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The Avengers S3E5 — Death of a Batman
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The Avengers•Season 3•Episode 5

Death of a Batman

6.7/10 · 157 votesOct 26, 196351 min

Ranked #22 of 26 in Season 3•−0.5 vs season avg

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At the reading of the will of Wrightson, Steed's former batman, the man's family are shocked to discover his estate is worth a fortune. Steed and Cathy set out to find out where a twenty pounds per week draughtsman acquired such a huge

Directed byKim Mills
Written byRoger Marshall
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Episode Summary

"Death of a Batman" is episode 5 of The Avengers season 3. It scored 6.7/10 from 157 votes, ranking #22 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Kim Mills and written by Roger Marshall, it aired on October 26, 1963.

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