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The Avengers S5E23 — Murdersville
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The Avengers•Season 5•Episode 23

Murdersville

8.0/10 · 2 votesNov 11, 1967

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 5•+0.5 vs season avg

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Emma's old friend, Paul Croft, returns from abroad to retire to Little Storping-in-the Swurf. Unfortunately, the village seems to be run along very strange lines. Threatened by yokels, Emma finds herself outnumbered.

Directed byRobert Asher
Written byBrian Clemens
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Patrick Macnee

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John Steed

Diana Rigg

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Episode Summary

"Murdersville" is episode 23 of The Avengers season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 2 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Robert Asher and written by Brian Clemens, it aired on November 11, 1967.

Next: E24 · Mission... Highly ImprobableBest of Season 5