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The Twilight Zone S1E1 — Shatterday / A Little Peace and Quiet

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The Twilight Zone•Season 1•Episode 1

Shatterday / A Little Peace and Quiet

7.5/10 · 1,069 votesSep 27, 198548 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 1•+0.6 vs season avg

A man named Peter Jay Novins accidentally dials his home phone number, and it's answered by Peter Jay Novins. A harried housewife finds a medallion that gives her the power to freeze time.

Directed byWes Craven

Written byAlan Brennert, James Crocker, Harlan Ellison

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Cast1

Charles Aidman

Charles Aidman

Narrator (voice)

Crew4

A

Alan Brennert

Writer

J

James Crocker

Writer

Wes Craven

Wes Craven

Director

Harlan Ellison

Harlan Ellison

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Shatterday / A Little Peace and Quiet" is episode 1 of The Twilight Zone season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 1,069 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Wes Craven and written by Alan Brennert, James Crocker, Harlan Ellison, it aired on September 27, 1985.

Next: E2 · Wordplay / Dreams for Sale / Chameleon Best of Season 1