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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. 7.2/10(389 votes)

    #1 - The Hitch-Hiker

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    S2:E4

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

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  2. 7.2/10(383 votes)

    #2 - Taste

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    S2:E7

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

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  3. 7.0/10(331 votes)

    #3 - The Umbrella Man

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    S2:E11

    A con man arrives in town and starts his scam.

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  4. 7.0/10(308 votes)

    #4 - Back for Christmas

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    S2:E14

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

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  5. 6.8/10(315 votes)

    #5 - Fat Chance

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    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
  6. 6.8/10(280 votes)

    #6 - The Orderly World of Mr Appleby

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    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
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  8. 6.4/10(432 votes)

    #7 - Royal Jelly

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    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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  9. 6.4/10(338 votes)

    #8 - Skin

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    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:N/A
  10. 6.4/10(313 votes)

    #9 - Poison

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    S2:E5

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

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  11. 6.3/10(363 votes)

    #10 - Galloping Foxley

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    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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  12. 6.0/10(288 votes)

    #11 - Depart in Peace

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    S2:E10

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

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  13. 6.0/10(191 votes)

    #12 - The Man at the Top

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    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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  14. 5.9/10(277 votes)

    #13 - Genesis & Catastrophe

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    S2:E12

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

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  15. 5.8/10(312 votes)

    #14 - Georgy Porgy

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    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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  16. 5.3/10(270 votes)

    #15 - Mr Botibol's First Love

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    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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  17. 5.2/10(321 votes)

    #16 - My Lady Love, My Dove

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    S2:E8

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

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Hitch-Hiker" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the Unexpected" season 2. It scored 7.2/10 based on 389 votes. Directed by Alastair Reid and written by Robin Chapman, it aired on 3/22/1980. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Taste".