When it comes to classic TV that dared to bend minds, spark fear, and prod the conscience, two giants stand above the rest: The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits. These weren’t just television shows—they were cultural litmus tests that tackled societal fears, explored human nature, and introduced some of the most iconic stories ever told in speculative fiction.

But which show reigned supreme? Was it the morally twisted tales of The Twilight Zone or the creature-packed paranoia of The Outer Limits?

Let’s break it down.