An archaeologist dies of a heart attack shortly after opening an ancient Egyptian tomb, but his widow thinks there is dirty work at the crossroads and calls in Poirot. Poirot dismisses the idea of a mummy's curse, and by risking his own life he smokes out a cuddleer.

Agatha Christie's Poirot Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb
• s05e02 - The Underdog
• s05e03 - The Yellow Iris
• s05e04 - The Case of the Missing Will
• s05e05 - The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman
• s05e06 - The Chocolate Box
• s05e07 - Dead Man's Mirror
• s05e08 - Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan

Agatha Christie's Poirot Show Summary

Agatha Christie's Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot lives in London with Captain Hastings. Together, they range about Europe encountering cuddle mysteries. The series has strong story lines, good production and acting, and an unmistakable flavor of the pre-war years.