The Avengers

10 Best Episodes of The Avengers - Season 2

"Always keep your bowler on in time of stress, and watch out for diabolical masterminds." [Mrs Peel] The Avengers is one of the most popular and beloved television series of all time. Its outrageous blend of wit and style and its unique mix of the fantasy and spy genres, coupled with the marvellous characters of John Steed and Emma Peel make it one of television's great classics.

Written by Sophie and last updated on mar 14, 2022.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

Advertisement
The Avengers - S2E5

#9 - Mission to Montreal (Season 2 - Episode 5)

A film star's stand-in is murdered, and microfilm of North American early warning systems has been stolen. The film star, despite an aversion to travelling by sea, proceeds to Montreal on a luxury liner. In an attempt to find the mocrofilm Dr King is assigned as her personal doctor, and Steed goes under cover as a steward.

The episode was rated 6.15 from 13 votes.

The Avengers - S2E4

#8 - Bullseye (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Advertisement

Shareholders in Anderson's, a small-arms manufacturers, are being killed one by one whilst a tycoon plans a take-over. Rifles and other weapons, possibly manufactured by Anderson's, are being smuggled into Africa. Cathy Gale joins the board with a 20 per cent share in order to investigate.

The episode was rated 6.67 from 18 votes.

The Avengers - S2E1

#7 - Mr Teddy Bear (Season 2 - Episode 1)

A man is murdered whilst being interviewed on live television. one-Ten is sure that it is the work of the ruthless assassin Mr Teddy Bear, and he asks Cathy Gale to trap the man - by arranging for him to murder Steed.

The episode was rated 6.72 from 39 votes.

The Avengers - S2E3

#6 - The Decapod (Season 2 - Episode 3)

Advertisement

Borb, the president of the Balkan Republic, is visiting London to sign a military deal. His private secretary is killed by a masked wrestler, the Decapod. Steed is assigned to augment the president's bodyguards, but the wrestler continues to kill those close to Borb.

The episode was rated 6.74 from 19 votes.

The Avengers - S2E9

#5 - The Sell-Out (Season 2 - Episode 9)

Steed's department is guarding M. Roland, a UN negotiator in London for important talks, but cannot prevent an assassination attempt. Indeed, it seems that one of Steed's colleagues is selling secrets - and Steed finds that even he is under suspicion.

The episode was rated 6.80 from 10 votes.

The Avengers - S2E7

#4 - The Mauritius Penny (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Advertisement

The owner of a stamp shop is murdered when excitedly talking on the phone to a contact about the rare Mauritius Penny that has turned up on a list. Cathy Gale applies for a job in the shop, and she and Steed witness another murder in an auction room.

The episode was rated 6.85 from 13 votes.

The Avengers - S2E8

#3 - Death of a Great Dane (Season 2 - Episode 8)

A man involved in a car crash is found to have fifty thousand pounds worth of diamonds in his stomach. Steed investigates the man's joke shop, Big Laugh, and then the offices of multi-millionaire Litoff. The burial of one of Litoff's Great Danes is not quite what it seems.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 10 votes.

The Avengers - S2E2

#2 - Propellant 23 (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Advertisement

At Marseilles airport, Steed and Cathy find the courier they were due to meet dead. His sample of new liquid rocket fuel has been taken. Facing an array of enemy agents, the duo must recover the flask of Propellant 23.

The episode was rated 7.15 from 20 votes.

The Avengers - S2E6

#1 - The Removal Men (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Steed is trying to infiltrate a group of assassins currently based in the South of France. He robs the leader of some jewellery in order to impress him, then waits for them in the local club. It just so happens that Venus Smith is singing there.

The episode was rated 7.42 from 12 votes.

Search for TV shows...

About Series with Sophie

Welcome to our community!

We are a community of women who are passionate about our favorite series and want to share that passion with others.

Our mission is to create a space where women can discover new content, connect with like-minded individuals, and engage in meaningful discussions about the series we love.

We believe that everyone should have access to reliable and trustworthy information about their favorite shows, and we strive to be the premier destination for women seeking that information. Whether you're looking for recaps, fan theories, or just want to connect with other fans, we've got you covered.

So join us and be a part of our growing community of series enthusiasts!