The Unexpected (1952)

Name: The Unexpected
Genre: Drama
Rating: 7.5

Drama

A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (52 votes)
Episode average: 7.1 -0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (1952)

7.14 avg 8 episodes 7.6 → 7.2 29 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Calculated Risk	7.6	19
2	The Hitchhiker Was a Lady	7.6	11
3	The Man from Yesterday	7.8	7
4	Fury and Sound	6.9	9
5	The Slide Rule Blonde	6.3	7
6	Born Again	6.0	6
7	Split Second	7.7	14
9	Legal Tender	7.2	6