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The Protectors S1E4 — Disappearing Trick
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The Protectors•Season 1•Episode 4

Disappearing Trick

5.9/10 · 57 votesOct 20, 1972

Ranked #20 of 26 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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The Contessa ends up putting her life in danger when she agrees to help an old friend win a wager by making him disappear.

Directed byJeremy Summers
Written byBrian Clemens
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Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Harry Rule

Tony Anholt

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Paul Buchet

Nyree Dawn Porter

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Contessa Caroline de Conti

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Jeremy Summers

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Brian Clemens

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Mike Campbell

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Brendan J. Stafford

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Episode Summary

"Disappearing Trick" is episode 4 of The Protectors season 1. It scored 5.9/10 from 57 votes, ranking #20 of 26 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Directed by Jeremy Summers and written by Brian Clemens, it aired on October 20, 1972.

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