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One Step Beyond S1E22 — The Riddle
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One Step Beyond•Season 1•Episode 22

The Riddle

6.6/10 · 236 votesJun 16, 1959

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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An irrational hatred in an American tourist on the Bombay-Calcutta Mail is considered in terms of metempsychosis.

Directed byJohn Newland
Written byLawrence B. Marcus
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The Riddle

Cast1

John Newland

John Newland

Self - Host

Crew4

John Newland

John Newland

Director

Lawrence B. Marcus

Lawrence B. Marcus

Writer

H

Henry Berman

Editor

D

Dale Deverman

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Riddle" is episode 22 of One Step Beyond season 1. It scored 6.6/10 from 236 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by John Newland and written by Lawrence B. Marcus, it aired on June 16, 1959.

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