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The Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 5

Every episode of Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 5

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. 7.6/10(292 votes)

    #1 - A Harmless Vanity

    S5:E9

    When Mary learns her husband is having an affair, she invites her rival to a beach party.

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    Director:N/A
  2. 7.3/10(249 votes)

    #2 - Operation Safecrack

    S5:E3

    In an attempt to prove their safes are impregnable, a company challenges ex-safebreaker Sam to crack one for a cash prize. But are his skills sharp enough?

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    Director:Alan Gibson
  3. 7.1/10(248 votes)

    #3 - The Eavesdropper

    S5:E2

    Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Is her husband, also called Donald, having an affair?

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    Director:John Gorrie
  4. 7.0/10(280 votes)

    #4 - Stranger in Town

    S5:E5

    A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community – although his motives prove sinister.

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    Director:Wendy Toye
    Writer:N/A
  5. 6.9/10(205 votes)

    #5 - Pattern of Guilt

    S5:E8

    Police doctor Keith Briscoe is desperate to leave his wife for an ex but loses hope when she refuses to divorce him.

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    Director:Herbert Wise
    Writer:N/A
  6. 6.8/10(194 votes)

    #6 - Death Can Add

    S5:E10

    An auditor finds out that Oliver is defrauding his firm. But when he demands some hush money, he discovers a nasty surprise.

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    Director:Graham Evans
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  8. 6.8/10(196 votes)

    #7 - What Have You Been Up to Lately?

    S5:E13

    As Richard and Fergus ponder a girl they both loved, they realise their failures in life.

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    Director:Herbert Wise
  9. 6.6/10(216 votes)

    #8 - The Moles

    S5:E6

    Two cash-strapped business owners tunnel their way into a bank – only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door.

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  10. 6.5/10(189 votes)

    #9 - Light Fingers

    S5:E11

    Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places.

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    Director:John Peyser
  11. 6.5/10(190 votes)

    #10 - The Absence of Emily

    S5:E14

    Norma owns a big house and lets her sister Emily and her husband live there. But then Emily disappears.

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    Director:Alan Gibson
  12. 6.4/10(190 votes)

    #11 - A Man with a Fortune

    S5:E16

    A rich and lonely American ventures to England in search of his long-lost family.

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    Director:Herbert Wise
    Writer:N/A
  13. 6.2/10(198 votes)

    #12 - Death in the Morning

    S5:E12

    Karen marries a rich landowner with a huge house in the country. But after moving in, she senses an evil spirit.

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    Director:John Gorrie
    Writer:N/A
  14. 6.1/10(245 votes)

    #13 - Blue Marigold

    S5:E1

    Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback.

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  15. 6.0/10(215 votes)

    #14 - Decoy

    S5:E7

    When a woman is murdered in a park, Constable Mary Bryan is used as bait to catch the suspected killer. But what if she is tracking the wrong man?

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    Director:John Jacobs
  16. 6.0/10(169 votes)

    #15 - In the Bag

    S5:E15

    Cara is determined to get back her family jewels, which have been hidden away in a safe. Hiring a safe cracker, she goes along with him, undercover.

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    Director:Bert Salzman
    Writer:N/A
  17. 5.8/10(187 votes)

    #16 - The Skeleton Key

    S5:E18

    A woman discovers a nasty side to her boyfriend's personality when he goes into hospital before a holiday.

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    Director:Alan Gibson
    Writer:N/A
  18. 5.7/10(202 votes)

    #17 - Run, Rabbit, Run

    S5:E4

    Robert visits a couple who housed him during the war. But in Paris, he discovers that the husband has died, and the hero’s wife has a big secret to tell.

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    Director:John Jacobs
  19. 5.7/10(177 votes)

    #18 - Who's Got the Lady?

    S5:E17

    When a piece of art is stolen, the gallery owner gets his girlfriend to make copies of it to sell.

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    Director:Peter Hammond

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"A Harmless Vanity" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the Unexpected" season 5. It scored 7.6/10 based on 292 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Jeremy Paul, it aired on 6/20/1982. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Operation Safecrack".