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The Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 3

Every episode of Tales of the Unexpected Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 3!

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.

Genre:Drama
Network:ITV1

Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Tales of the Unexpected" season 3 is "The Flypaper", rated 8.2/10 from 522 user votes. It was directed by Graham Evans and written by Robin Chapman, Elizabeth Taylor. "The Flypaper" aired on 8/9/1980 and is rated 1.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Picture of a Place".

  • The Flypaper
    8.2/10 522 votes

    #1 - The Flypaper

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 8/9/1980

    With a 12-year-old found dead and a killer perhaps on the loose, a young girl becomes paranoid.

    Director: Graham Evans

    Writer: Robin Chapman, Elizabeth Taylor

  • A Picture of a Place
    6.5/10 240 votes

    #2 - A Picture of a Place

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/16/1980

    Hazel is a gullible, old widow whose farmhouse is full of antiques, and Merv is a charming conman who buys a valuable picture from her for a knockdown price. But all is not quite as it seems.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Denis Cannan

  • Proof of Guilt
    6.6/10 244 votes

    #3 - Proof of Guilt

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/23/1980

    Hard-bitten police inspector Walters has a murder on his hands that he can't crack. The prime suspect is George Stamford, who was alone in a locked room with the dead man when he was shot - but he is admitting nothing, and there is no evidence against him.

    Director: Chris Lovett

    Writer: Johnny Byrne

  • Vengeance is Mine Inc.
    6.3/10 231 votes

    #4 - Vengeance is Mine Inc.

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/30/1980

    Mrs Wilbur gets more than she bargained for when she calls upon the unusual services of Tom and George, starving writers turned entrepreneurs.

    Director: Alan Gibson

    Writer: Roald Dahl

  • A Girl Can't Always Have Everything
    6.9/10 242 votes

    #5 - A Girl Can't Always Have Everything

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/1980

    Struggling actresses Suzy and Pat meet Herbert, a wealthy widower. Seductive Suzy enjoys his money, but things soon don't look so rosy.

    Director: Graham Evans

    Writer: Julian Bond

  • Parson's Pleasure
    7.2/10 259 votes

    #6 - Parson's Pleasure

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/30/1980

    Cyril makes a profitable living as a rogue antiques dealer, but when he buys a farmer’s valuable furniture item, his luck may be about to run out.

    Director: John Bruce

    Writer: Ronald Harwood

  • The Stinker
    7.2/10 276 votes

    #7 - The Stinker

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 12/7/1980

    When millionaire Jack runs into Harold, a boy he bullied at school, he gives him a job. But Harold soon suspects his wife of having an affair with his new boss.

    Director: Alan Gibson

    Writer: Julian Bond

  • I'll Be Seeing You
    7.0/10 242 votes

    #8 - I'll Be Seeing You

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 12/14/1980

    When Roland leaves his cruel, millionairess wife Vivien for a fresh start with his mistress Anna, the snubbed spouse plans to make his life a living hell.

    Director: Philip Dudley

    Writer: Julian Bond

  • The Party
    6.3/10 229 votes

    #9 - The Party

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/19/1980

    When disgruntled factory manager Harry is left feeling undervalued by his colleagues, he decides to take revenge.

    Director: Giles Foster

    Writer: Chaim Bermant