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Thriller S2E28 — The Innocent Bystanders
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Thriller•Season 2•Episode 28

The Innocent Bystanders

6.6/10 · 142 votesApr 9, 196250 min

Ranked #26 of 30 in Season 2•−0.7 vs season avg

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A pair of nineteenth century body snatchers take their business too far by murdering innocent bystanders to further their profits.

Directed byJohn English
Written byRobert Hardy Andrews
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Boris Karloff

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Episode Summary

"The Innocent Bystanders" is episode 28 of Thriller season 2. It scored 6.6/10 from 142 votes, ranking #26 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by John English and written by Robert Hardy Andrews, it aired on April 9, 1962.

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