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The Twilight Zone· Season 2 · Episode 25

The Silence

S02E25·8.0·April 28, 1961·30m·CBS

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 HarrisJonathan Harrisas George Alfred
Liam SullivanLiam Sullivanas Jamie Tennyson
Cyril DelevantiCyril Delevantias Franklin
Franchot ToneFranchot Toneas Col. Archie Taylor
Everett GlassEverett Glassas Club Member

Crew

Boris SagalBoris SagalDirector
Rod SerlingRod SerlingWriter

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