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Survival

199 episodes in suspense

  1. Suspense

    A Case of Nerves

    Thursday, June 1, 1950 · 29:37 · Ep 387

    In 'A Case of Nerves', a man arrives in Toledo, seeking refuge from his past while grappling with a painful medical condition. He must navigate his precarious situation without drawing attention to himself.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
  2. Suspense

    Blood Sacrifice

    Thursday, March 30, 1950 · 30:18 · Ep 378

    A playwright and an actor are involved in a tragic car accident, leading to a desperate situation where only a specific blood type can save the actor's life. The stakes rise as the playwright realizes the implications of his sacrifice.

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

    Double Entry

    Thursday, December 22, 1949 · 30:40 · Ep 364

    Eddie, a meek accountant, faces a moral dilemma when he embezzles $2000 to help a friend during Christmas time. The stakes rise as he navigates the consequences of his actions.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
  4. Suspense

    Good Night Mrs Russell

    Thursday, October 20, 1949 · 30:44 · Ep 355

    A woman finds herself imprisoned by a madman who plans to kill her when his alarm clock goes off in thirty minutes. As the time ticks away, she must confront her fate and find a way to survive.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  5. Suspense

    Three O'Clock

    Thursday, March 10, 1949 · 29:47 · Ep 331

    A man finds himself tied to a time bomb set to explode at three o'clock. As he struggles against his captors, the stakes rise as he races against time to escape.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
  6. Suspense

    Backseat Driver

    Thursday, February 3, 1949 · 30:03 · Ep 326

    A couple's night out takes a terrifying turn when a killer hijacks their car. As they navigate the dark streets, their lives hang in the balance.

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

    To Find Help

    Thursday, January 6, 1949 · 29:51 · Ep 322

    An elderly woman hires a handyman, but her sense of security quickly turns to terror as she realizes he may not be who he seems.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Thriller
  8. Suspense

    The Sisters

    Thursday, December 9, 1948 · 30:07 · Ep 318

    Twin sisters live in isolation, with one sister showing signs of madness. The sane sister's unsettling decision to purchase a coffin raises tensions and questions about their future.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Drama
  9. Suspense

    The Screaming Woman

    Thursday, November 25, 1948 · 30:09 · Ep 316

    A little girl hears a woman screaming from beneath a pile of dirt and junk. She desperately tries to convince her family to help rescue the trapped woman before it's too late.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
  10. Suspense

    Death Sentence

    Thursday, November 4, 1948 · 30:03 · Ep 313

    A man returns to town only to find himself threatened with death by a gangster he crossed. With just ten days to live, he meets a mysterious woman at a hotel, raising the stakes of his precarious situation.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Noir
  11. Suspense

    Give Me Liberty

    Thursday, October 21, 1948 · 29:58 · Ep 312

    A convict escapes from a train crash while handcuffed to a detective, desperate to retrieve his hidden fortune of $250,000. The stakes rise as he struggles against his restraints and the chaos around him.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
  12. Suspense

    Celebration

    Thursday, September 23, 1948 · 30:04 · Ep 308

    A man prepares to celebrate his eighth anniversary with his wife, who struggles with her mental health. Tensions rise as he grapples with the implications of her condition and the surprise he has planned for her.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Drama
  13. Suspense

    The Big Shot

    Thursday, September 9, 1948 · 30:01 · Ep 306

    A mining engineer in Mexico contemplates a risky plan to take control of a gold mine for himself. As he navigates the treacherous environment, the stakes rise with the potential for danger and betrayal.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Drama
  14. Suspense

    The Morrison Affair

    Thursday, September 2, 1948 · 29:54 · Ep 305

    A woman seeks legal help to escape her dangerous husband, who has been changed by the war. She reveals her desperate situation involving a child and the complexities of their marriage.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
  15. Suspense

    Crisis

    Thursday, August 19, 1948 · 29:58 · Ep 303

    A mother struggles to care for her sick baby during a pneumonia epidemic, facing the overwhelming pressure of the situation alone.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
  16. Suspense

    An Honest Man

    Thursday, August 5, 1948 · 29:59 · Ep 301

    Freddy grapples with the recent death of his mother, feeling an unexpected sense of relief. As he navigates his emotions, he faces the complexities of his long-standing relationships and the implications of his newfound freedom.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Drama
  17. Suspense

    Deadline at Dawn

    Saturday, May 15, 1948 · 59:40 · Ep 296

    In a bustling city, Bricky Coleman and Quinn Williams find themselves entangled in a dangerous situation involving murder and robbery. Their chance meeting leads to a night filled with tension and uncertainty.

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

    The Man Who Liked Dickens

    Thursday, October 9, 1947 · 29:47 · Ep 266

    In the Amazon jungle, two men embark on an expedition to find a buried city, but they soon realize they are alone and in danger. As tensions rise, their survival becomes uncertain.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  19. Suspense

    Double Ugly

    Thursday, August 28, 1947 · 26:54 · Ep 260

    Matthew Eberman, an ugly man, struggles with his self-hatred and loneliness, leading him down a dark path. His inability to connect with others ultimately drives him to commit murder.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
  20. Suspense

    Murder Aboard the Alphabet

    Thursday, August 21, 1947 · 31:00 · Ep 259

    A tugboat crew faces a terrifying ordeal as they are murdered in alphabetical order by their mad captain during a stormy Atlantic crossing.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
  21. Suspense

    One Way Street

    Thursday, January 23, 1947 · 30:48 · Ep 229

    Georgie returns to his childhood home in a London slum, grappling with his past and the influence of his crooked Uncle Bert. As he navigates the dangers of street life, he faces a moral dilemma that could change his future.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
  22. Suspense

    Hunting Trip

    Thursday, September 12, 1946 · 30:08 · Ep 210

    A man feels increasingly uneasy during a hunting trip with his friend, suspecting that his companion may be plotting to kill him.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Thriller
  23. Suspense

    The Great Horrell

    Thursday, August 22, 1946 · 30:28 · Ep 207

    A woman struggles to break free from her mind-reading husband, facing the terrifying reality of her situation. As she confronts her fears, the stakes for her sanity and survival escalate.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Drama
  24. Suspense

    The Last Letter of Dr Bronson

    Thursday, August 15, 1946 · 30:08 · Ep 206

    Dr. Bronson, a man on the brink of insanity, devises a chilling experiment to test the limits of human restraint by inviting someone to murder him. As midnight approaches, the stakes rise dramatically.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
  25. Suspense

    Return Trip

    Thursday, June 27, 1946 · 29:42 · Ep 199

    A bus carrying four passengers becomes trapped in a snowstorm, creating a tense atmosphere as one of them is a homicidal maniac.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Psychological
    • Thriller
  26. Suspense

    Your Devoted Wife

    Thursday, June 20, 1946 · 30:22 · Ep 198

    A woman travels with her ill husband on a train, trying to keep him calm while hiding the truth about his condition. Tensions rise as he begins to question her motives and the reality of their situation.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Drama
  27. Suspense

    A Man in the House

    Thursday, August 2, 1945 · 30:14 · Ep 152

    A spinster librarian and her ailing mother face terror when a madman invades their home, claiming to be their guest. The stakes rise as they must navigate their fear and desperation to survive.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Thriller
  28. Suspense

    Footfalls

    Thursday, July 12, 1945 · 29:43 · Ep 149

    A blind cobbler reflects on his life and the choices of his wayward son, Manuel, as tensions rise between them.

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

    Heart's Desire

    Thursday, March 22, 1945 · 30:15 · Ep 135

    Henry Doyle reflects on his life as a messenger at the 42nd Street Bank, revealing his deep yearning for a better existence. As he grapples with his past, the stakes of his unfulfilled dreams become increasingly apparent.

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

    John Barbie and Son

    Thursday, February 22, 1945 · 29:11 · Ep 131

    A desperate father tries to keep his son from being taken away by authorities. The stakes rise as he contemplates extreme measures to protect him.

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

    The Most Dangerous Game

    Thursday, February 1, 1945 · 29:30 · Ep 128

    A man finds himself hunted on a remote island, where the deadliest game is not an animal, but another human. The stakes are life and death as he must outsmart his relentless pursuer.

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

    Drive-In

    Thursday, January 11, 1945 · 30:13 · Ep 125

    A car-hop faces a terrifying encounter with a mysterious man while working late at a drive-in. The stakes rise as she realizes she may be in grave danger.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
  33. Suspense

    The Ten Grand

    Thursday, June 22, 1944 · 29:42 · Ep 97

    A struggling dancer finds herself in a precarious situation when her purse is stolen in the subway. After it is returned, she discovers it is filled with cash, raising questions about her luck and safety.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
  34. Suspense

    Sorry, Wrong Number

    Thursday, February 24, 1944 · 29:58 · Ep 80

    An invalid woman struggles to connect with her husband over the phone and inadvertently overhears a chilling murder plot. As the clock ticks, her isolation and fear escalate.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
  35. Suspense

    The Black Curtain

    Thursday, December 2, 1943 · 29:50 · Ep 68

    A man suffering from amnesia discovers he is wanted for murder, forcing him to piece together his lost memories and clear his name.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Mystery
  36. Suspense

    The Most Dangerous Game

    Thursday, September 23, 1943 · 29:57 · Ep 59

    Sanger Rainsford finds himself stranded on a mysterious island after a shipwreck, where he becomes the prey in a deadly game orchestrated by the enigmatic General Zaroff.

    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Thriller
  37. Suspense

    Death Flies Blind

    Tuesday, May 4, 1943 · 29:32 · Ep 40

    A United States Naval officer and a frightened young woman find themselves on a hijacked plane with a Nazi spy and a wealthy millionaire. As tensions rise, they must navigate a perilous situation that threatens their lives.

    • Tense
    • Spy
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Thriller
  38. Suspense

    Will You Make a Bet with Death

    Tuesday, November 10, 1942 · 29:46 · Ep 17

    A man risks his life in a deadly wager against his malevolent stepfather for a fortune of $25,000. As the clock ticks down, he must navigate the perilous stakes of his bet.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Survival
  39. Suspense

    The Kettler Method

    Wednesday, September 16, 1942 · 30:07 · Ep 12

    In a remote asylum, a surgeon grapples with his past as inmates take control, leading to a terrifying confrontation with a visitor suffering from a headache. The stakes rise as the boundaries between sanity and madness blur.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Survival
    • Thriller
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