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Space: 1999 S1E11 — Guardian of Piri
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Space: 1999•Season 1•Episode 11

Guardian of Piri

7.1/10 · 445 votesNov 13, 197552 min

Ranked #13 of 24 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Strange events befuddle the Alphans as they approach the planet Piri. When exploring its lifeless surface, Koenig encounters the seductive servant of the mysterious Guardian of Piri. She offers the wayward Alphans a life of peace and perfection. Realising the deadly truth behind the peace

Directed byCharles Crichton
Written byChristopher Penfold
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Martin Landau

Martin Landau

John Koenig

Barbara Bain

Barbara Bain

Helena Russell

Barry Morse

Barry Morse

Victor Bergman

Nick Tate

Nick Tate

Alan Carter

Prentis Hancock

Prentis Hancock

Paul Morrow

Zienia Merton

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Sandra Benes

Clifton Jones

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David Kano

Anton Phillips

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Christopher Penfold

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Charles Crichton

Charles Crichton

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Derek Chambers

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Frank Watts

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Episode Summary

"Guardian of Piri" is episode 11 of Space: 1999 season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 445 votes, ranking #13 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Charles Crichton and written by Christopher Penfold, it aired on November 13, 1975.

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