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48 episodes in suspense

  1. Suspense

    Brother John

    Sunday, April 15, 1962 · 23:14 · Ep 921

    In 'Brother John', a man recovering from a stroke learns that his brother has been murdered, leading him to uncover dark secrets surrounding the circumstances of his brother's death.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Mystery
  2. Suspense

    Sold to Satan

    Sunday, August 27, 1961 · 23:29 · Ep 890

    Two partners face a dire situation when a blackmailing model threatens to expose their secrets, leading them to contemplate a drastic solution to eliminate her.

    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  3. Suspense

    Home Is Where You Find It

    Sunday, November 27, 1960 · 29:04 · Ep 881

    In 'Home Is Where You Find It,' a newcomer to New York City gets caught in a web of deception and crime as he navigates the dangerous underbelly of the city. With his life at stake, he must outsmart those who seek to exploit him.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
  4. Suspense

    The Girl in the Powder Blue Jag

    Sunday, August 28, 1960 · 23:51 · Ep 868

    A couple attempts to exploit a wealthy woman suffering from amnesia, hoping to steal her fortune. As they navigate their deceit, the stakes rise when the woman's true identity comes into question.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
  5. Suspense

    Cold Canvas

    Sunday, July 24, 1960 · 20:18 · Ep 863

    In 'Cold Canvas', an insurance salesman attempts to secure a life insurance policy for a wealthy client, but the stakes rise when he becomes embroiled in a deadly plot involving the client's wife.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
  6. Suspense

    Bon Voyage

    Sunday, July 3, 1960 · 18:56 · Ep 860

    An embezzler prepares to escape with $200,000 in stolen money, but his plans are disrupted by an unexpected robbery.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Survival
    • Thriller
  7. Suspense

    Sixty Grand Missing

    Sunday, June 19, 1960 · 18:33 · Ep 858

    A detective faces scrutiny after a heist leaves $60,000 missing. As whispers of corruption circulate, he must navigate the pressures of his profession and find the truth.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Murder
    • Mystery
  8. Suspense

    Perfect Plan

    Sunday, May 29, 1960 · 20:58 · Ep 855

    A couple devises a dangerous scheme to secure a $50,000 loan from a bank, with the stakes rising when threats to a loved one come into play.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
  9. Suspense

    The Legend of Robbie

    Sunday, May 8, 1960 · 25:16 · Ep 852

    A young supermarket clerk, Robbie, is tempted by the allure of easy money and a beautiful woman. As he contemplates a dangerous plan, the stakes rise dramatically.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
  10. Suspense

    Two Horse Parlay

    Sunday, April 10, 1960 · 23:55 · Ep 848

    A man struggles with a gambling debt and devises a plan to secure money from his blind aunt, who believes he is a concert pianist. The stakes rise as he enlists the help of his girlfriend to maintain the ruse.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
  11. Suspense

    Coffin for Mr Cash

    Sunday, March 27, 1960 · 23:48 · Ep 846

    Pete Wilson, a night superintendent at a crematorium, is drawn back into a life of crime when his old cellmate Al Thomas proposes a heist involving millions in cash. The stakes rise as they plan to outsmart armed guards and locked doors to claim their prize.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
  12. Suspense

    The Easy Victim

    Sunday, October 25, 1959 · 21:16 · Ep 824

    A man deep in gambling debt considers marrying for money to escape his financial troubles. As he navigates this precarious situation, he must confront the dangerous implications of his choices.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Survival
    • Noir
  13. Suspense

    After the Movies

    Sunday, September 6, 1959 · 21:39 · Ep 818

    A juror discovers a large sum of money in a drugstore and grapples with the implications of keeping it, all while a sensational trial looms over him.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Mystery
  14. Suspense

    Spoils for Victor

    Sunday, May 24, 1959 · 18:17 · Ep 803

    An out-of-work actor marries a wealthy heiress, but his agent's manipulative schemes lead to a deadly confrontation.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
  15. Suspense

    The Amateur

    Sunday, May 3, 1959 · 24:44 · Ep 800

    A witness to a hit-and-run accident attempts to blackmail the driver, but quickly finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation that spirals out of control.

    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  16. Suspense

    The Dealings of Mr Markham

    Sunday, November 2, 1958 · 28:40 · Ep 775

    An antique dealer becomes embroiled in a deadly game of blackmail and murder, where he must confront his past and the consequences of his actions.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  17. Suspense

    Win, Place or Die

    Sunday, April 13, 1958 · 24:40 · Ep 746

    A desperate bookkeeper, Joe Harper, finds himself in deep trouble after embezzling money from his employer to cover gambling debts. As the stakes rise, he must navigate a dangerous world of bookies and crime to save himself.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
  18. Suspense

    The Tramp

    Wednesday, July 25, 1956 · 29:59 · Ep 660

    A trio of men plots to take over a decrepit tramp steamer and its drunken captain for a lucrative scrap deal. As they prepare to execute their plan, tensions rise and trust becomes a fragile commodity.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Thriller
  19. Suspense

    End of the String

    Tuesday, January 17, 1956 · 30:18 · Ep 633

    A jeweler's million-dollar pearl necklace goes missing, leading to a tense investigation that reveals unexpected complications.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
  20. Suspense

    A Present for Benny

    Tuesday, December 13, 1955 · 30:20 · Ep 628

    In 'A Present for Benny,' a gangster plots to send a deadly Christmas gift to a rival. The stakes rise as the true contents of the package remain a mystery.

    • Comic
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
  21. Suspense

    When the Bough Breaks

    Tuesday, December 6, 1955 · 29:53 · Ep 627

    A woman holds a dark secret over her husband's head as they navigate their new life together after a murder trial. Tensions rise when a journalist threatens to expose their past.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
  22. Suspense

    Going, Going, Gone

    Tuesday, May 10, 1955 · 23:59 · Ep 597

    A couple buys a mysterious trunk at an auction, believing it to contain valuable treasures. Their excitement quickly turns to fear as they realize the trunk's contents may be tied to a murder.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
  23. Suspense

    The Bertillion Method

    Monday, April 26, 1954 · 30:17 · Ep 549

    Alphonse Bertillon, a pioneering detective, investigates the murder of a man found wrapped in tar paper. As he uncovers clues, the stakes rise, revealing a complex web of identity and deception.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
  24. Suspense

    Grand Theft

    Monday, April 5, 1954 · 30:16 · Ep 546

    A man devises a scheme to commit insurance fraud by claiming a jewel theft that never occurred. As he navigates his deceitful plan, the stakes rise when unexpected complications arise.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  25. Suspense

    The Guilty Always Run

    Monday, March 22, 1954 · 30:13 · Ep 544

    A man finds himself accused of murder and must navigate a web of blackmail and distrust as he seeks to clear his name.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  26. Suspense

    A Good and Faithful Servant

    Monday, June 2, 1952 · 29:40 · Ep 476

    A dedicated department store accountant prepares for retirement with a unique plan, but a robbery throws his future into jeopardy.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
  27. Suspense

    A Murder of Necessity

    Monday, March 24, 1952 · 30:18 · Ep 466

    A man kills his blackmailer, believing he has committed the perfect crime, only to discover he may not be alone in his actions.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Psychological
  28. Suspense

    A Watery Grave

    Monday, March 10, 1952 · 30:07 · Ep 464

    A district attorney grapples with the corrupting influence of power and money as he faces a dangerous adversary, leading him down a treacherous path that threatens his very existence.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  29. Suspense

    Betrayal in Vienna

    Monday, October 8, 1951 · 30:10 · Ep 442

    A colonel in the Austrian army faces blackmail that threatens to reveal his country's military secrets. As tensions rise, he must navigate a web of betrayal and impending war.

    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  30. Suspense

    Over Drawn

    Thursday, May 31, 1951 · 30:23 · Ep 431

    A seasoned bank teller embezzles a large sum of money but is caught by a new employee on his first day. He must navigate the consequences of his actions.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
  31. Suspense

    Early to Death

    Thursday, April 12, 1951 · 30:26 · Ep 424

    In the Mexican desert, a couple fights for $300,000 in stolen loot after a plane crash. Their survival hinges on their ability to deceive the authorities about the incident.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Blackmail
  32. Suspense

    After the Movies

    Thursday, December 7, 1950 · 29:38 · Ep 406

    A juror on a high-profile trial finds himself in a precarious situation after discovering a large sum of money. His choices lead to unexpected consequences.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  33. Suspense

    The Victoria Cross

    Thursday, November 2, 1950 · 29:32 · Ep 401

    A housemaster at a British school faces blackmail from a bully and a cheat, leading to a tense situation when the bully is found murdered.

    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  34. Suspense

    Pearls Are a Nuisance

    Thursday, April 20, 1950 · 29:34 · Ep 381

    A private eye is tasked with recovering a string of stolen pearls that are not what they seem. The stakes rise when the theft threatens to expose a secret that could ruin a marriage.

    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  35. Suspense

    You Can't Die Twice

    Thursday, March 31, 1949 · 29:55 · Ep 334

    A man mistakenly declared dead allows his wife to collect his insurance while he hides out in another city, leading to a tense situation as he grapples with the consequences of his deception.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
  36. Suspense

    Catch Me If You Can

    Thursday, February 17, 1949 · 30:07 · Ep 328

    A woman finds herself in a precarious situation after killing her husband, trapped in a remote mountain inn with a detective among her companions. She must cover her tracks while navigating the tension of her impending fate.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  37. Suspense

    The Man Who Couldn't Lose

    Friday, December 12, 1947 · 29:51 · Ep 275

    An insurance salesman finds himself in a precarious situation after gambling away money he doesn't have. As he tries to recover his losses, he faces dire consequences that threaten his future.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
  38. Suspense

    Three Faces At Midnight

    Thursday, February 27, 1947 · 30:43 · Ep 234

    Muscles applies for a job and unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a blackmail scheme involving the Governor.

    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
  39. Suspense

    They Call Me Patrice

    Thursday, December 12, 1946 · 29:24 · Ep 223

    A woman assumes the identity of her deceased traveling companion after a train wreck, only to find herself haunted by the woman's ex-husband.

    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Mistaken identity
    • Crime
    • Mystery
  40. Suspense

    Dame Fortune

    Thursday, October 24, 1946 · 30:56 · Ep 216

    A wealthy woman faces blackmail from an old acquaintance, forcing her to confront her past and the choices she's made.

    • Tense
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
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