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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 1 - Blue Marigold
    6.1/10(261 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Giles Foster
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  2. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 2 - The Eavesdropper
    7.1/10(264 votes)

    #2 - 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?

    Director:John Gorrie
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  3. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 3 - Operation Safecrack
    7.3/10(266 votes)

    #3 - 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?

    Director:Alan Gibson
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  4. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 4 - Run, Rabbit, Run
    5.7/10(214 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:John Jacobs
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  5. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 5 - Stranger in Town
    7.0/10(297 votes)

    #5 - Stranger in Town

    S5:E5

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

    Director:Wendy Toye
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 6 - The Moles
    6.6/10(229 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Peter Hammond
    Writer:Chaim Bermant

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  7. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 7 - Decoy
    6.1/10(227 votes)

    #7 - 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?

    Director:John Jacobs
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  8. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 8 - Pattern of Guilt
    6.9/10(219 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Herbert Wise
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 9 - A Harmless Vanity
    7.6/10(315 votes)

    #9 - A Harmless Vanity

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jeremy Paul

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  10. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 10 - Death Can Add
    6.8/10(206 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Graham Evans
    Writer:Johnny Byrne

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  11. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 11 - Light Fingers
    6.5/10(203 votes)

    #11 - Light Fingers

    S5:E11

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

    Director:John Peyser
    Writer:Ross Thomas

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  12. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 12 - Death in the Morning
    6.1/10(213 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.

    Director:John Gorrie
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 13 - What Have You Been Up to Lately?
    6.8/10(210 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Herbert Wise
    Writer:Denis Cannan

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  14. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 14 - The Absence of Emily
    6.5/10(204 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Alan Gibson
    Writer:Denis Cannan

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  15. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 15 - In the Bag
    6.1/10(182 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.

    Director:Bert Salzman
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 16 - A Man with a Fortune
    6.4/10(203 votes)

    #16 - A Man with a Fortune

    S5:E16

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

    Director:Herbert Wise
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 17 - Who's Got the Lady?
    5.7/10(189 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Peter Hammond
    Writer:Jeremy Paul

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  18. Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episode 18 - The Skeleton Key
    5.8/10(199 votes)

    #18 - The Skeleton Key

    S5:E18

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

    Director:Alan Gibson
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Blue Marigold" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the Unexpected" season 5. It scored 6.1/10 based on 261 votes. Directed by Giles Foster and written by Robin Chapman, it aired on 4/25/1982. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Eavesdropper".