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Series · 1949 – 1954 · Drama

Suspense

★5.1 1949 – 1954 6 Seasons TV-MA

An anthology series adapted from the radio program of the same name. Like the radio program, many scripts were adaptations of literary classics by well-known authors. Classic authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Agatha Christie, and Charles Dickens all had stories adapted for the series, while contemporary authors such as Roald Dahl and Gore Vidal also contributed.

Seasons & episodes

6 seasons · 262 episodes

Goodbye New York

Episode 01

Goodbye New York

Jan 6, 1949

Ray Gardner is deep in debt and can't find work due to his ruthless ex-boss. Desperate and angry, he kills his boss and steals some money. His loyal wife Mary stands by him and the two make plans to flee New York. They spend a day filled with paranoia before leaving on the train without being noticed.

Revenge

Episode 02

Revenge

Mar 1, 1949

A woman tries to escape her gangster husband by running away to Cuba with her new love.

Suspicion

Episode 03

Suspicion

Mar 15, 1949

Everyone's in a tizzy over the arsenic poisoner who's still at large; police think the murder might be a woman. In the Thomas household, doting old George acts surprised to find his weed poison (with arsenic) under the kitchen sink. His wife, a delicate woman with bad nerves, defends their cook, a woman they hired who came with no references. George becomes suspicious of their employee and has the hot cocoa she left for him analyzed. When the results come back positive, he races home to save his wife before it's too late.

Cabin 3-B

Episode 04

Cabin 3-B

Mar 29, 1949

Shortly after a newlywed couple board a luxury liner for their honeymoon cruise, the man vanishes along with the fortune his wife game him as a wedding present. She reports his disappearance to the captain and is told that there is no record of either herself or her husband as passengers and that what she claims to have been their cabin doesn't exist.

The Man Upstairs

Episode 05

The Man Upstairs

Apr 5, 1949

A woman complains about the man upstairs, but no one has ever seen him.

After Dinner Story

Episode 06

After Dinner Story

Apr 12, 1949

No description available.

The Creeper

Episode 07

The Creeper

Apr 19, 1949

A woman who works the night shift begs her husband to quit her job, because she fits the description of a maniacal killer's type of victim.

A Night at the Inn

Episode 08

A Night at the Inn

Apr 26, 1949

Three merchant sailors and their enigmatic leader hide out at a British inn. They've been followed from India after stealing the priceless ruby eye from a holy statue. The grimy sailors ambush and kill the men who've come to retrieve the gem, unaware of how badly the statue wants its eye back. It arrives at the inn and, one by one, makes the thieves pay for their offense.

Dead Ernest

Episode 09

Dead Ernest

May 3, 1949

Ernest Bowers suffers an attack of catalepsy while crossing the street, lapsing into a coma that resembles death. Believing he was killed by a passing car, his body is sent to the city morgue. His coat, with a note in the pocket describing his medical condition, is taken by the owner of a secondhand clothing store and quickly sold. The couple who purchase the jacket finds the note and begins a race to save Ernest from a premature embalming.

Post Mortem

Episode 10

Post Mortem

May 10, 1949

Following the sudden death of her husband, Josie marries Doc Archer, the man named beneficiary of her husband's life insurance policy. Investigator Westcott is suspicious after learning the doctor has a history of collecting such payouts. Westcott informs Josie that she is in danger of becoming her husband's next heavily insured "accident." She doesn't believe him--until she's almost killed when Doc "accidentally" knocks a sunlamp into the tub while she's bathing.

The Monkey's Paw

Episode 11

The Monkey's Paw

May 17, 1949

A talisman of great power can grant three wishes to its owner.

Murder Through the Looking Glass

Episode 12

Murder Through the Looking Glass

May 24, 1949

A man awakens on a train with no memory of recent events. To make matters worse, a newspaper reveals he is wanted for murder.

The Doors on the 13th Floor

Episode 13

The Doors on the 13th Floor

May 31, 1949

Elderly Agatha Leighton returns from a trip to find her apartment on the thirteenth floor has been robbed. As she attempts to call the police, someone grabs her. Sally, who lives down the hall, attempts to visit the old lady as she'd promised, but finds she's been locked in her apartment and the phone is dead. Through the door's peephole, she sees the building's desk clerk leaving Agatha's apartment. Sally realizes something bad has happened to the old lady.

The Yellow Scarf

Episode 14

The Yellow Scarf

Jun 7, 1949

In 1897 London, mysterious Mr. Bronson gives boarding to an attractive young woman from the streets. Hettie's purpose is to do housework and distract attention from his odd medical work. Bronson has two demands: she must not go out alone and must stay out of his laboratory. Restlessshe strikes up a romance with Tom, a handsome young mission worker. Suddenly, the cold Bronson turns jealous.

Help Wanted

Episode 15

Help Wanted

Jun 14, 1949

An elderly man who's barely getting by looks for employment to continue giving his daughter the institutional help she requires. He receives an offer from a "Mr. X" that turns things around for him. That is, until he finds out that he must kill "Mr. X"'s wife's first husband who is blackmailing them

Stolen Empire

Episode 16

Stolen Empire

Jun 21, 1949

No description available.

The Hands of Mr. Ottermole

Episode 17

The Hands of Mr. Ottermole

Jun 28, 1949

London is being plagued by a strangler who baffles police. Sgt. Ottermole investigates, but has a difficult time when an obnoxious reporter constantly gets in his way.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.1 /10

based on 12 votes

Synopsis

An anthology series adapted from the radio program of the same name. Like the radio program, many scripts were adaptations of literary classics by well-known authors. Classic authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Agatha Christie, and Charles Dickens all had stories adapted for the series, while contemporary authors such as Roald Dahl and Gore Vidal also contributed.

Drama

Where to watch Suspense

Suspense is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 6 seasons and 262 total episodes, rated 5.1/10 by 12 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Suspense have?

Suspense has 6 seasons with 262 episodes in total.

Is Suspense still on the air?

Suspense has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Suspense?

Suspense airs on CBS.

When did Suspense first air?

Suspense first aired on January 6, 1949.

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