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The Avengers S3E18 — Mandrake
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The Avengers•Season 3•Episode 18

Mandrake

7.6/10 · 159 votesJan 25, 196452 min

Ranked #6 of 26 in Season 3•+0.4 vs season avg

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After attending the funeral of an old friend in a lonely Cornish village cemetery, Steed discovers a plot to poison millionaires.

Directed byBill Bain
Written byRoger Marshall
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John Steed

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Catherine Gale

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Episode Summary

"Mandrake" is episode 18 of The Avengers season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 159 votes, ranking #6 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Bill Bain and written by Roger Marshall, it aired on January 25, 1964.

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