Agatha Christie's Poirot S5E2 — The Underdog

7.3

Agatha Christie's Poirot•Season 5•Episode 2

The Underdog

7.3/10 · 1,690 votesJan 24, 199353 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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A wealthy industrialist is found dead in his study. Is his death related to a discovery made at his chemical factory? And is his wife all she seems?

Directed byJohn Bruce

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Seasons13

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Season 5 Episodes8

E1 7.5

The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb

E2 7.3Now viewing

The Underdog

E3 7.8

The Yellow Iris

E4 7.6

The Case of the Missing Will

E5 7.4

The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman

E6 8.2

The Chocolate Box

E7 7.7

Dead Man's Mirror

E8 7.5

Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan

Cast4

David Suchet

Hercule Poirot

Pauline Moran

Miss Lemon

Hugh Fraser

Captain Arthur Hastings

Philip Jackson

Chief Inspector James Harold Japp

Crew2

John Bruce

Director

Bill Craig

Screenplay

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Episode Summary

"The Underdog" is episode 2 of Agatha Christie's Poirot season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 1,690 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by John Bruce, it aired on January 24, 1993.

Next: E3 · The Yellow Iris Best of Season 5