Jean Valjean worries when Cosette meets a young man. The Thenardiers plot their revenge.
Paris is on the brink of revolt. Javert remains obsessed by the pursuit of Jean Valjean. Anxious Valjean makes a plan. Marius makes a promise to Cosette.
The revolutionaries fight on. Jean Valjean is conflicted over Marius and Cosette’s love and seeks Marius at the barricade. Javert confronts Valjean.
Porthos uncovers the truth about his past and questions his allegiance to the Musketeers.