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The Best Episodes of Tales of the Unexpected Season 6

Genre:Drama
Network:ITV1

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!

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...
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  • Clerical Error
    7.0/10(208)
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    #1 - Clerical Error

    Season 6 Episode 4

    Aired 4/30/1983

    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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  • The Memory Man
    6.7/10(202)
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    #2 - The Memory Man

    Season 6 Episode 2

    Aired 4/16/1983

    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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  • The Vorpal Blade
    6.7/10(226)
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    #3 - The Vorpal Blade

    Season 6 Episode 8

    Aired 5/28/1983

    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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  • A Sad Loss
    6.5/10(203)
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    #4 - A Sad Loss

    Season 6 Episode 3

    Aired 4/23/1983

    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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  • The Wrong 'Un
    6.5/10(192)
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    #5 - The Wrong 'Un

    Season 6 Episode 9

    Aired 6/11/1983

    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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  • Hit and Run
    6.5/10(183)
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    #6 - Hit and Run

    Season 6 Episode 12

    Aired 5/10/1983

    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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  • A Passing Opportunity
    6.4/10(171)
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    #7 - A Passing Opportunity

    Season 6 Episode 1

    Aired 4/9/1983

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

    Director: Graham Evans

    Writer: Donald Honig, Alan Seymour

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  • Where's Your Sense of Humour?
    6.2/10(121)
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    #8 - Where's Your Sense of Humour?

    Season 6 Episode 6

    Aired 4/14/1983

    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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  • Down Among the Sheltering Palms
    5.8/10(188)
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    #9 - Down Among the Sheltering Palms

    Season 6 Episode 7

    Aired 5/21/1983

    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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  • The Tribute
    5.8/10(184)
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    #10 - The Tribute

    Season 6 Episode 11

    Aired 6/25/1983

    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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  • Youth from Vienna
    5.7/10(175)
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    #11 - Youth from Vienna

    Season 6 Episode 13

    Aired 7/2/1983

    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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  • Heir Presumptuous
    5.6/10(186)
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    #12 - Heir Presumptuous

    Season 6 Episode 5

    Aired 5/7/1983

    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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  • The Luncheon
    5.6/10(194)
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    #13 - The Luncheon

    Season 6 Episode 10

    Aired 6/19/1983

    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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  • The Turn of the Tide
    5.3/10(166)
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    #14 - The Turn of the Tide

    Season 6 Episode 14

    Aired 9/3/1983

    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

"Clerical Error" is the best rated episode of "Tales of the Unexpected" season 6. It scored 7/10 based on 208 votes. Directed by Graham Evans and written by Peter Ransley, it aired on 4/30/1983. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Memory Man".