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Tales from the Darkside S3E20 — The Swap
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Tales from the Darkside•Season 3•Episode 20

The Swap

5.4/10 · 247 votesMay 3, 198722 min

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 3•−0.7 vs season avg

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Anna Belle's plot to murder her husband to gain his money backfires with unpleasant results.

Directed byJohn Drury
Written byRichard Benner
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Episode Summary

"The Swap" is episode 20 of Tales from the Darkside season 3. It scored 5.4/10 from 247 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Directed by John Drury and written by Richard Benner, it aired on May 3, 1987.

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