Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Overview

George Smiley, a veteran spy from the Cold War era and former successor to Control, is reluctantly drawn back into the espionage game to identify a high-ranking mole within the Circus. As he navigates the shadows of his past and the intricate machinations of the organization, Smiley faces the formidable challenge posed by his longtime adversary, Karla, known as 'The Sandman' from the KGB. Time is of the essence as he races to uncover the traitor's identity before they evade capture, revealing the complexities of loyalty and betrayal in the world of espionage.

Episodes

• 1
  

  Return to the Circus

  George Smiley, enjoying his peaceful retirement, is suddenly drawn back into the fray when messengers from London Station summon him. He meets with Si...

  Sep 10, 1979
• 1
  

  Centerfold

  Sep 20, 1978
• 2
  

  Tarr Tells His Story

  Title: Tarr Unveils the Truth Plot: Ricki Tarr, a seasoned operative, shares a gripping narrative with the intelligence leaders that convinces Smiley...

  Sep 17, 1979
• 2
  

  The Games Girls Play

  Sep 27, 1978
• 3
  

  Smiley Tracks the Mole

  With Smiley back in the game, he needs to discreetly gather the information and documents essential for his investigation. Meanwhile, Peter sneaks int...

  Sep 24, 1979
• 3
  

  Mother Mishkin

  Oct 11, 1978
• 4
  

  How It All Fits Together

  Title: The Pieces of the Puzzle Plot: Ricki Tarr's mental state deteriorates, prompting George Smiley to delve into his history for clues. He scrutin...

  Oct 01, 1979
• 4
  

  Love, Laugh and Die

  Oct 18, 1978
• 5
  

  Tinker Tailor

  Title: Tinker Tailor Plot: With fresh insights in hand, Smiley seeks out Jim Prideaux, a former spy who has left his clandestine life behind to becom...

  Oct 08, 1979
• 5
  

  Yes, My Darling Daughter

  Oct 25, 1978
• 6
  

  Smiley Sets a Trap

  Smiley finally acquires the crucial information and begins to unsettle the men Control had suspected, knowing one of them is the mole. He successfully...

  Oct 15, 1979
• 6
  

  Lady Ice

  Nov 01, 1978
• 7
  

  Milliken's Stash

  Nov 08, 1978
• 7
  

  Flushing Out the Mole

  The long wait has finally yielded results as the net tightens around Karla's mole. A deal is struck to exchange him for multiple English spies held ca...

  Oct 22, 1979
• 8
  

  The Pageant

  Nov 15, 1978
• 9
  

  Lost Women

  Nov 22, 1978
• 10
  

  Second Stanza

  Dec 06, 1978
• 11
  

  Serve, Volley and Kill

  Dec 20, 1978
• 12
  

  Ghost of the Ripper

  Jan 10, 1979
• 13
  

  The Eleventh Event

  Jan 17, 1979
• 14
  

  Kill Dan Tanna

  Jan 24, 1979
• 15
  

  Death Mountain

  Jan 31, 1979
• 16
  

  Best Friends

  Feb 07, 1979
• 17
  

  Demand and Supply

  Feb 14, 1979
• 18
  

  Everything I Touch

  Feb 28, 1979
• 19
  

  Doubtful Target

  Mar 07, 1979
• 20
  

  Touch of Death

  Mar 14, 1979
• 21
  

  The Way to Live

  Shara Stanley, an adrenaline-seeking daredevil, finds herself in a perilous situation when her inebriated mechanic, Bill Woods, warns her against proc...

  May 02, 1979
• 22
  

  The Visitor

  May 09, 1979