suddenly becomes very ill, and Madame du Barry's devastation only increases as her fate becomes more and more uncertain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 10 - The Beautiful Devil Jeanne
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #10 - The Beautiful Devil Jeanne

    S1:E10

    Louis-Auguste and Marie are crowned King and Queen of France but life continues to be difficult for the common folk. Meanwhile, Rosalie finds Jeanne amongst the nobility.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 11 - Fersen Leaves for the North
    7.5/10(44 votes)

    #11 - Fersen Leaves for the North

    S1:E11

    When Marie begins to neglect her official duties in favour of basking in Count Fersen's affections, Oscar feels compelled to intervene.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 12 - The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?
    7.5/10(44 votes)

    #12 - The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?

    S1:E12

    Unable to shake the memory of Duke de Guéméné’s cold-blooded murder of a young boy, Oscar confronts him. In response, Duke de Guéméné issues a challenge to Oscar - a pistol duel to the death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 13 - Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #13 - Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...

    S1:E13

    Oscar visits her family’s estate in Arras and makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 14 - The Angel's Secret
    7.6/10(44 votes)

    #14 - The Angel's Secret

    S1:E14

    Marie has grown exceedingly fond of the Countess Polignac, who in turn uses their friendship to obtain gifts and estates. This has alarming consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 15 - Countess of the Casino
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #15 - Countess of the Casino

    S1:E15

    Unable to produce a male heir, pressure crushes Marie when Countess Polignac urges her to fake a pregnancy. As excitement for an heir grows, so does Marie's guilt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 16 - Mother, What is That Person's Name...?
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #16 - Mother, What is That Person's Name...?

    S1:E16

    In hopes of finding the woman responsible for her mother's death, Oscar takes Rosalie to a local ball.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 17 - Now is the Time to Meet Again
    7.4/10(44 votes)

    #17 - Now is the Time to Meet Again

    S1:E17

    Hearing of Rosalie from Oscar, Marie Antoinette calls on her to attend court in Versailles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 18 - Suddenly, Like Icarus
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #18 - Suddenly, Like Icarus

    S1:E18

    While Oscar recovers from her wounds, Count Fersen visits Marie. However, Marie's joy is soon cut short.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 19 - Farewell, My Younger Sister!
    8.2/10(50 votes)

    #19 - Farewell, My Younger Sister!

    S1:E19

    Rosalie learns the truth about her mother, which only causes her further grief. Meanwhile, Countess Polignac arranges for her daughter to be married.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 20 - Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    #20 - Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories

    S1:E20

    Rumors of Marie and Fersen’s love affair have spread like wildfire. As the gossip torments the two lovers, Oscar feels powerless to stop it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 21 - A Black Rose Blooms at Night
    7.3/10(43 votes)

    #21 - A Black Rose Blooms at Night

    S1:E21

    Preying on his obsession with the Queen, Jeanne has a lot of luck extorting money from Cardinal Rohan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 22 - The Necklace's Ominous Radiance
    7.5/10(41 votes)

    #22 - The Necklace's Ominous Radiance

    S1:E22

    Marie chooses to seek respite in her villa outside court, an action that angers nobles. Meanwhile, Jeanne is presented with an opportunity for a greater scheme.

    Director:Yoshio Takeuchi
    Writer:Masahiro Yamada

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  23. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 23 - Cunning and Tough!
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    #23 - Cunning and Tough!

    S1:E23

    Jeanne and her accomplices stand trial for their plot against the Queen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 24 - Adieu, My Youth
    8.0/10(46 votes)

    #24 - Adieu, My Youth

    S1:E24

    A masked man helps Jeanne escape prison and publishes her scandalous memoirs regarding the Queen's indiscretions. As the common folk drink this gossip, the search for Jeanne gets more intense.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Rose of Versailles Season 1 Episode 25 - Unrequited Love's Minuet
    8.1/10(48 votes)

    #25 - Unrequited Love's Minuet

    S1:E25

    Count Fersen unexpectedly returns to France two years after the war. As he stays at Oscar's manor to keep his return a secret from the Queen, Oscar struggles to face her own feelings for him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Oscar! The Destiny of Roses" is the best rated episode of "The Rose of Versailles" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 84 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/10/1979. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Flutter! Austria's Butterfly".