The Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 2
Every episode of Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 2!
A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Tales of the Unexpected" season 2 is "Royal Jelly", rated 6.3/10 from 393 user votes. It was directed by Herbert Wise and written by Robin Chapman, Roald Dahl. "Royal Jelly" aired on 3/1/1980 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Skin".
6.3/10 393 votes#1 - Royal Jelly
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/1/1980
Mabel’s baby is sick and her bee obsessed husband thinks he has found a remedy. Will he get the baby buzzing back to health?
Director: Herbert Wise
Writer: Robin Chapman, Roald Dahl
6.4/10 308 votes#2 - Skin
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/1980
An old street beggar, a former tattooist, was a friend of the famous artist, Soutine. On his back, he has a tattoo by the artist, which is now priceless.
Director: Herbert Wise
Writer: N/A
6.4/10 329 votes#3 - Galloping Foxley
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/15/1980
A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.
Director: Claude Whatham
Writer: Robin Chapman
7.2/10 353 votes#4 - The Hitch-Hiker
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/22/1980
When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.
Director: Alastair Reid
Writer: Robin Chapman
6.4/10 289 votes#5 - Poison
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/29/1980
A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?
Director: Graham Evans
Writer: Robin Chapman
6.8/10 288 votes#6 - Fat Chance
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/5/1980
The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.
Director: John Gorrie
Writer: Denis Cannan
7.2/10 349 votes#7 - Taste
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/12/1980
A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.
Director: Alastair Reid
Writer: Ronald Harwood, Roald Dahl
5.2/10 295 votes#8 - My Lady Love, My Dove
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/19/1980
When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.
Director: Herbert Wise
Writer: Ronald Harwood, Roald Dahl
5.9/10 284 votes#9 - Georgy Porgy
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/26/1980
George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.
Director: Graham Evans
Writer: Robin Chapman
6.0/10 267 votes#10 - Depart in Peace
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/3/1980
An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.
Director: Alan Gibson
Writer: Ronald Harwood, Roald Dahl
6.9/10 303 votes#11 - The Umbrella Man
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/10/1980
A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.
Director: Claude Whatham
Writer: Ronald Harwood
5.9/10 255 votes#12 - Genesis & Catastrophe
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/17/1980
A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?
Director: Herbert Wise
Writer: Ronald Harwood
5.3/10 248 votes#13 - Mr Botibol's First Love
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 5/24/1980
A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.
Director: John Gorrie
Writer: Kevin Goldstein-Jackson
7.0/10 282 votes#14 - Back for Christmas
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 5/31/1980
A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.
Director: N/A
Writer: John Collier, Denis Cannan
6.8/10 258 votes#15 - The Orderly World of Mr Appleby
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 6/7/1980
A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.
Director: John Gorrie
Writer: Robin Chapman
6.0/10 176 votes#16 - The Man at the Top
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 6/14/1980
A young, unemployed seaman kills someone in a botched robbery. Convinced the police will trace the knife used back to him, he turns to his friend, Diane, for help.
Director: Claude Whatham
Writer: Denis Cannan