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The legendary character Robin Hood and his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest and the surrounding vicinity. While some episodes dramatised the traditional Robin Hood tales, most episodes were original dramas created by the

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    The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 5 - The Devil You Don't Know
    8.3/10(32 votes)

    #1 - The Devil You Don't Know

    S4:E5

    The Sheriff is to be sent to London for a few months, and a deputy is to replace him in Nottingham. Will the new Sheriff be as tyrannical as the old one? Robin and Will Scarlett are out searching for Alan-a-Dale, who has failed to return to camp, when they see a group of horsemen with a young yeoman prisoner. They decide to help the captive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 2 Episode 29 - The Black Five
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #2 - The Black Five

    S2:E29

    The Sheriff's life is in danger, and he sends to Robin for help! What can have caused this sudden friendship, and who or what are the 'Black Five'.

    Director:Anthony Squire
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 26 - Trapped
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #3 - Trapped

    S4:E26

    Sir Marmont seizes travelers, tries them on false charges, and if they are unable to pay the heavy fine he imposes, sentences them to work for him. Robin Hood then falls into his clutches.

    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 25 - Double Trouble
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Double Trouble

    S4:E25

    Friar Tuck's identical twin brother, Edgar, is back in Nottingham. Edgar is a rogueish fellow, and has agreed to help the Deputy Sheriff to trap Robin Hood.

    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Louis Marks

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  5. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 2 Episode 28 - The Borrowed Baby
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #5 - The Borrowed Baby

    S2:E28

    The Count of Severne tells the Sheriff that his gold has been taken by Robin Hood. He also suspects Maid Marian. The Sheriff disbelieves this, but agrees to put the Count's suspicions to the test.

    Director:Don Chaffey
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 7 - Six Strings To His Bow
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Six Strings To His Bow

    S4:E7

    At the 'Blue Boar Inn', Robin meets a strange knight playing a harp, and decides not to interrupt the newcomer. But when a crossbow bolt flies through the window, narrowly missing thew knight, Robin thinks he should make his presence known.

    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 10 - The Truce
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #7 - The Truce

    S4:E10

    The Deputy Sheriff is usually hostile to Robin, but now he wants his help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Leon Griffiths

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  8. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 17 - The Parting Guest
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #8 - The Parting Guest

    S4:E17

    Duncan of Stoneykirk is still the rather unwelcome guest of Robin and his men. His wild, unpredictable behavior and his interest in Marian are worrying to Robin.

    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Louis Marks

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  9. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 18 - Hostage For A Hangman
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Hostage For A Hangman

    S4:E18

    The Deputy Sheriff arranges a meeting with Robin and tells him that unless he surrenders, he will arrest two serfs the next morning and hang them, and will repeat the process daily until he does surrender.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 21 - The Edge And The Point
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #10 - The Edge And The Point

    S4:E21

    Robin thinks his skill with the bow is without equal - until a former crusader, Boland, makes an appearance in Sherwood Forest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 2 Episode 20 - The Ambush
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    #11 - The Ambush

    S2:E20

    Prince John is always trying to seize the English throne while King Richard is in the Holy Land. But there is someone with a better claim: Arthur of Brittany. Suppose, by some regrettable accident, that Arthur were killed?

    Director:Lindsay Anderson
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 2 Episode 31 - Too Many Earls
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #12 - Too Many Earls

    S2:E31

    The Earl of Rochdale, Marian's uncle, is quarrelling with the Earl of Northgate, and she suggests an archery match to decide the matter. She hopes Robin will be able to shoot for her uncle, but first they must hoodwink the Sheriff.

    Director:Robert Day
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 8 - Tuck's Love Day
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Tuck's Love Day

    S4:E8

    Friar Tuck is in trouble with his Abbot. He has been unable to collect money for the church. In despair, he goes to Robin for help and advice.

    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 15 - The Reluctant Rebel
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    #14 - The Reluctant Rebel

    S4:E15

    To gather first-hand knowledge of outlaw life for a journal he is writinng, Sir Geoffrey Claire and his manservant Herbert pose as outlaws, and join Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Leon Griffiths

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  15. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 23 - The Pharoah Stones
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #15 - The Pharoah Stones

    S4:E23

    A pedlar sells Little John three dice-like stones, which, he claims, tell the owner his fortune. Little John puts them to the test, and is convinced of their mysterious powers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 1 Episode 7 - The Challenge
    7.8/10(81 votes)

    #16 - The Challenge

    S1:E7

    The Sheriff thinks one of his men is the best archer in the land. Sir Richard of the Lea says he knows of someone even better - Robin - and a contest is arranged. The outcome is never in doubt, but Sir Richard soon has cause to regret that he ever supported Robin.

    Director:Ralph Smart
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 1 Episode 24 - Will Scarlet
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    #17 - Will Scarlet

    S1:E24

    Will Scarlet has an eye for the girls, and this lands him in trouble with the Sheriff's men. Robin comes to the rescue, but Will's willingness to trust everyone is still liable to land him in trouble.

    Director:Ralph Smart
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 2 Episode 18 - The Shell Game
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #18 - The Shell Game

    S2:E18

    Robin's men are annoyed when he gives refuge to Pick, a confidence trickster, who specialises in a shell trick, which makes him rather unpopular with the men. Robin uses him in a plan to collect some jewels for King Richard's campaign in France.

    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 2 Episode 37 - The Path Of True Love
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #19 - The Path Of True Love

    S2:E37

    Locksley Hall has sentimental associations for Robin and Marian, and they pay a visit. But the current owner is treating his peasants miserably, so they decide to help.

    Director:Terence Fisher
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 2 Episode 39 - Carlotta
    7.8/10(30 votes)

    #20 - Carlotta

    S2:E39

    Robin and his men plan to steal gold bound for the coffers of Prince John, using Little John's girlfriend, Carlotta.

    Director:Anthony Squire
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 2 - The Flying Sorcerer
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    #21 - The Flying Sorcerer

    S4:E2

    Lord Giles of Richmond, in Nottingham to supervise the collection of outstanding taxes, sees an opportunity to increase his own wealth, when he sees Lord Eilmer, an elderly, harmless eccentric, carrying out scientific experiments in the market-place.

    Director:Bernard Knowles
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 3 - The Lady-Killer
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #22 - The Lady-Killer

    S4:E3

    Robin is out hunting with Derwent when he sees his old friend Will Scarlett stalking a deer. Before Robin can join him, two foresters arrive and arrest Will for poaching.

    Director:Terry Bishop
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 4 Episode 11 - The Debt
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #23 - The Debt

    S4:E11

    Robin searches for an outlaw, Martin, who has been posing as one of his men and robbing innocent people in the Sherwood area.

    Director:Anthony Squire
    Writer:Leon Griffiths

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  24. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 1 Episode 39 - The Prisoner
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #24 - The Prisoner

    S1:E39

    A courier has come to Prince John, and Robin thinks he bears important news. The Prince says it is of King Richard's death, but Robin disbelieves this, and sets to work to discover the truth.

    Director:Bernard Knowles
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Adventures of Robin Hood Season 2 Episode 6 - The Imposters
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #25 - The Imposters

    S2:E6

    Robin's principles are well-known, if not well-liked. There are two kinds of men he doesn't like: traitors and impostors. Unless he is the impostor?

    Director:Lindsay Anderson
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Devil You Don't Know" is the best rated episode of "The Adventures of Robin Hood". It scored 8.3/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/19/1959. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Black Five".