Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel. The Rostov family prepares to celebrate the name-day of Countess Rostova and her younger daughter, Natalia, nicknamed Natasha.

Speculation over who wld inherit Count Bezuhov's title and estates is rife in Moscow. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel. Napoleon's troops have advanced rapidly across Central Europe.

Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel. Nikolai is wounded but wins promotion.

After the Battle of Austerlitz, the Russians are forced to withdraw. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Sonya rejects Dolohov's proposal in favour of Nikolai. Andrei returns to tragic news. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Pierre wounds Dolohov in a duel over Helene and meets Bazdayev en route for Petersburg. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Andrei meets Natasha for the first time and is enchanted by her. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Natasha accepts Andrei's marriage proposal, but her father insists they wait a year. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

In Andrei's prolonged absence, Natasha has become susceptible to Anatole's advances. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Natasha recovers in Moscow & Pierre explains his link to Napoleon. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

The French advance into Russia continues and Prince Bolkonsky dies defending his home. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Countess Rostova refuses to flee Moscow until she's heard from Petya. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

The Rostov's join the evacuation of Moscow, taking wounded men instead of provisions. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Napoleon enters Moscow, only to find it deserted and short of supplies. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Nikolai's love for Maria is rekindled, but he can't break his promise to Sonya. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Pierre is reprieved from execution at the last minute and meets Karatayev in prison. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Pierre is rescued by a partisan group but Petya, operating with them, is fatally wounded. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Moscow gradually comes back to life and Maria and Natasha return to the city. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

Pierre's prized inheritance makes him a sought after guest at social gatherings. Twenty part drama of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.