My favorite retro show of all time just got its own 24/7 free Pluto TV channel

Key Takeaways

Pluto TV added a dedicated channel for The Twilight Zone, offering 24/7 access to the original series.
The Twilight Zone’s anthology structure allowed it to expertly explore humanity’s hopes in unconventional ways.
The iconic series’ vintage black-and-white look and memorable episodes have made it a timeless classic.

Ever since I was young, The Twilight Zone has had a special place in my heart. The bizarre and unusual stories first told in 1959 became an iconic piece of television history. Created by the famed Rod Serling, The Twilight Zone is an unforgettable anthology series that spans genres and themes. From dystopian futures to black comedy stories, horror and thrilling escapades, The Twilight Zone had it all.

It’s now the focal point of Pluto TV‘s latest update. This month, Pluto TV is bringing a dedicated channel for The Twilight Zone to the service. As Paramount’s free streaming service, viewers will gain access to a 24/7 channel for The Twilight Zone. The channel is now available to all users. The channel includes access to all original episodes of the series.

“The Twilight Zone became the role model for TV anthologies,” the channel’s official description reads. “The parables, which usually resided in the world of fantasy or science fiction, expertly explored humanity’s hopes, despairs, pride, and prejudices in metaphoric ways conventional drama could not.”

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Pluto TV is home to the golden age of The Twilight Zone

Don’t expect to find Jordan Peele’s reboot of the series

Pluto TV is supporting the original run of The Twilight Zone. The series originally debuted in 1959. Of course, back then the era of television was restricted to black and white. In a way, the vintage look of the series became somewhat iconic for The Twilight Zone. In hindsight, the series maintained a quaint look to it because of this.

While each season had a different episode count, the series’ first run closed out on 156 episodes.

In its heyday, The Twilight Zone ran for five total seasons on CBS. While each season had a different episode count, the series’ first run closed out on 156 episodes. In 1964, The Twilight Zone concluded. The original series was written and adapted by Sterling alongside other writers.

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The best episodes of The Twilight Zone

If this is your first exposure to the series, here are some recommendations

Thanks to its anthology structure, you can bounce around and watch The Twilight Zone in any order you’d like. There are some quintessential episodes to watch, however. If you need some recommendations, look no further.