Shadow Play

Dennis Weaver plays convicted murderer Adam Grant, awaiting execution but desperately tries to convince anyone(especially the District Attorney, played by Harry Townes) that in fact they are all a part of a collective dream he is having, and has in fact had countless times, and will quite possibly continue to have forever. Initially skeptical, a concerned newspaperman convinces the D.A. to postpone the execution, but it may indeed already be too late... Brilliant episode with a superb performance by Dennis Weaver perfectly encapsulates everything the series is about, in chilling, unforgettable fashion, and a stunner of an ending, with Rod Serling's narration being among the best.