Episodes
Oscar! The Destiny of Roses
October 10, 1979
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.
Flutter! Austria's Butterfly
October 17, 1979
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?
Sparks Falling Over Versailles
October 24, 1979
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.
Roses, Wine, and Conspiracy...
October 31, 1979
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.
Tears Falling With Dignity
November 7, 1979
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.
Silk Dresses and Ragged Clothes
November 14, 1979
Marie and Louis-Auguste’s visit to Paris presents a great danger for them. Meanwhile, two sisters, Jeanne and Rosalie, dream of escaping poverty.
Who Wrote the Love Letter?
November 21, 1979
Growing bored with Louis-Auguste’s self-indulgence, Marie decides to attend masquerade ball in Paris.
The Oscar of My Heart
November 28, 1979
An accident during horseback riding threatens Marie’s life and causes André to be issued the King’s harshest punishment.
The Sun Sets, The Sun Rises
December 5, 1979
King Louis the XV suddenly becomes very ill, and Madame du Barry's devastation only increases as her fate becomes more and more uncertain.
The Beautiful Devil Jeanne
December 12, 1979
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.
Fersen Leaves for the North
December 19, 1979
When Marie begins to neglect her official duties in favour of basking in Count Fersen's affections, Oscar feels compelled to intervene.
The Morning of the Duel, Oscar is...?
December 26, 1979
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.
Oh, Winds of Arras, Answer...
January 9, 1980
Oscar visits her family’s estate in Arras and makes a shocking discovery.
The Angel's Secret
January 16, 1980
Marie has grown exceedingly fond of the Countess Polignac, who in turn uses their friendship to obtain gifts and estates. This has alarming consequences.
Countess of the Casino
January 23, 1980
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.
Mother, What is That Person's Name...?
January 30, 1980
In hopes of finding the woman responsible for her mother's death, Oscar takes Rosalie to a local ball.
Now is the Time to Meet Again
February 6, 1980
Hearing of Rosalie from Oscar, Marie Antoinette calls on her to attend court in Versailles.
Suddenly, Like Icarus
February 13, 1980
While Oscar recovers from her wounds, Count Fersen visits Marie. However, Marie's joy is soon cut short.
Farewell, My Younger Sister!
February 20, 1980
Rosalie learns the truth about her mother, which only causes her further grief. Meanwhile, Countess Polignac arranges for her daughter to be married.
Fersen, A Circle Dance of Memories
February 27, 1980
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.
A Black Rose Blooms at Night
March 5, 1980
Preying on his obsession with the Queen, Jeanne has a lot of luck extorting money from Cardinal Rohan.
The Necklace's Ominous Radiance
March 12, 1980
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.
Cunning and Tough!
March 19, 1980
Jeanne and her accomplices stand trial for their plot against the Queen.
Adieu, My Youth
March 26, 1980
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.
Unrequited Love's Minuet
April 2, 1980
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.
I Want to Meet the Black Knight!
April 9, 1980
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, and Oscar hunts for this mysterious figure.
Even if I Lose the Light...
April 16, 1980
While André recovers from his serious injury, Oscar continues to track down Black Knight.
Andre, A Pale Lemon
April 30, 1980
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 lose his sight completely.
A Doll Starting to Walk
May 14, 1980
Oscar is enlisted with the French Guards and is made the new commander of Company B, who have a reputation for being particularly rough.
You are the Light, I am the Shadow
May 21, 1980
Radical revolutionary Saint-Just conducts assassinations on various nobles. Meanwhile, Oscar’s father wishes to wed her.
Lilacs Bloom in the Barracks
June 4, 1980
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 terrorists.
Prelude to the Storm
June 18, 1980
Alain accuses Oscar of betraying her comrades when a member of Company B is sentenced to be executed.
In the Twilight, The Funeral Bells Ring
July 2, 1980
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 Dauphin of France.
Now, "The Tennis Court Oath"
July 9, 1980
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 matter, Oscar is ordered to prevent the commoner’s from assembling.
Oscar, Now, The Time of Separation
July 23, 1980
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.
The Password is "Farewell"
July 30, 1980
The Queen dispatches the Royal Guards to Paris and Versailles in an attempt to quell the growing discontent of the French people.
The Night of Passionate Vows
August 6, 1980
Oscar's portrait is completed. She begins to take notice of André's feelings for her while uncertainty and riots surround them.
At Fate's Door
August 20, 1980
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.
That Smile Will Never Return!
August 27, 1980
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.
Farewell, My Darling Oscar
September 3, 1980
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 shift in power and the lives that were lost.
