My Top 10 Outer Limits episodes
10 The Zanti Misfits
Embracing its b-movie trappings, this one is delightfully goofy fun.
9 Hundred Days of the Dragon
Really enjoyed this Outer Limits version of The Manchurian Candidate.
8 ZZZZZ
This one doesn’t rank highly among most fans of the show, but I absolutely loved its loopy premise and uber-weird performance by Bee Queen Joanna Frank.
7 The Forms of Things Unknown
This one really felt like an indie feature, chock full of strange narrative elements and fascinating directorial choices. One of the show’s best-looking episodes by far.
6 The Bellero Shield
A great episode highlighted by an affable alien light being who steals the shows.
5 The Architects of Fear
An absolutely bizarre plot (that seemingly inspired Alan Moore in Watchmen) that culminates in a shocking and sad conclusion. Some neat directorial flourishes here.
4 The Inheritors I and II
A bit of a slow start but it comes together nicely in a memorable and surprisingly hopeful ending
3 The Sixth Finger
David McCallum is terrific as the rapidly evolving Gwyllim doomed to progress beyond simple humanity.
2 A Feasibility Study
Producer Joseph Stefano’s first script for the show is a top-notch entry that really feels like a mini movie. Terrific performances and an ending that proves both dark yet uplifting.
1 Demon with a Glass Hand
Writer Harlan Ellison at his finest. A touching tale replete with weird sci-fi elements capped by a surprising final twist.
Honorable Mentions: The Guests, The Invisible Enemy, Soldier
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