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Mystery, Suspense · 1940–1962

Suspense

823 episodes · CBS

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Suspense is a mystery, suspense radio series (1940–1962) on CBS. Hosted by Joseph Kearns.

Episodes

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  1. Ep 244

    May 8, 1947 · Dead Ernest

    'Dead Ernest' follows Ernest Bowers, who suffers from catalepsy, a condition that makes him appear dead during episodes. After being hit by a car, he is rushed to the morgue, where the medical staff believes he has died. Despite carrying a note and wearing a bracelet indicating h…

    30:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  2. Ep 245

    May 15, 1947 · Death at Live Oak

    In Death at Live Oak, David Sutherland encounters a mysterious woman in an elevator who mistakes him for her husband, Rex Melville. Intrigued yet unsettled, David soon learns that this case of mistaken identity leads him into a web of murder and deception. As he spends time with…

    30:20
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Mistaken identity
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  3. Ep 246

    May 22, 1947 · Knight Comes Riding

    'Knight Comes Riding' explores the dangerous affair between a discontented wife and a young handyman, which spirals into a deadly scheme against her husband. As they plot his murder, tensions rise and secrets unfold, revealing that the handyman may not be the ally she believes hi…

    28:44
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 247

    May 29, 1947 · A Thing of Beauty

    'A Thing of Beauty' presents an actress facing a precarious situation when the playwright of her drama is murdered. As she navigates the aftermath, she becomes entangled in a web of suspicion and deceit, needing to construct a convincing alibi to avoid implication. The atmosphere…

    30:19
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 248

    Jun 5, 1947 · Make Mad the Guilty

    In Make Mad the Guilty, a once-promising Shakespearean actor finds himself in dire straits after his wife, Elizabeth, leaves him for a more physically appealing man. Faced with humiliation and a lack of acting opportunities, he decides to fake his own death in a desperate bid to…

    29:04
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 249

    Jun 12, 1947 · Stand-In

    In this gripping episode of Suspense, a glamorous movie star's stand-in finds herself entangled in a dangerous plot with her new husband. As the star, Loretta, returns to Hollywood after a scandalous absence, tensions rise between her and her husband, Dennis O'Brien. The stand-in…

    27:09
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 250

    Jun 19, 1947 · Dead of Night

    In Dead of Night, a man named Jimmy returns from a summer job to find his sister, Helen, in a state of panic. She reveals that she married a man named Phil Armstrong while he was away, but their relationship has turned violent. Fearing for their lives, the siblings decide to flee…

    30:27
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 251

    Jun 26, 1947 · Phobia

    In Phobia, Emily Haven, a millionairess with a deep-seated aversion to metal, finds herself at the center of a murder investigation involving her sister Grace. After an unexpected visit from store detectives, tensions rise as Emily's past and her sister's questionable behavior co…

    28:38
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  9. Ep 252

    Jul 3, 1947 · Money Talks

    In Money Talks, a bank cashier named Mr. Golf spends nearly three years devising an elaborate plan to execute a bank heist. He believes he has everything under control, including his relationship with Anita Willoughby, a seemingly demure colleague who plays a crucial role in his…

    28:58
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 253

    Jul 10, 1947 · Murder by the Book

    In Murder by the Book, a celebrated mystery writer, Emily, faces a personal crisis after the murder of her psychiatrist, Dr. Winter, who had been treating her for troubling spells. Struggling to complete her latest novel, she receives a proposition from her publisher to cover the…

    30:16
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  11. Ep 255

    Jul 24, 1947 · Murder by an Expert

    In Murder by an Expert, a dancer named Edith finds herself in a precarious situation as she plans the perfect crime with her lover, George. The stakes escalate when she realizes that George is not only involved in her scheme but is also the murderer of her husband. As she prepare…

    29:23
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 256

    Jul 31, 1947 · Mortmain

    In Mortmain, a lawyer named Sam feels overshadowed by his partner George, who has just been nominated for district attorney. Consumed by jealousy and ambition, Sam plots to double-cross George, leading to a deadly confrontation. When George is found dead, the police immediately s…

    29:52
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Revenge
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 257

    Aug 7, 1947 · Quiet Desperation

    In Quiet Desperation, a disillusioned bank employee named Homer Bigelow grapples with his unremarkable life, feeling a deep sense of desperation. While overhearing a conversation about a young English woman involved in smuggling currency, he sees a chance to change his fate. As h…

    30:00
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 258

    Aug 14, 1947 · Smiley

    In Smiley, Gerald Smythe, affectionately called Smiley, is a simple man whose life takes a dark turn when he is falsely accused of following and assaulting a woman. Despite his pleas of innocence, he is sentenced to prison, where he becomes embittered and loses his once cheerful…

    31:26
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  15. Ep 259

    Aug 21, 1947 · Murder Aboard the Alphabet

    In Murder Aboard the Alphabet, the crew of a small tugboat, the Alphabet, embarks on a perilous journey across the North Atlantic. Led by the unpredictable Captain Godfrey Walker, the crew soon realizes they are being killed off one by one in a chilling alphabetical sequence. As…

    31:00
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
    • Mystery
    • Drama
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How many Suspense episodes are on Goldie?
Goldie has 823 playable Suspense episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
When did Suspense originally air?
Suspense originally aired 1940–1962 on CBS. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Suspense?
Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.