Season 1

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  5.2/104 votes

  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: Unknown

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  5.3/103 votes

  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: Unknown

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  5.0/103 votes

  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: Unknown