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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 1 - Royal Jelly
    6.3/10(471 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?

    Director:Herbert Wise
    Writers:Robin Chapman, Roald Dahl

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  2. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 2 - Skin
    4.2/10(369 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.

    Director:Herbert Wise
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 3 - Galloping Foxley
    5.7/10(397 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.

    Director:Claude Whatham
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  4. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 4 - The Hitch-Hiker
    7.5/10(426 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.

    Director:Alastair Reid
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  5. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 5 - Poison
    3.8/10(341 votes)

    #5 - Poison

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Graham Evans
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  6. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 6 - Fat Chance
    6.0/10(340 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.

    Director:John Gorrie
    Writer:Denis Cannan

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  7. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 7 - Taste
    6.5/10(417 votes)

    #7 - Taste

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Alastair Reid
    Writers:Ronald Harwood, Roald Dahl

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  8. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 8 - My Lady Love, My Dove
    6.0/10(344 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.

    Director:Herbert Wise
    Writers:Ronald Harwood, Roald Dahl

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  9. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 9 - Georgy Porgy
    3.2/10(337 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.

    Director:Graham Evans
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  10. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 10 - Depart in Peace
    5.5/10(309 votes)

    #10 - Depart in Peace

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Alan Gibson
    Writers:Ronald Harwood, Roald Dahl

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  11. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 11 - The Umbrella Man
    7.0/10(353 votes)

    #11 - The Umbrella Man

    S2:E11

    A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.

    Director:Claude Whatham
    Writer:Ronald Harwood

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  12. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 12 - Genesis & Catastrophe
    6.5/10(300 votes)

    #12 - Genesis & Catastrophe

    S2:E12

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

    Director:Herbert Wise
    Writer:Ronald Harwood

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  13. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 13 - Mr Botibol's First Love
    6.5/10(298 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.

    Director:John Gorrie
    Writer:Kevin Goldstein-Jackson

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  14. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 14 - Back for Christmas
    7.0/10(330 votes)

    #14 - Back for Christmas

    S2:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Denis Cannan, John Collier

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  15. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 15 - The Orderly World of Mr Appleby
    6.5/10(305 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.

    Director:John Gorrie
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  16. Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episode 16 - The Man at the Top
    6.0/10(209 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.

    Director:Claude Whatham
    Writer:Denis Cannan

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Royal Jelly" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the Unexpected" season 2. It scored 6.3/10 based on 471 votes. Directed by Herbert Wise and written by Robin Chapman, Roald Dahl, it aired on 3/1/1980. This episode is rated 2.1 points higher than the second-best, "Skin".