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The Best Episodes of General Electric Theater Season 1

Every episode of General Electric Theater Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of General Electric Theater Season 1!

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General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    General Electric Theater Season 1 Episode 1 - Wedding Day
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Wedding Day

    S1:E1

    An elderly couple of naturalized Germans living in the U. S. discovers after 60 years of marital bliss that, technically, they were never married.

    Director:Sheldon Leonard
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. General Electric Theater Season 1 Episode 2 - Ride the River
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Ride the River

    S1:E2

    Two law enforcement officers and a dangerous young outlaw fight their way back against a common enemy to civilization and surprising justice.

    Director:Sheldon Leonard
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. General Electric Theater Season 1 Episode 3 - Hired Mother
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Hired Mother

    S1:E3

    A single father of three attempts to raise his children and decides to hire a mother for them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. General Electric Theater Season 1 Episode 4 - Best Seller
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Best Seller

    S1:E4

    British novelist Hilary Joyce comes to America to promote his book and encounters a beautiful woman who changes his beliefs in living.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. General Electric Theater Season 1 Episode 5 - Winners Never Lose
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Winners Never Lose

    S1:E5

    A gambler who suffers a head injury is nursed back to health by non-traditional methods and the head doctor is not thrilled by it.

    Director:James V. Kern
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. General Electric Theater Season 1 Episode 6 - Trapped
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Trapped

    S1:E6

    A husband suspects that his wife is plotting his murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Wedding Day" is the best rated episode of "General Electric Theater" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Sheldon Leonard and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/1/1953. This episode is rated 8.3 points higher than the second-best, "Ride the River".