Marty Henderson

"The Shelter" is the third episode of the third season of the American television series The Twilight Zone, which aired on September 29, 1961. Directed by Lamont Johnson and written by Rod Serling, the episode portrays a suburban physician who, during a celebration, faces a sudden societal breakdown when a civil defense announcement suggests an impending nuclear attack. This leads to panic as friends and neighbors become desperate to access the doctor's fallout shelter, revealing underlying hostilities and instincts for survival. Notably, the episode is recognized for lacking supernatural elements, focusing instead on human nature amidst crisis.

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