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S3·E16 The Cold Equations

Episode
Season 3, Episode 16
Air Date
January 7, 1989
Runtime
22 minutes
Director
Martin Lavut
Writer
Alan Brennert
Score
7.5/10 (2 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 7, 1989 22 min ★ 7.5/10 · 2 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

A shuttle pilot on the outer fringes of space finds a stowaway on board his ship. Because of the extra weight, he does not have enough fuel for his journey and faces a dilemma forcing him to consider jettisoning her into space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 16 of The Twilight Zone air?

Season 3, Episode 16 ('The Cold Equations') originally aired on January 7, 1989.

How long is Season 3 Episode 16 ('The Cold Equations')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in The Twilight Zone Season 3 Episode 16?

A shuttle pilot on the outer fringes of space finds a stowaway on board his ship. Because of the extra weight, he does not have enough fuel for his journey and faces a dilemma forcing him to consider jettisoning her into space....

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