Cousin Bette

Adaptation of the Balzac novel. A poor and homely spinster, who feels she's been walked on all her life, teams up with a scheming courtesan to wreak elaborate revenge on her rich and handsome relatives.

Drama

Seasons

1. Poor Relations

Air Date: 1971-08-07

The Hulot family has risen to eminence under Napoleon I. The Baroness Hulot's cousin, Bette, is the only member of the family who has not shared in their good fortune.

2. This House for Pleasure

Air Date: 1971-08-14

Unknown to Bette, Hortense has successfully engineered a meeting with Steinbock.

3. Delilah and her Handmaid

Air Date: 1971-08-21

Bette and Valerie have established themselves in the house Hector has provided for Valerie.

4. Bitter Harvest

Air Date: 1971-08-28

Montes, Crevel, Hector and Steinbock all believe themselves to be the father of Valerie's child.

5. Family Angel

Air Date: 1971-09-04

Hector is faced with ruin and has been spirited away by Bette. However, Bette's plans have suffered' their first setback through the death of the Marshal just before she was to marry him.

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