6.5/10399 votesLoading...6.5/10(399)Loading...#1 - 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
6.6/10342 votesLoading...6.6/10(342)Loading...#2 - 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
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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
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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
Episodes
3
Avg. Rating
6.6
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
6.5
6.6
6.6
Worst Episodes Summary
"Part 1" is the worst rated episode of "The Shining". It scored 6.5/10 based on 399 votes. Directed by Mick Garris and written by N/A, it aired on 4/27/1997. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Part 2".