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The New Avengers S2E4 — The Lion and the Unicorn
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The New Avengers•Season 2•Episode 4

The Lion and the Unicorn

6.1/10 · 109 votesSep 30, 197750 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 2•−0.5 vs season avg

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Paris: Steed captures his nemesis, the Unicorn. But when the Unicorn is accidentally killed by his own men, Steed must use all his cunning to avoid open warfare.

Directed byRay Austin
Written byJohn Goldsmith
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Patrick Macnee

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John Steed

Gareth Hunt

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Mike Gambit

Joanna Lumley

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Purdey

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John Goldsmith

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Ray Austin

Ray Austin

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Robert C. Dearberg

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Gilbert Sarthre

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Episode Summary

"The Lion and the Unicorn" is episode 4 of The New Avengers season 2. It scored 6.1/10 from 109 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Ray Austin and written by John Goldsmith, it aired on September 30, 1977.

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