Big Surprise

S02E24·7.0·November 10, 1971·30m·NBC

Hawkins the hermit promises a surprise to three boys if they dig for it.

Not streaming in your region — see every region's options

#29In Season 2of 64 rated episodes

#56All-timeof 98 rated episodes

−0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.1

1971First airedNovember 10, 1971

Guest stars

John Carradineas Mr. Hawkins

The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.

01Drama·Horror·SupernaturalYellowjackets2021–present·Paramount+Yellowjackets follows a girls' high school soccer team.6.9
02Drama·Horror·SupernaturalArchive 812022–2022When archivist Dan Turner takes a mysterious job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994, he finds himself reconstructing the work of documentary filmmaker Melody Pendras and her investigation into a…7.0
03Drama·Horror·SupernaturalThe Stand2020–2021·Paramount+The Stand explores an apocalyptic world ravaged by a mass outbreak of Influenza that wipes out 99% of the population in a matter of weeks.5.8
04Drama·Horror·SupernaturalThe River2012–2012·ABCThe River follows the story of wildlife expert and TV personality Emmet Cole.6.9
05Drama·Horror·SupernaturalOutcast2016–2017·FOXOutcast follows Kyle Barnes, a young man who has been plagued by possession since he was a child.7.4
06Drama·Horror·SupernaturalIn the Flesh2013–2014·BBC ThreeThousands of dead people have risen from their graves and nearly destroyed Britain.7.0