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The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits

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The Outer Limits

"There is nothing wrong with your television. Do not attempt to adjust the picture."

1963- 1965

2 Seasons

49 Episodes

7.8(164 votes)

Ended

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

The Outer Limits is an anthology tv series of self-contained sci-fi-horror stories, sometimes with a plot twist at the end.

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MGM Plus Amazon Channel

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Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

Creative team

Created by: Leslie Stevens
Showrunner: Leslie Stevens
Produced by: Sam White
Lou Morheim

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