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The Twilight Zone S5E31 — The Encounter

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The Twilight Zone•Season 5•Episode 31

The Encounter

7.1/10 · 2,214 votesMay 1, 196426 min

Ranked #21 of 36 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

A World War II veteran and a Japanese-American gardener battle each other over a war that ended more than 20 years ago.

Directed byRobert Butler

Written byMartin Goldsmith

Previous episodeE30 · Stopover in a Quiet Town Next episodeE32 · Mr. Garrity and the Graves

Seasons5

Season 5 Episodes36

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The Encounter

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Cast1

Rod Serling

Rod Serling

Self - Host

Crew2

Robert Butler

Robert Butler

Director

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Martin Goldsmith

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Encounter" is episode 31 of The Twilight Zone season 5. It scored 7.1/10 from 2,214 votes, ranking #21 of 36 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Robert Butler and written by Martin Goldsmith, it aired on May 1, 1964.

Next: E32 · Mr. Garrity and the Graves Best of Season 5