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Return of the Saint S1E20 — The Obono Affair
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Return of the Saint•Season 1•Episode 20

The Obono Affair

6.6/10 · 40 votesFeb 4, 197960 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Simon is reluctant to help a tyrannical African president whose son has been kidnapped- while visiting in London.

Directed byPeter Sasdy
Written byMichael Pertwee
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Ian Ogilvy

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Peter Sasdy

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Episode Summary

"The Obono Affair" is episode 20 of Return of the Saint season 1. It scored 6.6/10 from 40 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Peter Sasdy and written by Michael Pertwee, it aired on February 4, 1979.

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