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The Twilight Zone S1E19 — The Leprechaun-Artist / Dead Run
6.5
The Twilight Zone•Season 1•Episode 19

The Leprechaun-Artist / Dead Run

6.5/10 · 404 votesFeb 21, 198649 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Vacationing in the United States, an Irish leprechaun is caught by three boys. To be freed, he must grant them three wishes. An out-of-work trucker takes on a bizarre job upon the recommendation of a friend: deliveryman of souls to Hell. He soon begins to realize

Directed byPaul Tucker
Written byAlan Brennert, Greg Bear, James Crocker
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Episode Summary

"The Leprechaun-Artist / Dead Run" is episode 19 of The Twilight Zone season 1. It scored 6.5/10 from 404 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Paul Tucker and written by Alan Brennert, Greg Bear, James Crocker, it aired on February 21, 1986.

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