‘The Twilight Zone’ Series Finale Aired 60 Years Ago: Why Was It Such a Dud?

Rod Serling in 'The Twilight Zone'
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Rod Serling’s beloved The Twilight Zone ended 60 years ago.

“The Bewitchin’ Pool,” the last original episode of the series, aired on CBS June 19, 1964. It was not the finale the show deserved.

It’s not the worst episode, but it’s near the bottom. IMDB users ranked it 139th out of 156.