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The Twilight Zone

1985–1989 · Science Fiction & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery · 3 seasons · ★ 7.7

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Synopsis of The Twilight Zone

This anthology series, which aired on CBS, brings together science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories, each one self-contained. Its protagonists are ordinary people living in an seemingly normal world who suddenly encounter paranormal circumstances. Rod Serling created the series, and its inspiration comes from his view of science fiction as a way to explore everyday situations. The main cast includes Charles Aidman, Robin Ward, Julie Khaner, Martin Balsam, Danica McKellar, Andrew Robinson, James Whitmore Jr., and Richard Mulligan. As with the original series, the conflict is presented differently in each episode, with no continuous plot linking them together.

3seasons
65episodes
38 minper episode
7.7audience scoreTMDB · 268 votes
7.7IMDb rating13,362 votes

Seasons of The Twilight Zone

Season 1Season 11985 · 24 ep. · ★ 5.8Season 2Season 21986 · 11 ep. · ★ 5.3Season 3Season 31988 · 30 ep. · ★ 6.1

Cast by The Twilight Zone

Charles AidmanCharles AidmanNarrator (voice)35 episodes
Robin WardRobin WardNarrator30 episodes
Julie KhanerJulie Khaner2 episodes
Martin BalsamMartin BalsamRockne S. O'Bannon (segment "Personal Demons")2 episodes
Danica McKellarDanica McKellarNola (Age 10) (segment "Her Pilgrim Soul")2 episodes
Andrew RobinsonAndrew Robinson(segment "Profile in Silver")2 episodes
James Whitmore Jr.James Whitmore Jr.(segment "The Girl I Married")2 episodes
Richard MulliganRichard Mulligan(segment "Night of the Meek")2 episodes
Jenny AgutterJenny AgutterJacinda Carlyle (segment "Voices in the Earth")2 episodes
Ellen Albertini DowEllen Albertini Dow(segment "Need to Know")2 episodes
Nan MartinNan Martin(segment "A Saucer of Loneliness")2 episodes
Robert KnepperRobert Knepper(segment "Private Channel")2 episodes
Jeffrey TamborJeffrey TamborMilton (segment "The World Next Door")2 episodes
William AthertonWilliam AthertonBrian Wolfe (segment "Night of the Meek")2 episodes
Tim RussTim RussArcher (segment "Kentucky Rye")2 episodes
Heidi KozakHeidi Kozak(segment "Private Channel")2 episodes
Michael AlldredgeMichael Alldredge(segment "The Little People of Killany Woods")2 episodes
Roberts BlossomRoberts BlossomMan (segment "The Burning Man")2 episodes
Piper LauriePiper LaurieGramma (voice) (uncredited) (segment "Gramma")2 episodes
Joe PennyJoe PennyEpisode 1
Antony HamiltonAntony HamiltonSimon Locke (segment "Nightsong")Episode 1
George WendtGeorge WendtBarney Schlesinger (segment "The World Next Door")Episode 1
Cedric SmithCedric SmithEpisode 1
Lorna LuftLorna Luft(segment "Children's Zoo")Episode 1
William SchallertWilliam Schallert(segment "Shadow Play")Episode 1
Robert Duncan McNeillRobert Duncan McNeill(segment "A Message From Charity")Episode 1
Bruce WillisBruce WillisPeter Novins (segment "Shatterday")Episode 1
Sherman HemsleySherman HemsleySam (segment "I of Newton")Episode 1
Al LeongAl Leong(segment "The Misfortune Cookie")Episode 1
Ted ShackelfordTed ShackelfordFr. Mark CassidyEpisode 1
Jeff YagherJeff Yagher(segment "The Once and Future King")Episode 1
Charles Martin SmithCharles Martin SmithDr Dennis Barrows (segment "The Beacon")Episode 1
Barbara StockBarbara StockMary McNealEpisode 1
Dee WallaceDee Wallace(segment "Wish Bank")Episode 1
Henry GibsonHenry Gibson(segment "Welcome to Winfield")Episode 1
Frances ConroyFrances Conroy(segment "The Library")Episode 1
David FaustinoDavid FaustinoMicah Frost (segment "The Storyteller")Episode 1
Christopher McDonaldChristopher McDonald(segment "Aqua Vita")Episode 1
Cliff DeYoungCliff DeYoungEpisode 1
Tess HarperTess Harper(segment "Quarantine")Episode 1

Technical Details

Created by
Rod Serling
Address
Paul Lynch, Peter Medak, John D. Hancock, Wes Craven, Ryszard Bugajski
Production companies
London Films Productions, Atlantis Films, CBS, Persistence of Vision Films
Network or Platform
CBS
Country
United Kingdom, United States, Canada
Original Language
English
Premiere
September 27, 1985
Last Episode
April 15, 1989 (3x30)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
2 awards and 9 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB

Trivia about The Twilight Zone

Unlike the original, most episodes contained several self-contained stories instead of just one, which allowed each story to be stretched or shortened as the plot required.
The segment format freed the series from the time constraints typical of episodic television, and the stories could run between eight and 40 minutes.
The narration was not a constant as in the original: some episodes had only an opening narration, others only a closing one, and others none at all.
The series ran for two seasons on CBS and a third produced for syndication, with a total of 65 episodes airing between 1985 and 1989.
Harlan Ellison served as creative consultant and wrote "Paladin of the Lost Hour," an episode that won the Writers Guild of America award for Best Episode in an Anthology or Series in 1987.
The opening episode, "Shatterday," was written by Harlan Ellison, directed by Wes Craven, and starred Bruce Willis.
Its directors included Wes Craven, William Friedkin, and Joe Dante, a notable contribution to the series' production.
The production featured early performances by actors such as Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, Frances McDormand and Jonathan Frakes, along with Bruce Willis.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

Trailer for The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone trailer

Where to Watch The Twilight Zone

It is currently not available on any streaming platform in Spain.

Cast of The Twilight Zone in other movies and series

Martin BalsamRockne S. O'Bannon (segment "Personal Demons")
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Twilight Zone have?

The Twilight Zone has 3 seasons and 65 episodes in total.

Where to watch The Twilight Zone in Spain?

The Twilight Zone is not currently available on any subscription streaming service in Spain. It originally aired on CBS.

Has The Twilight Zone ended?

Yes. The Twilight Zone ended, and its final episode aired on April 15, 1989.

Who is in The Twilight Zone?

The main cast includes Charles Aidman (Narrator (voice)), Robin Ward (Narrator), Julie Khaner, and Martin Balsam (Rockne S. O'Bannon (segment "Personal Demons")).

Who created The Twilight Zone?

The Twilight Zone was created by Rod Serling.

How long does it take to watch all of The Twilight Zone?

With episodes of about 38 minutes, watching all 65 episodes takes approximately 41 hours.

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