The Twilight Zone - Season 2 - Eps 2: What Are Friends For? / Aqua Vita
Alex Mattingly wonders whether his son Jeff's new friend Mike is real or imaginary. This episode is a cruel "fountain of youth" spin-off. A fortyish reporter is at risk of losing her anchor position on a network evening news broadcast to a younger reporter. She hears about a special type of bottled water from a friend of hers. She orders some at a relatively low cost. It works. Yet she finds she must drink it every day in order to retain her youth. When she orders another 5-gallon container. The price jumps up to $200. She talks to the water deliveryman. He refers he to her as "girlie". She remarks "girlie" is an old term and asks for his actual age. He says something along the lines of "I don't think you'd want to know". She is halfway done with the second bottle and is tearing apart her place looking for items to pawn when her husband shows up. They have no kids. She explains what has happened and decides to end her dilemma by balancing their situations.
About The Twilight Zone
Title: The Twilight Zone
First Air Date: 1985-09-27
Last Air Date: 1989-04-15
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.763/10 (from 230 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 4
Total Episodes: 65
Network: CBS
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
Production Companies: London Films Productions, Atlantis Films, CBS, Persistence of Vision Films
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Robin Ward
Narrator (voice)
