Fair rating?The Twilight Zone· Season 2 · Episode 25
The Silence
One night at a men's club, respected Colonel Archie Taylor grows tired of the constant chatter of fellow member Jamie Tennyson. As a result, Taylor offers Tennyson a wager: stay silent for one year and be paid $500,000 while living in a glass enclosed cell inside the men's club. However, after the wager is accepted, both men go to drastic measures to win.
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#4In Season 2of 29 rated episodes
#23All-timeof 156 rated episodes
+0.9vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.1
1961First airedApril 28, 1961
Guest stars
Jonathan Harrisas George Alfred
Liam Sullivanas Jamie Tennyson
Cyril Delevantias Franklin
Franchot Toneas Col. Archie Taylor
Everett Glassas Club MemberCrew
Boris SagalDirector
Rod SerlingWriter