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The Outer Limits S1E3 — The Architects of Fear
7.5
The Outer Limits•Season 1•Episode 3

The Architects of Fear

7.5/10 · 1,275 votesSep 30, 196352 min

Ranked #9 of 32 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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A noble scheme goes horribly awry when a group of scientists plan an elaborate hoax designed to frighten and ultimately unite humankind.

Directed byByron Haskin
Written byMeyer Dolinsky
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Anthony DiMarco

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Episode Summary

"The Architects of Fear" is episode 3 of The Outer Limits season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 1,275 votes, ranking #9 of 32 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Byron Haskin and written by Meyer Dolinsky, it aired on September 30, 1963.

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