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The Twilight Zone S1E11 — The Lineman

6.5

The Twilight Zone•Season 1•Episode 11

The Lineman

6.5/10 · 401 votesOct 23, 200241 min

Ranked #26 of 43 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Tyler inherits the power to hear people's thoughts after a freak lightening storm. Eventually, he begins to abuse his new gift, using it as a means of acquiring vast wealth and personal gain. But then Tyler learns that his new power comes with a price. Believing

Directed byJonathan Frakes

Written byPen Densham

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Episode Summary

"The Lineman" is episode 11 of The Twilight Zone season 1. It scored 6.5/10 from 401 votes, ranking #26 of 43 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Jonathan Frakes and written by Pen Densham, it aired on October 23, 2002.

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