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The Prisoner S1E16 — Once Upon a Time
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The Prisoner•Season 1•Episode 16

Once Upon a Time

7.7/10 · 917 votesJan 26, 196850 min

Ranked #10 of 17 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Because all other attempts to break Number 6 have failed, Number 2 decides to engage him in a game where one of them will end up dead.

Directed byPatrick McGoohan
Written byPatrick McGoohan
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Episode Summary

"Once Upon a Time" is episode 16 of The Prisoner season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 917 votes, ranking #10 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Patrick McGoohan and written by Patrick McGoohan, it aired on January 26, 1968.

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