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Tales of the Unexpected S2E4 — The Hitch-Hiker
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Tales of the Unexpected•Season 2•Episode 4

The Hitch-Hiker

7.2/10 · 436 votesMar 22, 198026 min

Ranked #1 of 16 in Season 2•+0.8 vs season avg

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

Directed byAlastair Reid
Written byRobin Chapman
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Episode Summary

"The Hitch-Hiker" is episode 4 of Tales of the Unexpected season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 436 votes, ranking #1 of 16 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Alastair Reid and written by Robin Chapman, it aired on March 22, 1980.

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