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The Alfred Hitchcock Hour — Season 3
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60mThe Return of Verge LikensVerge Likens, a farmer haunted by the murder of his father at the hands of the unscrupulous politician Riley McGrath, returns to settle the score. He engineers an opportunity to work as an assistant in McGrath’s barbershop, maneuvering himself into close proximity. Under the guise of a simple errand, Verge finds himself alone with McGrath and begins to shave him. As he works, Verge makes no secret of his intention to sever McGrath's throat. When the barber returns, he discovers the shop door locOct 5, 19647.0Oct 5, 196460m7.002
60mChange of AddressAgainst his wife Elsa’s objections, Keith Hollin rented a beach house. Elsa took a disliking to the property and was unsettled by her husband’s excavation of a gravel-like pit in the basement. Her unease deepened when she discovered Keith was involved with a local woman named Rachel. When Keith announced his intention to purchase the house, Elsa resolved to thwart his plans by contacting the current owner’s wife, urging her not to sell. But Keith, enraged, killed Elsa. He buried her body in theOct 12, 19647.0Oct 12, 196460m7.003
60mWater's EdgeRusty Connors, recently released from prison, sought out the widow of his former cellmate, Miles Krause. Krause had been a robber and murderer before Connors' incarceration, responsible for a large theft and the death of his accomplice – neither the money nor the body were ever recovered. Connors spoke with Helen Krause, hoping she possessed knowledge of the missing fortune, but she claimed to know nothing. Eventually, they deduced the money was hidden in an abandoned boathouse, now overrun withOct 19, 19645.5Oct 19, 196460m5.504
60mThe Life Work of Juan DiazJuan Diaz faced his final days burdened by both illness and destitution. His dying wish was simple: to ensure his family’s financial well-being. Roughly a year later, a gravedigger named Alejandro exhumed Juan's remains to free space in the cemetery. He had the body mummified and stored it within a crypt alongside many others. Juan’s wife, Maria, discovered Alejandro’s plan and, in a desperate act, stole her husband’s body. She hung it in their home, presenting it to tourists as an authentic MexOct 26, 19647.0Oct 26, 196460m7.005
60mSee the Monkey DanceAs George journeyed to meet his girlfriend, he encountered a peculiar, limping stranger whose presence instilled a sudden and chilling fear within him. He soon discovered the truth: the stranger was the jealous husband of the woman George intended to see, and she had orchestrated their meeting with a sinister purpose – to have him killed. The husband confessed to a history of such acts, claiming he had previously attempted to murder his wife’s previous lover, only to fail. He persuaded George toNov 9, 19643.0Nov 9, 196460m3.006
60mLonely PlaceStella lived with her husband, Emory, a man defined by his timidity and his peach orchard. One day, she took in a wandering hobo named Jesse, hiring him to assist with the harvest. But Jesse’s peculiar demeanor and an unsettling attachment to a knife he always carried began to stir a growing fear within Stella. Emory, however, dismissed her concerns. Desperate, Stella attempted to flee, but Jesse intercepted her. He threatened her with the blade, yet she fought back and escaped in her husband'sNov 16, 19647.0Nov 16, 196460m7.007
60mThe McGregor AffairIn Edinburgh, Scotland, during the year 1827, John McGregor bore the responsibility of caring for his wife, Aggie, whose life was consumed by alcohol. Employed by Dr. Knox, he labored to transport heavy boxes of tanbark to the medical academy. It was only when John discovered the true contents of those boxes – the bodies of victims procured by the infamous Burke and Hare – that a desperate notion took root in his mind. He resolved to dispose of Aggie by intoxicating her and leaving her at the doNov 23, 19647.0Nov 23, 196460m7.008
60mMisadventureHenry, a man consumed by avarice, is married to Eva. Secretly, Eva has been unfaithful to him. A mysterious stranger named George exploits this vulnerability, persuading her to plot Henry’s demise. Disguised as a gasman, George gains access to their home, and together they meticulously plan an intricate murder. However, at the final moment, George turns the tables, intending to kill Eva and frame her husband for the crime. George is, in truth, Colin, Henry's long-lost brother. Years prior, HenryDec 7, 19647.0Dec 7, 196460m7.00960mTriumphBrother Thomas Fitzgibbon, a man more prone to clumsiness than skill in medicine, resided in India with his calculating wife, Mary. The arrival of a new missionary, Brother John Sprague, and his wife Lucy, disrupted Mary’s carefully laid plans for her husband’s advancement. Determined to safeguard her family's prospects, she resolved to eliminate them both.Dec 14, 19647.0Dec 14, 196460m7.010
60mMemo from PurgatoryDriven by a desire to write about juvenile delinquency, Jay Shaw assumed a false identity and infiltrated a violent gang known as "The Barons." He gained the trust of Tiger, the gang's leader, but his presence stirred complications when Filene, Tiger’s girlfriend, developed feelings for him. This burgeoning affection wasn't the only source of unease; jealousy simmered among the other members as Jay’s influence within the group grew. When gang members discovered his notes during a break-in, theyDec 21, 19647.0Dec 21, 196460m7.011
60mConsider Her WaysUpon taking the experimental drug, Dr. Jane Waterleigh enters a realm of projected perception. She witnesses a future society governed entirely by women, a world where men have vanished, casualties of a genetic mishap orchestrated by her colleague, Dr. Hillyer. Awakening, Dr. Waterleigh resolves to avert this destiny, attempting to eliminate Dr. Hillyer before he can further his perilous research. Her efforts, however, prove in vain; Dr. Hillyer’s son, consumed by a desire to honor his father'sDec 28, 19647.0Dec 28, 196460m7.012
60mThe Crimson WitnessErnest Mullett lived a life of leisure, a pursuit of pleasure that ultimately proved his undoing. One by one, the things he valued – his position, his marriage, his affections – were wrested from him by his brother, Farnum, a man of relentless achievement whom Ernest deeply resented. This resentment festered, growing into a consuming hatred that warped his perception of the world. Driven to the edge, Ernest fixated on a dark analogy, choosing to enact a twisted version of the Cain and Abel storyJan 4, 19657.0Jan 4, 196560m7.013
60mWhere the Woodbine TwinethNell Snyder had been raising her orphaned niece, and a growing unease had taken root within her as the girl’s behavior became increasingly erratic. The niece consistently shifted blame for her misdeeds onto a phantom companion named Mr. Peppercorn. This apprehension deepened when the girl's grandfather, Captain King Snyder, gifted her a Creole voodoo doll. The niece insisted the doll originated with Mr. Peppercorn, christening it Numa and treating it as a living being. Nell found herself increaJan 11, 19657.0Jan 11, 196560m7.014
60mThe Final PerformanceTelevision writer Cliff Allen is traveling towards Hollywood when he offers a ride to a striking hitchhiker named Rosie. Soon after, police pull him over, and Rosie accuses him of kidnapping. Cliff vehemently denies the charge, but the officers insist he accompany them to town. En route, his car malfunctions, forcing him to spend the night at a dilapidated motel. The establishment is run by Rudolph Bitzner, a faded vaudeville performer clinging to the hope of a resurgence.
At the motel, ClifJan 18, 19657.0Jan 18, 196560m7.015
60mThanatos Palace HotelFoiled in his attempt to end his life by a timely fireman’s net, Robert Manner finds himself invited to a clandestine gathering: a suicide club operating from the opulent Thanatos Palace Hotel. Its members have made a solemn pact – to kill one another. The chilling rule is that the victim remains perpetually unaware of their assassin’s identity and the precise moment of their demise. Robert accepts membership, but his carefully constructed despair begins to unravel when he falls for Ariane Shaw,Feb 1, 19657.0Feb 1, 196560m7.016
60mOne of the FamilyDexter Dailey and his wife, Joyce, engaged a German nursemaid named Frieda to care for their newborn. Dexter regarded Frieda as a member of the family, recalling her service to him in childhood. Joyce, however, harbored reservations. News of a nurse sought in connection with a child's death in San Francisco stirred her unease. Upon contacting the deceased infant’s aunt, she learned unsettling details suggesting Frieda’s possible involvement and fearing her own child might be the next target.Feb 8, 19657.0Feb 8, 196560m7.017
60mAn Unlocked WindowGlendon Baker, confined to his bed, received care from Nurse Stella Crosson. Stella welcomed the arrival of another nurse, Betty Ames, to share the workload. The household staff consisted of Maude, the housekeeper, and her husband Sam, the handyman. A sense of unease settled upon Stella with the news of a nurse killer operating nearby, a feeling that intensified when the lights flickered and died. When a patient’s oxygen supply dwindled, Stella dispatched Sam to fetch a replacement. Paranoia tigFeb 15, 19657.0Feb 15, 196560m7.018
60mThe TrapPeg felt a dull ache of dissatisfaction within her marriage to Ted Beal, the prosperous purveyor of children's toys. A restlessness took hold, leading her to an affair with his young assistant, John. She urged him to murder her husband. But when John hesitated, delaying the act, Peg resolved to take control. She committed the crime herself, only to discover she had been the pawn in a cruel game.Feb 22, 19657.0Feb 22, 196560m7.019
60mWally the BeardWalter Mills was stunned when his fiancée ended their engagement. Her reason was blunt: he was simply too unremarkable. Determined to alter her perception, Walter embarked on a transformation. He acquired a wig and beard, assuming the identity of Philip Marshall. As Philip, he encountered Noreen Kimberly, offering to instruct her in the art of sailing. However, Noreen’s companion, Curly, grew suspicious and began an investigation. His inquiries revealed the truth: Philip was, in fact, Walter. ThMar 1, 19657.0Mar 1, 196560m7.020
50mDeath SceneLeo Manfred, a mechanic with aspirations, was repairing the limousine of Gavin Revere, a director whose fame had long faded. He quickly gained favor with Revere’s daughter, Nicky, and soon they were betrothed. But Gavin harbored a deep suspicion of Leo. He insisted Leo secure a life insurance policy with Nicky as the sole beneficiary, a task Leo readily accomplished. As the wedding approached, Leo, emboldened, openly disparaged Revere's celebrated silent film, *Death Scene*. The director, enrageMar 8, 19657.0Mar 8, 196550m7.021
60mThe Photographer and the UndertakerArthur Mannix, a photographer, and Hiram Price, an undertaker, both maintained a carefully constructed facade. Behind the respectable guise of their professions, they concealed a darker reality: they were both hired killers. And they shared a single employer, the same shadowy figure who issued the fatal orders, now directing each man to eliminate the other.Mar 15, 19657.0Mar 15, 196560m7.022
60mThou Still Unravished BrideDuring a transatlantic voyage, Sally Benner finds herself falling for Tommy Bonn, a London policeman. But on the eve of their wedding, doubt grips Sally, and she wanders into the London fog. Tommy, increasingly anxious given a recent string of stranglings in the city, and his partner Stephen Leslie begin a search for her. They discover a man named Clarke and, suspecting him, question him. Clarke confesses to murdering a woman who fits Sally’s description, revealing he disposed of the body in a rMar 22, 19657.0Mar 22, 196560m7.023
60mCompletely FoolproofJoe Brisson, a land developer whose reputation was built on questionable dealings, was taken aback when his wife, Lisa, announced her desire for a divorce. She laid down a condition: three-fourths of his vast property holdings, or she would involve the authorities with evidence of his illicit land transactions. Joe refused her demand and instead persuaded her lover, Bobby Davenport, to murder her in exchange for the forgiveness of a substantial debt. As Joe embarked on a cruise to Europe, he insMar 29, 19656.5Mar 29, 196560m6.524
60mPower of AttorneyJames Jarvis cultivated an image as a seasoned stock market expert, a facade concealing his true nature as a swindler. His fortunes seemed to improve when he gained the favor of the affluent Mary Crawford and her companion, Agatha. Slowly, he insinuated himself into control of Mary’s finances, fabricating tales of disastrous investments that left her wealth depleted. The news shattered Mary; overwhelmed by despair, she took her own life. But Agatha harbored a different resolve: vengeance. She meApr 5, 19657.0Apr 5, 196560m7.025
60mThe World's Oldest MotiveDriven by a desire for the striking Fiona McNiece, Alex Marrow plotted to eliminate his wife, Angela. His motive wasn't simply romantic; he feared Angela's reach into his prized stamp collection, a collection of considerable value. He contracted Richard Schustak, a hitman, to carry out the deed. Schustak orchestrated an accident within Angela’s home, designed to appear accidental. Yet, as the plan neared fruition, Alex experienced a sudden wave of doubt and ordered Schustak to abort the mission.Apr 12, 19657.0Apr 12, 196560m7.026
60mThe Monkey's Paw - A RetellingPaul and Anne White journey to the Bahamas for their son Howard's Grand Prix race. Before the event, a woman claiming to be a Gypsy bestows upon Paul a monkey's paw, whispering that it grants three wishes. Desperate for financial relief, Paul immediately wishes for money. The wish is granted, but in a cruel twist of fate: Howard is killed in a fiery crash during the race, and Paul receives the money as an insurance settlement. Anne is consumed by grief, and she compels Paul to use his remainingApr 19, 19657.0Apr 19, 196560m7.027
60mThe Second WifeMartha Hunter, a mail-order bride, had recently settled into the drafty, dilapidated home of her new husband, Luke. As his second wife, she found herself increasingly troubled by the circumstances surrounding Luke's first wife, also a mail-order bride, who had perished during a trip to visit Luke’s relatives – a death shrouded in unsettling mystery. Her apprehension deepened with the discovery of a coffin-like box and the sight of Luke working in the cellar. A proposed vacation only amplified heApr 26, 19657.0Apr 26, 196560m7.028
60mNight FeverJerry Walsh, a law enforcement officer known for taking the law into his own hands, lies in a hospital bed recovering from a violent confrontation with police. He appeals to the compassion of Ellen Hatch, a nurse, and persuades her to aid his escape. Yet, the true nature of her intentions is revealed when she guides him toward a route that ultimately leads to a hopeless impasse.May 3, 19657.0May 3, 196560m7.029
60mOff SeasonJohnny Kendall, a police officer known for his quick temper, lost his job and found himself relegated to checking unoccupied summer homes during the quiet months. His girlfriend, Sandy, took a waitressing position, hoping to ease their financial strain. While working, Johnny learned the previous caretaker had been dismissed for an affair within one of the vacant houses, the identity of his lover unknown. This revelation ignited jealousy and paranoia in Johnny when he observed the ex-caretaker’sMay 10, 19657.5May 10, 196560m7.5
