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The Best Episodes of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents Season 2

Every episode of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents Season 2!

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents is an American anthology series that aired on NBC from 1985 to 1986, and on the USA Network from 1987...
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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Initiation" is the best rated episode of "The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents" season 2. It scored 6.4/10 based on 111 votes. Directed by Robert Iscove, Rob Hedden and written by Jim Beaver, Rob Hedden, it aired on 4/24/1987. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Conversation Over a Corpse".

  • The Initiation
    6.4/10111 votes

    #1 - The Initiation

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/1987

    When a shy student pledges a Greek House, the fraternity brothers plot a prank against him.

    Director: Robert Iscove, Rob Hedden

    Writer: Jim Beaver, Rob Hedden

  • Conversation Over a Corpse
    6.1/1097 votes

    #2 - Conversation Over a Corpse

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/1987

    Two sisters plot to keep their home after they already agreed to sell it.

    Director: Robert Iscove, Norman Daniels

    Writer: Norman Daniels, Marian B. Cockrell

  • Man on the Edge
    6.8/10116 votes

    #3 - Man on the Edge

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/1987

    A troubled young man threatens to jump from the 28th floor of a hotel as police officers attempt to stop him.

    Director: Robert Iscove, Donald Honig

    Writer: Jim Beaver

  • If the Shoe Fits
    6.2/1097 votes

    #4 - If the Shoe Fits

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/1987

    A jealous man kills his twin brother and tries to assume his identity.

    Director: Allan King

    Writer: Jonathan Glassner

  • The Mole
    6.7/10111 votes

    #5 - The Mole

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/21/1987

    A psychiatrist tries to convince the police that a man recently released from a mental hospital after 15 years, is still dangerous and capable of murder.

    Director: Richard Bugajski

    Writer: Rick Berger

  • Anniversary Gift
    5.8/10101 votes

    #6 - Anniversary Gift

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/1987

    A woman and her new lover plan a special anniversary gift for the woman's animal loving husband.

    Director: Richard Bugajski, John Collier

    Writer: Rob Hedden, John Collier

  • The Impatient Patient
    6.3/1099 votes

    #7 - The Impatient Patient

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/1987

    A new nurse starts to annoy a terminally ill cancer patient who just wants to be left in peace to die.

    Director: Allan King

    Writer: John Antrobus

  • When This Man Dies
    5.8/10101 votes

    #8 - When This Man Dies

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/1987

    A couple receive a letter telling them they will get some money when a certain man dies.

    Director: Jim Purdy, Lawrence Block

    Writer: Jeremy Hole, Lawrence Block

  • The Specialty of the House
    6.8/10109 votes

    #9 - The Specialty of the House

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/21/1987

    An arrogant, yet influential, food critic attempts to persuade a reluctant restaurant proprietor to reveal a treasured recipe.

    Director: Stanley Ellin, Allan King

    Writer: Jonathan Glassner, Stanley Ellin

  • The Final Twist
    6.4/10217 votes

    #10 - The Final Twist

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/28/1987

    Three film production house employees who are mistreated by their unscrupulous boss utilize their cinematic skills in divising a murder plot.

    Director: Atom Egoyan, William Bankier

    Writer: Jim Beaver

  • Tragedy Tonight
    6.0/10103 votes

    #11 - Tragedy Tonight

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 4/4/1987

    An up and coming young actress tries out her homework from acting school without telling her older sister.

    Director: Sturla Gunnarsson, Jonathan Glassner

    Writer: Jonathan Glassner

  • World's Oldest Motive
    5.9/10104 votes

    #12 - World's Oldest Motive

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/11/1987

    A series of mishaps foil the plan of a real estate agent who intends to end his marriage by hiring a contract killer.

    Director: Allan King

    Writer: Richard Chapman

  • Deathmate
    6.5/1099 votes

    #13 - Deathmate

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/18/1987

    An older woman attemps to convince her young lover that the only way they can continue their affair is for him to end her husband's life.

    Director: James Causey, Allan King

    Writer: Marlene Matthews, James Causey