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The Protectors S2E12 — Decoy
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The Protectors•Season 2•Episode 12

Decoy

5.7/10 · 42 votesDec 7, 1973

Ranked #20 of 26 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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An old friend who has a new lead on an insurance scam calls Harry and the Contessa to Venice, but he is murdered just before they arrive.

Directed byMichael Lindsay-Hogg
Written byBrian Clemens
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Robert Vaughn

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Tony Anholt

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Contessa Caroline de Conti

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Episode Summary

"Decoy" is episode 12 of The Protectors season 2. It scored 5.7/10 from 42 votes, ranking #20 of 26 episodes this season (season average 6.0). Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg and written by Brian Clemens, it aired on December 7, 1973.

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