Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Seen it?1955 | 7 seasons | 25 min | Mystery, Drama, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics rank it among the best shows ever made, it held a wide audience for several seasons and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Fargo, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 7 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 25 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
Named among the best TV shows of all time by critics (on 6 all-time best lists)
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 228K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
Season 11955 · 39 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday- Season 21956 · 39 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
Season 31957 · 39 episodes · 9.1 out of 10Friday- Season 41958 · 36 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 51959 · 38 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
- Season 61960 · 38 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
- Season 71961 · 39 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Alfred Hitchcock
- Alfred HitchcockSelf - Host