7.2/10130 votes#1 - Tidal Wave
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 8/30/1960
As a tidal wave approaches the Hawaiian Islands, the wheelchair-bound wife of a Naval engineer desperately tries to find someone to help her evacuate the doomed area. Nothing can save the poor young women – accept perhaps the strange and illusive phenomenon known as . . . telepathy.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
6.8/10118 votes#2 - Anniversary of a Murder
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/1960
In the midst of an adulterous relationship, a successful business man and his mistress are driving home one night when they accidentally cause the death of young bicyclists on a lonely road. They desperately try to cover up the tragedy . . . but the dead man has other ideas . . .
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.7/10108 votes#3 - The Death Waltz
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/1960
The Merry Widow?
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
6.9/1063 votes#4 - The Return
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/1960
These were the swift to harry...
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
8.1/1092 votes#5 - If You See Sally
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/1960
Her brother dies, and she is blamed, so she departs.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.1/10121 votes#6 - Moment of Hate
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/1960
A woman believes she has the power to cause death by wishing it, and is placed under a psychiatrist's care.
Director: John Newland
Writer: Charles Larson
6.6/10130 votes#7 - To Know the End
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/1960
...is to cure the suspense; a woman envisions her husband transformed.
Director: John Newland
Writer: Lawrence B. Marcus
7.3/10145 votes#8 - The Trap
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/1960
Just before he falls asleep, a man is suddenly aware that there is another life that seems to be in direct conflict with his own. He is astounded to discover that he has stumbled upon what seems to be a parallel universe--one in which he also exists. but in not quite the same way he does in this one.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.2/1078 votes#9 - The Voice
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/22/1960
Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard Are sweeter. Keats
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.4/1074 votes#10 - The Promise
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/29/1960
But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. Frost
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.3/10110 votes#11 - Tonight at 12:17
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 12/6/1960
An expectant mother envisions a plane crash with startling clarity.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.0/10146 votes#12 - Where Are They?
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 12/13/1960
Stones fall on Chico, California; a man goes to Washington, D.C with effervescent tablets that turn water into fuel for automobiles.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
6.7/10129 votes#13 - Legacy of Love
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 12/20/1960
A romance of past and present.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
6.9/1086 votes#14 - Rendezvous
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 12/27/1960
A wife is notified that her husband, a Marine, has been lost at sea. However, she refuses to believe that he is dead and knows that he will return to her. Soon afterwards she is walking alone through a park when a would-be mugger approaches her, but he is scared off by the sudden appearance of what looks to be some sort of spirit.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.5/10129 votes#15 - The Executioner
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 1/3/1961
A Confederate soldier lost behind Union lines is framed for spying. His dog saves him even after death.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.1/10125 votes#16 - The Last Round
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 1/10/1961
A former heavyweight champion appears to save a boxing match during the blitz.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
6.8/10120 votes#17 - Dead Man's Tale
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 1/17/1961
A reporter makes a find in the Yukon.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.2/1087 votes#18 - The Sacred Mushroom
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 1/24/1961
Andrija Puharich's expedition in search of the sacred mushroom, with the help of a brujo, and ESP tests before and after.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
6.2/1086 votes#19 - The Gift
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 1/31/1961
Neither shadow of turning.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
6.5/10108 votes#20 - Person Unknown
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 2/7/1961
In Mexico, an escaped convict hides out in a monastery. Unfortunately, it is on the night when the ghost of an Aztec warrior is said to roam the halls. When a murder is discovered later that night, he must prove that he not only didn't commit the murder, but that it was in fact committed by the ghostly warrior.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
6.2/10110 votes#21 - Night of Decision
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 2/21/1961
General Washington doubts, but is saved.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.4/1062 votes#22 - The Stranger
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 2/28/1961
In a disaster, he comforts the survivors, and afterward is found to have died in prison some time before.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.2/1095 votes#23 - Justice
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 3/7/1961
Its long arm finally resolves an eyewitness and an alibi.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
7.0/1063 votes#24 - The Face
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 3/14/1961
Persistence of evil vision.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
6.7/1065 votes#25 - The Room Upstairs
Season 3 Episode 25 - Aired 3/21/1961
A Londoner hears a child crying for help.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of One Step Beyond Season 3
Every episode of One Step Beyond Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of One Step Beyond Season 3!
Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond is an American anthology series created by Merwin Gerard. The original series ran for three seasons on ABC from January...
Genres:MysteryDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:ABC
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Tidal Wave" is the best rated episode of "One Step Beyond" season 3. It scored 7.2/10 based on 130 votes. Directed by John Newland and written by N/A, it aired on 8/30/1960. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Anniversary of a Murder".