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The Twilight Zone S4E5 — Mute

6.5

The Twilight Zone•Season 4•Episode 5

Mute

6.5/10 · 2,123 votesJan 31, 196353 min

Ranked #15 of 18 in Season 4•−0.7 vs season avg

A 12-year-old girl who lost her parents in a fire doesn't speak because she has grown up in a secret telepathic community. The couple who take her in, and her teacher, are determined to help her adapt to their society, no matter the cost.

Directed byStuart Rosenberg

Written byRichard Matheson

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Episode Summary

"Mute" is episode 5 of The Twilight Zone season 4. It scored 6.5/10 from 2,123 votes, ranking #15 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Stuart Rosenberg and written by Richard Matheson, it aired on January 31, 1963.

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