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Vanity Fair Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1998 - 1998
Episode 1
Episode 1
Sun, Nov 1, 1998 50 mins
The story begins with Becky Sharp leaving Miss Pinkerton's Academy for Young Ladies, where she has been groomed to become a governess for Sir Pitt Crawley's two young girls.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Sun, Nov 8, 1998 50 mins
Becky secretly marries her employer's youngest son, Captain Rawdon Crawley, much to the chagrin of his wealthy aunt, Miss Matilda Crawley.
Episode 3
A Quarrel about an Heiress
Sun, Nov 15, 1998 50 mins
Unpleased with Rawdon's decision to elope with Becky, Miss Crawley disinherits her once-favorite nephew and his new bride. Meanwhile, George Osborne marries his childhood sweetheart Amelia, against his father's wishes. Quite soon however, George's heart strays and he becomes infatuated with Becky.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Sun, Nov 22, 1998 50 mins
War is afoot, and the city of Brussels quickly descends into chaos. George dies in the Battle of Waterloo, leaving Amelia distraught. Becky, however, whose husband returns unscathed, responds to the war rather indifferently, willing to join ranks with whichever side proves victorious. Soon, both Amelia and Becky give birth to a son, each named after his father, though Amelia is a much more affectionate and loving mother.
Episode 5
Episode 5
Sun, Nov 29, 1998 50 mins
Becky's secret relationship with Lord Steyne ruins both her marriage and social standing, and forces her into exile. Meanwhile, Amelia agrees to allow her son George to live with and be raised by her father-in-law, thus providing him a better chance at a fulfilled life.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Sun, Dec 6, 1998 50 mins
Dobbin returns to the U.K. after spending a dozen years abroad and professes his unending love for Amelia, only to be rebuffed (though briefly) yet again. Elsewhere, Amelia finally learns the truth about her late husband's infidelity after a chance reunion with Becky.