EPISODEFFFree for All1967
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Free for All
From The Prisoner
A 50-minute suspense/thriller episode from The Prisoner, Season 1, Episode 4.
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Series Progress: Episode 12 of 1771% Completed
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The celebrated "election episode" of The Prisoner, "Free For All" was directed by series star Patrick McGoohan, and also written by him under the pen name of Paddy Fitz. While the Village gears up for the election of the New Number Two, Number Six is encouraged to throw his hat in the ring. Curiously, Number Six is nominated by the incumbent, Number Two (Eric Portman) himself. At first balking at the "honor", Number Six is persuaded to run on the promise that, if elected, he will learn the identity of Number One --- thereby earning his freedom. Rachel Herbert plays the crucial role of maidservant Number Fifty Eight. "Free For All" made its British TV bow on October 22, 1967, and was first telecast in America on June 29, 1968.
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FAQ
How long is Free for All?
Free for All runs for 50m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under suspense/thriller, action/adventure, cult classic, drama.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 17 episodes across 1 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 14 hours 0 minutes (17 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Moderate Burn Story-dense episodes. Best spaced out over a week.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 17 days
3 episodes/day: 6 days
5 episodes/day: 4 days
Episodes (17)
- S01E01 - Arrival
- S01E10 - Hammer into Anvil
- S01E11 - It's Your Funeral
- S01E12 - A Change of Mind
- S01E13 - Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darling
- S01E14 - Living in Harmony
- S01E15 - The Girl Who Was Death
- S01E16 - Once Upon a Time
- S01E17 - Fall Out
- S01E02 - The Chimes of Big Ben
- S01E03 - A, B and C
- S01E04 - Free for All Viewing
- S01E05 - The Schizoid Man
- S01E06 - The General
- S01E07 - Many Happy Returns
- S01E08 - Dance of the Dead
- S01E09 - Checkmate
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