Most of the episodes contained two or three stories, and were broken up in half hour episodes for syndication. Top 10 mustsee episodes of the twilight zone listverse. We cant make a list of terrifying twilight zone episodes without mentioning this one, so lets get it out of the way. Its scary for alex walker who misses and idealizes his. From aliens to talking dolls to gremlins, the twilight zone is an unforgettable classic. Out of 156 fantastic episodes, i picked the top ten that, in my opinion, are mustsee episodes. With rod serling, jack warden, john dehner, jean marsh.
During the course of the series, 65 episodes of the. William shatner starred in this wildly popular episode from the fifth. The twilight zone was a groundbreaking series that continues to influence modern scifi television programs as well as scifi movies. After all, the offense they claim to have imprisoned him for seems unreasonable, and they do needlessly beat him. Once again, we have an episode in which serling adapted a short story by matheson, and the result is one of the best episodes of the twilight zone. The 1980s twilight zone stood tall against other scifi offerings on tv at the time, but seldom matched the quality of the original series. Rod serlings series is resurrected and given new sparkle as these episodes were released in the mid 80s. The 10 best classic twilight zone episodes of all time. Or maybe it is the lack of the blackandwhite format of the first series, which did its part in creating a. Unlike the original series, each episode of the season contained 23. A convict, living alone on an asteroid, receives from the police a realistic womanrobot. Sep 24 2015 posted in aqla, miscellaneous videos linkara does a quick look at his 15 favorite episodes of the 1980s revival. There is a fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man. Unlike the original series, each episode of the season contained 23 separate stories, totalling 59 tales.
The show was narrated by charles aidman 19851987 and robin ward 19881989. Oct 23, 2012 the 10 best episodes of the 1980s twilight zone tv series by kevin guhl october 23, 2012 daily lists, tv 0 comment in the mid1980s, cbs dug up and reanimated the twilight zone, hoping to recreate the magic of the iconic rod serling series from the 50s and 60s. During the course of the series, 65 episodes of the twilight zone aired over three seasons. Ask anyone to name a twilight zone episode off the top of their heads and theres a good chance theyll say. Rod serling the 10 greatest twilight zone episodes. The original the twilight zone anthology series began on october 2, 1959 and ended on june 19, 1964with five seasons and 156 episodes. The best twilight zone episodes of all time digital trends. Thus, after the 1983 movie and the 80s and 00s reboots, the twilight zone returned to the zeitgeist in the form of cbs all access jordan peelehosted resurrection, perhaps the most loyal to. Brothers will and roger locate their fathers growth serum, which was developed to ensure a plentiful food supply.
Apr 07, 2019 top 10 twilight zone episodes from the 1980s the twilight zone has been in the public eye lately with the new version streaming on cbs all access and the fact that this year marks the 60 th anniversary of the original tv show. This year 2009 celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of a classic television series. Smells like infinite sadness a 40somethings musings on the current state of music, film and pop culture. The twilight zone was resurrected in the mid 80s, with its first season airing from september 1985april 1986. Cbs replaced the original production personnel with an allnew production team based in canada, including story editorscript writer j. Dec 31, 2015 in honor of the 87hour marathon which concludes sunday at noon here are my top 10 alltime favorite twilight zone episodes, in no particular order. Top 10 twilight zone episodes from the 1980s starloggers. The twilight zone 1980s season one from worst to best. Cbs cancelled the this show is based on rod serlings classic tv anthology show, the twilight zone. Since the twilight zone from the 80s can be a treasure trove of unseen content from some of the most prolific directors from the horror genre, heres a guide to the top 15 episodes by the.
Top 10 twilight zone episodes nightmare on film street. The third and final season of the 1980s twilight zone was made purely to get enough episodes for a syndication package. With robin ward, charles aidman, richard mulligan, william atherton. Top 15 1980s twilight zone episodes a quick look at. The 10 best episodes of the 1980s twilight zone tv series.
The twilight zone isnt known for its comedy, but the series hit all the right humor notes in this episode from the 80s revival series directed by horror maestro wes craven. See more ideas about twilight zone episodes, twilight and anthology series. The twilight zone scolds people for living in the past in so many slightly varied episodes, but damn if this one isnt truly disturbing. It ran for two seasons on cbs before producing a final season for syndication. Whenever i used to think back to the 80s twilight zone, this episode would invariably be the first to come to mind. Janet has just had her eleventh plastic surgery treatment in order to look normal. I liked how some of the episodes were short, so several could be shown in one sitting. Memphis 2003, shades of guilt 2002, need to know 1986, the call 1988, shelter skelter 1987, i of newton 1985, a message from charity 1985, monsters. Apr 18, 2019 since the twilight zone from the 80s can be a treasure trove of unseen content from some of the most prolific directors from the horror genre, heres a guide to the top 15 episodes by the. When a man recovering from a mental breakdown thinks he sees a gremlin of. There have been four versions of the anthology television series the twilight zone. With so many new series popping up on streaming services and dvd every day, it gets harder and harder to keep up with new shows, much less the alltime classics.
If you watch these 10, youll have a better idea of what that series was about, without having to watch the whole thing. One of twilight zones more incensed episodes focuses on a small town in ohio plagued by a vicious monster who can read peoples thoughts and kill them with a roll of its eyes. A man named peter jay novins accidentally dials his home phone number, and its answered by peter jay novins. Kids who grew up watching it in syndicated reruns were transfixed by the lowbudget punchiness of the best. Without further ado, here are the top 10 twilight zone episodes. The twilight zone, rod serlings classic scifi anthology series, which ran from 1959 to 1964, is the. Later popularity of the series brought about a 1983 feature film and three revival television series in 1985, 2002, and 2019. Rod serlings greatest hits appeared first on consequence of sound this feature originally ran in april ahead of jordan peeles reboot, and is. With tv club 10, we point you toward the 10 episodes that best represent a tv series, classic or modern.
Its clever writing, great acting and surprising plot twist make it a solid episode. List of the twilight zone 1985 tv series episodes wikipedia. Some honourable mentions, which are all worth watching for various reasons. Mar 29, 2019 in honor of jordan peeles revival of the twilight zone, premiering monday on cbs all access, here are my top 10 alltime favorite episodes from the original cbs anthology series, which aired. Top twilight zone episodes ranked from worst to best paste. A young woman lying in a hospital bed, her head wrapped in bandages, awaits the outcome of a surgical procedure performed by the state in a lastditch attempt to make her look normal. You can enter the twilight zone again via the 2019 jordan peeleproduced revival. The twilight zone 1985 is the first of three revivals of rod serling s acclaimed 195964 television series of the same name. Oct 02, 2019 the post the twilight zone in 10 episodes. I included the 1985 grateful dead opening on the bottom and the list is right after the jump. What if not of this earth was a twilight zone episode.
It was created by rod serling and broadcast on cbs. Or maybe it is the lack of the blackand white format of the first series, which did its part in creating a. The episode was later remade for the twilight zone revival series in 2003. The 50 best episodes of the twilight zone thrillist. But in the 80s twilight zone revival, the longer episodes are among the best, giving stories a chance to breathe and characters an opportunity to shine.
Submitted for your approval are the top 10 twilight zone episodes from the 1980s. If it wasnt for this, i wouldnt have seen episodes such as to serve man or the living doll. To celebrate this legendary television show, weve complied a list of the top twilight zone episodes. These episodes are not only the most memorable but discuss issues that can still be relevant and terrifying in todays modern world. Unlike the original series, each episode of the season contained 23 separate. Nonetheless, the twilight zone from the 1980s deserves a close examination since so many episodes are worthy of the twilight zone name. Those words kicked off one of the most storied tv shows of all time, the twilight zone. The top 20 episodes of the twilight zone revivals, pt.
The twilight zone often stumbled when it tackled history some of those episodes have not aged well but this journey into the closing days of world war ii still has power. The twilight zone 1985 is the first of three revivals of rod serlings acclaimed 195964. Time takes a look at some of its most memorable episodes more. Feb 11, 2019 one of twilight zones more incensed episodes focuses on a small town in ohio plagued by a vicious monster who can read peoples thoughts and kill them with a roll of its eyes. Note to the mods feel free to make this a sticky, if you feel its appropriate. The twist here is also fantastic and its a great example of when less can be more with horror. Top 10 twilight zone episodes you might not remember the howling itself is absolutely chilling, and its easy to feel ambivalent between the caged man and monks. How the 80s twilight zone honored and extended rod serlings. It ran for two seasons on cbs before producing a final season for syndication the show was narrated by charles aidman 19851987 and robin ward 19881989. Such is the case in her pilgrim soul, in which scientist kevin dayton and assistant daniel played by a young gary cole, who looks more jeff spicoli than lumbergh here suddenly find a.
Jun 17, 2019 thus, after the 1983 movie and the 80s and 00s reboots, the twilight zone returned to the zeitgeist in the form of cbs all access jordan peelehosted resurrection, perhaps the most loyal to. I think its time this section had this thread as a sticky as well. The twilight zone was resurrected in the mid 80s, with its first season airing from. In honor of jordan peeles revival of the twilight zone, premiering monday on cbs all access, here are my top 10 alltime favorite episodes from the original cbs anthology series, which aired. Top 15 1980s twilight zone episodes welcome to atop the. Redoing some episodes and doing new ones 20 years laters after the originals, these are made in color and in onehour episodes. In no particular order, here are my personal top 10 1980s zone eps. With so many great episodes its difficult to pick the 20 best episodes, but here goes. Frightening, intense, mysterious and exciting all at. Jan 01, 2012 last year, id listed 15 of the best and 10 of the worst episodes from the original twilight zone. A collection of tales which range from comic to tragic, but often have a wicked sense of humor and an unexpected twist. Sep 17, 2016 the sixth episode of the second season is another ultra popular episode from the original twilight zone, and its one that features quite an interesting theme.
Quite why anyone thought this was a good idea is unknown, though its to. The twilight zone, rod serlings classic scifi anthology series, which ran from 1959 to 1964, is the original underground cult show, and one of the earliest tv series to acquire a new, hip luster years after it was originally broadcast. This was the first twilight zone episode i ever saw and it hooked me into the show. But his enduring fame can be attributed to his classic tv series, the twilight zone 19591964, in which tales of suspense, science fiction. The 15 best twilight zone episodes of all time screenrant. Apr 20, 2007 well, seeing as we have this in the classic section, i feel its time for the appropriate thread here for the 80s zone as well. The twilight zone 1985 is the first of three revivals of rod serlings acclaimed 195964 television series of the same name. Mar 31, 2020 the twilight zone isnt known for its comedy, but the series hit all the right humor notes in this episode from the 80s revival series directed by horror maestro wes craven. The twilight zone 19591964, in which tales of suspense, science fiction and the paranormal many. List of the twilight zone 1959 tv series episodes wikipedia. Scott paulin in the twilight zone 1985 scott grimes in the twilight zone 1985 julie carmen in the. The 1980s twilight zone season three from worst to. Jun 03, 2016 these are the best of what tv had to offer in the twilight zone, outside of serlings classic original. Top 20 episodes of the twilight zone most, greatest of.
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