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S2·E9 Joy Ride / Shelter Skelter / Private Channel

Episode
Season 2, Episode 9
Air Date
May 21, 1987
Runtime
47 minutes
Directors
Peter Medak, Martha Coolidge
Writer
Ed Redlich
Score
7/10 (1 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 21, 1987 47 min ★ 7.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Two teenage boys and their girlfriends steal a recently deceased man's classic car. While they are on a joyride, they accidentally kill a policeman.

A survivalist traps himself in his bomb shelter when a nuclear blast finally comes.

On board an airplane, a lightning storm transforms a boy's walkman into a telepathic tuning device that informs him that the man sitting next to him is carrying a bomb.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 9 of The Twilight Zone air?

Season 2, Episode 9 ('Joy Ride / Shelter Skelter / Private Channel') originally aired on May 21, 1987.

How long is Season 2 Episode 9 ('Joy Ride / Shelter Skelter / Private Channel')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 47 minutes.

What happens in The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 9?

Two teenage boys and their girlfriends steal a recently deceased man's classic car. While they are on a joyride, they accidentally kill a policeman. A survivalist traps himself in his bomb shelter when a nuclear blast finally comes. On board an airplane, a lightning storm transforms a boy's walkma...

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