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The Rose of Versailles: Season 1

40 episodes Premiered Oct 10, 1979 Updated Jul 25, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E1

Oscar! The Destiny of Roses

Oct 10, 1979 · 23 min

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 posit

S1·E2

Flutter! Austria's Butterfly

Oct 17, 1979 · 23 min

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 c

S1·E3

Sparks Falling Over Versailles

Oct 24, 1979 · 23 min

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.

S1·E4

Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...

Oct 31, 1979 · 23 min

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 r

S1·E5

Tears Falling With Dignity

Nov 7, 1979 · 23 min

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 Orlé

S1·E6

Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes

Nov 14, 1979 · 23 min

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

S1·E7

Who Wrote the Love Letter?

Nov 21, 1979 · 23 min

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

S1·E8

The Oscar of My Heart

Nov 28, 1979 · 23 min

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

S1·E9

The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises

Dec 5, 1979 · 23 min

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

S1·E10

The Beautiful Devil Jeanne

Dec 12, 1979 · 23 min

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.

S1·E11

Fersen Leaves for the North

Dec 19, 1979 · 23 min

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

S1·E12

The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?

Dec 26, 1979 · 23 min

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

S1·E14

The Angel's Secret

Jan 16, 1980 · 23 min

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

S1·E15

Countess of the Casino

Jan 23, 1980 · 23 min

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.

S1·E17

Now is the Time to Meet Again

Feb 6, 1980 · 23 min

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

S1·E18

Suddenly, Like Icarus

Feb 13, 1980 · 23 min

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

S1·E19

Farewell, My Younger Sister!

Feb 20, 1980 · 23 min

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

S1·E20

Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories

Feb 27, 1980 · 23 min

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.

S1·E21

A Black Rose Blooms at Night

Mar 5, 1980 · 23 min

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

S1·E22

The Necklace's Ominous Radiance

Mar 12, 1980 · 23 min

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.

S1·E23

Cunning and Tough!

Mar 19, 1980 · 23 min

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

S1·E24

Adieu, My Youth

Mar 26, 1980 · 23 min

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 m

S1·E25

Unrequited Love's Minuet

Apr 2, 1980 · 23 min

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 feelin

S1·E26

I Want to Meet the Black Knight!

Apr 9, 1980 · 23 min

A masked vigilante known as "Black Knight" has started robbing the nobles at night and giving it to the poor. His actions are helping the common folk but a crime is still a crime,

S1·E27

Even if I Lose the Light...

Apr 16, 1980 · 23 min

While André recovers from his serious injury, Oscar continues to track down Black Knight.

S1·E28

Andre, A Pale Lemon

Apr 30, 1980 · 23 min

Marie is devastated over the Dauphin's sudden illness. Count Fersen and Oscar have an emotional conversation about their unrequited loves. André struggles to accept that he may los

S1·E29

A Doll Starting to Walk

May 14, 1980 · 23 min

Oscar is enlisted with the French Guards and is made the new commander of Company B, who have a reputation for being particularly rough.

S1·E30

You are the Light, I am the Shadow

May 21, 1980 · 23 min

Radical revolutionary Saint-Just conducts assassinations on various nobles. Meanwhile, Oscar’s father wishes to wed her.

S1·E31

Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks

Jun 4, 1980 · 23 min

With acts of terrorism on the rise, Company B are charged with protecting a visiting Spanish Duke. Unbeknownst to Oscar, one of the members of her unit is working with the terroris

S1·E32

Prelude to the Storm

Jun 18, 1980 · 23 min

Alain accuses Oscar of betraying her comrades when a member of Company B is sentenced to be executed.

S1·E33

In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring

Jul 2, 1980 · 23 min

Facing a debt crisis, King Louis the XVI is pressured to convene the Estates-General. But a more pressing matter is on the King’s mind: the failing health of Louis Joseph, the Daup

S1·E34

Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"

Jul 9, 1980 · 23 min

The Estates-General is in full swing. As support grows for the commoners’ faction, the nobility and clergy begin to take drastic measures. In conflict with her own feelings on the

S1·E35

Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation

Jul 23, 1980 · 23 min

Oscar is found guilty of treason and her men are locked up, awaiting execution. General Jarjayes takes it upon himself to deal with his daughter.

S1·E36

The Password is "Farewell"

Jul 30, 1980 · 23 min

The Queen dispatches the Royal Guards to Paris and Versailles in an attempt to quell the growing discontent of the French people.

S1·E37

The Night of Passionate Vows

Aug 6, 1980 · 23 min

Oscar's portrait is completed. She begins to take notice of André's feelings for her while uncertainty and riots surround them.

S1·E38

At Fate's Door

Aug 20, 1980 · 23 min

Oscar and André have found comfort in each other’s love, but it’s a short-lived comfort. Right after returning to Paris, Oscar rallies Company B in support of the revolution.

S1·E39

That Smile Will Never Return!

Aug 27, 1980 · 23 min

As Oscar struggles with the despair of losing André, the revolutionaries prepare to mount a pre-emptive strike against Bastille Prison, a symbol of royal tyranny.

S1·E40

Farewell, My Darling Oscar

Sep 3, 1980 · 23 min

Bastille Prison falls shortly after Oscar is shot, marking one of the first major strides for the French Revolution. Five years later, Alain, Bernard, and Rosalie reflect on the sh