The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents is an American anthology series that aired on NBC from 1985 to 1986, and on the USA Network from 1987 to 1989. The series is an updated re-imagining of the classic 1955 series Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
The best episode of "The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents" season 2 is "The Initiation", rated 6.4/10 from 110 user votes. It was directed by Robert Iscove, Rob Hedden and written by Jim Beaver, Rob Hedden. "The Initiation" aired on 4/24/1987 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Conversation Over a Corpse".
When a shy student pledges a Greek House, the fraternity brothers plot a prank against him.
Director: Robert Iscove, Rob Hedden
Writer: Jim Beaver, Rob Hedden
Two sisters plot to keep their home after they already agreed to sell it.
Director: Robert Iscove, Norman Daniels
Writer: Norman Daniels, Marian B. Cockrell
A troubled young man threatens to jump from the 28th floor of a hotel as police officers attempt to stop him.
Director: Robert Iscove, Donald Honig
Writer: Jim Beaver
A jealous man kills his twin brother and tries to assume his identity.
Director: Allan King
Writer: Jonathan Glassner
A psychiatrist tries to convince the police that a man recently released from a mental hospital after 15 years, is still dangerous and capable of murder.
Director: Richard Bugajski
Writer: Rick Berger
A woman and her new lover plan a special anniversary gift for the woman's animal loving husband.
Director: Richard Bugajski, John Collier
Writer: Rob Hedden, John Collier
A new nurse starts to annoy a terminally ill cancer patient who just wants to be left in peace to die.
Director: Allan King
Writer: John Antrobus
A couple receive a letter telling them they will get some money when a certain man dies.
Director: Jim Purdy, Lawrence Block
Writer: Jeremy Hole, Lawrence Block
An arrogant, yet influential, food critic attempts to persuade a reluctant restaurant proprietor to reveal a treasured recipe.
Director: Stanley Ellin, Allan King
Writer: Jonathan Glassner, Stanley Ellin
Three film production house employees who are mistreated by their unscrupulous boss utilize their cinematic skills in divising a murder plot.
Director: Atom Egoyan, William Bankier
Writer: Jim Beaver
An up and coming young actress tries out her homework from acting school without telling her older sister.
Director: Sturla Gunnarsson, Jonathan Glassner
Writer: Jonathan Glassner
A series of mishaps foil the plan of a real estate agent who intends to end his marriage by hiring a contract killer.
Director: Allan King
Writer: Richard Chapman
An older woman attemps to convince her young lover that the only way they can continue their affair is for him to end her husband's life.
Director: James Causey, Allan King
Writer: Marlene Matthews, James Causey