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.

Jean Valjean worries when Cosette meets a young man. The Thenardiers plot their revenge.

The revolutionaries fight on. Jean Valjean is conflicted over Marius and Cosette’s love and seeks Marius at the barricade. Javert confronts Valjean.