The essential episodes of The Twilight Zone
Watch these 15 in order and you've got The Twilight Zone — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Taking advice from a famous comedian, a stand-up comic makes fun of his own life - with unexpected results.
- 02
A journalist listens to a podcast detailing how the plane on which he's a passenger will disappear.
- 03
On Christmas Eve in Iglaak, Alaska, a mysterious traveler wishes to be pardoned by Captain Lane Pendleton.
- 04
A space crew preparing for the first human flight to Mars is faced with a life-altering decision… and its consequences.
- 05
A suburban housewife wants to go home. But where - and what - is home, really?
- 06
Following the death of his dad, an anthropology professor finds the re-emergence of a gun called the Blue Scorpion which is about to become his most personal research project.
- 07
A writer is haunted by a mysterious figure.
- 08
Lonely bachelor Phil finds meaningful human connection when he discovers a telepathic link to a stranger named Annie. Their connection quickly sparks a romance, but not everything is as it seems in this seemingly idyllic fantasy.
- 09
After a recent promotion to hotel manager, Michelle feels like she's on top of the world, but any cause for celebration is short lived when the nature of her reality is called into question.
- 10
Struggling actor Harry risks everything to catch his big break, but an impulsive scheme takes a few turns no one saw coming.
- 11
Transfer student Irene's unusual interests make her an easy target at her new all-girls boarding school until she discovers that popular classmate Madison possesses a unique talent.
- 12
At the outer reaches of the world, a team of scientists discover a new highly intelligent species, but its existence may endanger more than their research.
- 13
A quiet church handyman uncovers a magical scale model imbuing him with the power to help his struggling small town. But with the sleazy Mayor Conway taking all the credit, will Jason's good intentions be corrupted?
- 14
When the quick-witted Claudia has a chance run-in with Mark at a museum, he dazzles her with his seemingly miraculous abilities. But after the true source of his charisma is revealed, the encounter takes a dark turn.
- 15
Stay-at-home housewife Mrs. Warren looks forward to acquiring the widely marketed 'Egg,' an enigmatic device that promises to make everything better for everyone forever. But further investigation soon reveals the unsavory truth about this mysterious product.
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