The Alfred Hitchcock Hour 1962
What is The Alfred Hitchcock Hour?
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour is an American television anthology series that aired from 1962 until 1965. Serving as a continuation of the earlier anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents, the program functioned as a platform for various stories of terror, horror, suspense, and mystery.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1962
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 93
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1962
- Last aired
- May 10, 1965
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC, CBS
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Drama
- Updated
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The Alfred Hitchcock Hour is an American television anthology series that aired from 1962 until 1965. Serving as a continuation of the earlier anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents, the program functioned as a platform for various stories of terror, horror, suspense, and mystery. The series was hosted by Alfred Hitchcock, who was widely recognized as the master of suspense. Each episode featured distinct narratives that explored themes within the thriller and mystery genres. The production followed the format established by its predecessor, maintaining the focus on suspenseful storytelling that defined Hitchcock's television work during that decade. The series featured a variety of performers, including Hinton Pope, Jimmy Joyce, and Lew Brown. As an anthology, the program provided a recurring showcase for self-contained dramas presented under the oversight of Hitchcock. The transition to this hour-long format in 1962 marked the evolution of the original series that had been airing on CBS and NBC since 1955.
Should you watch it?
“This anthology series continues the tradition of suspenseful storytelling hosted by the master of mystery himself.”
- features varied thriller stories
- hosted by Alfred Hitchcock
- episodic nature may lack character continuity
Watch it if you enjoy classic television anthologies focused on mystery and suspense.
The series features thriller and mystery themes typical of the suspense genre.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 32 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 A Piece of the Action Sep 20, 1962
- E2 Don't Look Behind You Sep 27, 1962
- E3 Night of the Owl Oct 4, 1962
- E4 I Saw the Whole Thing Oct 11, 1962
- E5 Captive Audience Oct 18, 1962
- E6 Final Vow Oct 25, 1962
- E7 Annabel Nov 1, 1962
- E8 House Guest Nov 8, 1962
- E9 The Black Curtain Nov 11, 1962
- E10 Day of Reckoning Nov 22, 1962
- E11 Ride the Nightmare Nov 29, 1962
- E12 Hangover Dec 6, 1962
- E13 Bonfire Dec 13, 1962
- E14 The Tender Poisoner Dec 20, 1962
- E15 The Thirty First of February Jan 4, 1963
- E16 What Really Happened Jan 11, 1963
- E17 Forecast: Low Clouds and Coastal Fog Jan 18, 1963
- E18 A Tangled Web Jan 25, 1963
- E19 To Catch a Butterfly Feb 2, 1963
- E20 The Paragon Feb 8, 1963
- E21 I'll Be Judge, I'll Be Jury Feb 15, 1963
- E22 Diagnosis: Danger Mar 1, 1963
- E23 The Lonely Hours Mar 8, 1963
- E24 The Star Juror Mar 15, 1963
- E25 The Long Silence Mar 22, 1963
- E26 An Out for Oscar Apr 5, 1963
- E27 Death and the Joyful Woman Apr 12, 1963
- E28 Last Seen Wearing Blue Jeans Apr 19, 1963
- E29 The Dark Pool May 3, 1963
- E30 Dear Uncle George May 10, 1963
- E31 Run for Doom May 17, 1963
- E32 Death of a Cop May 24, 1963
Season 2 · 32 episodes
- E1 A Home Away from Home Sep 27, 1963
- E2 A Nice Touch Oct 4, 1963
- E3 Terror in Northfield Oct 11, 1963
- E4 You'll Be the Death of Me Oct 18, 1963
- E5 Blood Bargain Oct 25, 1963
- E6 Nothing Ever Happens in Linvale Nov 8, 1963
- E7 Starring the Defense Nov 15, 1963
- E8 The Cadaver Nov 29, 1963
- E9 The Dividing Wall Dec 6, 1963
- E10 Good-Bye George Dec 13, 1963
- E11 How to Get Rid of Your Wife Dec 20, 1963
- E12 Three Wives Too Many Jan 3, 1964
- E13 The Magic Shop Jan 10, 1964
- E14 Beyond the Sea of Death Jan 24, 1964
- E15 Night Caller Jan 31, 1964
- E16 The Evil of Adelaide Winters Feb 7, 1964
- E17 The Jar Feb 14, 1964
- E18 Final Escape Feb 21, 1964
- E19 Murder Case Mar 6, 1964
- E20 Anyone for Murder? Mar 13, 1964
- E21 Beast in View Mar 20, 1964
- E22 Behind the Locked Door Mar 27, 1964
- E23 A Matter of Murder Apr 3, 1964
- E24 The Gentleman Caller Apr 10, 1964
- E25 The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow Apr 14, 1964
- E26 Ten Minutes from Now May 1, 1964
- E27 The Sign of Satan May 8, 1964
- E28 Who Needs an Enemy? May 15, 1964
- E29 Bed of Roses May 22, 1964
- E30 The Second Verdict May 29, 1964
- E31 Isabel Jun 5, 1964
- E32 Body in the Barn Jul 3, 1964
Season 3 · 29 episodes
- E1 The Return of Verge Likens Oct 5, 1964
- E2 Change of Address Oct 12, 1964
- E3 Water's Edge Oct 19, 1964
- E4 The Life Work of Juan Diaz Oct 26, 1964
- E5 See the Monkey Dance Nov 9, 1964
- E6 Lonely Place Nov 16, 1964
- E7 The McGregor Affair Nov 23, 1964
- E8 Misadventure Dec 7, 1964
- E9 Triumph Dec 14, 1964
- E10 Memo from Purgatory Dec 21, 1964
- E11 Consider Her Ways Dec 28, 1964
- E12 The Crimson Witness Jan 4, 1965
- E13 Where the Woodbine Twineth Jan 11, 1965
- E14 The Final Performance Jan 18, 1965
- E15 Thanatos Palace Hotel Feb 1, 1965
- E16 One of the Family Feb 8, 1965
- E17 An Unlocked Window Feb 15, 1965
- E18 The Trap Feb 22, 1965
- E19 Wally the Beard Mar 1, 1965
- E20 Death Scene Mar 8, 1965
- E21 The Photographer and the Undertaker Mar 15, 1965
- E22 Thou Still Unravished Bride Mar 22, 1965
- E23 Completely Foolproof Mar 29, 1965
- E24 Power of Attorney Apr 5, 1965
- E25 The World's Oldest Motive Apr 12, 1965
- E26 The Monkey's Paw - A Retelling Apr 19, 1965
- E27 The Second Wife Apr 26, 1965
- E28 Night Fever May 3, 1965
- E29 Off Season May 10, 1965
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the show?
It is an anthology series featuring different thrillers and mysteries in each episode.
Who hosts the series?
The series is hosted by Alfred Hitchcock.
Is this a new series?
It is a continuation of the earlier anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
What genre is the show?
The show focuses on thrillers and mysteries.
Does the show have a recurring cast?
As an anthology series, it features different stories and characters in each episode.