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The Scarlet Pimpernel

Sir Percy Blakeney, a charming and shallow fop, conceals his true identity as the Scarlet Pimpernel, a daring hero who bravely rescues French innocents from the Reign of Terror.

A charismatic hero uses his cunning and charm to evade detection in 18th century London, all while secretly leading a daring rescue operation in France, saving countless lives from the Reign of Terror and smuggling them to safety in England.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Hostage

1. The Hostage

Aired: Sep 28, 1955

The Scarlet Pimpernel orchestrates a daring rescue, liberating a Baroness fro...

Episode 2 Sir Percy's Wager

2. Sir Percy's Wager

Aired: Oct 5, 1955

Percy's reckless betting habits put his freedom at risk as he joins the Pimpe...

Episode 3 The Lady in Distress

3. The Lady in Distress

Aired: Oct 12, 1955

Sir Percy risks everything to rescue Cecille, employing his chivalrous instin...

Episode 4 The Elusive Chauvelin

4. The Elusive Chauvelin

Aired: Oct 19, 1955

The Scarlet Pimpernel embarks on a peculiar mission, rescuing a mistaken indi...

Episode 5 Something Remembered

5. Something Remembered

Aired: Oct 26, 1955

The Pimpernel receives a desperate plea from Princess Melanie de Monsantes to...

Episode 6 The Sword of Justice

6. The Sword of Justice

Aired: Nov 1, 1955

Sir Percy sets a cunning trap to apprehend the imposter, who has been masquer...

Episode 7 Thanksgiving Day

7. Thanksgiving Day

Aired: Nov 8, 1955

An American torn between loyalty and desperation jeopardizes the Pimpernel's ...

Episode 8 Sir Andrew's Fate

8. Sir Andrew's Fate

Aired: Nov 15, 1955

Sir Percy rushes back to France to rescue his injured friends Andrew and Rich...

Episode 9 The Ambassador's Lady

9. The Ambassador's Lady

Aired: Nov 21, 1955

Sir Percy and Lord Richard Hastings face danger as Richard's obsession with a...

Episode 11 The Flower Woman

11. The Flower Woman

Aired: Dec 12, 1955

The Countess La Valliere, a former agent for Chauvelin, turns against her pas...

Episode 13 The Princess

13. The Princess

Aired: Dec 26, 1955

The Scarlet Pimpernel undertakes a perilous rescue mission to save Ginette, a...

Episode 14 Antoine & Antoinette

14. Antoine & Antoinette

Aired: Jan 9, 1956

A newlywed couple's happiness is shattered when they're wrongly accused and s...

Episode 15 The Winged Madonna

15. The Winged Madonna

Aired: Jan 23, 1956

Sir Percy embarks on a treacherous journey to rescue the surviving monks from...

Episode 17 The Farmer's Boy

17. The Farmer's Boy

Aired: Jun 15, 1956

A cleverly laid trap by Chauvelin backfires when a seemingly innocent farmhan...

Info about The Scarlet Pimpernel

Current Status: Ended

Network: Associated Television

Genres:Adventure, Family