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The second collection of short stories written by Baroness Orczy about the gallant English hero, the Scarlet Pimpernel and his League.

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    The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 11 - The Ambassador's Lady
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #1 - The Ambassador's Lady

    S1:E11

    Lord Richard Hastings's eye for a pretty girl places him and Sir Percy in the spotlight - and right under Chauvelin's nose. Will the gossip prove to be their undoing, or can the Pimpernel save the day?

    Director:David MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 13 - The Flower Woman
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #2 - The Flower Woman

    S1:E13

    The lovely Comtesse la Valliere, formerly a spy for Chauvelin, changes sides when she learns of the impending execution of dozens of moderate French revolutionaries. Teaming with the Scarlet Pimpernel and his men, the Comtesse plans to rescue the condemned men - from under Chauvelin's nose.

    Director:David MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 15 - Antoine and Antoinette
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Antoine and Antoinette

    S1:E15

    Innocent newlyweds, Antoine and Antoinette, are falsely arrested and sentenced to death. The Scarlet Pimpernel comes to the rescue with the help of Antoinette’s young sister, Elise, who worships the Pimpernel.

    Director:David MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 16 - The Winged Madonna
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #4 - The Winged Madonna

    S1:E16

    The Abbey of Nanterre has been plundered by Chauvelin, and many of its monks lie dead. Sir Percy decides to rescue the remaining monks, including the Father Guardian, who Percy discovers to be quite a handful.

    Director:Wolf Rilla
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 17 - Gentlemen of the Road
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Gentlemen of the Road

    S1:E17

    Sir Percy notices a beautiful woman showing an unusual interest in the Prince of Wales’s affairs and is unconvinced by her replies to his questions. Perhaps it's time for the Pimpernel to show his true colours.

    Director:David MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 9 - Thanksgiving Day
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Thanksgiving Day

    S1:E9

    Why would an American who desperately needs the Pimpernel's help challenge him in a duel to the death? Sir Percy must find a way to protect his second identity and protect the man, at the same time.

    Director:David MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 3 - The Princess
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #7 - The Princess

    S1:E3

    The Pimpernel goes back into danger to rescue a serving girl. Ginette is a lovely and spirited young woman and he finds himself falling for her and wondering what a different life would be like.

    Director:David MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 4 - A Tale of Two Pigtails
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #8 - A Tale of Two Pigtails

    S1:E4

    Chauvelin's scheme to capture the Princesse de Monsantes before she can escape to England succeeds and she and her servant fall into his trap. Sir Percy hears about it and hatches his own scheme, rescuing the Princesse and her servant from under Chauvelin's nose and smuggling them to England. Outraged, Chauvelin travels to England, planning to kidnap the Princesse and bring her back to France. Meanwhile, the Prince has hired a Chinese decorator to remodel a wing of the palace, and Sir Percy decides to use the man in his plan to thwart Chauvelin's plot.

    Director:David MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 5 - The Lady in Distress
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #9 - The Lady in Distress

    S1:E5

    Chauvelin uses the Pimpernel's strong sense of chivalry to bait a trap with the beautiful Cecille as the bait. Informed that Madame la Guillotine awaits her pretty neck, Sir Percy plans a rescue.

    Director:Dennis Vance
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 7 - The Elusive Chauvelin
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #10 - The Elusive Chauvelin

    S1:E7

    In his strangest mission yet, the Pimpernel must rescue a young man accused of being the Pimpernel - and discover whether Chauvelin was behind a plot to plant the false avenger in France.

    Directors:Michael McCarthy, Dennis Vance
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 8 - The Sword of Justice
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #11 - The Sword of Justice

    S1:E8

    Hearing that the Scarlet Pimpernel is being impersonated in France by an Englishman who is robbing and murdering French aristocrats, Sir Percy sets a trap to catch the imposter.

    Director:Dennis Vance
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 12 - The Christmas Present
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #12 - The Christmas Present

    S1:E12

    When Chauvelin captures several members of French nobility, Sir Percy must forsake a quiet Christmas at home and attempt a rescue.

    Director:David MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 2 - Sir Percy's Wager
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Sir Percy's Wager

    S1:E2

    Sir Percy is always ready to make a wager. However, betting on the outcome of the Pimpernel's latest escapade could be dangerous - and even cost him his freedom.

    Director:Dennis Vance
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 6 - Something Remembered
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Something Remembered

    S1:E6

    Answering an appeal from the Princesse Melanie de Monsantes to bring her brother Jacques to safety from France, the Pimpernel finds him but he refuses to leave and instead asks the Pimpernel for help in frustrating Chauvelin's latest plan.

    Director:David MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 14 - The Imaginary Invalids
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #15 - The Imaginary Invalids

    S1:E14

    Sir Percy discovers that Chauvelin is blackmailing the banker Rothstein by holding his daughter, Rachelle, captive. He hatches a plan to fool the doctor treating Rachelle into unwittingly help her escape Chauvelin’s clutches and reunite her with her anxious father.

    Director:David MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 18 - The Farmer's Boy
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #16 - The Farmer's Boy

    S1:E18

    Giving one of Sir Percy's agents false information, Chauvelin hopes to lure the man he thinks is the Pimpernel into the open. He achieves his aim but is astonished when a 'simple minded' farmer's boy (the Pimpernel in disguise) arrives.

    Director:David MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 1 - The Hostage
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #17 - The Hostage

    S1:E1

    The Scarlet Pimpernel rescues a Baroness from Chauvelin, but she is reluctant to leave because Chauvelin has her son. The Scarlet Pimpernel must rescue the boy and not give away his identity as Sir Percy Blakeney.

    Director:Michael McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel Season 1 Episode 10 - Sir Andrew's Fate
    6.8/10(24 votes)

    #18 - Sir Andrew's Fate

    S1:E10

    While smuggling aristocrats out of France, Andrew and Richard are pursued by Chauvelin's agents. Andrew is shot and wounded, and Richard is forced to leave him behind. Sir Percy must return to Paris to find Andrew and get him out of the country, a task complicated by the fact that Percy doesn't know where Andrew is and Chauvelin has his agents out looking for Andrew, too.

    Director:Wolf Rilla
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Ambassador's Lady" is the best rated episode of "The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel". It scored 8.6/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by David MacDonald and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/13/1955. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Flower Woman".