The Second Verdict

Season 2 - Episode 30: The Second Verdict
Overview
Ned Murray is a lawyer who gets Lew Rydell off on a murder charge, but later learns that he is guilty. Knowing that Lew cannot be tried twice for the same crime, Ned seeks out other ways to bring the man to justice. He talks to a gangster Tony Hardeman who misinterprets Ned's concern and decides to have Lew killed. Ned suspects that a murder is about to take place and tries to save Lew. He arrives at Lew's house too late and discovers that Lew is still alive. He managed to kill Tony before he could kill him. Ned realizes that he can now have Lew sent to prison since he can now be tried for another murder. Guilt overwhealms him, however, and Ned decides to defend Lew in court once again.
Episode Information
TV Show
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Season
Season 2
Episode Number
30
Air Date
May 29, 1964
Runtime
60 minutes
Rating
3.5/5
Guest Stars

Frank Gorshin
Lew Rydell

Harold J. Stone
Mr. Osterman
Helen Mayon
The Maid

John Marley
Tony Hardeman

Martin Landau
Ned Murray
Michael Beirne
Tom Bailey
Crew
Henry Slesar
Writer
Alfred Hayes
Writer

Lewis Teague
Director