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The Prisoner S1E1 — Arrival

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The Prisoner•Season 1•Episode 1

Arrival

8.4/10 · 1,418 votesSep 29, 196750 min

Ranked #5 of 17 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

After resigning, a secret agent finds himself trapped in a bizarre prison known only as The Village.

Directed byDon Chaffey

Written byDavid Tomblin, George Markstein

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Patrick McGoohan

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David Tomblin

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Don Chaffey

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George Markstein

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Lee Doig

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Brendan J. Stafford

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Episode Summary

"Arrival" is episode 1 of The Prisoner season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,418 votes, ranking #5 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Don Chaffey and written by David Tomblin, George Markstein, it aired on September 29, 1967.

Next: E2 · The Chimes of Big Ben Best of Season 1