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The Best Episodes of Shadows Season 1

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

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Shadows is a British Supernatural television anthology series produced by Thames Television for ITV between 1975 and 1978. Extending over three seasons, it featured ghost and horror dramas for children. Guest actors included John Nettleton, Gareth

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Shadows Season 1 Episode 1 - The Future Ghost
    6.8/10(55 votes)

    #1 - The Future Ghost

    S1:E1

    A young Victorian woman travels to London to pursue a career in nursing. While staying at a guest house, she hears her name called from a room that doesn't exist.

    Director:Leon Thau

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  2. Shadows Season 1 Episode 2 - After School
    6.6/10(54 votes)

    #2 - After School

    S1:E2

    Two school boys get locked in their football coach's office after hours. When they pass time by filling out a class questionnaire, something tries to contact them by making them write identical answers to the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Shadows Season 1 Episode 3 - The Witch's Bottle
    6.4/10(52 votes)

    #3 - The Witch's Bottle

    S1:E3

    Teenager Jill visits an old cottage once occupied by another teenager named Jill three hundred years before. The other Jill was burned alive as a witch.

    Director:Vic Hughes

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  4. Shadows Season 1 Episode 4 - The Waiting room
    7.6/10(77 votes)

    #4 - The Waiting room

    S1:E4

    A young woman and her brother are stranded in a remote area late at night.They find an old 1920s train station, and wait there for the 5:30 am train. A train, which is not listed on the woman's railway schedule, unexpectedly arrives at 1:30 am.

    Director:Unknown

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  5. Shadows Season 1 Episode 5 - An Optical Illusion
    6.6/10(44 votes)

    #5 - An Optical Illusion

    S1:E5

    Three teenagers tour a spooky old Tudor mansion just before it's about to close for the night. They hide in a secret passageway and get locked in.

    Director:Peter Webb
    Writer:Tom Clarke

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  6. Shadows Season 1 Episode 6 - Dutch Schlitz's Shoes
    5.4/10(53 votes)

    #6 - Dutch Schlitz's Shoes

    S1:E6

    An evil wizard burgles an old country mansion that houses a collection of strange magic items. He gets more than he bargains for when he steals a pair of shoes once owned by a Chicago gangster.

    Director:Unknown

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  8. Shadows Season 1 Episode 7 - The Other Window
    6.1/10(39 votes)

    #7 - The Other Window

    S1:E7

    A scientist brings home a high-tech lens to amuse his children. The children can see scenes from the past through the lens.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Future Ghost" is the best rated episode of "Shadows" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 55 votes. Directed by Leon Thau and written by Roger Marshall, it aired on 9/3/1975. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "After School".