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The Twilight Zone

1959–1964 · Science Fiction & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery · 5 seasons · ★ 8.5

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Synopsis of The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone is an American anthology series created and hosted by Rod Serling, airing on CBS. Each episode tells a standalone story with different characters who suddenly run into disturbing or unusual events. Serling, who also narrates and appears on camera at the start of each episode, places them in what he calls "the Twilight Zone," a place where reality stops working the way it usually does. The stories raise moral dilemmas and challenge viewers' perceptions of their own existence, and they often end with a surprising twist. The series ran from 1959 to 1964 and produced five seasons of stories sharing the same unsettling tone.

«You are about to enter another dimension.»

5seasons
156episodes
39 minper episode
8.5audience scoreTMDB · 1,093 votes
9.0IMDb rating110,814 votes

Seasons of The Twilight Zone

Cast by The Twilight Zone

Robert McCordRobert McCordMan Walking in Lobby26 episodes
Jay OverholtsJay OverholtsMan #2 (uncredited)7 episodes
Bernard SellBernard SellBar Patron5 episodes
Jon LormerJon LormerStrauss4 episodes
Jack KlugmanJack KlugmanJesse Cardiff4 episodes
John AndersonJohn AndersonCapt. 'Skipper' Farver4 episodes
S. John LaunerS. John LaunerMoran (uncredited)4 episodes
Barney PhillipsBarney PhillipsHaley4 episodes
Cyril DelevantiCyril DelevantiMarvin4 episodes
George MitchellGeorge MitchellGas Station Man4 episodes
Gene CooganGene CooganVictim (uncredited)4 episodes
John McLiamJohn McLiamGuard4 episodes
Bill ErwinBill ErwinWilcox (uncredited)3 episodes
James BestJames BestJeff Myrtlebank3 episodes
Paul MazurskyPaul MazurskyFrank3 episodes
Pat O'MalleyPat O'MalleyMr. Wilson3 episodes
Oscar Beregi JrOscar Beregi JrFarwell3 episodes
Hank PattersonHank PattersonOld Man3 episodes
Morgan BrittanyMorgan BrittanySusan3 episodes
Ben WrightBen WrightCaptain Wilbur3 episodes
Arch JohnsonArch JohnsonRoscoe Bragg3 episodes
John DehnerJohn DehnerJared Garrity3 episodes
John LarchJohn LarchSheriff Koch3 episodes
Warren OatesWarren OatesJeep Driver3 episodes
Michael FoxMichael FoxPsychiatrist3 episodes
Bill MumyBill MumyBilly Bayles3 episodes
Paul ComiPaul ComiMark Marcusson3 episodes
Jason WingreenJason Wingreen1960 Conductor3 episodes
Sandy KenyonSandy KenyonNavigator Hatch3 episodes
Don KeeferDon KeeferDan Hollis3 episodes
Milton ParsonsMilton ParsonsProfessor Gilbert (uncredited)3 episodes
Albert SalmiAlbert SalmiFeathersmith3 episodes
James Turley2nd Fireman (uncredited)3 episodes
Russ BenderRuss BenderCounterman3 episodes
Mary GregorySally3 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Rod Serling
Address
Jacques Tourneur, John Brahm, Buzz Kulik, Douglas Heyes, Lamont Johnson
Production companies
Cayuga Productions, CBS
Network or Platform
CBS
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
October 2, 1959
Last Episode
June 19, 1964 (5x36)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Won 3 Emmy Awards; 12 wins and 14 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Awards for The Twilight Zone

  • 🏆 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1960)
  • 🏆 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1961)
  • 🏆 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1962)

Also, 1 nomination recorded.

Source: Wikidata

Trivia about The Twilight Zone

Before the series, Serling had pitched the pilot "The Time Element," about a time traveler who tries to warn about the attack on Pearl Harbor. The script was rejected.
Serling struggled with the changes imposed by networks and sponsors. In his play Requiem, the line “Got a match?” had to be cut because the sponsor sold lighters.
The guitar theme most associated with the series was composed by Frenchman Marius Constant as part of a set of short pieces commissioned by CBS.
Jack Klugman, Burgess Meredith and John Anderson share the record for most screen time, with four episodes each as lead actors.
In 2023, Variety ranked the series at No. 14 on its list of the 100 greatest TV series of all time.
The first season won four Emmy Awards in various categories, a Producers Guild award, a Directors Guild award, and the Hugo for Best Dramatic Presentation; Rod Serling won his fourth Emmy for dramatic writing.
To cut costs during the second season, CBS ordered seven fewer episodes and shot six of the planned episodes on video, a decision that Rod Serling rejected.
CBS announced the cancellation of the series in late January 1964; producer Herbert Hirschman blamed the decision on cost overruns and insufficient ratings.

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

Top-Rated Episodes

  1. 3x24 To Serve Man ★ 8.5
  2. 2x06 Eye of the Beholder ★ 8.5
  3. 5x25 The Masks ★ 8.4
  4. 3x03 The Shelter ★ 8.4
  5. 5x03 Nightmare at 20,000 Feet ★ 8.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Twilight Zone have?

The Twilight Zone has 5 seasons and 156 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 has ended, and its final episode aired on June 19, 1964.

Who is in The Twilight Zone?

The main cast includes Rod Serling (Self - Host), Robert McCord (Man Walking in Lobby), Jay Overholts (Man #2 (uncredited)) and Vaughn Taylor (Salesman).

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 39 minutes, watching all 156 episodes takes approximately 101 hours.

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