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The Prisoner S1E9 — Checkmate

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The Prisoner•Season 1•Episode 9

Checkmate

8.2/10 · 949 votesNov 24, 196750 min

Ranked #7 of 17 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

Inspired by a large chess game with people taking the place of the game pieces, Number 6 formulates a new escape plan with some compatriots.

Directed byDon Chaffey

Written byGerald Kelsey

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Patrick McGoohan

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Number Six

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G

Gerald Kelsey

Writer

Don Chaffey

Don Chaffey

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Lee Doig

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Brendan J. Stafford

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Episode Summary

"Checkmate" is episode 9 of The Prisoner season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 949 votes, ranking #7 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Don Chaffey and written by Gerald Kelsey, it aired on November 24, 1967.

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