Alfred Hitchcock Presents : Season 1

Season 1,Episode 1 – Revenge : first aired on Sunday, October 2, 1955 In the face of his mentally unstable wife’s claim of being assaulted by an unidentified man in a gray suit, a man decides to administer justice on his own terms.

 Season 1 Episode 2 – Premonition:   First aired on October 9, 1955 , a troubling premonition leads a young man back to his home, where he uncovers the shocking truth that his father has been deceased for several years without anyone informing him. Starring John Forsythe and Cloris Leachman.

 Season 1, Episode 3 –   Triggers in Leash : First aired on October 16, 1955a resourceful pub proprietor endeavors to avert a potential gunfight within her establishment.

Season 1, Episode 4 – No Return from the Dead : First aired on On October 23, 1955, a husband and wife devise a scheme to defraud their life insurance company by orchestrating the wife’s fake disappearance.

Season 1, Episode 5 – Into Thin Air : First  aired on October 30, 1955, a hotel in Paris becomes the setting for a mysterious incident. A young woman and her mother arrive at the hotel, but to their dismay, the mother vanishes without leaving any clues behind. This intriguing episode features a special appearance by Pat Hitchcock, the talented daughter of Alfred Hitchcock.

Season 1 Episode 6 – Salvage : First aired on November 6, 1955  a notorious figure in the criminal underworld and former convict devises a wicked scheme to seek retribution for the murder of his younger sibling.

 Season 1 Episode 7 – Breakdown : First aired on November 13, 1955, a heartless entrepreneur finds himself on the brink of death when a severe car crash leaves him entirely paralyzed. Joseph Cotton makes a special appearance in this episode, with Hitchcock taking the directorial reins.

Season 1 Episode 8 –  Our Cook’s A Treasure : First aired on November 20, 1955,  A man of considerable wealth harbors suspicions that he may have engaged the services of a serial killer in the role of his recently hired cook.

Season 1 Episode 9 – The Long Shot :First aired on November 27, 1955, a gambler tries to deceive a man who has employed him to share tales about London. However, the man turns out to be more than meets the eye.

 Season 1 Episode 10 – The Case of Mr. Pelham: First aired on  December 4, 1955, a businessman stumbles upon the unsettling revelation that an individual resembling him is masquerading as him in the vicinity, attempting to usurp his very identity.

 Season 1 Episode 11 – Guilty Witness: First aired on  December 11, 1955, he local community gossips are convinced that a wife is responsible for the murder of her husband, as they were known to have frequent arguments.

 Season 1 Episode 12-Santa Claus and the Kid from 10th Avenue: First aired on 18 December 1955, A former prisoner, who is working as a Santa Claus in a department store, initially plans to commit a robbery. However, his intentions change when he encounters a troubled young offender whom he befriends and aspires to rehabilitate.

Season 1 Episode 13 – The Cheney Vase : First aired on December 25, 1955, a deceitful ex-curator becomes fixated on a valuable vase that has been passed down through generations in the Cheney family.

Season 1 Episode 14 – A Bullet Targeting Baldwin: First aired on January 1, 1956,  A devoted employee is terminated from his job, leading him to commit a desperate act of violence against his employer. However, to his surprise, the boss appears unscathed and resumes work on Monday morning.

Season 1 Episode 15 -The Big Switch: First aired on January 8, 1956, In a twist of fate, a murderer purchases an airtight alibi, showcasing the irony of the situation.

Season 1 Episode 16 – You Got to Have Luck: First aired on January 15, 1956, A fugitive seeks refuge in a rural farmhouse, taking a woman captive. However, there is something unusual about this particular woman

Season 1 Episode 17 – The Older Sister: First aired on January 22, 1956, A  journalist uncovers the reality behind the Lizzie Borden incident.

Season 1 Episode 18 – Shopping for Death : A First aired on January 29, 1956, A renowned author Ray Bradbury crafts a story revolving around two retired salesmen who put forth the notion that a majority of murders take place during hot weather.

Season 1 Episode 19 – The Derelicts : First aired on February 5, 1956, A man facing financial difficulties finds himself being extorted when a homeless person catches him committing the murder of his former business associate.

Season 1 Episode 20 – And So Died Riabouchinska: First aired on February 12, 1956, Claude Rains, an Academy Award nominee, makes a guest appearance as a ventriloquist with a peculiar bond with his marionette.

Season 1 Episode 21 – Safe Conduct:  First aired on February 19, 1956, a journalist returns to the Western side after conducting an interview with a dictator from behind the Iron Curtain. During her journey, she encounters a man who attempts to sneak something into her already inspected luggage.

Season 1 Episode 22 – Place of Shadows : First aired on February 26, 1956, A gentleman tracks down two con artists who have swindled him out of his entire fortune and brought ruin upon his existence.

Season 1 Episode 23 –  Back for Christmas: First aired on February 26, 1956, Alfred Hitchcock helms this chilling story about a man who commits murder against his wife, only to be ensnared by the unexpected kindness and thoughtfulness of her Christmas gift to him.

Season 1 Episode 24 – The Perfect Murder: First aired on March 11, 1956, a devious plot unfolds as two brothers conspire to kill their wealthy aunt in order to inherit her fortune.

Season 1 Episode 25 -There Was An Old Woman, First aired on March 18, 1956, Charles Bronson makes a special appearance as a couple, driven by their financial desperation, devise a scheme to steal from an elderly woman suffering from senility.

Season1 Episode 26 – Whodunit, First aired on March 25, 1956, In the realm of the afterlife, a murdered author of mystery novels is granted a unique opportunity to revisit Earth for a single day, with the sole purpose of unraveling the enigma surrounding his own demise.

Season1 Episode 27 – Help Wanted: First aired on April 1, 1956, An individual secures an enigmatic position in a solitary office, working for an elusive employer whom he never encounters. However, one fateful day, his superior unexpectedly materializes and requests him to carry out a heinous act of murder.

Season1 Episode 28 – Portrait of Jocelyn: First aired on  April 8, 1956, a gentleman purchases a newly completed portrait that strikingly resembles his ex-wife, who has been absent for more than four years.

Season1 Episode 29 – The Orderly World of Mr. Appleby: First aired on April 15, 1956, A situation arises where an antiques dealer faces financial troubles and decides to turn to murder in order to resolve his issues.

Season1 Episode 30 – Never Again: First aired on April 22, 1956, The unconfident partner of a marketing manager consumes excessive alcohol and commits a grave error.

Season1 Episode 31 – Gentleman From America, The First aired on April 29, 1956, Two conniving gamblers make a bet with an unsuspecting American, challenging him to spend the entire night in a haunted Manor.

Season 1 Episode 32- The Babysitter: First aired on May 6, 1956, a talkative babysitter finds herself at the heart of a family dispute that tragically culminates in a homicide.

Season 1 Episode 33 – The Belfry: First aired on May 13, 1956, a disturbed individual brutally kills the fiancée of the woman he is in love with, before seeking refuge in the belfry as the community launches a search for him.

Season 1 Episode 34 – The Hidden Thing: First aired on May 20, 1956, a devastating incident occurred when the man’s beloved partner was tragically taken away by a hit and run driver. In an attempt to unveil the identity of the culprit, the man embarks on a journey of Total Recall, delving deep into his memories to recollect the license plate number of the fatal vehicle.

Season 1 Episode 35 – The Legacy: First aired on May 27, 1956, the romantic involvement between a married socialite and a charming prince concludes in a heartbreaking manner.

Season 1 Episode 36 – The Mink : First aired on June 3, 1956, A lady purchases a mink stole, which unexpectedly places her at the center of an inquiry concerning insurance deception and larceny.

Season 1 Episode 37 –Decoy : First aired on June 10 , 1956, A gentleman finds himself enamored by a married lady. However, when her spouse mysteriously passes away, he becomes the primary person of interest in the investigation.

Season 1 Episode 38 –The Creeper: First aired on  June 17, 1956, the city of New York was plagued by the horrifying actions of a notorious murderer referred to as the Creeper. This individual instilled fear and terror among the women residing in the city as he continued his spree of heinous crimes.

Season 1 Episode 39, Momentum : First aired on June 24, 1956 : a young man, at the insistence of his persistent wife, finally receives his rightful dues from his employer through any means necessary. Guest starring Academy Award winner Joanne Woodward.

Whether you are a Hitchcock enthusiast or simply enjoy a captivating mystery, Season 1 of Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a must-watch. With its enthralling narratives and Hitchcock’s expert storytelling, this classic series will keep you enthralled throughout.