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The Persuaders! S1E21 — A Death in the Family
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The Persuaders!•Season 1•Episode 21

A Death in the Family

8.1/10 · 373 votesFeb 4, 197249 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 1•+0.6 vs season avg

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Brett's relatives are being killed off one by one, so Brett and Danny decide to find the killer before he gets to Brett.

Directed bySidney Hayers
Written byTerry Nation
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Tony Curtis

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Danny Wilde

Roger Moore

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Episode Summary

"A Death in the Family" is episode 21 of The Persuaders! season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 373 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Sidney Hayers and written by Terry Nation, it aired on February 4, 1972.

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