The stage is set for the final showdown. Quarmby, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and The Guardians are all set for battle. Chris and Norman are now forced to choose sides as this series comes to its conclusion.
Tom is now in a coma at Benedict's apartment. Quarmby wants to get rid of him before The Guardians discover his location.
The government is continuing to battle public unrest and now must deal with plots from within the Cabinet itself.
Clare turns to Benedict for help in finding Tom. Benedict still has plans to use Tom as a scapegoat.
The resistance grows as the government steps up its repressive policies.
Tom is still being held prisoner and trying to escape. Benedict wants to use him as a pawn so decides to help him with his escape plan.
Quarmby takes a new approach to disrupting the government by taking their campaign to the general public.
Benedict kills a detective and then returns his attention to disrupting The Guardians.
The Prime Minister conducts an investigation into the shooting of Sam Wilson who was in custody for killing Hollis.
Sir Timothy finally uses his brains and God given skills to become an effective Prime Minister.
The Guardians is a television drama series of 13x60 minute episodes made by London Weekend Television and broadcast in the UK on the ITV network between July 10, 1971 and October 2, 1971. The opening titles and closing credits included a memorable theme tune composed by Wilfred Josephs.