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The Best Episodes of The Twilight Zone

Every episode of The Twilight Zone ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Twilight Zone!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 3 - The Who of You
    7.5/10(2003 votes)

    S2:E3

    Struggling actor Harry risks everything to catch his big break, but an impulsive scheme takes a few turns no one saw coming.

    Director:Peter Atencio
    Writer:Win Rosenfeld

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  2. The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 1 - Meet in the Middle
    7.3/10(2305 votes)

    S2:E1

    Lonely bachelor Phil finds meaningful human connection when he discovers a telepathic link to a stranger named Annie. Their connection quickly sparks a romance, but not everything is as it seems in this seemingly idyllic fantasy.

    Director:Mathias Herndl
    Writers:Emily C. Chang, Sara Amini

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  3. The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 5 - Among the Untrodden
    7.0/10(1735 votes)

    S2:E5

    Transfer student Irene's unusual interests make her an easy target at her new all-girls boarding school until she discovers that popular classmate Madison possesses a unique talent.

    Director:Tayarisha Poe
    Writer:Heather Anne Campbell

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  4. The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 2 - Nightmare at 30,000 Feet
    6.9/10(5515 votes)

    S1:E2

    A journalist listens to a podcast detailing how the plane on which he's a passenger will disappear.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 9 - Try, Try
    6.8/10(1444 votes)

    S2:E9

    When the quick-witted Claudia has a chance run-in with Mark at a museum, he dazzles her with his seemingly miraculous abilities. But after the true source of his charisma is revealed, the encounter takes a dark turn.

    Director:Jen McGowan
    Writer:Alex Rubens

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  6. The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 8 - A Small Town
    6.7/10(1554 votes)

    S2:E8

    A quiet church handyman uncovers a magical scale model imbuing him with the power to help his struggling small town. But with the sleazy Mayor Conway taking all the credit, will Jason's good intentions be corrupted?

    Director:Alonso Alvarez
    Writers:Steven Barnes, Tananarive Due

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  7. The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 2 - Downtime
    6.4/10(1875 votes)

    S2:E2

    After a recent promotion to hotel manager, Michelle feels like she's on top of the world, but any cause for celebration is short lived when the nature of her reality is called into question.

    Director:J.D. Dillard
    Writer:Jordan Peele

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  8. The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 9 - The Blue Scorpion
    6.3/10(2284 votes)

    S1:E9

    Following the death of his dad, an anthropology professor finds the re-emergence of a gun called the Blue Scorpion which is about to become his most personal research project.

    Director:Craig William Macneill
    Writer:Glen Morgan

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  9. The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 1 - The Comedian
    6.2/10(6088 votes)

    S1:E1

    Taking advice from a famous comedian, a stand-up comic makes fun of his own life - with unexpected results.

    Director:Owen Harris
    Writer:Alex Rubens

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  10. The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 6 - Six Degrees of Freedom
    6.1/10(3066 votes)

    S1:E6

    A space crew preparing for the first human flight to Mars is faced with a life-altering decision… and its consequences.

    Director:Jakob Verbruggen
    Writers:Heather Anne Campbell, Glen Morgan

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  11. The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 3 - Replay
    5.9/10(5410 votes)

    S1:E3

    A self-made lawyer and mother named Nina Harrison takes her son Dorian to his first year at college. Her old camcorder can rewind time, but can it help her ensure her son's future?

    Director:Gerard McMurray
    Writer:Selwyn Seyfu Hinds

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  12. The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 4 - A Traveler
    5.8/10(3653 votes)

    S1:E4

    On Christmas Eve in Iglaak, Alaska, a mysterious traveler wishes to be pardoned by Captain Lane Pendleton.

    Director:Ana Lily Amirpour
    Writer:Glen Morgan

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  13. The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 10 - Blurryman
    5.8/10(2353 votes)

    S1:E10

    A writer is haunted by a mysterious figure.

    Director:Simon Kinberg
    Writer:Alex Rubens

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  14. The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 6 - 8
    5.6/10(1581 votes)

    S2:E6

    At the outer reaches of the world, a team of scientists discover a new highly intelligent species, but its existence may endanger more than their research.

    Directors:Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
    Writer:Glen Morgan

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  15. The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 7 - A Human Face
    5.6/10(1404 votes)

    S2:E7

    A grieving couple's move is interrupted by an otherworldly encounter, leading them to second guess what's worth leaving behind.

    Director:Christina Choe
    Writer:Alex Rubens

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  16. The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 4 - Ovation
    5.4/10(1579 votes)

    S2:E4

    The music career of struggling singer Jasmine takes off overnight after she witnesses a tragic incident. Jasmine begins receiving rapturous applause everywhere she goes, but she soon realizes the relentless recognition comes at a steep cost.

    Director:Ana Lily Amirpour
    Writers:Emily C. Chang, Sara Amini

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  17. The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 8 - Point of Origin
    5.3/10(2523 votes)

    S1:E8

    A suburban housewife wants to go home. But where - and what - is home, really?

    Director:Mathias Herndl
    Writer:John Griffin

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  18. The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 5 - The Wunderkind
    5.2/10(3499 votes)

    S1:E5

    A down-on-his-luck campaign manager is determined to get a kid elected as the President of the United States.

    Director:Richard Shepard
    Writer:Andrew Guest

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  19. The Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 7 - Not All Men
    5.1/10(3509 votes)

    S1:E7

    A meteor shower spreads infection across an entire town, affecting some of the inhabitants more than others.

    Director:Christina Choe
    Writer:Heather Anne Campbell

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  20. The Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 10 - You Might Also Like
    4.5/10(1329 votes)

    S2:E10

    Stay-at-home housewife Mrs. Warren looks forward to acquiring the widely marketed 'Egg,' an enigmatic device that promises to make everything better for everyone forever. But further investigation soon reveals the unsavory truth about this mysterious product.

    Director:Osgood Perkins
    Writer:Osgood Perkins

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Who of You" is the best rated episode of "The Twilight Zone". It scored 7.5/10 based on 2003 votes. Directed by Peter Atencio and written by Win Rosenfeld, it aired on 6/25/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Meet in the Middle".