Episode guide

S5·E3 Nightmare at 20,000 Feet

Name: Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
Released: 1963-10-11
Duration: 26 min
Cast: William Shatner, Nick Cravat, Ed Kemmer, Christine White, Asa Maynor

Episode: Season 5, Episode 3
Air Date: October 11, 1963
Runtime: 26 minutes
Director: Richard Donner
Writer: Richard Matheson
Score: 8.3/10 (36 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired October 11, 1963 26 min ★ 8.3/10 · 36 TMDB votes

Synopsis

A man, newly recovered from a nervous breakdown, becomes convinced that a monster only he sees is damaging the plane he's flying in.

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Director & writers

Richard MathesonWriterRichard DonnerDirector

Guest stars

William ShatnerBob Wilson

Nick CravatGremlin (uncredited)

Ed KemmerFlight Engineer

Christine WhiteJulia Wilson

Asa MaynorStewardess

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 3 of The Twilight Zone air?

Season 5, Episode 3 ('Nightmare at 20,000 Feet') originally aired on October 11, 1963.

How long is Season 5 Episode 3 ('Nightmare at 20,000 Feet')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 26 minutes.

What happens in The Twilight Zone Season 5 Episode 3?

A man, newly recovered from a nervous breakdown, becomes convinced that a monster only he sees is damaging the plane he's flying in....

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