S5·E5 The Last Night of a Jockey
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 5
- Air Date
- October 25, 1963
- Runtime
- 26 minutes
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Writer
- Rod Serling
- Score
- 6.3/10 (11 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Barred from the track for life, crooked jockey Grady boozily expresses the wish to escape his sordid surroundings and become a truly "big man." His wish is granted by his lookalike alter ego, but there's a heavy price to be paid at fadeout time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 5 of The Twilight Zone air?
Season 5, Episode 5 ('The Last Night of a Jockey') originally aired on October 25, 1963.
How long is Season 5 Episode 5 ('The Last Night of a Jockey')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 26 minutes.
What happens in The Twilight Zone Season 5 Episode 5?
Barred from the track for life, crooked jockey Grady boozily expresses the wish to escape his sordid surroundings and become a truly "big man." His wish is granted by his lookalike alter ego, but there's a heavy price to be paid at fadeout time....
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