Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy S1E6 — Smiley Sets a Trap

8.2

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy•Season 1•Episode 6

Smiley Sets a Trap

8.2/10 · 344 votesOct 15, 197941 min

Ranked #3 of 7 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Smiley confronts one of his suspects and gives him the results of his investigations, which could prove a considerable embarrassment to those concerned.

Directed byJohn Irvin

Written byArthur Hopcraft

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes7

E1 7.9

Return to the Circus

E2 8.0

Tarr Tells His Story

E3 8.1

Smiley Tracks the Mole

E4 8.1

How It All Fits Together

E5 8.3

Tinker Tailor

E6 8.2Now viewing

Smiley Sets a Trap

E7 8.4

Flushing Out the Mole

Cast4

Alec Guinness

George Smiley

Michael Jayston

Peter Guillam

Anthony Bate

Sir Oliver Lacon

George Sewell

Mendel

Crew2

John Irvin

Director

Arthur Hopcraft

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Smiley Sets a Trap" is episode 6 of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 344 votes, ranking #3 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by John Irvin and written by Arthur Hopcraft, it aired on October 15, 1979.

Next: E7 · Flushing Out the Mole Best of Season 1