In which the sorrowful tidings of a great battle bring anguish and uncertain hope to a noble family, as they await news of a beloved son and brother whose fate remains unknown. The household wrestles with grief in their silent and differing ways, masking despair amidst the quiet duties of daily life and the fragile expectation of new life.

In which a tense and fateful duel unfolds amidst the winter mist, revealing the conflicting courage and vulnerability of the men involved. The episode closes with a poignant glimpse into the softer, hidden affections of Dólokhov, contrasting his fierce reputation with his devotion to his family.

In which Pierre finds himself tormented by troubling suspicions concerning his wife and Dólokhov, leading to a tense and charged dinner where old acquaintances clash beneath the surface of polite society. Beset by a heavy heart and clouded thoughts, he is drawn inexorably towards a duel in the early morning mist, reflecting on honour and fate amidst the somber woods.

In which Pierre lies awake, tormented by the tumult of his own emotions and the bitter reflections on his unhappy marriage and recent violent encounter. His wife, serene yet scornful, confronts him with a cruel frankness, leading him to a frenzied outburst and ultimately to the resolve of separation and departure.

In which Nicholas Rostóv returns to his family home in Moscow and is warmly reunited with his loved ones, their joy and affection filling the familiar rooms with renewed life and youthful gaiety. Amidst the tender exchanges and simple domestic scenes, bonds of friendship and love are delicately explored, hinting at the tender complexities of youth and promise.

In which Nicholas Rostóv returns to Moscow, where he is warmly received as a celebrated soldier and finds society filled with lively balls, racing pursuits, and social engagements that seem to pull him away from youthful attachments. Meanwhile, the Rostóv household and Moscow’s elite prepare an elaborate banquet to honour Prince Bagratión, whose military valour provides a focal point for the city's mixed emotions regarding recent upheavals in the war.

In which the English Club on a March day buzzes with a mingling of venerable statesmen and young military men, all gathered to honour the arrival of the distinguished Prince Bagratión, whose modest demeanour contrasts with the ceremonial pomp surrounding him. The evening unfolds with the proud hospitality of Count Ilyá Rostóv as he leads a grand banquet filled with heartfelt toasts and stirring songs, revealing the tender patriotism and social intricacies of the time.

In which the young Rostóv, amid the chaos and desolation of the battlefield, searches in vain for the Emperor and illustrious commanders, confronting the sobering realities of war’s disorder and human fragility. He encounters the sovereign alone and pallid, yet hesitates to approach, while around them the shattered remnants of battle-clogged forces retreat across a narrow dam under relentless enemy fire and imminent peril.

In which Prince Andrew lies grievously wounded on the battlefield, his thoughts turning from the glory of war to the vast and inscrutable sky above, as he encounters Napoleon and contemplates the fragile significance of life amid suffering and death. Amid pain and delirium, he reflects on faith, family, and the quiet happiness of home, while those around him debate the likelihood of his recovery under the care of strangers.

In which young Rostóv, filled with bright anticipation and youthful courage, rides through the thickening smoke and tumult of battle to deliver a message to the commander in chief, glimpsing the bravery and confusion of war on every side. The chaos of musketry and cannon fire, mingled with moments of brotherly camaraderie and the unsettling sight of misdirected conflict among allies, paint a vivid and stirring picture of the morning’s unfolding conflict.