The Outer Limits - S05E01: Alien Radio
Stan Harbinger (Joe Pantoliano) is a top-rated talk show host with a flair for the outrageous and a reputation as a skeptic's skeptic. Assisted by his producer Trudy (Cynthia Nixon), Stan takes special delight in shooting down callers who claim to have alien encounters, especially people like Eldon DeVries (Alan Zinyk), who believes his body has been taken over by aliens. However, when Eldon commits suicide by setting himself on fire in front of Stan, things begin to go wrong for Stan. A plan to syndicate the show is threatened by protests from UFO believers, angry at Stan's role in Eldon's death.
Director: A L Katz, Neill Fearnley
All Episodes - Season 5
The Outer Limits S05E01 Synopsis
The Outer Limits "Alien Radio" is part of the 1337x catalog. Rated 4.0/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 1999-01-22, this episode is part of Season 5 of The Outer Limits. Directed by Neill Fearnley, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 45m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Drama and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Stan Harbinger (Joe Pantoliano) is a top-rated talk show host with a flair for the outrageous and a reputation as a skeptic's skeptic. Assisted by his producer Trudy (Cynthia Nixon), Stan takes special delight in shooting down callers who claim to ha...
