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Mistaken identity

170 episodes

  1. Chet Chetter's Tales from the Morgue

    The Bogus Beavers Of Barnakver 1

    Thursday, October 26, 1995 · 30:08 · Ep 2488

    In The Bogus Beavers Of Barnakver 1, extraterrestrial beings land on Earth to observe humans, but their mission takes an unexpected turn when they are mistaken for beavers. As they navigate their new surroundings, they encounter the local sheriff and a plan unfolds.

    • Comic
    • Mistaken identity
    • Supernatural
    • Crime
    • Comedy
  2. Suspense

    Weekend at Gleebes

    Sunday, July 29, 1962 · 23:43 · Ep 936

    A woman insists she is the mother of a wealthy heir, but a British nobleman believes she is merely the child's nurse. The stakes rise as she struggles to prove her identity amidst growing doubts.

    • Tense
    • Mistaken identity
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
  3. Suspense

    Stranger with My Face

    Sunday, July 23, 1961 · 24:02 · Ep 886

    A man wakes up in a strange city with a different identity and face, struggling to understand how he got there and what has happened to his past.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
  4. Ranger Bill

    Ranger Bill Times Two aka A Case Of Mistaken Identity

    Saturday, May 6, 1961 · 29:39 · Ep 99

    Ranger Bill faces a case of mistaken identity when a young boy, Jojo, mistakenly believes he has found Bill in Central City. As Jojo follows the lookalike, he unwittingly gets caught up in a dangerous situation.

    • Tense
    • Mistaken identity
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Mystery
  5. 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
  6. Suspense

    Night Ferry to Paris

    Sunday, August 14, 1960 · 21:28 · Ep 866

    A young woman traveling alone on the Night Ferry to Paris enlists the help of a stranger, but their journey takes a dangerous turn when an assassin's bullet shatters their illusion of safety.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Mistaken identity
    • Crime
    • Mystery
  7. Gunsmoke

    The Imposter

    Sunday, July 24, 1960 · 24:16 · Ep 433

    Sheriff Ab Stringer arrives in Dodge City seeking Sam Frazer, but instead, he finds Rob and Sara Curtin, leading to unexpected trouble. The stakes rise as secrets unravel and lives hang in the balance.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Mistaken identity
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  8. Suspense

    Four of a Kind

    Sunday, January 25, 1959 · 18:58 · Ep 787

    A hitchhiker named Rich Fowler accepts a ride from J. Stuart Belden, who introduces him to a dangerous game of 'License Plate Poker' with high stakes. As the ride takes a sinister turn, Rich must fight for his life.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
  9. Suspense

    Two for the Road

    Sunday, November 9, 1958 · 29:31 · Ep 776

    Two television actors on a cross-country drive find themselves accused of robbery and murder in a small Arkansas town, raising the stakes as they try to clear their names.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Mistaken identity
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  10. Suspense

    The Man Who Won The War

    Sunday, October 5, 1958 · 25:17 · Ep 771

    An Englishman claims to be the man who won World War I, but no one believes him. As he recounts his story to a German stranger, the stakes of truth and belief come to a head.

    • Tense
    • War
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Drama
  11. X Minus One

    Prime Difference

    Thursday, January 2, 1958 · 19:46 · Ep 124

    A henpecked husband seeks relief from his domineering wife by using an android duplicate of himself. As he navigates the complexities of his domestic life, he discovers unexpected consequences.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Romance
    • Mistaken identity
    • Sci-fi
  12. Gunsmoke

    Another Man's Poison

    Sunday, September 29, 1957 · 23:03 · Ep 286

    Marshal Dillon intervenes to prevent two men, both married to the same woman, from killing each other. Tensions rise as secrets about their relationships come to light.

    • Tense
    • Mistaken identity
    • Romance
    • Crime
    • Drama
  13. X Minus One

    The Native Problem

    Thursday, September 26, 1957 · 20:36 · Ep 113

    A misfit named Edward Danton seeks solitude on a distant planet but encounters a group of Earth colonists who mistake him for a native. Tensions rise as misunderstandings lead to conflict between the two groups.

    • Tense
    • Mistaken identity
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Sci-fi
  14. X Minus One

    Early Model

    Thursday, July 11, 1957 · 22:06 · Ep 102

    An explorer dons a bulky protective suit called the Pro-Tech before embarking on a mission to a distant planet. As he navigates the challenges of first contact, the suit's limitations become apparent.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Mistaken identity
    • Psychological
    • Sci-fi
  15. X Minus One

    Venus Is a Man's World

    Wednesday, February 6, 1957 · 22:21 · Ep 87

    On a spaceship to Venus, a young boy named Ferdinand finds himself surrounded by women eager to find husbands, leading to a humorous battle of the sexes.

    • Comic
    • Romance
    • Mistaken identity
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  16. Suspense

    A Case of Identity

    Tuesday, September 25, 1956 · 23:48 · Ep 666

    A man takes out a life insurance policy and plots to murder a lookalike to claim the money. As the plan unfolds, he finds himself arrested for his own murder instead.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Mistaken identity
    • Crime
    • Noir
  17. Suspense

    Double Identity

    Wednesday, August 8, 1956 · 29:01 · Ep 662

    A man embezzles $50,000 from his company and attempts to escape to Paris, only to find his boss unexpectedly boarding the same flight. The stakes rise as he struggles to maintain his double identity.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Mistaken identity
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  18. X Minus One

    The Last Martian

    Tuesday, August 7, 1956 · 28:52 · Ep 63

    A man claims to be the last Martian, recounting the destruction of his planet and his arrival on Earth. As he shares his story, the stakes rise when others reveal their own hidden identities.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Mistaken identity
    • Psychological
    • Sci-fi
  19. X Minus One

    Stars Are the Styx

    Tuesday, July 24, 1956 · 29:07 · Ep 61

    In Stars Are the Styx, a young woman named Tween, an albino, works at a space station called Kerbstone, where she helps misfits prepare for their journey into the unknown. As she awaits her chance to leave Earth, she faces the emotional stakes of finding a partner for the perilous voyage ahead.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Mistaken identity
    • Romance
    • Sci-fi
  20. Suspense

    The Greatest Thief in the World

    Tuesday, July 26, 1955 · 25:06 · Ep 608

    Scotland Yard investigates the notorious jewel thief known as 'The Squire' while questioning the connection between him and a man named Peter Marriott. The stakes rise as evidence mounts and the truth remains elusive.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
  21. Roy Rogers

    Song - Good Day (AFRTS)

    Thursday, July 7, 1955 · 23:40 · Ep 76

    Roy Rogers and his friends investigate the mysterious disappearance of a friend's valuable jewels, facing suspicions of theft along the way.

    • Cozy
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
  22. Suspense

    I Saw Myself Running

    Tuesday, May 24, 1955 · 23:50 · Ep 599

    A woman struggles with the terrifying creatures of her dreams, unable to escape the surreal nightmare that blurs the line between reality and her subconscious.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
  23. 21st Precinct

    The Giver

    Wednesday, December 22, 1954 · 27:55 · Ep 76

    In The Giver, the 21st Precinct deals with a complaint about a neighbor allegedly running a business from his apartment, leading to confusion and unexpected revelations about the situation.

    • Cozy
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Drama
  24. Whistler

    Traveling Companion

    Sunday, August 22, 1954 · 26:32 · Ep 636

    Clara Marshall, a wanted swindler, finds herself in a precarious situation while touring Pisa with her wealthy companion. When a mysterious man offers to guide them, Clara's past catches up with her, leading to unexpected consequences.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Mistaken identity
    • Psychological
  25. Escape

    Two and Two Make Four

    Saturday, August 21, 1954 · 29:35 · Ep 223

    A man finds himself lost and pursued in a foggy landscape, unsure of his location and sanity. He encounters a girl who believes he is crazy, leading to a tense exploration of reality and deception.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
  26. Whistler

    That Culerville Affair

    Sunday, May 30, 1954 · 23:54 · Ep 624

    David Talbot unexpectedly reunites with his old friend Nora and her husband Frank on a train, stirring up memories of a past case involving a missing heiress. As tensions rise, David grapples with his past and the implications it has for his present life.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
  27. Dragnet

    The Big Confession

    Tuesday, March 30, 1954 · 29:48 · Ep 241

    Paul Marcus confesses to Sergeant Friday that he has murdered Lorraine Farrell, revealing the weight of his personal dilemma. As the investigation unfolds, the nature of his confession raises questions about truth and consequences.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Drama
  28. Suspense

    The Face Is Familiar

    Monday, January 18, 1954 · 30:18 · Ep 535

    A man finds himself unwittingly involved in a bank robbery after a chance encounter with an old acquaintance. As he navigates the aftermath, he grapples with the consequences of being mistaken for a criminal.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Mistaken identity
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  29. Gunsmoke

    Joke's on Us

    Saturday, January 9, 1954 · 24:58 · Ep 90

    In Gunsmoke: Joke's on Us, a rancher is lynched for horse theft, igniting a chain of violent retribution among the ranchers involved. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon grapples with the consequences of mob justice and the quest for truth.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Mistaken identity
    • Crime
  30. The Six Shooter

    A Pressing Engagement

    Sunday, December 6, 1953 · 28:06 · Ep 12

    Britt Ponset, known as the Six Shooter, unexpectedly finds himself in Powder Creek, where rumors of his impending marriage circulate. As he navigates the town's gossip, he grapples with his own feelings about commitment.

    • Melancholy
    • Romance
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Drama
  31. Gunsmoke

    The Lamb

    Saturday, December 5, 1953 · 25:56 · Ep 85

    In Gunsmoke: The Lamb, a notorious gunfighter named Lew Madellon arrives in Dodge City, stirring tension among the locals. As the stakes rise, the truth about Madellon's past begins to unravel.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Mistaken identity
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  32. The Six Shooter

    Ben Scofield

    Sunday, November 1, 1953 · 29:31 · Ep 7

    Britt Ponson, known as the Six Shooter, encounters a young man in Clay City who has just committed a robbery and is on the run. As Britt investigates, he uncovers deeper connections to the town and its residents.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Noir
  33. Mr. and Mrs. North

    Masquerade [AFRS]

    Tuesday, October 20, 1953 · 25:23 · Ep 523

    Pam and Jerry North encounter a man at a cafe who Pam believes is an old college friend, Jeff Williams, but he insists he is someone else. As Pam investigates, tensions rise when a mysterious woman warns her to stay away from her husband.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Mistaken identity
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
  34. Gunsmoke

    Yorky

    Saturday, October 17, 1953 · 29:55 · Ep 78

    Yorky Kelly, a young boy raised by the Rappahos, is found injured and alone after a raid. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon must navigate the complexities of his identity and the boy's future.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Mistaken identity
    • Crime
    • Drama
  35. Bright Star

    George's Old Girlfriend, Betty Lou, Comes for a Visit

    Thursday, October 8, 1953 · 27:32 · Ep 51

    Betty Lou visits George, believing he is the editor of the newspaper, which leads to humorous complications when her husband Beauregard unexpectedly arrives. A local gangster adds to the chaos as George tries to maintain the ruse.

    • Comic
    • Romance
    • Mistaken identity
    • Comedy
    • Drama
  36. Gunsmoke

    Fawn

    Saturday, September 26, 1953 · 30:13 · Ep 75

    Mrs. Phillips returns to civilization after a decade of captivity by the Cheyennes, but her reunion with her husband is complicated by her bond with a young Cheyenne girl.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Romance
    • Mistaken identity
    • Drama
  37. Escape

    The Far-Away Island

    Sunday, June 21, 1953 · 28:56 · Ep 188

    An embezzler hides in French Polynesia, trying to escape his past and the relentless pursuit of his son. As he prepares to return to a life he once knew, the stakes rise when he realizes danger is still close at hand.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Romance
    • Mistaken identity
  38. Bright Star

    One Word Cablegram

    Thursday, June 18, 1953 · 30:38 · Ep 35

    A Scotsman sends a puzzling one-word telegram from Glasgow, causing confusion for the characters in Bright Star. As they try to decipher its meaning, comedic misunderstandings ensue.

    • Cozy
    • Mistaken identity
    • Romance
    • Comedy
    • Drama
  39. Bright Star

    The Society Burglar

    Thursday, June 11, 1953 · 26:59 · Ep 34

    Hillsdale faces a crime wave led by the elusive Society Burglar, and George Harvey, the ace reporter, is determined to catch him. Meanwhile, Susan Armstrong, the editor, finds herself caught in a web of jealousy and mistaken identity.

    • Comic
    • Crime
    • Mistaken identity
    • Romance
    • Comedy
  40. Bright Star

    The Chorus Girl

    Thursday, June 4, 1953 · 26:57 · Ep 33

    Susan's childhood sweetheart, Elwood Bray, visits, stirring up tension with George, her current companion. As old flames rekindle, George feels threatened and must confront his feelings.

    • Tense
    • Romance
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Comedy
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