Ranked #7 of 7 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg
Retired espionage veteran George Smiley is called out on a top-secret mission: to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6's echelons.
Alec Guinness
George Smiley
Michael Jayston
Peter Guillam
Anthony Bate
Sir Oliver Lacon
George Sewell
Mendel
Arthur Hopcraft
Writer
John Irvin
Director
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"Return to the Circus" is episode 1 of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 465 votes, ranking #7 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by John Irvin and written by Arthur Hopcraft, it aired on September 10, 1979.
