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The Avengers S1E13 — One for the Mortuary
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The Avengers•Season 1•Episode 13

One for the Mortuary

7.1/10 · 44 votesApr 29, 1961

Ranked #21 of 26 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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When Keel attends a health conference in Geneva he is unaware that he is carrying, in microdot form, a vital new medical formula - unaware, that is, until he is arrested for murder.

Directed byPeter Hammond
Written byBrian Clemens
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Episode Summary

"One for the Mortuary" is episode 13 of The Avengers season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 44 votes, ranking #21 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Peter Hammond and written by Brian Clemens, it aired on April 29, 1961.

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