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The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents S1E19 — The Jar
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The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents•Season 1•Episode 19

The Jar

6.3/10 · 309 votesApr 6, 1986

Ranked #18 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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An artist's years of failure are behind after he finds a jar which holds mysterious contents and entrances to those who view it.

Directed byTim Burton
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Alfred Hitchcock

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Episode Summary

"The Jar" is episode 19 of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents season 1. It scored 6.3/10 from 309 votes, ranking #18 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Tim Burton, it aired on April 6, 1986.

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