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The Protectors Season 1

September. 29,1972
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| Drama Crime Action & Adventure

The Protectors is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anderson's second TV series using live actors as opposed to electronic marionettes, and also his second to be firmly set in contemporary times. It was also the only Gerry Anderson produced television series that was not of the fantasy or science fiction genres. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company. Despite not featuring marionettes or any real science fiction elements, The Protectors became one of Anderson's most popular productions, easily winning a renewal for a second season. A third season was in the planning stages when the show's major sponsor pulled out, forcing its cancellation. The Protectors first aired in 1972 and 1973, and ran to 52 episodes over two series, each 25 minutes long - making it one of the last series of this type to be produced in a half-hour format. It starred Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule, Nyree Dawn Porter as the Contessa Caroline di Contini, and Tony Anholt as Paul Buchet. Episodes often featured prominent guest actors.

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The Protectors

1972  / TV-PG

The Protectors is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anderson's second TV series using live actors as opposed to electronic marionettes, and also his second to be firmly set in contemporary times. It was also the only Gerry Anderson produced television series that was not of the fantasy or science fiction genres. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company. Despite not featuring marionettes or any real science fiction elements, The Protectors became one of Anderson's most popular productions, easily winning a renewal for a second season. A third season was in the planning stages when the show's major sponsor pulled out, forcing its cancellation. The Protectors first aired in 1972 and 1973, and ran to 52 episodes over two series, each 25 minutes long - making it one of the last series of this type to be produced in a half-hour format. It starred Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule, Nyree Dawn Porter as the Contessa Caroline di Contini, and Tony Anholt as Paul Buchet. Episodes often featured prominent guest actors.

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Robert Vaughn, Tony Anholt
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The Protectors Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 24 - It Could Be Practically Anywhere on the Island
First Aired: March. 16,1973

A small fluffy dog called Muffin is kidnapped from a hotel to place a microfilm in its collar. The dog is due to be ttansaported to NY. Harry saves the day.

Episode 23 - Your Witness
First Aired: March. 09,1973

An important witness to a murder who doesn't want the Protectors protection, vanishes soon after she is placed in the Protectors charge.

Episode 22 - Chase
First Aired: March. 02,1973

The Contessa gives Harry a shotgun for his birthday which he soon puts to good use when while investigating political blackmail he becomes the quarry in a manhunt.

Episode 21 - With A Little Help From My Friends
Episode 20 - Vocal
Episode 18 - One and One Makes One
First Aired: February. 02,1973

The Protectors are hired to track down Bennett, a missing Canadian agent who holds valuable information about a new American-Canadian sky project.

Episode 17 - The Big Hit
Episode 16 - A Matter of Life and Death
First Aired: January. 19,1973

In Malta, with only the body of a dead hippie as a clue, the Protectors go after smugglers despite having no idea what it is that is being smuggled.

Episode 15 - The Bodyguards
Episode 13 - The Numbers Game
Episode 12 - Triple Cross
Episode 11 - Balance of Terror
First Aired: December. 08,1972

The KGB hires the Protectors to capture a renegade Russian scientist who plans on destroying London with a new virus to show the world how dangerous biological warfare can be.

Episode 10 - A Kind of Wild Justice
Episode 7 - The Quick Brown Fox
Episode 6 - It Was All Over in Leipzig
First Aired: November. 03,1972

While investigating a plot to overthrow the government of a Mediterranean nation the Protectors end up confronting two old friends of the Contessa, one with whom she was romantically involved.

Episode 5 - Ceremony For the Dead
Episode 4 - Disappearing Trick
Episode 1 - 2,000 ft to Die

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