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!
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.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Tales of the Unexpected" season 5 is "Blue Marigold", rated 6.2/10 from 232 user votes. It was directed by Giles Foster and written by Robin Chapman. "Blue Marigold" aired on 4/25/1982 and is rated 0.9 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Eavesdropper".
6.2/10 232 votes#1 - Blue Marigold
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 4/25/1982
Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold's mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback.
Director: Giles Foster
Writer: Robin Chapman
7.1/10 233 votes#2 - The Eavesdropper
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/1982
Moira hears a woman discussing a trip to Paris with her lover Donald. Is her husband, also called Donald, having an affair?
Director: John Gorrie
Writer: Robin Chapman
7.4/10 233 votes#3 - Operation Safecrack
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 5/9/1982
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?
Director: Alan Gibson
Writer: Robin Chapman
5.7/10 191 votes#4 - Run, Rabbit, Run
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 5/16/1982
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.
Director: John Jacobs
Writer: Robin Chapman
7.1/10 265 votes#5 - Stranger in Town
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 5/23/1982
A stranger arrives in town and soon endears himself to the local community – although his motives prove sinister.
Director: Wendy Toye
Writer: N/A
6.6/10 202 votes#6 - The Moles
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/1982
Two cash-strapped business owners tunnel their way into a bank – only to find they missed a crucial notice on the door.
Director: Peter Hammond
Writer: Chaim Bermant
6.0/10 202 votes#7 - Decoy
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 6/6/1982
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?
Director: John Jacobs
Writer: Robin Chapman
7.0/10 189 votes#8 - Pattern of Guilt
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 6/13/1982
Police doctor Keith Briscoe is desperate to leave his wife for an ex but loses hope when she refuses to divorce him.
Director: Herbert Wise
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 274 votes#9 - A Harmless Vanity
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 6/20/1982
When Mary learns her husband is having an affair, she invites her rival to a beach party.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jeremy Paul
6.9/10 178 votes#10 - Death Can Add
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 6/27/1982
An auditor finds out that Oliver is defrauding his firm. But when he demands some hush money, he discovers a nasty surprise.
Director: Graham Evans
Writer: Johnny Byrne
6.5/10 174 votes#11 - Light Fingers
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 7/4/1982
Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places.
Director: John Peyser
Writer: Ross Thomas
6.2/10 183 votes#12 - Death in the Morning
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 7/11/1982
Karen marries a rich landowner with a huge house in the country. But after moving in, she senses an evil spirit.
Director: John Gorrie
Writer: N/A
6.8/10 182 votes#13 - What Have You Been Up to Lately?
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 7/18/1982
As Richard and Fergus ponder a girl they both loved, they realise their failures in life.
Director: Herbert Wise
Writer: Denis Cannan
6.6/10 178 votes#14 - The Absence of Emily
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 7/25/1982
Norma owns a big house and lets her sister Emily and her husband live there. But then Emily disappears.
Director: Alan Gibson
Writer: Denis Cannan
6.1/10 158 votes#15 - In the Bag
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 8/1/1982
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.
Director: Bert Salzman
Writer: N/A
6.5/10 178 votes#16 - A Man with a Fortune
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 8/8/1982
A rich and lonely American ventures to England in search of his long-lost family.
Director: Herbert Wise
Writer: N/A
5.7/10 164 votes#17 - Who's Got the Lady?
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 8/15/1982
When a piece of art is stolen, the gallery owner gets his girlfriend to make copies of it to sell.
Director: Peter Hammond
Writer: Jeremy Paul
5.8/10 176 votes#18 - The Skeleton Key
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 8/22/1982
A woman discovers a nasty side to her boyfriend's personality when he goes into hospital before a holiday.
Director: Alan Gibson
Writer: N/A