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The Twilight Zone - S05E36 - The Bewitchin' Pool
 

Watch The Twilight Zone season 5 episode 36 Online

The Bewitchin' Pool

 
Two unhappy children find a happy escape in a swimming pool.
 
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The Twilight Zone / S05E36 : The Bewitchin' Pool
Season 5, Episode 36 | Aired on June 19, 1964 | TV-PG | 25 min. | CBS
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EPISODES
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Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
Specials
 
 
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 1 - In Praise of Pip
    Episode 1
    In Praise of Pip
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 2 - Steel
    Episode 2
    Steel
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 3 - Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
    Episode 3
    Nightmare at 20,000 Feet
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 4 - A Kind of a Stopwatch
    Episode 4
    A Kind of a Stopwatch
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 5 - The Last Night of a Jockey
    Episode 5
    The Last Night of a Jockey
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 6 - Living Doll
    Episode 6
    Living Doll
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 7 - The Old Man in the Cave
    Episode 7
    The Old Man in the Cave
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 8 - Uncle Simon
    Episode 8
    Uncle Simon
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 9 - Probe 7, Over and Out
    Episode 9
    Probe 7, Over and Out
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 10 - The 7th is Made Up of Phantoms
    Episode 10
    The 7th is Made Up of Phantoms
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 11 - A Short Drink from a Certain Fountain
    Episode 11
    A Short Drink from a Certain Fountain
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 12 - Ninety Years Without Slumbering
    Episode 12
    Ninety Years Without Slumbering
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 13 - Ring-A-Ding Girl
    Episode 13
    Ring-A-Ding Girl
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 14 - You Drive
    Episode 14
    You Drive
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 15 - The Long Morrow
    Episode 15
    The Long Morrow
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 16 - The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross
    Episode 16
    The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 17 - Number 12 Looks Just Like You
    Episode 17
    Number 12 Looks Just Like You
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 18 - Black Leather Jackets
    Episode 18
    Black Leather Jackets
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 19 - Night Call
    Episode 19
    Night Call
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 20 - From Agnes - with Love
    Episode 20
    From Agnes - with Love
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 21 - Spur of the Moment
    Episode 21
    Spur of the Moment
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 22 - An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
    Episode 22
    An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 23 - Queen of the Nile
    Episode 23
    Queen of the Nile
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 24 - What's in the Box
    Episode 24
    What's in the Box
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 25 - The Masks
    Episode 25
    The Masks
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 26 - I Am the Night - Color Me Black
    Episode 26
    I Am the Night - Color Me Black
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 27 - Sounds and Silences
    Episode 27
    Sounds and Silences
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 28 - Caesar and Me
    Episode 28
    Caesar and Me
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 29 - The Jeopardy Room
    Episode 29
    The Jeopardy Room
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 30 - Stopover in a Quiet Town
    Episode 30
    Stopover in a Quiet Town
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 31 - The Encounter
    Episode 31
    The Encounter
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 32 - Mr. Garrity and the Graves
    Episode 32
    Mr. Garrity and the Graves
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 33 - The Brain Center at Whipple's
    Episode 33
    The Brain Center at Whipple's
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 34 - Come Wander with Me
    Episode 34
    Come Wander with Me
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 35 - The Fear
    Episode 35
    The Fear
  • The Twilight Zone - Episode 36 - The Bewitchin' Pool
    Episode 36
    The Bewitchin' Pool

The Twilight Zone season 5 episode 36 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Children Jeb and Sport Sharewood, distressed by their parents' impending divorce, escape to a fantasy world in their swimming pool, finding solace in the nurturing presence of Aunt T. This imagined haven contrasts starkly with their real life of parental neglect and conflict. Ultimately, unable to face the harsh reality of their parents' divorce, they choose to permanently stay in their comforting fantasy world, highlighting the profound impact of familial discord on children.

Full Episode S05E36 Recap

### Introduction to the Twilight Zone - **Narrator**: Introduces the surreal, mysterious nature of the Twilight Zone. ### The Sharewood Family's Turmoil - **Gloria and Gil Sharewood**: Announce their decision to divorce, leaving their children, Jeb and Sport, to choose who to live with. ### Jeb and Sport's Escape - **Jeb and Sport**: Distraught by their parents' decision, they imagine a secret world inside their swimming pool. ### The Arrival at Aunt T's - **Aunt T's Haven**: The children find themselves in a comforting, fantastical place with Aunt T, where they engage in various activities and chores. ### The Parents' Search - **Gloria and Gil**: Frantically search for the missing children, revealing their dysfunctional relationship and lack of understanding. ### Return Home and Harsh Reality - **Jeb and Sport**: Return home, hoping for a changed family dynamic, only to find their parents proceeding with the divorce. ### The Final Escape - **Jeb and Sport**: Decide to permanently escape to Aunt T's world as their parents argue, showing the children's need for love and escape from reality. ### Epilogue - **Narrator**: Reflects on the power of children's fantasies and the sad reality of Jeb and Sport's need for love, emphasizing the imaginative and poignant nature of the Twilight Zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main conflict in the Sharewood family?

The main conflict is the impending divorce of Gloria and Gil Sharewood, causing distress to their children, Jeb and Sport.

Who are Jeb and Sport?

Jeb and Sport are the children of Gloria and Gil Sharewood, deeply affected by their parents' dysfunctional relationship.

What is the fantasy world Jeb and Sport escape to?

They escape to a secret, comforting place in their swimming pool, imagined as Aunt T's haven.

Who is Aunt T?

Aunt T is a character in Jeb and Sport's fantasy world, representing a nurturing and caring figure absent in their real life.

How do Jeb and Sport's parents react to their disappearance?

Their parents are frantic and reveal their dysfunctional relationship while searching for them.

What changes do Jeb and Sport hope for upon returning home?

They hope for a changed, more loving family dynamic.

What reality do the children return to?

They return to the reality of their parents proceeding with the divorce.

What decision do Jeb and Sport make at the end?

They decide to permanently escape to their fantasy world with Aunt T.

What does the narrator reflect on in the epilogue?

The narrator reflects on the power of children's fantasies and the sad reality of their need for love.

Is Aunt T's world real?

Aunt T's world is a part of the children's imagination, a fantasy created as an escape from their unhappy reality.

How does the episode portray the parents' relationship?

The parents' relationship is portrayed as dysfunctional and lacking in understanding and care for their children.

 
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