It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition; and it lies between the pit of man’s fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call The Twilight Zone.
The introduction for each of the 164 episodes of The Twilight Zone (1959 – 1964), as narrated by its creator Rod Serling. A huge phenomenon and one that is still regularly referenced in popular culture, it has been adapted several times since, with a latest incarnation being announced for later this year. Feel free to share your favourite episode in a non-spoiler way.
Alex Raphael 
had no idea there were 164 episodes – thanks for this Alex
🙂
They packed a lot into 5 years! 18 of the episodes were 45 minutes long too.
they sure did pack a lot in 🙂
The boy who got calls on his special telephone. I loved this series so much
A mind-blowing series for sure. And I know the one you mean. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Distance_Call
I still remember my dad showing me some episodes as a kid. It fascinated me and kinda freaked me out! LOL
There were some very dark episodes for sure. They were some of my favourite ones. Amazing how they covered so much for a family show. I hope you get the chance to see them as an adult.
Oh yes. I have watched many of them over the years. It was such a unique show.
I watched a play based on it last month. They had so much material to choose from. https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/the-twilight-zone
You gotta believe! #thebigtallwish
I remember that episode. And it’s an important message for sure.
I loves the Twilight Zone as a child. I will have to think of my favourite episode.
I’ve been wondering that too. The first episode is brilliant. Without checking, I’d add The Silence, Eye of the Beholder, When the Sky was Opened and The New Exhibit.
I will have to re watch some episodes…the eye of the beholder is excellent indeed.
I’m going to do that too 🙂
We should compare notes at some stage.
Okay!! Do a quiz on The Twilight Zone. I’ll break my record! I know all the eps!
It’s funny. I looked at lists about best episodes and my favourite wasn’t on there. It’s the one where there’s a bet about whether a chatty man can go a year without talking. Do you remember well the one about the reclusive guy who looks after serial killer exhibits? The one where there’s a killer doll? People are alike all over too is right up there too. Which is yours?
I remember all episodes you speak of!
I really like the one where the boy sends people to the corn field..”It’s A Good Life” with Bill Mumy, kid actor. I really love the one where the mannequins stored upstairs of a department store get to come to life for one month when it’s their turn… think that starred Anne Francis & the one where it’s after a huge war and there’s only 2 people left… Elizabeth Montgomery and Charles Bronson.
I know the bronson and Montgomery episode. The Twilight Zone did wonderful episodes without dialogue. The Invaders was brilliant too. After Hours is creepy for sure. It’s wonderful imagination to look at something ordinary and see a story. And yes, It’s a Good Life is incredible. I actually saw The Simpsons parody of it first. It’s called Almighty Bart and is on Youtube if you were curious. Very well made.
LOL! I’ve seen the Simpson’s take! Hilarious!
– I see you agree with Mr Simpson.
– Actually, you just have very strong air conditioning” Hahahahaha
Still such a creepy and influential series.
Indeed, they’ve just rebooted it again with Jordan Peele very much the driving force. It was an incredible show. So many outrageous plot twists, and hugely original premises.They did comedic ones too, but I always preferred the dark ones too. Is there one episode which stood out most to you?
The one with the mannequins always sticks in my mind.
Yes, it sure leaves an impression. Even the title ‘After Hours’ is intriguing. It’s interesting. I had a look at Best Of episodes and a lot of the episodes are different in each list. That’s the ultimate compliment in a lot of ways.
Yes and there’s an episode where a little boy can inflict pain if he senses you thinking negative thoughts.
That was voted the best episode by Time magazine and TV Guide.
It creeped me out a lot.
I LOVE The Twilight Zone. My favourite episode is: Nothing in the Dark (with Robert Redford)
He was really young in that. Such great acting and a real presence. I was reading up a lot of about the show from a book I was given. Sterling sure packed a lot into his life. It’s shwlsnlike this that inspire me to write. I wrote one in mind actually as one I would have sent to him.
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