Oliver Twist
In a storm, in a workhouse, to a nameless woman, young Oliver Twist is born into parish care where he's overworked and underfed. As he grows older his adventures take him from the countryside to London, through harsh treatment, kindness, an undertaker, and a thieves' dens, where he makes friends and enemies. But all the time he is pursued by the mysterious Monks, who hires Fagin to turn Oliver into a thief. Oliver is rescued by chance and kind friends. But it's a puzzle of legitimacy, inheritance, and identity that Oliver's friends must attempt to unravel before Monks can destroy Oliver.
- 1985-1985
- 1 season
- CBS/Fox
- Drama
In a storm, in a workhouse, to a nameless woman, young Oliver Twist is born into parish care where he's overworked and underfed. As he grows older his adventures take him from the countryside to London, through harsh treatment, kindness, an undertaker, and a thieves' dens, where he makes friends and enemies. But all the time he is pursued by the mysterious Monks, who hires Fagin to turn Oliver into a thief. Oliver is rescued by chance and kind friends. But it's a puzzle of legitimacy, inheritance, and identity that Oliver's friends must attempt to unravel before Monks can destroy Oliver.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 1985
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
29 mins
An unknown girl dies in childbirth at a county workhouse, giving birth to a son. Who is she? What will become of her child?
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
29 mins
The child was given the name Oliver. Already the workhouse guardians are having problems with him for not following their strict orders. No one dares to ask for more gruel, and so Oliver was sent off becoming an apprentice.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
29 mins
Oliver has rebelled against his harsh treatment at Mr. Sowerberry's, the undertaker, and runs away to London.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
29 mins
Oliver runs into the Artful Dodger, who persuades him to join Fagan's criminal gang. Shortly later, Oliver gets arrested for a crime committed by the Artful Dodger.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
29 mins
Mr. Brownlow gets Oliver freed , but Fagin kidnaps him again.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
29 mins
Oliver refuses to become a pickpocket, so Fagin forces him to join Bill Sikes in a burglary.
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
28 mins
The burglary did not go off as planned. To avoid prosecution, Bill Sikes flees from the scene, leaving Oliver, who was badly wounded behind. Later, Oliver was arrested as the burglar's accomplice.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
29 mins
Oliver was again freed from this predicament, being befriended by Mrs. Maylie and her adopted daughter.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
29 mins
Harry Maylie has arrived, but Mrs. Maylie refuses to permit his marriage to Rose. Meanwhile, the mysterious Monks is seeking secret information from the Bumbles, concerning Oliver's true identity.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
29 mins
The Monks has destroyed the last clue to Oliver's identity, but Nancy warned Rose of the danger.
Episode 11
Episode #1.11
29 mins
Mr. Brownlow now reunited with Oliver, has joined with the Maylies to defeat Monk's conspiracy.
Episode 12
Episode #1.12
29 mins
Sikes kills Nancy for her attempt to save Oliver. Now that the police is closing in on the accused murderer, Fagin decides to disband his criminal gang.