The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)

Episode Overview

Title: The Return of Verge Likens Plot: Verge Likens, a dedicated farmer, seeks retribution for his father's murder at the hands of corrupt politician Riley McGrath. To get close to his target, Verge secures a job as an assistant at a local barbershop. After sending the barber away on an errand, Verge finds himself alone with Riley, preparing him for a shave. As he lathers the politician, Verge chillingly reveals his intention to kill him. When the barber returns and discovers the locked door, he calls the police. They break it down, only to find Verge standing over Riley’s lifeless body, who succumbed to a heart attack, allowing Verge to claim his revenge without facing charges.