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The Avengers S5E6 — The Winged Avenger
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The Avengers•Season 5•Episode 6

The Winged Avenger

7.7/10 · 443 votesFeb 18, 1967

Ranked #12 of 24 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

Is a creature that can walk up walls clawing to death ruthless and powerful men? Does it have anything to do with Professor Poole's invention of boots that let you walk on the ceiling, or with cartoon superhero the Winged Avenger?

Directed byGordon Flemyng, Peter Duffell
Written byRichard Harris
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Patrick Macnee

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John Steed

Diana Rigg

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Emma Peel

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Gordon Flemyng

Gordon Flemyng

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Richard Harris

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Anthony Palk

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Ray Austin

Ray Austin

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Alan Hume

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Peter Duffell

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Episode Summary

"The Winged Avenger" is episode 6 of The Avengers season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 443 votes, ranking #12 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Gordon Flemyng, Peter Duffell and written by Richard Harris, it aired on February 18, 1967.

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