Oliver has rebelled against his harsh treatment at Mr. Sowerberry's, the undertaker, and runs away to London.

Oliver runs into the Artful Dodger, who persuades him to join Fagan's criminal gang. Shortly later, Oliver gets arrested for a crime committed by the Artful Dodger.

Oliver refuses to become a pickpocket, so Fagin forces him to join Bill Sikes in a burglary.

The Monks has destroyed the last clue to Oliver's identity, but Nancy warned Rose of the danger.

Mr. Brownlow now reunited with Oliver, has joined with the Maylies to defeat Monk's conspiracy.

Sikes kills Nancy for her attempt to save Oliver. Now that the police is closing in on the accused murderer, Fagin decides to disband his criminal gang.