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Followed by
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
"The Twilight Zone" (1985)
Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics (1994) (TV)
"The Twilight Zone" (2002)
Remade as
"Urutora Q" (1965)
Spin off from
"Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse: The Time Element (#1.6)" (1958)
 -  This time travel episode served as the first pilot for Rod Serling's "Twilight Zone."
Referenced in
"The Mike Wallace Interview: Rod Serling" (1959)
 -  Mentioned by Wallace and Serling.
"Mister Ed: George Burns Meets Mister Ed (#2.18)" (1962)
 -  Roger tells Kay and Carol that when Wilbur goes into the barn it's like he's in The Twilight Zone because he speaks to animals as though they were human.
"The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: It Takes a Heap o' Livin' to Make a Cave a Home (#3.31)" (1962)
 -  When discussing this episode's events, Dobie refers to Rod Serling.
"The Jack Benny Program: Twilight Zone Sketch (#13.16)" (1963)
 -  Show title mentioned in title
"The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: Beethoven, Presley and Me (#4.24)" (1963)
 -  Herbert T. Gillis describes Maynard's transformation as "kinda like the Twilight Zone."
"Mister Ed: Oh, Those Hats! (#4.8)" (1963)
 -  Wilbur says that visiting Miss Dooley's house is like entering The Twilight Zone.
"The Andy Griffith Show: Citizen's Arrest (#4.11)" (1963)
 -  When Otis gets confused about Barney being in locked in the jail cell instead of him, he says "I must be in 'The Twilight Zone''
Bikini Beach (1964)
The Movie Orgy (1968)
 -  Blooper of Rod Serling flubbing an introduction
"Bewitched: Samantha Goes South for a Spell (#5.2)" (1968)
 -  Darrin says he feels like he's in the Twilight Zone
"The Beverly Hillbillies: The Ghost of Clampett Castle (#7.5)" (1968)
 -  Mr, Drysdale says "Jethro would feel right at home in the Twilight Zone."
"Love, American Style: Love and the Modern Wife/Love and the Phonies/Love and the Single Couple (#1.5)" (1969)
 -  referenced by Bob Crane's character
Blood Freak (1972)
 -  A female character says "It's like something from 'Star Trek' or 'The Twilight Zone'".
"All in the Family: Archie and the Computer (#4.7)" (1973)
 -  When a computer error pronounces Archie dead, Mike suggests, "Or maybe you're in the Twilight Zone, and you really are dead!" Mike and Gloria then hum the Twilight Zone theme.
El buque maldito (1974)
 -  The series is referenced by one of the characters.
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) (TV)
 -  "I saw a thing about it on 'Twilight Zone'."
Invasion of the Love Drones (1977)
 -  The narrator is a Rod Serling sound-alike and mentions "The Erogenous Zone" in the opening narration.
"Starsky and Hutch: Satan's Witches (#3.16)" (1978)
 -  Starsky says their vacation has been a twilight zone from the word go.
"Saturday Night Live: Chevy Chase/Billy Joel (#3.11)" (1978)
 -  Dan Aykroyd tries to end the sketch with no ending with his Rod Serling impersonation
"B.J. and the Bear: Mary Ellen (#2.8)" (1979)
 -  The driving instructor warns his student that anything can be lurking around corners, just like in the Twilight Zone.
"B.J. and the Bear: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful (#2.18)" (1980)
 -  When coming into the normally hopping Friday night streets of Bishop and finding them totally deserted, B.J wonders, "Is this the Twilight Zone or somethin'?"
Paura nella città dei morti viventi (1980)
 -  a man says he doesn't believe in 'The Twilight Zone' "
"The Greatest American Hero: The Greatest American Hero (#1.1)" (1981)
 -  Bill mentions this series
"Saturday Night Live: Olivia Newton-John (#7.20)" (1982)
 -  Referenced in Hitler in heaven
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
 -  The theme song is hummed on the group's first hunt through the backyard for the creature causing noise.
The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
Le dernier combat (1983)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
 -  Apart from three of its sequences being remakes of three episodes and one referencing a fourth, the characters in the prologue hum the show theme and discuss it in general.
Sixteen Candles (1984)
"Jeopardy!: (#1.1)" (1984)
 -  Reference in a $400 clue in the category "4-Letter Words"
"The Cosby Show: How Ugly Is He? (#1.9)" (1984)
 -  Mentioned by name
The Breakfast Club (1985)
Lost in America (1985)
Gotcha! (1985)
My Science Project (1985)
"Moonlighting: Brother, Can You Spare a Blonde? (#2.1)" (1985)
 -  Richard says that he feels it was like in "The Twilight Zone" when he found the money.
"Girls on Top: Skankin' (#1.6)" (1985)
 -  Shelley says, "We are now entering The Twilight Zone."
Double Standards (1986)
 -  The bellhop mentions the title.
"Remington Steele: Steele, Inc. (#4.11)" (1986)
 -  After being surprised to see his office reproduced down to the smallest detail, Steele remarks that he wouldn't be surprised to see Rod Serling. This remark is then followed by roll played on the bongos.
"The A-Team: Cowboy George (#4.16)" (1986)
 -  Mentioned by Hannibal
"Muppet Babies: The Weirdo Zone (#3.3)" (1986)
 -  The title of the episode is a take on the tv series.
"ALF: Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue? (#1.8)" (1986)
 -  Mentioned in Alf's Song for Lynn
G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987) (V)
Out on a Limb (1987) (TV)
Alien Predator (1987)
Mannequin (1987)
 -  For a moment Jonathan thinks he's in the Twilight Zone
Howling III (1987)
 -  Professor Beckmeyer says of a strange discovery he feels "Rod Serling could appear at any moment."
The Return of the Six-Million-Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman (1987) (TV)
 -  Mentioned by Jaimie's TV obsessed patient
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1987) (TV)
 -  At Disneyland's Main Street USA, Dick Van Dyke asks the Seven Dwarfs where they are and Grumpy remarks that it "feels like the Twilight Zone"
Masters of the Universe (1987)
"Designing Women: Half an Air Bubble Off (#2.5)" (1987)
 -  Mary Jo and Charlene hum the theme song.
"Perfect Strangers: The Horn Blows at Midnight (#3.7)" (1987)
 -  Theme music is heard towards the end of the episode.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988) (V)
The Good, the Bad, and Huckleberry Hound (1988) (TV)
 -  Mentioned in dialogue.
"The Charmings: The Man Who Came to Dinner (#2.13)" (1988)
 -  Don sings the theme to the Twilight Zone.
"Hot Metal: The Twilight Zone (#2.4)" (1988)
 -  Title reference.
Not of This Earth (1988)
 -  Mentioned in dialogue
The Great Outdoors (1988)
 -  When the Ripley boys see the twins for the first time, the Twilight Zone theme plays as the camera zooms in on the Craig girls' faces. Dan Aykroyd (Roman Craig) was in "Twilight Zone: The Movie".
Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988) (VG)
Dream a Little Dream (1989)
Fletch Lives (1989)
 -  Fletch hums the zone theme while in the swamp
"Quantum Leap: The Color of Truth - August 8, 1955 (#1.7)" (1989)
 -  Al mentions this series
Uncle Buck (1989)
 -  When Bob and Cindy are backing out of the driveway, Buck plays the theme from "The Twilight Zone" on the piano.
"The Wonder Years: Math Class (#3.2)" (1989)
 -  The theme song plays when Kevin imagines a "Zone" scene about a match problem with a lemonade.
"Saved by the Bell: Beauty and the Screech (#1.10)" (1989)
 -  Zack says, "I think we've just entered 'The Twilight Zone.'"
Cadillac Man (1990)
 -  Towards the very end when Joey is telling Larry that he is crazy; he says, "You came into the Twilight Zone".
"Northern Exposure: Sex, Lies and Ed's Tapes (#1.6)" (1990)
 -  Rick hums the theme
"Saved by the Bell: House Party (#2.5)" (1990)
 -  Lisa says, "We have just entered 'The Twilight Zone.'"
"The Flash: Double Vision (#1.4)" (1990)
 -  A policeman feels the case could be straight from this show because of its seemingly supernatural nature.
"Muppet Babies: Muppet Babies: The Next Generation (#7.8)" (1990)
 -  "Are you sure this isn't the Twilight Zone?"
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991)
 -  When the Babysitter reveals her true (evil) nature, the Twilight Zone theme is heard.
Doc Hollywood (1991)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Amazing Colossal Man (#4.9)" (1991)
 -  Mentioned
Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time (1991)
 -  Ms Trent says "Is this the Twilight Zone? Where is Rod Sterling"
Strictly Business (1991)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (#4.21)" (1991)
 -  Mentioned by title
Wayne's World (1992)
"The Red Green Show: Magnetic Lake (#3.4)" (1993)
 -  Harold compares the lake being magnetized to an episode of this show and hums the show's theme
Ground Zero Texas (1993) (VG)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Bride of the Monster (#5.23)" (1993)
 -  Crow (as Rod Serling): Submitted for your approval, a salesman who has no car.
Bound by Honor (1993)
 -  Mentioned in the conversation at the end
Last Action Hero (1993)
Heart and Souls (1993)
 -  Hal says, "What am I, in 'The Twilight Zone' here?"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: I Accuse My Parents (#6.7)" (1993)
 -  Joel: "I've entered 'The Twilight Zone'!"
"Married with Children: Luck of the Bundys (#8.4)" (1993)
 -  When Al says he's doomed, you can hear the Music from "The Twilight Zone"
Lush Life (1993) (TV)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Wild World of Batwoman (#6.15)" (1993)
 -  Tom: "There's a man on the wing of the plane!"
"Saved by the Bell: The College Years: A Thanksgiving Story (#1.10)" (1993)
 -  Alex says that she watched an episode of "The Twilight Zone" that included goat people.
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
 -  Screenshot in scene
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Atomic Brain (#6.18)" (1993)
 -  Crow: "Do not adjust your dryer. We control your air plug."
"Seinfeld: The Cigar Store Indian (#5.10)" (1993)
 -  Mentioned by name
"The Nanny: Imaginary Friend (#1.6)" (1993)
 -  Brighton mock Grace using the variation of the opening Rod Serling monologue.
What Happened Was... (1994)
 -  Makes reference to a flickering light as being something out of "The Twilight Zone".
Natural Born Killers (1994)
"The Magic School Bus: Gets Lost in Space (#1.1)" (1994)
 -  The person on the phone with the Producer says The Magic School Bus is more like The Twilight Zone based on what they showed.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Creeping Terror (#7.6)" (1994)
 -  Servo: Maybe this is the doorway to another dimension.
The River Wild (1994)
The Bitch Is Back (1995)
 -  Doll hums theme song twice.
Tommy Boy (1995)
 -  A character mentions it
"Weird Science: Sci-Fi Zoned (#3.10)" (1995)
 -  Show in episode based on
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995)
"The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror VI (#7.6)" (1995)
 -  Homer's line "This is just like that twilighty show about that zone"
It Takes Two (1995)
 -  The "Twilight Zone" theme is heard when Amanda is shocked to see the picture that she believes is of herself.
Jumanji (1995)
 -  Alan says he realizes his account must sound like something out of "The Twilight Zone".
Macabre Pair of Shorts (1996)
Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders (1996)
 -  There is an overt reference in the musical score to the famous incidental music of Twilight Zone.
Bandwagon (1996)
"Ballykissangel: Trying to Connect You (#1.1)" (1996)
 -  Peter asks Assumpta whether he is in The Twilight Zone.
Celtic Pride (1996)
 -  Mentioned by Lewis
"Frasier: Mixed Doubles (#4.6)" (1996)
 -  Martin says he is in "The Twilight Zone"
Christmas Every Day (1996) (TV)
 -  Billy called his situation a Christmas episode of The Twilight Zone.
Trucks (1997) (TV)
 -  "Got any of those Twilight Zoners?"
"The Nanny: The Nose Knows (#4.15)" (1997)
 -  Fran says that her version of The Zone Diet is more like The Twilight Zone.
"Seinfeld: The Van Buren Boys (#8.14)" (1997)
 -  Mentioned by name
Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies (#9.12)" (1997)
 -  Crow: A dimension not of sight or sound but of crap.
Contact (1997)
Northern Lights (1997) (TV)
In & Out (1997)
The X Files Game (1998) (VG)
 -  The character Mary mentions the Twilight Zone.
Trespasser (1998) (VG)
Wilbur Falls (1998)
 -  "This is like 'The Twilight Zone'!"
Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998) (TV)
"The Nanny: The Honeymoon's Overboard (#6.1)" (1998)
 -  The theme music plays during one dream sequence.
Free Enterprise (1998)
 -  Robert picks up a book about the show in the bookstore.
Practical Magic (1998)
 -  "...damn Twilight Zone"
Psalm II: 'Walking Distance' (1999)
Staring at Headlights (1999)
Judy Berlin (1999)
Virus (1999)
 -  Captain Everton: "And no more of this Twilight Zone stuff."
"Red Dwarf: Back in the Red: Part 1 (#8.1)" (1999)
 -  Referenced by name
The Sixth Sense (1999)
"The X Files: Sein und Zeit (#7.10)" (2000)
 -  Skinner asks Mulder about "Intensify our search where? The Twilight Zone?"
"Freaks and Geeks: Kim Kelly Is My Friend (#1.4)" (2000)
 -  Neil does his own version of the Twilight Zone intro
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
CyberWorld (2000)
Lucky Numbers (2000)
Dracula 2000 (2000)
"Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Beach Blanket Bizarro (#5.17)" (2001)
 -  Kevin at the beach says, "It's like we're in the Twilight Zone"
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Vanilla Sky (2001)
Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy (2002) (V)
 -  referenced by Bob Gale
Psalm III: 'Night of the Meek' (2002)
"Gilmore Girls: It Should've Been Lorelai (#2.14)" (2002)
 -  Lorelai says that the morning has a Twilight Zone feel.
Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road (2002)
 -  Opening scene, OW Grant's line upon entering I-60
Disappearance (2002) (TV)
 -  Kids mock TZ narrator "a land where cell phones don't work" while entering town
TV Guide 50 Best Shows of All Time: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (TV)
WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002) (VG)
"The Dead Zone: Unreasonable Doubt (#1.5)" (2002)
 -  Goth Guy quotes from Twilight Zone opening in reference to Johnny's ability
xXx (2002)
I'm with Lucy (2002)
Funny Ha Ha (2002)
 -  a guy says that this is one of his favorite TV shows
Cultivision (Collapsing Stars) (2002)
Just Married (2003)
Retarded Animal Babies (2003) (V)
 -  Mentioned in dialogue
The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003) (VG)
 -  Like the Simpsons show, many of the horror elements are in homage to the Twilight Zone
The Fighting Temptations (2003)
'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (2003) (V)
 -  "UHF" contains the line, "We control the horizontal. We control the vertical, too."
"Angels in America" (2003)
 -  "You're still an honorary citizen of The Twilight Zone."
Time Enough at Last (2004)
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
 -  "The Twilight Zone" is mentioned by name in the Harold and Kumar movie.
The Terminal (2004)
 -  Frank Dixon (Stanley Tucci) talks to one of his subordinates about how good The Twilight Zone is.
"Andy Richter Controls the Universe: Bully the Kid (#2.9)" (2004)
 -  Mentioned by Keith
The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
 -  Someone hums the theme from "the Twilight Zone."
Collateral (2004)
 -  The Jamie Fox cabdriver character says, at one point late in the film, "This whole night has been like an episode of 'Twilight Zone.'"
'Duel': A Conversation with Director Steven Spielberg (2004) (V)
 -  Mentioned once
Clown Porn (2005)
 -  The host of the show, Rod Swirling, is a parody of Rod Serling
"Veronica Mars: Silence of the Lamb (#1.11)" (2005)
 -  (after something weird happens) "I'll just have Rod Serling wait on the couch."
Film Geek (2005)
 -  Scotty has a book called "The Twilight Zone Companion"
You Think You Really Know Me: The Gary Wilson Story (2005)
 -  Still photos are shown and the title is mentioned.
Headhunter (2005)
 -  "Now I'm in the...'Twilight Zone.'"
Guy X (2005)
 -  mentioned in newspaper film review
Camp Daze (2005) (V)
 -  "It's like we just stepped into 'The Twilight Zone'."
Say Uncle (2005)
 -  "It was like something out of The Twilight Zone."
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
 -  Mentioned by Ethan Thomas in court
"EastEnders: (2005-09-27)" (2005)
 -  Garry says, "For crying out loud, we're back in the Twilight Zone!"
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: A Look Back (2005) (V)
 -  referenced in documentary
Severed (2005)
 -  "What the hell are we talking about here, 'The Twilight Zone' or something?"
"Jeopardy!: (#22.31)" (2005)
 -  correct response in Final Jeopardy! round
Beverly Kills (2005)
 -  "I even got one of those really wonderful spinning spirals like The Twilight Zone"
Inside 'Never Among Friends' (2005) (V)
Rent (2005)
 -  In "What You Own" Roger&Mark reference life in America like "a Twilight Zone"
VooDoo Curse: The Giddeh (2006)
 -  "This ain't the...Twilight Zone."
The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
 -  When Doug returns he tells others about bunch of abandoned cars he saw. He says "It was like The Twilight Zone".
"Saturday Night Live: Matt Dillon/Arctic Monkeys (#31.14)" (2006)
 -  Referenced on Vincent Price's Thanksgiving special
The Secret (2006) (V)
 -  Mentioned by Jack Canfield (who also mimics the title music).
Red Dwarf: The Tank - Series VIII (2006) (V)
 -  Referenced by name
Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself (2006) (TV)
 -  Jeff mentions "The Twilight Zone" in his act.
Mammoth (2006) (TV)
 -  Mentioned by Jack in front of the movie theater.
Desperation (2006) (TV)
 -  Guy jokingly says the opening lines to this show after seeing something strange
"Eureka: Pilot (#1.1)" (2006)
 -  Mentioned by name
Broken Bridges (2006)
 -  "If this is going to get all 'Twilight Zone', tell me now."
Everything's Gone Green (2006)
 -  "Twilight Zone-like"
The Last Winter (2006)
 -  "Very 'Twilight Zone'."
"Masters of Horror: Valerie on the Stairs (#2.8)" (2006)
 -  line: "...there's a signpost up ahead...you've entered the Twilight Zone."
Get a Life (2006) (V)
 -  "Twilight Zone" mentioned
Blackout (2007/II)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
Concerto Macabre: The Films of John Brahm (2007) (V)
 -  The title appears in a montage.
"Psych: Game, Set... Muuurder? (#1.13)" (2007)
 -  Shawn mentions it.
"Blood Ties: Gifted (#1.4)" (2007)
 -  line: "Oh dear Mother of God, say this is not gonna be another trip into the Twilight Zone"
The Sandlot 3 (2007) (V)
 -  "It's like the Twilight Zone"
Werewolf: The Devil's Hound (2007) (V)
 -  Theme song hummed when talking about aliens
"Family Guy: Meet the Quagmires (#5.18)" (2007)
 -  Peter asks Brian if he's ever seen an episode of this show.
Dead Man's Hand (2007)
 -  (after something strange happens) "Is this when Rod Serling shows up?"
Hairspray (2007)
 -  "It's like a living Twilight Zone" (song lyrics)
"Mad Men: Ladies Room (#1.2)" (2007)
 -  Peggy says that she doesn't like the show.
"The Simpsons: Homer of Seville (#19.2)" (2007)
 -  Mentioned by Homer
"Flikken Maastricht: Een oude man (#1.7)" (2007)
 -  Open reference by a character
Bart Got a Room (2008)
 -  "This is like a total 'Twilight Zone'"
Trip to the Planetarium (2008)
 -  Introduction scene reference to Twilight zone opening
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-06-25)" (2008)
 -  Bill make reference to this TV show by name.
Lymelife (2008)
 -  Mentioned in dialogue by Scott.
Nothing But the Truth (2008)
 -  "How 'Twilight Zone-ish is this for you?"
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)
 -  mentioned by Sidney
Terror Inside (2008)
 -  Corey Feldman as ALLEN references the series in the film
"The Juice Box: Dimlight (#1.14)" (2008)
 -  a man accidently calls 'Twilight' 'The Twilight Zone'
"The Girls Next Door: Kickin' Aspen (#5.12)" (2008)
 -  Bridget says that when she saw Barbi's house, she thought, "Am I in the Twilight Zone?"
"QI: Future (#6.9)" (2009)
 -  Sean Locke's buzzer plays the show's theme tune.
The Cove (2009)
 -  Mentioned once.
Epic Mickey (2010) (VG)
 -  The Twilight Zone ride "Tower of Terror", appears in the game.
Featured in
"House of Rock: The Twilight Zone (#2.5)" (????)
 -  Title reference.
Saturday the 14th (1981)
 -  This is the show that the family watches the first night in the house.
Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown (1994) (TV)
 -  Clips from this show are in this special
"American Masters: Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval" (1995)
Influences: From Yesterday to Today (1999) (TV)
 -  Clips from this show are used in this special
Strange Planet (1999)
Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History (2001) (TV)
Vanilla Sky (2001)
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV)
 -  Makes the countdown, is talked about.
CBS at 75 (2003) (TV)
 -  A clip is featured
"Svengoolie: Svengoolie's TV Graveyard: Zoned Out" (2005)
 -  This film is featured in this episode.
"Svengoolie: Svengoolie's TV Graveyard: Back in the Zone!" (2005)
 -  Episodes from this tv show were featured.
"Screenwipe: Screenwipe USA (#2.5)" (2006)
 -  Clip shown.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-06-27)" (2008)
 -  The title screen for this show is featured.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-08-22)" (2008)
 -  The opening of this show was featured during an old 'Miller Time' segment.
"Cinemania: Oi pio diavoitoi dolofonoi: Alithines istories!" (2009)
 -  Clips are shown
Spoofed in
"The Dick Van Dyke Show: It May Look Like a Walnut! (#2.20)" (1963)
 -  Rob has an alien invasion nightmare and wonders if he's "In the Twilo Zone."
"Saturday Night Live: Paul Simon/George Harrison (#2.8)" (1976)
 -  Spoofed in 'Twilite Zone' skit
"Saturday Night Live: Ricky Nelson/Judy Collins (#4.12)" (1979)
 -  Spoofed in Twilight Zone Skit
"Saturday Night Live: Bob Newhart/The Amazing Rhthym Aces/Bruce Cockburn (#5.18)" (1980)
 -  Spoofed as "The Dating Zone"
Twilite Pink (1981)
 -  Twilite Pink uses the basic premise of The Twilight Zone, complete with Rod Serling sound-alike.
"Bosom Buddies: Only the Lonely (#1.14)" (1981)
 -  Henry does a Rod Serling impersonation.
Twilight Pink II (The Erogenous Zone) (1982)
 -  Twilight Pink II uses the basic premise of The Twilight Zone, complete with Rod Serling sound-alike
David Lee Roth (1986) (V)
 -  Serling-style voiceover at the beginning and end of "California Girls," mentioning that the characters are heading into "The Sunlight Zone."
"Muppet Babies: The Weirdo Zone (#3.3)" (1986)
 -  Title reference, and Baby Gonzo sings the theme music.
Strange But True Football Stories (1987) (TV)
"The Facts of Life: Seven Little Indians (#8.12)" (1987)
 -  The tone of the episode, and the narrator, are meant to parody this series.
Really Weird Tales (1987) (TV)
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
The Sexual Zone (1989)
 -  Porn take-off on sci-fi anthology series.
"The Wonder Years: Math Class Squared (#3.9)" (1989)
 -  Scene with Paul as Rod Serling.
Eternity (1990)
 -  Porn treatment of specific "Twilight Zone" plot.
"Tiny Toon Adventures: The Acme Acres Zone (#1.14)" (1990)
 -  The whole episode is a take from the hit thriller series.
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (1991) (VG)
"Animaniacs: The Flame/Wakko's America/Davey Omelette/Four Score and Seven Migraines Ago (#1.20)" (1993)
 -  The Animaniacs parody the opening sequence to this show on a train, the floating objects on a black background can be seen in the window.
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
Little Cobras: Operation Dalmatian (1997)
The Last Episode (1999)
"Felicity: Help for the Lovelorn (#2.11)" (2000)
 -  The entire episode spoofs the twilight zone series
"Family Guy: Love Thy Trophy (#2.5)" (2000)
 -  Rod Serling appears in the episode to give a typical exposition seen on the show.
CyberWorld (2000)
"Futurama: I Dated a Robot (#3.15)" (2001)
 -  The Scary Door is a parody of this show.
MTV 20: Jams (2001) (V)
 -  "Me, Myself and I" spoofs the show
"Futurama: Spanish Fry (#5.12)" (2003)
 -  Show within the show "The Scary Door" spoofs this show.
Mysterious Tales of Unexpected Horror (2003) (V)
"Garth Marenghi's Darkplace" (2004)
 -  the opening sequence is a shot-for-shot parody complete with dated special effects and similar music.
Britney Spears: In the Zone (2004) (V)
 -  A segment of the concert is called "The Onyx Zone,"
"Robot Chicken: Midnight Snack (#1.12)" (2005)
 -  A spoof of Rod Serling's narration
"Grim & Evil: Runaway Pants/Scythe 2.0 (#4.11)" (2005)
 -  This episode opens with a look at "The Billy Zone", complete with a Rod Serling-type narrator
"Cold Case: Rampage (#4.1)" (2006)
 -  At the beginning the two kids spoof the opening speech of The Twilight Zone.
Futurama: Bender's Game (2008) (V)
 -  "The Scary Door"

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