Early Days
E1
In which David meets new friends but is disturbed by his homecoming.
The New Home
E2
In which David is sent away to school but hears bad news from home.
The Long Journey
E3
In which the Micawbers give David friendly advice and he resolves to travel.
Distant Relations
E4
In which David tells his story and Betsey Trotwood arranges a momentous interview.
Old Acquaintances
E5
In which David revisits his childhood haunts and Steerforth buys a boat.
The Bachelor Party
E6
In which David chooses a profession but ignores a warning.
Courtship
E7
In which David is concerned with affairs of the heart but saddened by the treachery of an old friend.
The Proposal
E8
In which Betsey Trotwood faces trouble and David finds that one profession is not enough.
Domestic Tangles
E9
In which the Copperfields entertain and something turns up at last for Mr. Micawber.
Toll of the Sea
E10
In which there is a storm at sea and a long journey ends.
'Umble Aspirations
E11
In which David is angered by false humility and surprised by Betsey Trotwood's revelations.
Fortunes Restored
E12
In which Mr. Micawber exposes a series of crimes and David suffers a grievous loss.
Home at Last
E13
In which David embarks on a long journey and a blind beggar shows him the way.