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The Avengers S3E1 — Brief for Murder
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The Avengers•Season 3•Episode 1

Brief for Murder

7.8/10 · 198 votesSep 28, 196352 min

Ranked #1 of 26 in Season 3•+0.6 vs season avg

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Thanks to the clever briefing of the Lakin brothers a man charged with treason is found not guilty. Mrs Gale believes that Steed is implicated, and contacts the newspapers. Steed threatens her: either withdraw her allegations or pay the consequences. Soon

Directed byPeter Hammond
Written byBrian Clemens
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Honor Blackman

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Catherine Gale

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Episode Summary

"Brief for Murder" is episode 1 of The Avengers season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 198 votes, ranking #1 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Peter Hammond and written by Brian Clemens, it aired on September 28, 1963.

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