The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

After a boy drowns, a strange woman claims to be the child's birth mother and proceeds to blackmail the adoptive mother

A syndicated advice columnist receives a letter from an eldely busybody that leads the journalist to irrationality and ultimately murder

A young doctor continues to date a beautiful showgirl in spite of warnings that her three previous marriages ended badly for her past husbands

The detective, weighed down by remorse, is determined to bring to justice the men responsible for his son’s death. His son, having chosen the same career path, had become a police officer like his father. Now, driven by grief and a sense of personal failure, the detective pledges to track down the killers without hesitation. He feels a deep responsibility to avenge his child’s murder and to restore the honour of the family name. The investigation becomes his sole purpose, as he pursues the perpetrators with unwavering resolve. He is haunted by the loss and refuses to let the case go cold, chasing every clue until the murderers are caught.

In a psychiatric hospital, a resident patient murders the head doctor and swiftly assumes authority over the ward. He promptly dismisses the existing medical and support staff, appointing fellow patients to occupy the vacant positions. By doing so, he reshapes the institution into a makeshift, patient‑run operation, with the former inmates now handling duties once performed by professionals. The precarious order he establishes is soon thrown into turmoil when an unexpected visitor arrives. The newcomer’s presence unsettles the fragile hierarchy the patient has built, creating confusion and tension that threaten to upend his control. He's finding it harder to keep control as the visitor's motives remain unclear.

The story follows a Hollywood actor who, driven by his own agenda, convinces his lover to end the life of her abusive husband. He manipulates her, urging her to commit the murder, and once the deed is done, he's the one who picks up the phone and makes a call. The narrative hinges on the actor's influence over his partner and grim resolution of the husband's violence, culminating in a telephone conversation that follows the killing. The lover, trapped in a cycle of fear, is persuaded to take the drastic step, while the actor remains detached, orchestrating events from behind the scenes. After the homicide, his immediate action is to place a call, hinting at a plan or a cover‑up.

In this drama, a quiet rural community is thrown into chaos when a string of killings erupts, the first victim being the son of a local farmer. The unsettling series of murders grips the town, stirring fear and suspicion among its inhabitants. The programme features performances by Dick York, Jacqueline Scott and R.G. Armstrong, who bring the tense atmosphere to life. As the body count rises, the narrative follows the impact of the crimes on the close‑knit settlement, highlighting how a single tragedy can unravel the peace of an otherwise tranquil place. The storyline remains tightly focused on the community’s response, emphasizing the growing dread.

In this tense episode, a woman accidentally uncovers a tiny button that once came from one of her husband's victims. The seemingly harmless object thrusts her straight into her spouse's murderous sights. As the button's origin is revealed, she realises her husband is a serial killer and that the trinket ties her to his grim history. She scrambles to grasp why the button matters, fearing the discovery will expose her to his lethal agenda. Each moment she examines it heightens her dread, as any link to his victims could seal her fate. Suddenly, the domestic safety she once took for granted shatters, and she becomes his next target.

In this episode, a highly paid hitman finds his resolve wavering after he meets the wife of the person he's been contracted to eliminate. The encounter forces him to reconsider the assignment, leaving him torn between his professional obligations and the unexpected empathy he feels for the woman connected to his target. As the story unfolds, his doubts grow, and the simple act of meeting her becomes the catalyst for a profound internal struggle, putting the completion of his latest contract in jeopardy. He begins to question the morality of his trade, wondering if the price he commands can ever outweigh the human cost, and his brief conversation with the wife deepens his reluctance to pull the trigger.

In the quiet community of Linvale, the local sheriff finds himself drawn into a puzzling case when a resident's wife vanishes without a trace. The disappearance quickly becomes the centre of attention, prompting the law officer to launch a methodical inquiry, determined to uncover what happened to the missing woman. Meanwhile, the man's neighbours, ever eager to comment, point out his increasingly odd behaviour in the weeks leading up to the incident. Their gossip fuels the sheriff's suspicion that the husband may be involved, adding a layer of intrigue to the investigation as the officer pieces together the limited clues left behind.

The narrative centres on a former film star who has become a solicitor. When his son is charged with murder, he promptly looks for the most capable criminal defence barrister, convinced that only a lawyer of outstanding reputation can protect his child. Having swapped the limelight for the courtroom, he relies on his legal training to navigate the serious accusation. However, he soon changes course, deciding that no one can argue the case better than he can. He withdraws the hired counsel and steps into the courtroom in the trial himself, assuming both the role of father and his son’s defence attorney.

A college aide, seeking a prank to unsettle his flat‑mate, covertly takes a dead female body from the university’s laboratory and slips it into his roommate’s dormitory. His aim is to give the unsuspecting student a sober shock, using the macabre sight as a startling gag. He hopes the shock will jolt his friend out of his usual routine. However, the stunt quickly unravels, and the intended humour turns catastrophic. When the roommate discovers the grisly tableau, panic sets in, and the presence of the corpse triggers a chain of disastrous events that spiral beyond the aide’s control, turning what was meant as a harmless scare into a grim ordeal.