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The New Avengers

★7.2 1976 – 1977 2 Seasons Brian Clemens TV-MA

The New Avengers is a British secret agent fantasy adventure television series broadcast during 1976 and 1977. It is a sequel to the 1960s series The Avengers and was developed by Albert Fennell and Brian Clemens. A joint United Kingdom-France-Canada production, the show picks up the adventures of John Steed and his team of Avengers fighting evil plots and world domination. Whereas in the original series Steed had almost always been partnered with a woman, in the new series he had two partners: Mike Gambit, a top agent, crack marksman and trained martial artist, and Purdey, a former trainee with The Royal Ballet who was an amalgam of many of the best talents from Steed's previous female partners.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes

The Eagle's Nest

Episode 01

The Eagle's Nest

Oct 22, 1976 · 50 min

When murderous fishermen kill an agent investigating an island, Steed, Gambit, and Purdey go to investigate the man's death and the suspicious monastery there. Apparently in 1945 an airplane carrying 'Germany's Greatest Treasure' made its final stop there, and the monks turn out quite different than perhaps Steed and his crew have anticipated...

House of Cards

Episode 02

House of Cards

Oct 29, 1976 · 50 min

When Steed has a hoard of screaming teenagers rescue his intended victim, spymaster Perov seemingly commits suicide. But days later his system of sleeper agents, the House of Cards, activates, and Steed, Purdy & Gambit find themselves fighting trusted friends.

The Last of the Cybernauts ...??

Episode 03

The Last of the Cybernauts ...??

Nov 5, 1976 · 50 min

When a double agent called Kane is horribly disfigured in a chase, he vows vengeance...and calls upon the powers of a force who has tangled with Steed and his associates twice before: the Cybernauts. Creations of a misguided and imbalanced scientist, Dr Armstrong, these metallic menaces in both their attempts were stopped by the suave Steed and the inimitable Mrs Peel. However, this time they are being manipulated by an even more malignant force, and Steed and his friends enter into great danger in an attempt to stop the Cybernauts one last time.

The Midas Touch

Episode 04

The Midas Touch

Nov 12, 1976 · 50 min

The terrific trio come up against Professor Turner, a scientist with a lust for gold, and his protege Midas, whose touch is deadly.

Cat Amongst the Pigeons

Episode 05

Cat Amongst the Pigeons

Nov 19, 1976 · 50 min

The warning of a dying man tips Steed off that ecologist Rydercroft is to be killed at noon. All plans are taken to protect the man's aircraft but it still crashes. Soon the Avengers come up against a new breed of enemy.

Target!

Episode 06

Target!

Nov 26, 1976 · 50 min

In an attempt to break Steed's perfect shooting-range record, Purdey tackles the range with all her grace and skill. However, it's not enough as she misses one tiny percentage and gets hit with a mark. But other agents begin to die who have performed similarly, and Steed and Gambit start putting the clues together and find that they must work fast to save their friend and colleague before she succumbs to a nasty poison.

To Catch a Rat

Episode 07

To Catch a Rat

Dec 3, 1976 · 50 min

A strange message alerts Steed, Purdey, and Gambit to something strange going on. While Steed does his own research, Purdey and Gambit set out to help shed some light on the situation. However, the reality of the case is that due to a seventeen-year-old open case and a bout of amnesia, the legendary traitorous White Rat has at last begun to operate again. And Purdey is in imminent danger from her own romance.

The Tale of the Big Why

Episode 08

The Tale of the Big Why

Dec 10, 1976 · 50 min

Released from prison after 9 years for spying, Burt Brandon heads straight for an abandoned well near Neverton containing unspecificed secret information. He is soon killed by 2 agents but has managed to post a package to his daughter. Steed recovers the package only to find it contains a pulp Western ""The Tale of the Big Why.""

Faces

Episode 09

Faces

Dec 17, 1976 · 50 min

A bizarre series of deaths of high-ups in the government becomes the business of Steed and his colleagues when a personal friend of his becomes one of the deceased. However, due to suspicion from the delicate nature of the case...apparently people are being duplicated by an unscrupulous firm...Steed, Purdey, and Gambit all go off on their own and make individual progress into the case. However, it seems that the situation is too far-reaching and confusing for each alone. They must work together and figure out quickly, who's who and what's what, before they themselves become the next targets.

Gnaws

Episode 10

Gnaws

Dec 21, 1976 · 50 min

2 scientists are developing a new growth drug which could end world famine. Unfortunately some of the drug has been flushed down the sink resulting in something nasty in the sewers.

Dirtier by the Dozen

Episode 11

Dirtier by the Dozen

Jan 7, 1977 · 50 min

Gambit tries to meet Travis, a man carrying some secret film, but he is killed before handing it over.

Sleeper

Episode 12

Sleeper

Jan 14, 1977 · 50 min

Having witnessed a test on a new sleeping gas called S-95 & thus made immune to its effects, the Avengers awake one Sunday morning to find the whole city of London asleep and an open house on the city's banks and jewellers.

Three Handed Game

Episode 13

Three Handed Game

Jan 21, 1977 · 50 min

Steed's plan to have 3 memory experts memorise a third of each of the Allied defence plans for courier purposes seems to have been a perfect success until Juvenator arrives with a machine capable of draining minds.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 52 votes

Synopsis

The New Avengers is a British secret agent fantasy adventure television series broadcast during 1976 and 1977. It is a sequel to the 1960s series The Avengers and was developed by Albert Fennell and Brian Clemens. A joint United Kingdom-France-Canada production, the show picks up the adventures of John Steed and his team of Avengers fighting evil plots and world domination. Whereas in the original series Steed had almost always been partnered with a woman, in the new series he had two partners: Mike Gambit, a top agent, crack marksman and trained martial artist, and Purdey, a former trainee with The Royal Ballet who was an amalgam of many of the best talents from Steed's previous female partners.

DramaAction & Adventure

Cast

3 principal cast

Patrick Macnee

Patrick Macnee

John Steed

Gareth Hunt

Gareth Hunt

Mike Gambit

Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley

Purdey

Where to watch The New Avengers

The New Avengers is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Brian Clemens has 2 seasons and 26 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 52 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The New Avengers have?

The New Avengers has 2 seasons with 26 episodes in total.

Is The New Avengers still on the air?

The New Avengers has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The New Avengers?

The New Avengers airs on ITV1.

When did The New Avengers first air?

The New Avengers first aired on October 22, 1976.

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