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The Rose of Versailles (1979 – 1980)

1979 • 1 season • TV-PG
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The Rose of Versailles — Season 1

  • Oct 10, 1979First aired
  • 40 episodesin this season
  • 23mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
0123mOscar! The Destiny of RosesGeneral Jarjayes, having been denied the son he so deeply desired, christens his newborn daughter Oscar and brings her up as a man. Now that Oscar has reached adulthood, she is competing for the command of the Royal Guards under Princess Marie Antoinette.Oct 10, 1979Oct 10, 197923m0223mFlutter! Austria's ButterflyThe wedding of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI approaches, and the responsibility of ensuring her safe passage across the Rhine falls to Oscar. Unbeknownst to him, a shadowy plot aims to disrupt the ceremony; will he be ready to confront such treachery?Oct 17, 1979Oct 17, 197923m0323mSparks Falling Over VersaillesArriving at the French court, Marie Antoinette was navigating the intricacies of noble etiquette, still finding her footing in the complex dance of social expectation. In this delicate process of learning the rules, she inadvertently provoked a powerful and potentially perilous rival.Oct 24, 1979Oct 24, 197923m0423mRoses, Wine, and Conspiracy...The acrimonious feud between Marie Antoinette and Madame du Barry continued to cast a shadow over relations between Austria and France. Soon, the conflict would ensnare Oscar's family; Madame du Barry made a request of Oscar's mother, asking her to serve as her lady-in-waiting.Oct 31, 1979Oct 31, 197923m0523mTears Falling With DignityThe expectation to acknowledge Madame du Barry's presence at court weighed heavily on Marie Antoinette, and she yielded to the notion with reluctance. Yet, Madame du Barry and the Duke of Orléans were already engaged in preliminary arrangements.Nov 7, 1979Nov 7, 197923m0623mSilk Dresses and Ragged ClothesMarie and Louis-Auguste's journey to Paris held considerable peril. Elsewhere, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, harbored aspirations of escaping the grip of poverty.Nov 14, 1979Nov 14, 197923m0723mWho Wrote the Love Letter?Weary of Louis-Auguste's endless indulgence, Marie resolved to attend a masquerade ball in Paris.Nov 21, 1979Nov 21, 197923m0823mThe Oscar of My HeartA riding accident endangers Marie's life, and as a consequence, André receives the King's most severe decree.Nov 28, 1979Nov 28, 197923m0923mThe Sun Sets, The Sun RisesA sudden illness struck King Louis XV, and with each passing hour, Madame du Barry’s despair deepened, shadowed by the growing uncertainty of her own future.Dec 5, 1979Dec 5, 197923m1023mThe Beautiful Devil JeanneWith Louis-Auguste and Marie crowned King and Queen of France, a sense of regal ceremony settled over the kingdom. Yet, for the common people, hardship persisted. In the midst of this new era, Rosalie discovered Jeanne within the ranks of the nobility.Dec 12, 1979Dec 12, 197923m1123mFersen Leaves for the NorthAs Marie increasingly prioritized the attention of Count Fersen over her royal responsibilities, Oscar found himself driven to take action.Dec 19, 1979Dec 19, 197923m1223mThe Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?The memory of Duke de Guéméné's callous killing of a boy haunted Oscar, compelling him to seek out the nobleman. De Guéméné, in turn, met Oscar’s gaze with a chilling proposition: a duel, to be settled with pistols, and with death as the ultimate prize.Dec 26, 1979Dec 26, 197923m1323mOh, Winds of Arras, Answer...In the family estate at Arras, Oscar arrives and encounters a startling revelation.Jan 9, 1980Jan 9, 198023m1423mThe Angel's SecretMarie had developed a deep affection for the Countess Polignac, a fondness the Countess shrewdly exploited to secure favors – gifts and properties. This arrangement, however, carried a troubling undercurrent.Jan 16, 1980Jan 16, 198023m1523mCountess of the CasinoThe absence of a son weighed heavily on Marie, the pressure intensifying with each urging from Countess Polignac to feign pregnancy. As anticipation for a future heir blossomed within the court, so too did a growing disquiet consume Marie.Jan 23, 1980Jan 23, 198023m1623mMother, What is That Person's Name...?Driven by a desire to uncover the truth behind her mother’s demise, Oscar brings Rosalie to a gathering at a nearby ball.Jan 30, 1980Jan 30, 198023m1723mNow is the Time to Meet AgainNews of Rosalie reached Marie Antoinette through Oscar, prompting the Queen to summon the young woman to the court at Versailles.Feb 6, 1980Feb 6, 198023m1823mSuddenly, Like IcarusAs Oscar recuperates from her injuries, Count Fersen calls upon Marie. But her happiness is fleeting.Feb 13, 1980Feb 13, 198023m1923mFarewell, My Younger Sister!The revelation about her mother brought Rosalie not solace, but a fresh wave of sorrow. Concurrently, Countess Polignac made arrangements for her daughter's marriage.Feb 20, 1980Feb 20, 198023m2023mFersen, A Circle Dance of MemoriesWhispers of an affair between Marie and Fersen have taken hold, spreading with alarming speed. The relentless gossip weighs heavily on the pair, and Oscar finds himself utterly unable to quell the rising tide of speculation.Feb 27, 1980Feb 27, 198023m2123mA Black Rose Blooms at NightJeanne exploited his fixation on the Queen, and with considerable success, extracted funds from Cardinal Rohan through blackmail.Mar 5, 1980Mar 5, 198023m2223mThe Necklace's Ominous RadianceSeeking refuge from the court's demands, Marie retreated to her villa in the countryside, a decision that drew the displeasure of many nobles. At the same time, Jeanne found herself poised for a more ambitious undertaking.Mar 12, 1980Mar 12, 198023m2323mCunning and Tough!Jeanne and those who aided her face judgment for their conspiracy against the monarch.Mar 19, 1980Mar 19, 198023m2423mAdieu, My YouthUnder the cover of a mask, he aided Jeanne’s escape from confinement, and subsequently brought to light her scandalous memoirs detailing the Queen’s private affairs. The populace devoured the revelations, and with each whispered detail, the pursuit of Jeanne intensified.Mar 26, 1980Mar 26, 198023m2523mUnrequited Love's MinuetTwo years after the war’s end, Count Fersen made a sudden reappearance in France. He took refuge at Oscar’s estate, a discreet location chosen to conceal his return from the Queen. There, Oscar found himself grappling with the resurgence of his own emotions for the Count.Apr 2, 1980Apr 2, 198023m2623mI Want to Meet the Black Knight!Under the cloak of night, a masked vigilante calling himself Black Knight has begun a series of daring robberies, distributing the stolen wealth to the city's impoverished. Though his deeds bring a measure of relief to the common folk, the law remains unbent: theft is still a crime, and Inspector Oscar pursues the enigmatic figure relentlessly.Apr 9, 1980Apr 9, 198023m2723mEven if I Lose the Light...As André recuperates from his severe injury, Oscar persists in his pursuit of the Black Knight.Apr 16, 1980Apr 16, 198023m2823mAndre, A Pale LemonA pall of grief had fallen over Marie upon hearing of the Dauphin’s sudden illness. In the midst of this sorrow, Count Fersen and Oscar shared a poignant exchange, their words laced with the ache of affections returned in vain. Meanwhile, André wrestled with the unsettling possibility of losing his sight entirely, a prospect he found nearly unbearable to contemplate.Apr 30, 1980Apr 30, 198023m2923mA Doll Starting to WalkOscar found himself assigned to the French Guards, taking command of Company B. The company possessed a formidable reputation for its rough-and-tumble nature.May 14, 1980May 14, 198023m3023mYou are the Light, I am the ShadowThe fervent revolutionary Saint-Just carried out assassinations against several nobles. At the same time, Oscar's father desired to marry her.May 21, 1980May 21, 198023m3123mLilacs Bloom in the BarracksAs terrorist attacks escalated, Company B received the assignment of protecting a visiting Spanish Duke. Unbeknownst to Oscar, a member of her own unit was secretly collaborating with the perpetrators.Jun 4, 1980Jun 4, 198023m3223mPrelude to the StormThe news of the impending execution of a soldier from Company B cast a pall over the group, and with it, Alain leveled an accusation at Oscar: betrayal.Jun 18, 1980Jun 18, 198023m3323mIn the Twilight, The Funeral Bells RingBeset by a looming financial collapse, King Louis XVI found himself compelled to call the Estates-General. Yet, a more immediate concern weighed heavily on the monarch’s heart: the declining health of Louis Joseph, the Dauphin of France.Jul 2, 1980Jul 2, 198023m3423mNow, "The Tennis Court Oath"The Estates-General proceeds with increasing intensity. With growing backing for the commoners' cause, the nobility and clergy are resorting to desperate actions. Despite her reservations, Oscar receives the command to prevent the assembly of the commoners.Jul 9, 1980Jul 9, 198023m3523mOscar, Now, The Time of SeparationThe verdict was treason. Oscar was found guilty, and her followers were imprisoned, their fate sealed for execution. General Jarjayes resolved to handle the matter personally, turning his attention to his daughter.Jul 23, 1980Jul 23, 198023m3623mThe Password is "Farewell"To address the rising tide of unrest within France, the Queen ordered the deployment of the Royal Guard to both Paris and Versailles.Jul 30, 1980Jul 30, 198023m3723mThe Night of Passionate VowsThe portrait of Oscar is finished. As unrest and upheaval swirl around them, she begins to perceive the depth of André’s affection.Aug 6, 1980Aug 6, 198023m3823mAt Fate's DoorA solace had been found in their shared affection, yet it proved a fleeting one. Scarcely had they returned to Paris when Oscar galvanized Company B, rallying them to the revolutionary cause.Aug 20, 1980Aug 20, 198023m3923mThat Smile Will Never Return!The shadow of André's loss deepened Oscar’s despair, a chilling weight settling upon him. Meanwhile, the revolutionary forces made ready for a bold advance, planning a strike against the Bastille, that formidable prison which stood as a stark emblem of royal oppression.Aug 27, 198010.0Aug 27, 198023m10.04023mFarewell, My Darling OscarThe fall of the Bastille occurred soon after Oscar's wound, a pivotal moment that signaled the beginning of the French Revolution's ascent. Five years hence, Alain, Bernard, and Rosalie contemplate the altered balance of power and the sacrifices made in those tumultuous years.Sep 3, 198010.0Sep 3, 198023m10.0