6.6/10338 votesLoading...#1 - Part 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/28/1997
Jack begins his slide into dementia when he uncovers the hotel's devious past, while Danny encounters the thing in room 217 and the horrific topiary.
Director: Mick Garris
Writer: N/A
6.6/10370 votesLoading...#2 - Part 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/1/1997
Danny uses his "shining" to call Halloran for help as Jack finally goes over the edge.
Director: Mick Garris
Writer: N/A
6.5/10395 votesLoading...#3 - Part 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/27/1997
Struggling writer Jack Torrance takes his wife and psychic young son along to his winter job as caretaker of a sinister mountain resort.
Director: Mick Garris
Writer: N/A
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A new caretaker moves with his family into the mysterious Overlook Hotel for the winter.
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:ABC
Best Episodes Summary
"Part 2" is the best rated episode of "The Shining". It scored 6.6/10 based on 338 votes. Directed by Mick Garris and written by N/A, it aired on 4/28/1997. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part 3".