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The Best Episodes of The Twilight Zone

Every episode of The Twilight Zone ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Twilight Zone!

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Who of You" is the best rated episode of "The Twilight Zone". It scored 7.5/10 based on 1832 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Win Rosenfeld, it aired on 6/25/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Meet in the Middle".

  • The Who of You
    7.5/101,832 votes
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    #1 - The Who of You

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2020

    Struggling actor Harry risks everything to catch his big break, but an impulsive scheme takes a few turns no one saw coming.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Win Rosenfeld

  • Meet in the Middle
    7.3/102,131 votes
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    #2 - Meet in the Middle

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/25/2020

    Lonely bachelor Phil finds meaningful human connection when he discovers a telepathic link to a stranger named Annie. Their connection quickly sparks a romance, but not everything is as it seems in this seemingly idyllic fantasy.

    Director: Mathias Herndl

    Writer: Emily C. Chang, Sara Amini

  • Among the Untrodden
    7.0/101,591 votes
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    #3 - Among the Untrodden

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/25/2020

    Transfer student Irene's unusual interests make her an easy target at her new all-girls boarding school until she discovers that popular classmate Madison possesses a unique talent.

    Director: Tayarisha Poe

    Writer: N/A

  • Nightmare at 30,000 Feet
    6.9/105,179 votes
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    #4 - Nightmare at 30,000 Feet

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/2019

    A journalist listens to a podcast detailing how the plane on which he's a passenger will disappear.

    Director: Greg Yaitanes

    Writer: N/A

  • A Small Town
    6.8/101,398 votes
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    #5 - A Small Town

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/25/2020

    A quiet church handyman uncovers a magical scale model imbuing him with the power to help his struggling small town. But with the sleazy Mayor Conway taking all the credit, will Jason's good intentions be corrupted?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Try, Try
    6.8/101,316 votes
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    #6 - Try, Try

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/25/2020

    When the quick-witted Claudia has a chance run-in with Mark at a museum, he dazzles her with his seemingly miraculous abilities. But after the true source of his charisma is revealed, the encounter takes a dark turn.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Downtime
    6.4/101,715 votes
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    #7 - Downtime

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/25/2020

    After a recent promotion to hotel manager, Michelle feels like she's on top of the world, but any cause for celebration is short lived when the nature of her reality is called into question.

    Director: J.D. Dillard

    Writer: Jordan Peele

  • The Blue Scorpion
    6.3/102,124 votes
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    #8 - The Blue Scorpion

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/23/2019

    Following the death of his dad, an anthropology professor finds the re-emergence of a gun called the Blue Scorpion which is about to become his most personal research project.

    Director: Craig William Macneill

    Writer: Glen Morgan

  • The Comedian
    6.2/105,786 votes
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    #9 - The Comedian

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2019

    Taking advice from a famous comedian, a stand-up comic makes fun of his own life - with unexpected results.

    Director: Owen Harris

    Writer: Alex Rubens

  • Six Degrees of Freedom
    6.1/102,864 votes
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    #10 - Six Degrees of Freedom

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/2/2019

    A space crew preparing for the first human flight to Mars is faced with a life-altering decision… and its consequences.

    Director: Jakob Verbruggen

    Writer: Heather Anne Campbell, Glen Morgan

  • Replay
    5.9/105,085 votes
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    #11 - Replay

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/11/2019

    A self-made lawyer and mother named Nina Harrison takes her son Dorian to his first year at college. Her old camcorder can rewind time, but can it help her ensure her son's future?

    Director: Gerard McMurray

    Writer: Selwyn Seyfu Hinds

  • Blurryman
    5.9/102,184 votes
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    #12 - Blurryman

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/30/2019

    A writer is haunted by a mysterious figure.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Traveler
    5.8/103,441 votes
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    #13 - A Traveler

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/18/2019

    On Christmas Eve in Iglaak, Alaska, a mysterious traveler wishes to be pardoned by Captain Lane Pendleton.

    Director: Ana Lily Amirpour

    Writer: Glen Morgan

  • A Human Face
    5.7/101,284 votes
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    #14 - A Human Face

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/25/2020

    A grieving couple's move is interrupted by an otherworldly encounter, leading them to second guess what's worth leaving behind.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 8
    5.6/101,451 votes
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    #15 - 8

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/25/2020

    At the outer reaches of the world, a team of scientists discover a new highly intelligent species, but its existence may endanger more than their research.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ovation
    5.4/101,447 votes
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    #16 - Ovation

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/25/2020

    The music career of struggling singer Jasmine takes off overnight after she witnesses a tragic incident. Jasmine begins receiving rapturous applause everywhere she goes, but she soon realizes the relentless recognition comes at a steep cost.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Point of Origin
    5.3/102,361 votes
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    #17 - Point of Origin

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/16/2019

    A suburban housewife wants to go home. But where - and what - is home, really?

    Director: Mathias Herndl

    Writer: John Griffin

  • The Wunderkind
    5.2/103,303 votes
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    #18 - The Wunderkind

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/25/2019

    A down-on-his-luck campaign manager is determined to get a kid elected as the President of the United States.

    Director: Richard Shepard

    Writer: Andrew Guest

  • Not All Men
    5.1/103,305 votes
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    #19 - Not All Men

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/9/2019

    A meteor shower spreads infection across an entire town, affecting some of the inhabitants more than others.

    Director: Christina Choe

    Writer: Heather Anne Campbell

  • You Might Also Like
    4.6/101,211 votes
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    #20 - You Might Also Like

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/25/2020

    Stay-at-home housewife Mrs. Warren looks forward to acquiring the widely marketed 'Egg,' an enigmatic device that promises to make everything better for everyone forever. But further investigation soon reveals the unsavory truth about this mysterious product.

    Director: Osgood Perkins

    Writer: Osgood Perkins