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Welcome to
The Twilight Zone
Original Series Watch Party
April 29th, May 6th and May 13th
10:00-11:15 PM ET/7:00-8:15 PM PT
(NOTE NEW TIME FOR SECOND EPISODES!)
Join us as we celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of The Twilight Zone!
Each party features the episode that aired on the same day and time back in 1960!
A “best of” episode will follow after a short intermission.
Live Twitter discussion during the watch parties using #TwilightZoneWatchParty
Bonus! Mid-century cocktails and fun by the monster mixologists at MMHH! Beginning at 9:45 PM ET on YouTube.
Thanks to our Special Guest Hosts!
Why?
The Twilight Zone - created, written and narrated by Rod Serling - has come to represent all that is strange and unexplained in the universe. First airing on CBS in 1959, the series captivated audiences with its signature mix of mystery, suspense, twist endings, and hidden meaning. The Twilight Zone shaped the way we see not only science fiction and horror but also our own existence. Join us as we celebrate this landmark series. But be forewarned: you will be traveling to another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!
How to watch
New to the “watch party” scene? Here’s a quick primer on how its done - in three easy steps!
get THE SHOW
Watch parties are BYOC - bring your own copy. You’ll need to have the episodes and a way to play them. The original series The Twilight Zone is available in several formats. Streaming (updated 04/23/20): CBS All Access (recommended; all episodes available with subscription); Amazon, Hulu and Netflix (all episodes except season 4 available to rent or buy - note the missing season does not affect our watch party). Check your preferred provider for more options. Physical media: Several Blue Ray, DVD and VHS sets are out there.
Sync with everyone else
Press play at the specified time. For all dates, our party begins at 10:00 PM ET for the first episode and 10:45 PM ET for the second. NOTE: NEW START TIME FOR SECOND EPISODE! Pre-party starts 15 minutes before. Details to follow.
Live Tweet
Follow along on Twitter and interact with others using hastags. #TwilightZoneWatchParty
SCHEDULE
April 29th, 2020 - Wednesday - 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM ET - The Twilight Zone Watch Party No. 1 - Episode 29 “Nightmare as a Child” (original air date April 29th, 1960 - 60 YEARS AGO TO THE DAY) and Episode 64 “Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?” (original air date May 26th, 1961).
May 6th, 2020 - Wednesday - 10:00 PM - 11:15 PM ET (NOTE NEW TIME!) - The Twilight Zone Watch Party No. 2 - Season 1 Episode 30 “A Stop at Willoughby” (original air date May 6th, 1960 - 60 YEARS AGO TO THE DAY) and Season 2 Episode 15 (Episode 51) “The Invaders” (original air date January 27th, 1961).
May 13th, 2020 - Wednesday - 10:00 PM - 11:15 PM ET (NOTE NEW TIME!) - The Twilight Zone Watch Party No. 3 - Season 1 Episode 31 “The Chaser” (original air date May 13th, 1960 - 60 YEARS AGO TO THE DAY) and Season 5 Episode 3 (Episode 123) “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” (original air date October 11th, 1963).
The Twilight Zone Watch Party is brought to you by J Robert Clark - Science. Fiction. Create. Exploring the art and science of science fiction. Learn more at JROBERTCLARK.COM
Legal stuff: The Twilight Zone Watch Party is a free community event not affiliated with CBS or its subsidiaries. All participants are encouraged to obtain copies of The Twilight Zone legally. Rebroadcast, unlicensed public showings or paid viewings may violate federal copyright laws. The Twilight Zone logo is used here under the Creative Commons. The Twilight Zone and all associated properties are copyright CBS, 1959 - 2020. No profit was generated from coordinating or participating in this event.