The Twilight Zone — Season 1, Episode 20: Profile in Silver / Button, Button

Episode synopsis

A researcher from the future, a descendent of President John F. Kennedy goes back in time to witness his ancestor's death, and inadvertently changes history by saving the President. The researcher accidentally gives away the fact that he is from the future, as Kennedy is "pursued" by a series of hurricanes. A mysterious man offers a couple a bizarre deal: if they will push a button on a box that will kill one person they don't know, they will get a million dollars. After some contemplation, the couple goes ahead and pushes the button. The man tells them that they will indeed get the money. And somewhere, sometime, another couple will get the same box, and the same offer...

About The Twilight Zone

This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Shatterday / A Little Peace and Quiet
• E2Wordplay / Dreams for Sale / Chameleon
• E3Healer / Children's Zoo / Kentucky Rye
• E4Little Boy Lost / Wish Bank / Nightcrawlers
• E5If She Dies / Ye Gods
• E6Examination Day / A Message From Charity
• E7Teacher's Aide / Paladin of the Lost Hour
• E8Act Break / The Burning Man / Dealer's Choice
• E9Dead Woman's Shoes / Wong's Lost and Found Emporium
• E10The Shadow Man / The Uncle Devil Show / Opening Day
• E11The Beacon / One Life, Furnished in Early Poverty
• E12Her Pilgrim Soul / I of Newton