Tales of the Unexpected S5E2 — The Eavesdropper
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Tales of the Unexpected•Season 5•Episode 2

The Eavesdropper

7.1/10 · 281 votesMay 2, 198226 min

Ranked #3 of 18 in Season 5•+0.6 vs season avg

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

Directed byJohn Gorrie
Written byRobin Chapman
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Ralph Forsdick

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Episode Summary

"The Eavesdropper" is episode 2 of Tales of the Unexpected season 5. It scored 7.1/10 from 281 votes, ranking #3 of 18 episodes this season (season average 6.5). Directed by John Gorrie and written by Robin Chapman, it aired on May 2, 1982.

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