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The Twilight Zone

1959 – 1964Show5 seasons156 episodesTV-14

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A deeply unsettling, gripping mystery series about the future and mystery, with standout score and storytelling.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for warmth or laughs.

Shows with

Episodes

5 seasons · 156 episodes · best: S2E6 "Eye of the Beholder" 9.1

Episodes

7.7
7.7
7.6
7.3
7.4

Story

You are about to enter another dimension.

An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.

Feels like

  • Anthology Sci-Fi Horror
  • Psychological Twist Endings
  • Cold War Paranoia
  • Iconic Theme Music
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Surreal Nightmares
  • Human Nature Critique
  • Retro Futurism
  • Suspenseful Atmosphere
  • Rod Serling's Narration

Cast

Crew

Everyone

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

Facts

October 2, 1959 · June 19, 1964 · Ended

First aired
October 2, 1959
Last aired
June 19, 1964
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 156 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Tropes I-P, Tropes Q-Z, Tropes A-H

  • Tropes I-P
  • Tropes Q-Z
  • Tropes A-H

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Twilight Zone?"

Questions about The Twilight Zone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Twilight Zone?

In the United States, The Twilight Zone streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Twilight Zone worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 9 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%).

Is The Twilight Zone okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imageryViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Twilight Zone?

65 h

About 65 hours: 156 episodes in 5 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1959 to 1964.

Will The Twilight Zone scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.