The Twilight Zone
Perchance to Dream
Season 1, Episode 9 · Aired 1959-11-27
Synopsis
After failing to sleep for four days, Edward Hall goes to see a psychiatrist, sharing his fear that if he were to fall asleep, his dreams will ultimately kill him.
In the series
This episode is part of The Twilight Zone (1959–1964) on CBS.
Moral fables in a black suit — twist endings that taught America to fear its own reflection.
Key cast
- Rod Serling as Host / Narrator