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.
52 episodes total
Status
Ended
First Aired
1972
Rating
5.6/10
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Episodes
Episode 1 • Sep 29, 1972
A friend of Harry's insists on doing a dangerous skydiving trick despite the fact that gold smugglers are trying to kill him.
Episode 2 • Oct 06, 1972
A wealthy recluse hires the Protectors to break his brother out of prison.
Episode 3 • Oct 13, 1972
While in Rome the Protectors try to help a senator who is being blackmailed.
Episode 4 • Oct 20, 1972
The Contessa ends up putting her life in danger when she agrees to help an old friend win a wager by making him disappear.
Episode 5 • Oct 27, 1972
The wife of a president hires the Protectors to guard her critically ill husband whom she fears may be kidnapped.
Episode 6 • Nov 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 1 • Sep 21, 1973
Harry travels to Spain in order to track down a bounty hunter named Quin.
Episode 2 • Sep 28, 1973
The Protectors are called to deliver the ransom for the kidnapped daughter of a Danish aristocrat.
Episode 3 • Oct 05, 1973
A revolutionary group steals and auctions off a priceless art collection in order to purchase dynamite to fund their cause.
Episode 4 • Oct 12, 1973
The Protectors are hired to smuggle into Britain a Russian scientist who wishes to marry her childhood sweetheart.
Episode 5 • Oct 19, 1973
In Denmark, a young woman and her father call on the Protectors to deliver a huge ransom for a stolen jewelry shipment.
Episode 6 • Oct 26, 1973
The Protectors go after industrial spies who are threatening to topple a chemical company by scooping their best products.
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