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The Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 6

Every episode of Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 6!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 1 - A Passing Opportunity
    6.4/10(189 votes)

    #1 - A Passing Opportunity

    S6:E1

    Frank is struggling financially and will do anything for money. Even murder.

    Director:Graham Evans
    Writers:Donald Honig, Alan Seymour

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  2. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 2 - The Memory Man
    6.7/10(222 votes)

    #2 - The Memory Man

    S6:E2

    Down on his luck, 'Memory Man' Colin agrees to help a shady character remember the number of a station locker. But then he becomes too curious for his own good.

    Director:Peter Duffell
    Writer:Denis Cannan

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  3. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 3 - A Sad Loss
    6.5/10(220 votes)

    #3 - A Sad Loss

    S6:E3

    Claire and her boyfriend have always counted on inheriting her wealthy aunt's fortune - but they are forced to act fast.

    Director:John Gorrie
    Writer:James Andrew Hall

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  4. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 4 - Clerical Error
    7.0/10(225 votes)

    #4 - Clerical Error

    S6:E4

    While winding up his late father's affairs, Paul finds a bill demanding over £1,000 for pornography.

    Director:Graham Evans
    Writer:Peter Ransley

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  5. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 5 - Heir Presumptuous
    5.5/10(201 votes)

    #5 - Heir Presumptuous

    S6:E5

    George Devon, a wealthy rancher, is found murdered. His identical twin nephews stand to inherit his fortune, but one of them was seen at the scene of the crime. Both have alibis and no one can tell them apart.

    Director:Philip Leacock
    Writer:Ross Thomas

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  6. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 6 - Where's Your Sense of Humour?
    6.1/10(133 votes)

    #6 - Where's Your Sense of Humour?

    S6:E6

    George Forester is a compulsive prankster. His wife and friends have been victims for many years until one day he goes too far.

    Director:Leonard Lewis
    Writer:Peter Ransley

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  7. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 7 - Down Among the Sheltering Palms
    5.8/10(206 votes)

    #7 - Down Among the Sheltering Palms

    S6:E7

    An ex-soldier meets a beautiful woman on a nostalgic trip back to his old base. But she isn't all she seems.

    Director:John Gorrie
    Writer:John Gorrie

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  8. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 8 - The Vorpal Blade
    6.7/10(247 votes)

    #8 - The Vorpal Blade

    S6:E8

    Elderly Teuton Von Baden recalls two men's duel to the death during his student days in Germany.

    Director:John Jacobs
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  9. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 9 - The Wrong 'Un
    6.5/10(214 votes)

    #9 - The Wrong 'Un

    S6:E9

    After closing a deal, a German businessman meets an attractive but mysterious girl in a hotel bar.

    Director:Leonard Lewis
    Writer:Paul Ableman

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  10. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 10 - The Luncheon
    5.7/10(218 votes)

    #10 - The Luncheon

    S6:E10

    Tony eats a pricey meal with Susan Mandeville, the extravagant wife of a filmmaker who wants the rights to his book.

    Director:Graham Evans
    Writer:Gerald Savory

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  11. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 11 - The Tribute
    5.8/10(206 votes)

    #11 - The Tribute

    S6:E11

    Three aristocratic women hear of the death of a woman who once served them as a nanny. They agree to go for lunch in her memory.

    Director:Graham Evans
    Writer:Alan Seymour

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  12. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 12 - Hit and Run
    6.5/10(203 votes)

    #12 - Hit and Run

    S6:E12

    Dr Roger Ashburn's beautiful wife tells him their marriage is over. Devastated, he begins a new life.

    Director:Peter Hammond
    Writer:Robin Chapman

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  13. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 13 - Youth from Vienna
    5.7/10(193 votes)

    #13 - Youth from Vienna

    S6:E13

    Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks.

    Director:Norman Lloyd
    Writer:Ross Thomas

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  14. Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episode 14 - The Turn of the Tide
    5.3/10(184 votes)

    #14 - The Turn of the Tide

    S6:E14

    Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.

    Director:Ray Danton
    Writer:Ross Thomas

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"A Passing Opportunity" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the Unexpected" season 6. It scored 6.4/10 based on 189 votes. Directed by Graham Evans and written by Donald Honig, Alan Seymour, it aired on 4/9/1983. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Memory Man".