Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The man appears confused as he tells the officers he cannot recall his past. Meanwhile, the boy looks distressed as he says his father has left him behind, and the desk sergeant in the station remains skeptical of both stories.

is a stand‑alone episode presented as a programme. It falls squarely within the episode genre, offering a self‑contained story that unfolds in a single setting. The narrative opens with a man walking into a police station and telling the officers that he cannot remember anything about his past. At the same time, a young boy arrives, insisting that his father has deserted him and left him behind. Both arrive with urgent, personal crises that immediately draw the attention of the desk sergeant. The desk sergeant, however, is far from convinced. He scrutinises the man's claim of memory loss and the boy's accusation of abandonment, probing each account with a healthy dose of scepticism. His doubts create a palpable tension, as he weighs the credibility of the two very different stories presented to him. Throughout the episode, the interaction between the sergeant and the two visitors drives the plot forward. Their exchanges highlight the uncertainty surrounding the man's condition and the boy's family situation, leaving the audience to wonder which, if either, is telling the truth. The episode remains focused on this uneasy confrontation, offering a concise yet compelling glimpse into doubt and verification within the confines of a police desk.