Ep 13. With This Ring, I Thee Kill

With This Ring, I Thee Kill is the thirteenth episode of the first season of Rod Serling's Night Gallery. The episode originally aired on December 30, 1970, and had a runtime of approximately 52 minutes.

The episode follows a young couple, Gerald (played by Robert Morse) and Marsha (played by Patricia Barry), who have recently gotten engaged. Marsha comes from a wealthy family and has inherited a large diamond ring from her grandmother. However, the ring comes with a warning - it is said to bring bad luck and death to anyone who wears it without the proper ceremony.

Despite the warning, Marsha insists on wearing the ring, much to the dismay of Gerald. As the couple prepares for their upcoming wedding, strange occurrences begin to happen around the ring. Gerald becomes increasingly concerned for Marsha's safety as she becomes more and more obsessed with the ring and its supposed power.

As the wedding day approaches, the tension between Gerald and Marsha reaches a boiling point. With the help of a psychic (played by Ana Martín), Gerald seeks to uncover the truth behind the curse of the ring before it's too late.

With This Ring, I Thee Kill is a suspenseful and eerie episode that explores themes of superstition, obsession, and the consequences of seeking power. It is a classic example of the type of storytelling that made Rod Serling's Night Gallery such a beloved and iconic television program.