The Twilight Zone 1959
“You are about to enter another dimension.”
What is The Twilight Zone?
The Twilight Zone is an anthology television series that originally aired beginning in 1959. Each episode presents standalone stories that blend elements of drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and horror.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 156
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 1959
- Last aired
- Jun 19, 1964
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 156 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Twilight Zone is an anthology television series that originally aired beginning in 1959. Each episode presents standalone stories that blend elements of drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and horror. The series is known for its distinctive narrative style, often featuring twists that reveal deeper meanings or ironic consequences. The show explores human nature and societal issues through speculative and supernatural scenarios. Episodes are self-contained, with different characters and settings in each installment. The series has been recognized for its creative storytelling approach and remains influential in the realm of televised speculative fiction. The program's format allows it to examine diverse themes within genres including mystery, suspense, and the macabre. Its legacy includes a significant impact on popular culture and television narrative structure. The show continues to be available through various streaming platforms and online services.
Should you watch it?
“An iconic anthology of standalone sci-fi, fantasy, and horror tales featuring unexpected twists.”
- Masterful storytelling with twist endings
- Rod Serling's distinctive narration
- Diverse genres in compact formats
- Dated production values
- Some episodes may feel slow by modern standards
You enjoy anthology series with moral dilemmas and supernatural elements.
Suitable for general audiences but contains themes of horror, suspense, and psychological tension.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 36 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Where Is Everybody? Oct 2, 1959
- E2 One for the Angels Oct 9, 1959
- E3 Mr. Denton on Doomsday Oct 16, 1959
- E4 The Sixteen-Millimeter Shrine Oct 23, 1959
- E5 Walking Distance Oct 30, 1959
- E6 Escape Clause Nov 6, 1959
- E7 The Lonely Nov 13, 1959
- E8 Time Enough at Last Nov 20, 1959
- E9 Perchance to Dream Nov 27, 1959
- E10 Judgment Night Dec 4, 1959
- E11 And When the Sky Was Opened Dec 11, 1959
- E12 What You Need Dec 25, 1959
- E13 The Four of Us are Dying Jan 1, 1960
- E14 Third from the Sun Jan 8, 1960
- E15 I Shot an Arrow into the Air Jan 15, 1960
- E16 The Hitch-Hiker Jan 22, 1960
- E17 The Fever Jan 29, 1960
- E18 The Last Flight Feb 5, 1960
- E19 The Purple Testament Feb 12, 1960
- E20 Elegy Feb 19, 1960
- E21 Mirror Image Feb 26, 1960
- E22 The Monsters are Due on Maple Street Mar 4, 1960
- E23 A World of Difference Mar 11, 1960
- E24 Long Live Walter Jameson Mar 18, 1960
- E25 People are Alike All Over Mar 25, 1960
- E26 Execution Apr 1, 1960
- E27 The Big Tall Wish Apr 8, 1960
- E28 A Nice Place to Visit Apr 15, 1960
- E29 Nightmare as a Child Apr 29, 1960
- E30 A Stop at Willoughby May 6, 1960
- E31 The Chaser May 13, 1960
- E32 A Passage for Trumpet May 20, 1960
- E33 Mr. Bevis Jun 3, 1960
- E34 The After Hours Jun 10, 1960
- E35 The Mighty Casey Jun 17, 1960
- E36 A World of His Own Jul 1, 1960
Season 2 · 29 episodes
- E1 King Nine Will Not Return Sep 30, 1960
- E2 The Man in the Bottle Oct 7, 1960
- E3 Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room Oct 14, 1960
- E4 A Thing About Machines Oct 28, 1960
- E5 The Howling Man Nov 4, 1960
- E6 Eye of the Beholder Nov 11, 1960
- E7 Nick of Time Nov 18, 1960
- E8 The Lateness of the Hour Dec 2, 1960
- E9 The Trouble with Templeton Dec 9, 1960
- E10 A Most Unusual Camera Dec 16, 1960
- E11 The Night of the Meek Dec 23, 1960
- E12 Dust Jan 6, 1961
- E13 Back There Jan 13, 1961
- E14 The Whole Truth Jan 20, 1961
- E15 The Invaders Jan 27, 1961
- E16 A Penny for Your Thoughts Feb 3, 1961
- E17 Twenty Two Feb 10, 1961
- E18 The Odyssey of Flight 33 Feb 24, 1961
- E19 Mr. Dingle, the Strong Mar 3, 1961
- E20 Static Mar 10, 1961
- E21 The Prime Mover Mar 24, 1961
- E22 Long Distance Call Mar 31, 1961
- E23 A Hundred Yards Over the Rim Apr 7, 1961
- E24 The Rip Van Winkle Caper Apr 21, 1961
- E25 The Silence Apr 28, 1961
- E26 Shadow Play May 5, 1961
- E27 The Mind and the Matter May 12, 1961
- E28 Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up? May 26, 1961
- E29 The Obsolete Man Jun 2, 1961
Season 3 · 37 episodes
- E1 Two Sep 15, 1961
- E2 The Arrival Sep 22, 1961
- E3 The Shelter Sep 29, 1961
- E4 The Passersby Oct 6, 1961
- E5 A Game of Pool Oct 13, 1961
- E6 The Mirror Oct 20, 1961
- E7 The Grave Oct 27, 1961
- E8 It's a Good Life Nov 3, 1961
- E9 Deaths-Head Revisited Nov 10, 1961
- E10 The Midnight Sun Nov 17, 1961
- E11 Still Valley Nov 24, 1961
- E12 The Jungle Dec 1, 1961
- E13 Once Upon a Time Dec 15, 1961
- E14 Five Characters in Search of an Exit Dec 22, 1961
- E15 A Quality of Mercy Dec 29, 1961
- E16 Nothing in the Dark Jan 5, 1962
- E17 One More Pallbearer Jan 12, 1962
- E18 Dead Man's Shoes Jan 19, 1962
- E19 The Hunt Jan 26, 1962
- E20 Showdown with Rance McGrew Feb 2, 1962
- E21 Kick the Can Feb 9, 1962
- E22 A Piano in the House Feb 16, 1962
- E23 The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank Feb 23, 1962
- E24 To Serve Man Mar 2, 1962
- E25 The Fugitive Mar 9, 1962
- E26 Little Girl Lost Mar 16, 1962
- E27 Person or Persons Unknown Mar 23, 1962
- E28 The Little People Mar 30, 1962
- E29 Four O'Clock Apr 6, 1962
- E30 Hocus-Pocus and Frisby Apr 13, 1962
- E31 The Trade-Ins Apr 20, 1962
- E32 The Gift Apr 27, 1962
- E33 The Dummy May 4, 1962
- E34 Young Man's Fancy May 11, 1962
- E35 I Sing the Body Electric May 18, 1962
- E36 Cavender is Coming May 25, 1962
- E37 The Changing of the Guard Jun 1, 1962
Season 4 · 18 episodes
- E1 In His Image Jan 3, 1963
- E2 The Thirty-Fathom Grave Jan 10, 1963
- E3 Valley of the Shadow Jan 17, 1963
- E4 He's Alive Jan 24, 1963
- E5 Mute Jan 31, 1963
- E6 Death Ship Feb 7, 1963
- E7 Jess-Belle Feb 14, 1963
- E8 Miniature Feb 21, 1963
- E9 Printer's Devil Feb 28, 1963
- E10 No Time Like the Past Mar 7, 1963
- E11 The Parallel Mar 14, 1963
- E12 I Dream of Genie Mar 21, 1963
- E13 The New Exhibit Apr 4, 1963
- E14 Of Late I Think of Cliffordville Apr 11, 1963
- E15 The Incredible World of Horace Ford Apr 18, 1963
- E16 On Thursday We Leave for Home May 2, 1963
- E17 Passage on the Lady Anne May 9, 1963
- E18 The Bard May 23, 1963
Season 5 · 36 episodes
- E1 In Praise of Pip Sep 27, 1963
- E2 Steel Oct 4, 1963
- E3 Nightmare at 20,000 Feet Oct 11, 1963
- E4 A Kind of a Stopwatch Oct 18, 1963
- E5 The Last Night of a Jockey Oct 25, 1963
- E6 Living Doll Nov 1, 1963
- E7 The Old Man in the Cave Nov 8, 1963
- E8 Uncle Simon Nov 15, 1963
- E9 Probe 7, Over and Out Nov 29, 1963
- E10 The 7th Is Made Up of Phantoms Dec 6, 1963
- E11 A Short Drink from a Certain Fountain Dec 13, 1963
- E12 Ninety Years Without Slumbering Dec 20, 1963
- E13 Ring-a-Ding Girl Dec 27, 1963
- E14 You Drive Jan 3, 1964
- E15 The Long Morrow Jan 10, 1964
- E16 The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross Jan 17, 1964
- E17 Number 12 Looks Just Like You Jan 24, 1964
- E18 Black Leather Jackets Jan 31, 1964
- E19 Night Call Feb 7, 1964
- E20 From Agnes – With Love Feb 14, 1964
- E21 Spur of the Moment Feb 21, 1964
- E22 An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Feb 28, 1964
- E23 Queen of the Nile Mar 6, 1964
- E24 What's in the Box Mar 13, 1964
- E25 The Masks Mar 20, 1964
- E26 I Am the Night - Color Me Black Mar 27, 1964
- E27 Sounds and Silences Apr 3, 1964
- E28 Caesar and Me Apr 10, 1964
- E29 The Jeopardy Room Apr 17, 1964
- E30 Stopover in a Quiet Town Apr 24, 1964
- E31 The Encounter May 1, 1964
- E32 Mr. Garrity and the Graves May 8, 1964
- E33 The Brain Center at Whipple's May 15, 1964
- E34 Come Wander with Me May 22, 1964
- E35 The Fear May 29, 1964
- E36 The Bewitchin' Pool Jun 19, 1964
Frequently asked questions
Is each episode standalone?
Yes, each episode tells a complete, self-contained story.
Who created The Twilight Zone?
Rod Serling created and narrated the series.
What genres does it include?
It blends science fiction, fantasy, horror, suspense, and drama.
How long is each episode?
Most episodes are 30 minutes, though Season 4 features hour-long episodes.
Does it have twist endings?
Many episodes conclude with a macabre or unexpected twist.