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The Prisoner S1E6 — The General

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The Prisoner•Season 1•Episode 6

The General

7.5/10 · 966 votesNov 3, 196750 min

Ranked #13 of 17 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

An instant learning process becomes the Village's latest fad, but Number 6 is sure that Number 2 is using it as a brain washing tool.

Directed byPeter Graham Scott

Written byLewis Greifer

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Patrick McGoohan

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Number Six

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Lewis Greifer

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Brendan J. Stafford

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John S. Smith

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Episode Summary

"The General" is episode 6 of The Prisoner season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 966 votes, ranking #13 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Peter Graham Scott and written by Lewis Greifer, it aired on November 3, 1967.

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