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Thriller

Series Overview

Thriller is an American anthology television series that aired during the 1960–61 and 1961–62 seasons on NBC. The show featured host Boris Karloff introducing a mix of self-contained, macabre weird-horror and morbid, hitchockian crime stories, in some of which he also starred.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 67 Episodes

50 min per episode

Air Date Window

1960 – 1962

Premiered: Tue, Sep 13, 1960

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Apr 30, 1962

Season 2, Episode 30: “The Specialists”

A group of special detectives try to capture international jewel thieves and save the life of an innocent young woman who has become entangled in their web.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Producers

Maxwell Shane, Fletcher Markle

Department Leadership Roster

Maxwell Shane

Producer

Fletcher Markle

Fletcher Markle

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Thriller.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thriller

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Thriller about?

Thriller is an American anthology television series that aired during the 1960–61 and 1961–62 seasons on NBC. The show featured host Boris Karloff introducing a mix of self-contained, macabre weird-horror and morbid, hitchockian crime stories, in some of which he also starred.

How many seasons does Thriller have?

Thriller comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Thriller?

Key cast members in Thriller include Boris Karloff.

Who created or directed Thriller?

Thriller was developed and directed by Not specified.