The Twilight Zone (1985) S01E20 - Profile in Silver / Button, Button
The Twilight Zone (1985) (1985)
S01E20 Profile in Silver / Button, Button
Episode Overview
Title: Profile in Silver / Button, Button Plot: A time-traveling researcher, a descendant of President John F. Kennedy, journeys to the past to observe his ancestor's assassination. In an unexpected twist, he alters the course of history by preventing the President's death. During this, he unintentionally reveals his futuristic origins as Kennedy faces an unusual series of hurricanes. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure presents a couple with a chilling proposition: if they press a button on a box that will take the life of a stranger, they will receive one million dollars. After much deliberation, they decide to push the button. The stranger confirms their monetary reward and hints that another couple will soon face the same moral dilemma.