About this season
Georges Duroy cynically exploits women - and his position as a journalist - to gain power in 19th-century France.
Episodes (5)
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E1
1. Georges
Aired 8 May 1971
His army career over, the penniless Georges Duroy seeks a journalistic career in Paris, helped by his old friend Forestier.
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E2
2. Clotilde
Aired 15 May 1971 • 45 min
Georges Duroy becomes the lover of Clothilde Marelle.
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E3
3. Madeleine
Aired 22 May 1971 • 45 min
With Forestier near death, Georges ruthlessly turns his attentions to his friend's wife Madeleine.
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E4
4. Virginie
Aired 29 May 1971 • 45 min
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E5
5. Suzanne
Aired 5 June 1971 • 45 min
Wealthy M. Walter and his wife are appalled to realize that Georges Duroy wants to marry their daughter.