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The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1962 – 1965Show3 seasons93 episodesTV-PG

CrimeMystery
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

A nostalgic, tense crime series about mystery and crime.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 93 episodes · best: S3E17 "An Unlocked Window" 8.5

Episodes

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7.4

Story

A continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of suspense and featuring thrillers and mysteries.

Feels like

  • Classic Anthology Suspense
  • Hitchcockian Atmosphere
  • Episodic Mystery Thrillers
  • Vintage TV Noir
  • Ironic Storytelling
  • Psychological Tension
  • Mid-Century Americana
  • Iconic Host Segments
  • Twist Endings

Cast

24 of 541 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alf Kjellin, Joseph M. Newman, Bernard Girard
Written by
James Bridges, Henry Slesar, Robert Bloch
Produced by
Gordon Hessler, Joan Harrison

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 20, 1962 · May 10, 1965 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 1962
Last aired
May 10, 1965
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 93 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Black Widow, Inn of No Return, The Bluebeard +9

  • Black Widow
  • Inn of No Return
  • The Bluebeard
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Year Outside, Hour Inside
  • An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
  • I Have This Friend
  • The Scrooge
  • Assimilation Plot
  • Yandere
  • Sudden Downer Ending
  • Momma's Boy

12 of 157 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Alfred Hitchcock Hour?"

Questions about The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Alfred Hitchcock Hour?

PrimePeacockThe RokuXumo PlayPeacock Premium+

In the United States, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour streams on Prime and Peacock, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Xumo Play. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Alfred Hitchcock Hour worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 8.5).

Is The Alfred Hitchcock Hour okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Alfred Hitchcock Hour?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will The Alfred Hitchcock Hour scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does The Alfred Hitchcock Hour use?

Black WidowInn of No ReturnThe BluebeardBreaking the Fourth WallYear Outside, Hour InsideAn Occurrence at Owl Creek BridgeI Have This FriendThe ScroogeAssimilation PlotYandereSudden Downer EndingMomma's Boyand 145 more

TV Tropes lists 157 tropes for it, including Black Widow, Inn of No Return, and The Bluebeard.