The Worst Episodes of Thriller

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   #1 - The Twisted Image

   S1:E19/13/1960

   When the paths of a disturbed young man (consumed with the idea of taking over the life of his boss) and a disturbed young woman (obsessed with the same man) cross, the results are disatrous.

   Director:Arthur Hiller

   Writers:James P. Cavanagh, William O'Farrell

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   Director:Arthur Hiller

   Writers:James P. Cavanagh, William O'Farrell
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   #2 - Child's Play

   S1:E29/20/1960

   A young boy with an unhappy homelife gets dangerously absorbed in his imagination.

   Director:Arthur Hiller

   Writer:Robert Dozier

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   Director:Arthur Hiller

   Writer:Robert Dozier
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   #3 - The Mark of the Hand

   S1:E410/4/1960

   An eight-year-old girl is accused of murdering a man and then trying to kill again.

   Directors:Maxwell Shane, Paul Henreid

   Writer:Unknown

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   Directors:Maxwell Shane, Paul Henreid

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   #4 - Rose's Last Summer

   S1:E510/11/1960

   When an aging film actress dies under mysterious circumstances a friend and her former husband try to find out what happened to her.

   Director:Arthur Hiller

   Writer:Unknown

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   #5 - The Guilty Men

   S1:E610/18/1960

   The inner workings of a crime syndicate are examined as their mouthpiece lawyer wrestles with his conscience over the future of the organization.

   Director:Jules Munshin

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jules Munshin

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   #6 - The Watcher

   S1:E811/1/1960

   A twisted zealot seeks to kill all those he feels are sinners.

   Director:John Brahm

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:John Brahm

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   #7 - Girl With a Secret

   S1:E911/15/1960

   When the wife of a government agent inadvertently discovers the details of one of his missions she becomes a girl with a secret that must be kept at all costs.

   Director:Mitchell Leisen

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Mitchell Leisen

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   #8 - The Fatal Impulse

   S1:E1111/29/1960

   A canidate for Mayor is told he won't live through the next day. The police are sent to protect him and we follow their actions as well as those of the potential killer.

   Director:Gerald Mayer

   Writer:Philip MacDonald

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   Director:Gerald Mayer

   Writer:Philip MacDonald
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   #9 - The Big Blackout

   S1:E1212/6/1960

   A former alcoholic is haunted by a past he can't remember. Will he be able to stay alive long enough to unravel the mystery?

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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    #10 - Knock Three-One-Two

    S1:E1312/13/1960

    A man desparate for money decides to enlist the help of a serial killer in getting the cash he needs from his wife.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    #11 - Man in the Middle

    S1:E1412/20/1960

    A man overhears the kidnapping and murder plot of two unsavory characters and tries to prevent it from being carried out despite the fact that his own life is in danger.

    Director:Fletcher Markle

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Fletcher Markle

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    #12 - The Poisoner

    S1:E171/10/1961

    A man in nineteenth century England disposes of his family members one by one - his weapon of choice? - an undetectable poison concealed within his ring.

    Director:Herschel Daugherty

    Writer:Robert Hardy Andrews

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    Director:Herschel Daugherty

    Writer:Robert Hardy Andrews
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    #13 - Man in a Cage

    S1:E181/17/1961

    A man arrives in Tangier looking for his missing brother who seems to have been involved in some shady dealings.

    Director:Gerald Mayer

    Writer:Unknown

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    #14 - Choose a Victim

    S1:E191/24/1961

    A wealthy girl takes up with a mercenary beachbum. Together they plot to kill her uncle for his money

    Director:Richard Carlson

    Writer:George Bellak

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    Director:Richard Carlson

    Writer:George Bellak
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    #15 - The Merriweather File

    S1:E212/14/1961

    When a man discovers a body in the trunk of his car the harder he tries to prove his innocence the more guilty he looks. Do the attempts on his wife's life have anything to do with this strange case?

    Director:John Brahm

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:John Brahm

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    #16 - The Fingers of Fear

    S1:E222/21/1961

    A child murderer is on the loose. A mentally disturbed man is arrested for the crimes, but a determined police lieutenant isn't sure they have the right man.

    Director:Jules Munshin

    Writer:Robert Hardy Andrews

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    Director:Jules Munshin

    Writer:Robert Hardy Andrews
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    #17 - The Ordeal of Dr. Cordell

    S1:E243/7/1961

    A research scientist accidentally discovers a strange gas that penetrates his gas mask and the effects are most bizarre - now every time he hears a bell it sends him into a murderous rage.

    Director:László Benedek

    Writer:Donald S. Sanford

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    Director:László Benedek

    Writer:Donald S. Sanford
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    #18 - Late Date

    S1:E274/4/1961

    When a man murders his adulterous wife his brother attempts to conceal the crime by disposing of the body - but it won't be easy.

    Director:Herschel Daugherty

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Herschel Daugherty

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    #19 - Letter to a Lover

    S2:E811/13/1961

    When a doctor is murdered two of the chief suspects, a husband and wife, seem to be accusing each other of insanity - which one of them is correct?

    Director:Herschel Daugherty

    Writer:Donald S. Sanford

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    Writer:Donald S. Sanford
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    #20 - A Third For Pinochle

    S2:E911/20/1961

    A man plans to murder his wife using his nosy neighbors for an alibi - but the eccentric ladies across the street may have a trick or two up their sleeve.

    Director:Herschel Daugherty

    Writer:Unknown

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    #21 - Portrait Without a Face

    S2:E1412/25/1961

    After a dispicable artist is murdered his last painting seems to be completing itself and revealing the artist's killer - or is it?

    Director:John Newland

    Writer:Unknown

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    Writer:Unknown
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    #22 - 'Til Death Do Us Part

    S2:E243/12/1962

    A henpecked undertaker disposes of his wife along with one of his customers then moves on to a new town and a new wife. But this one won't be so easy to get rid of.

    Director:Herschel Daugherty

    Writer:Robert Bloch

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    Writer:Robert Bloch
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    #23 - The Bride Who Died Twice

    S2:E253/19/1962

    A general is forced to give his daughter's hand in marriage to his corrupt commanding officer but the marriage only results in her death.

    Director:Ida Lupino

    Writer:Robert Hardy Andrews

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    Director:Ida Lupino

    Writer:Robert Hardy Andrews
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    #24 - Man of Mystery

    S2:E274/2/1962

    A mysterious and powerful man is keeping many secrets and everytime someone gets close to the truth, they are murdered. Will a beautiful young singer survive her relationship with the man of mystery?

    Director:John Newland

    Writer:Robert Bloch

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    Director:John Newland

    Writer:Robert Bloch
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    #25 - The Specialists

    S2:E304/30/1962

    A group of special detectives try to capture international jewel thieves and save the life of an innocent young woman who has become entangled in their web.

    Director:Ted Post

    Writer:Unknown

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    Writer:Unknown