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The Best Episodes of Darkroom Season 1

Every episode of Darkroom Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Darkroom Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Darkroom Season 1 Episode 4 - Uncle George
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    S1:E4

    When their Uncle George dies, Bert and Margo Haskell convince a homeless man to pose as their late relative in order to keep receiving his pension checks.

    Director:Rick Rosenthal
    Writer:Peter S. Fischer

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  2. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 6 - Siege of 31 August
    7.6/10(69 votes)

    S1:E6

    After buying his son a military playset, a Vietnam veteran-turned-farmer keeps hearing sounds of war in the night and discovers that his son's toy soldiers are alive.

    Director:Peter Crane
    Writer:Peter S. Fischer

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  3. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 1 - Closed Circuit
    7.3/10(63 votes)

    S1:E1

    Aging TV newsman Greg Conway discovers that he's being replaced by a computer-generated simulation that perfectly replicates his appearance and behavior.

    Director:Rick Rosenthal
    Writer:Alan Brennert

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  4. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 8 - Make-Up
    7.1/10(51 votes)

    S1:E8

    Down-and-out Paddy buys a makeup case from an actor's widow, who claims that when the makeup is applied, its wearer instantly becomes the character. When Paddy puts on the makeup, he becomes whatever character is inscribed on the container. So he sets out to get back at the bookie who owes him.

    Director:Curtis Harrington
    Writer:Jeffrey Bloom

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  5. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 2 - Stay Tuned, We'll Be Right Back
    6.9/10(70 votes)

    S1:E2

    Charlie Miller discovers that his crystal radio is in contact with the German U-boat that sunk the ship his father died on during WWII 30 years ago. Should he change the course of history and save his father?

    Director:Paul Lynch
    Writer:Simon Muntner

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  6. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 3 - The Bogeyman Will Get You
    6.9/10(71 votes)

    S1:E3

    Horror obsessed teenager DiDi convinces her sister that an old acquaintance is a vampire.

    Director:John McPherson
    Writer:Robert Bloch

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  7. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 9 - The Partnership
    6.7/10(45 votes)

    S1:E9

    As part of a strange partnership, an old man lures travelers to an old abandoned funhouse.

    Director:John McPherson
    Writer:Christopher Crowe

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  8. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 5 - Needlepoint
    6.5/10(49 votes)

    S1:E5

    A pimp takes advantage of a young woman whose grandmother uses old-time voodoo magic to get her revenge.

    Director:Paul Lynch
    Writer:Violet Pullbrook

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  9. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 7 - A Quiet Funeral
    6.5/10(42 votes)

    S1:E7

    A gangster is in for an unwelcome surprise when he attends the funeral of his ex-partner, a forger who he robbed and left for dead.

    Director:Curtis Harrington
    Writer:Robert Bloch

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  10. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 11 - Catnip
    6.5/10(54 votes)

    S1:E11

    After accidentally killing an old woman said to be a witch, troublemaker Ronnie is stalked by her black cat.

    Director:Jeffrey Bloom
    Writer:Robert Bloch

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  11. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 14 - Exit Line
    6.3/10(47 votes)

    S1:E14

    Actor Dan Burroughs tries desperately to convince highly influential critic Miss Alexis St. Clair to revise her negative opinion about his performance.

    Director:Peter Crane
    Writer:Peter S. Fischer

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  12. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 15 - Who's There?
    6.3/10(41 votes)

    S1:E15

    Barry finds his upstairs neighbor Steve waiting in the dark with a gun for his wife, who he thinks is cheating on him, to come home.

    Director:Paul Lynch
    Writer:Brian Clemens

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  13. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 13 - Guillotine
    6.1/10(45 votes)

    S1:E13

    A 19th-century Frenchman is aided by his lover to exploit a loophole in the law when he is sentenced to die by guillotine. Should the executioner die on the day of the execution, the prisoner will walk free.

    Director:Rick Rosenthal
    Writer:Peter Allan Fields

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  14. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 16 - The Rarest of Wines
    6.1/10(46 votes)

    S1:E16

    Following the death of his mother, Frederick inherits her old house and its contents, while his sister Pamela inherits the company, much to Frederick's displeasure.

    Director:Peter Crane
    Writer:Gerald K. Siegel

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  15. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 12 - Lost in Translation
    6.0/10(45 votes)

    S1:E12

    Archaeologist Dr. Paul Hudson hires a translator to decode an ancient Egyptian scroll.

    Director:Rick Rosenthal
    Writers:Mary Ann Kasica, Michael Scheff

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  16. Darkroom Season 1 Episode 10 - Daisies
    5.7/10(47 votes)

    S1:E10

    Filandering botanist Dr. John Michaelson develops a machine that can read the thoughts of daisies.

    Director:Paul Lynch
    Writer:Peter S. Fischer

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Uncle George" is the best rated episode of "Darkroom" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 68 votes. Directed by Rick Rosenthal and written by Peter S. Fischer, it aired on 12/4/1981. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Siege of 31 August".