Tales of the Unexpected S5E5 — Stranger in Town
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Tales of the Unexpected•Season 5•Episode 5

Stranger in Town

7.1/10 · 318 votesMay 23, 198224 min

Ranked #4 of 18 in Season 5•+0.6 vs season avg

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

Directed byWendy Toye
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Episode Summary

"Stranger in Town" is episode 5 of Tales of the Unexpected season 5. It scored 7.1/10 from 318 votes, ranking #4 of 18 episodes this season (season average 6.5). Directed by Wendy Toye, it aired on May 23, 1982.

Next: E6 · The MolesBest of Season 5