Ep 20. The Danger Makers

The Danger Makers is the twentieth episode of the fourth season of the British television series, The Avengers. In this episode, John Steed and Emma Peel investigate a group of daredevils called The Danger Makers who are determined to push themselves to the limits of danger.

The episode opens with one of The Danger Makers, Roger LaClerc, driving his car off a bridge and parachuting to safety. Meanwhile, Steed and Peel are at their headquarters discussing how they can stop The Danger Makers. Steed suggests that they join the group to find out what they are up to. Emma is hesitant at first but agrees to go along with the plan.

The two agents attend a meeting of The Danger Makers and are introduced to the group's leader, Major Philip Leasom. Leasom explains that they are a group of individuals who are determined to push themselves past their limits and live life to the fullest. Steed and Emma are surprised when they learn that the group plans to carry out a dangerous stunt involving a train.

Steed and Emma begin to investigate the members of The Danger Makers, starting with LaClerc. They discover that LaClerc has been involved in a number of accidents and has been receiving insurance payouts each time. They also learn that Leasom has a history of recklessness and has been involved in a number of accidents in his past.

Steed and Emma try to persuade Leasom to cancel the train stunt, but he refuses. The two agents then take matters into their own hands and attempt to sabotage the stunt. However, their efforts are unsuccessful, and the train stunt goes ahead.

During the stunt, one of The Danger Makers is killed, and Steed and Peel realize that the group's reckless behavior has gone too far. They confront Leasom and tell him that they plan to put an end to The Danger Makers.

In the final scene, Steed and Peel attend a meeting of The Danger Makers and inform the group that they will be shutting them down. Despite protests from the members, Steed and Peel explain that their dangerous stunts pose a threat to themselves and the public. The two agents leave the group, confident that they have put an end to The Danger Makers' reckless behavior.

Overall, The Danger Makers is an entertaining episode that highlights the danger of pushing oneself beyond one's limits. The episode is well-written and features strong performances from the cast, particularly Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg as Steed and Peel, respectively. The episode's climax is particularly exciting, as Steed and Peel attempt to stop The Danger Makers' train stunt. All in all, The Danger Makers is a classic episode of The Avengers that is well-worth watching.