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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!

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...

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  1. Background image for Royal Jelly
    6.4/10(434 votes)

    #1 - Royal Jelly

    S2:E1

    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?

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  2. Background image for Skin
    6.4/10(341 votes)

    #2 - Skin

    S2:E2

    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.

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    Director:Herbert Wise
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Galloping Foxley
    6.3/10(367 votes)

    #3 - Galloping Foxley

    S2:E3

    A man starts to suffer when he becomes haunted by the memory of the brutal treatment he received in his childhood.

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  4. Background image for The Hitch-Hiker
    7.2/10(397 votes)

    #4 - The Hitch-Hiker

    S2:E4

    When a driver picks up a hitch-hiker in his car, his journey turns into a thrilling ride.

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  5. Background image for Poison
    6.4/10(321 votes)

    #5 - Poison

    S2:E5

    A poisonous snake keeps a teacher prisoner in India. How can he escape from its evil glare?

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  6. Background image for Fat Chance
    6.8/10(321 votes)

    #6 - Fat Chance

    S2:E6

    The husband of a fat, greedy woman has a clever plan to get rid of her - but the plan is flawed.

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    Director:John Gorrie
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  8. Background image for Taste
    7.2/10(387 votes)

    #7 - Taste

    S2:E7

    A dinner party takes a surprising turn when one pretentious guest is challenged to a wine tasting contest.

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  9. Background image for My Lady Love, My Dove
    5.2/10(324 votes)

    #8 - My Lady Love, My Dove

    S2:E8

    When Pamela and Arthur invite a young couple over for the weekend, things take a surprising turn.

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  10. Background image for Georgy Porgy
    5.8/10(316 votes)

    #9 - Georgy Porgy

    S2:E9

    George has problems with female attention, but when a beautiful woman joins his congregation things are set to change.

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  11. Background image for Depart in Peace
    6.0/10(292 votes)

    #10 - Depart in Peace

    S2:E10

    An art collector finds himself drawn into an unusual struggle with two beautiful women.

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  12. Background image for The Umbrella Man
    7.0/10(334 votes)

    #11 - The Umbrella Man

    S2:E11

    A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.

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  13. Background image for Genesis & Catastrophe
    5.9/10(280 votes)

    #12 - Genesis & Catastrophe

    S2:E12

    A pregnant lady is worried that she may miscarry for the fourth time. Can her doctor reassure her?

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  14. Background image for Mr Botibol's First Love
    5.3/10(274 votes)

    #13 - Mr Botibol's First Love

    S2:E13

    A jaded businessman sells his company and attempts to change his life for the better by buying a strange piano.

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  15. Background image for Back for Christmas
    7.0/10(311 votes)

    #14 - Back for Christmas

    S2:E14

    A philandering physician with an obsession for orchids cultivates a deadly plot to see off his wife.

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  16. Background image for The Orderly World of Mr Appleby
    6.8/10(284 votes)

    #15 - The Orderly World of Mr Appleby

    S2:E15

    A man married three times might be lucky for the fourth time when he meets a new interest.

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    Director:John Gorrie
  17. Background image for The Man at the Top
    6.0/10(194 votes)

    #16 - The Man at the Top

    S2:E16

    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.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Royal Jelly" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the Unexpected" season 2. It scored 6.4/10 based on 434 votes. Directed by Herbert Wise and written by Robin Chapman, Roald Dahl, it aired on 3/1/1980. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Skin".