Vanity Fair (1987)

(1987) season 1

TV-14

In the time of Napoleon, Becky Sharp, a poor orphan girl, schemes for money and position. Her most-used stepladder is her old school friend, Amelia Sedley. Both women marry soldiers, and both of them are affected by the Battle of Waterloo.

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16 Episodes

Miss Sharp and Miss Sedley Open the Campaign
E1
Miss Sharp and Miss Sedley Open the CampaignEverything lies ahead for Becky and Amelia as they bid farewell to Miss Pinkerton's Academy. But will everything be enough for Becky Sharp?
Vauxhall Gardens
E2
Vauxhall GardensBecky is determined to make her way in society. First she needs a rich husband - and she has already set her trap.
Crawley of Queen's Crawley
E3
Crawley of Queen's CrawleyBecky has failed to ensnare Amelia's wealthy brother, Jos. Undaunted, she now sets her sights on new targets.
Arcadian Simplicity
E4
Arcadian SimplicityBecky meets her match in the redoubtable Miss Crawley, but it is Sir Pitt who finally brings her to her knees.
Who Played on the Piano?
E5
Who Played on the Piano?Becky has refused Sir Pitt's hand in marriage because she is secretly married already. But to whom?
A Marriage and Part of a Honeymoon
E6
A Marriage and Part of a HoneymoonAmelia and George are reunited, but Mr Osborne is still determined to prevent the match. Meanwhile Becky and Rawdon are having problems of their own with Rawdon's aunt, the rich and powerful Miss Crawley.
Amelia Invades the Low Countries
E7
Amelia Invades the Low CountriesThe newly-wed Amelia has accompanied her husband to war. Becky is there too, but for her the Duchess of Richmond's ball is a far more important battleground than the field of Waterloo.
The Girl I Left Behind Me
E8
The Girl I Left Behind MeThe men go off to battle and the women are left to wait. While Amelia worries about the safety of her beloved George, Becky Sharp has plans to make and scores to settle.
Widow and Mother
E9
Widow and MotherAmelia 's life is in tatters after the Battle of Waterloo, but Becky Sharp is already planning a new campaign.
How to Live Well on Nothing a Year
E10
How to Live Well on Nothing a YearSix years have passed since Becky and Amelia both gave birth to sons - but Becky Sharp doesn't let motherhood cramp her style.
Struggles and Trials
E11
Struggles and TrialsSharp practice is needed when Becky pits her wits against the wiles of the landed gentry and the might of the aristocracy.
The Very Best of Company
E12
The Very Best of CompanyChristmas means hardship for Amelia and her family. Becky, meanwhile, is pursuing her brilliant career.
A Vulgar Incident
E13
A Vulgar IncidentBecky reaches the pinnacle of her ruthless social climbing - but pride comes before a fall.
After the Battle
E14
After the BattleBecky has survived many battles in her stormy life - but now she meets her very own Waterloo ...
Our Friend the Major
E15
Our Friend the MajorFortunes are reversed and Becky flees to the Continent to avoid a scandal. But for Amelia it seems to be the dawn of happiness at last.
Old Acquaintance
E16
Old AcquaintanceBecky's wits need to be at their sharpest as she prepares for her final gamble. The stakes are everything she has always wanted - wealth, position and power....