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The Wild Wild West S2E21 — The Night of the Brain

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The Wild Wild West•Season 2•Episode 21

The Night of the Brain

7.4/10 · 223 votesFeb 17, 196750 min

Ranked #19 of 28 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

A mysterious figure in a secret cave makes moves on a chessboard, using a figure of James West. The agents start getting newspapers predicting the deaths of friends that haven't occurred yet. They are unable to stop the deaths but find the shop where the

Directed byLarry Peerce

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Robert Conrad

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Episode Summary

"The Night of the Brain" is episode 21 of The Wild Wild West season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 223 votes, ranking #19 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Larry Peerce, it aired on February 17, 1967.

Next: E22 · The Night of the Deadly Bubble Best of Season 2