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The Twilight Zone S1E7 — Teacher's Aide / Paladin of the Lost Hour

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The Twilight Zone•Season 1•Episode 7

Teacher's Aide / Paladin of the Lost Hour

7.0/10 · 594 votesNov 8, 198549 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

A teacher on a violent and gang infested high school has trouble controlling her students. The building is warded by some mysterious gargoyles, which give some special powers to the teacher. A Vietnam Vet named Billy saves an old man named Gasper from a mugging at

Directed byBill L. Norton, Gilbert Cates

Written byHarlan Ellison, Steven Barnes

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Charles Aidman

Charles Aidman

Narrator (voice)

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Bill L. Norton

Bill L. Norton

Director

Harlan Ellison

Harlan Ellison

Writer

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Steven Barnes

Writer

Gilbert Cates

Gilbert Cates

Director

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Episode Summary

"Teacher's Aide / Paladin of the Lost Hour" is episode 7 of The Twilight Zone season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 594 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Bill L. Norton, Gilbert Cates and written by Harlan Ellison, Steven Barnes, it aired on November 8, 1985.

Next: E8 · Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice Best of Season 1