Ep. 17: Albert challenges the Count after learning events were planned, while Mercédès recognizes Edmond Dantès
Aired on February 9, 2005

Albert confronts the Count after discovering that all prior events were orchestrated out of necessity. He initiates a duel with the Count to address this revelation. Meanwhile, Franz returns to Paris and meets with Albert. In a separate development, Mercédès identifies Edmond Dantès as the Count. She visits him to discuss this recognition. The narrative focuses on these confrontations and the unraveling of the Count's long-term plans through direct interactions between the main characters.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Villefort's arrest plan fails while Franz and Debray investigate the Count's past
- Ep. 14 · Prosecutor Villefort arrested for murder attempt while Cavalcanti manipulates Danglars into an engagement announcement.
- Ep. 15 · Albert's Space Cruise and Franz's Investigation into Gankutsuou
- Ep. 16 · Albert returns from space and confronts the scandal surrounding his father General Morcerf.
- Ep. 17 · Albert challenges the Count after learning events were planned, while Mercédès recognizes Edmond Dantès
- Ep. 18 · Franz substitutes for Albert at the duel after drugging his drink
- Ep. 19 · Albert leaves Morcerf home after Franz's death while facing travel restrictions
- Ep. 20 · Albert and Eugénie escape arrest to confess love at the airport before her departure
- Ep. 21 · Baron Danglars flees with handcuffed suitcase while Count confronts him