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S3·E20 A Game of Pool

Core Aired February 4, 1989
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Synopsis

Young Jesse has spent his entire life mastering pool, and wants to beat the best: the deceased Fats Brown. Summoned, Fats Brown appears to challenge him to a game of pool. The stakes: Jesse's life. After a tense match, Jesse fails to make a critical shot. Fats tells him that he will indeed "die": he'll die as the second-rate player he always is. Fats departs as Jesse vows to keep playing until he's good enough to beat Brown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 20 of The Twilight Zone air?

Season 3, Episode 20 ('A Game of Pool') originally aired on February 4, 1989.

How long is Season 3 Episode 20 ('A Game of Pool')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Twilight Zone.

What happens in The Twilight Zone Season 3 Episode 20?

Young Jesse has spent his entire life mastering pool, and wants to beat the best: the deceased Fats Brown. Summoned, Fats Brown appears to challenge him to a game of pool. The stakes: Jesse's life. After a tense match, Jesse fails to make a critical shot. Fats tells him that he will indeed "die": he...

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