Danger Man
Season 1
TV-PG
John Drake is a special operative for N.A.T.O., specializing in security assignments against any subversive element which threatened world peace. The series featured exotic locales from all over the world, as his assignments frequently took him to Africa, Latin America, and the Far East.
39 Episodes
- Position of Trust
E7Episode 7Position of TrustWhen Drake is shown a photograph of a young girl who is the victim of drugs, he sets out for the Middle East to break up the ring supplying opium. He is aided by an American agent, Sandi Lewis. Together they trace the source of the drugs, with the help of a courageous little man. - The Sisters
E12Episode 12The SistersThe British suspect that "Nadia," a professor seeking asylum in their country, may be an impostor. John Drake is sent to rescue her sister out of a Slavosk jail in order to test her identity. After spending some time together, each woman denies the other is her sister. It's up to Drake to determine who is telling the truth, and who is the impostor. - Colonel Rodriguez
E15Episode 15Colonel RodriguezColonel Rodriguez, the Chief of Police on an island nation, takes an American journalist into custody as a scapegoat for his country's problems. The journalist's wife is contacted about a letter that could incriminate Rodriguez and release her husband. John Drake sets out to get the evidence, but after several setbacks, he must bluff his way into securing the journalist's freedom. - Name, Date and Place
E19Episode 19Name, Date and PlaceDrake investigates a rash of killings, all linked by the way in which the victims were killed. He suspects an organization specializing in murders is behind the deaths and makes contact with them. Following their instructions, he provides the name, date, and place of an imaginary "victim". Drake then takes one further step in hopes of snaring the criminals - he poses as the intended target. - The Conspirators
E21Episode 21The ConspiratorsA British diplomat is murdered in an attempt to cover up a scandal. John Drake believes the diplomat's wife is also in danger, but when he is unable to convince her to leave her castle hideout, he insists on staying himself. Drake believes the criminals will eventually show their hand. But with a number of suspicious characters hanging around, just how or when remains an open question. - The Honeymooners
E22Episode 22The HoneymoonersA local man is killed when he enters the room of newlyweds Ted and Joan Baker at a far east hotel. Mr. Baker is jailed after confessing to the crime. When Drake makes a startling discovery about the murder, he looks for a way to free Baker without the country's President losing face. But when his initial plan fails, Drake must orchestrate a jailbreak. - The Gallows Tree
E23Episode 23The Gallows TreeThe fingerprints of a man believed to be dead for ten years show up in a stolen car. John Drake follows a lead to northern Scotland, and finds him and his daughter working a tavern called the Gallows Tree. The man claims he is no longer involved with spying for either side. It's up to Drake to discover the truth. - The Relaxed Informer
E24Episode 24The Relaxed InformerJohn Drake intercepts a recording from an enemy agent. The voice on the recording belongs to Ruth, a translator for his government, but when Drake confronts her about the message, she claims to know nothing of it. Drake investigates her ties to a reclusive sect in hopes of finding an answer. - The Journey Ends Halfway
E26Episode 26The Journey Ends HalfwayNumerous people have disappeared along an escape route to freedom. John Drake follows in the steps of one of the missing men, discovering that the would-be refugees are being killed during part of the journey. Drake attempts to discover who in the chain of command is responsible for the murders. - Bury the Dead
E27Episode 27Bury the DeadNATO agent Tony Costello is killed in a car crash while investigating a case of gun running. John Drake flies to Sicily to investigate and finds Costello's girl friend who is convinced it was murder. Before the case is solved, Drake discovers that you can bury the dead more than once. - The Contessa
E29Episode 29The ContessaWhen several workers at an atomic energy plant in North Africa fall ill, a leakage is suspected. Drake flies out to investigate and is aided by a beautiful European doctor, but when the next victim has no connection with the plant, Drake discovers a fiendish plot. - The Leak
E30Episode 30The LeakThere has been an outbreak of radiation poisoning around a North African nuclear reactor. A group of locals blame the reactor for the sickness and campaign for the plant to be shut down. However, John Drake suspects there may be more to this and begins investigating alternative sources for the radiation sickness. - The Trap
E31Episode 31The TrapDrake travels to Venice to investigate the case of Beth Warren, a cipher expert at the American Embassy in London. She disappeared form her job, and rushed to Venice to be with her boyfriend when his brother way dying. But Drake discovers she is being used for the knowledge she has. - Find and Destroy
E35Episode 35Find and DestroyA miniature submarine is wrecked off the coast of a South American country. John Drake's assignment from British Intelligence is to blow her up. Disguised as a fisherman, Drake races against time to find the submarine before the agents of a foreign power can. - Under the Lake
E36Episode 36Under the LakeWhen twenty five million dollars in forged currency floods the European capitals, John Drake is assigned by U.S. Intelligence to trace the source. The trail leads to an ex-Nazi General staying at a lake-side hotel in the mountains. Drake faces death before he can solve the case and uncover the secret of the lake.
