Highway to Heaven - Season 3, Episode 25 - The Gift of Life

A cold-hearted businessman is given the opportunity to relive the last week of his life.
This classic feel-good series follows a probationary angel (Michael Landon, "Bonanza", "Little House on the Prairie") sent back to Earth who teams with an ex-cop to help people.
#highwaytoheaven #michaellandon #feelgood #classictv #fullepisodes #freeclassictv

[@yvonnesugrue167]

I grew up in Ireland in the 80's, we had two TV stations, and gratefully Highway to Heaven was on every week. I loved it, as I did Little house on the Prairie. Rest in Peace Michael Landon, please God I'll meet you in heaven one day 🙏❤❤❤

[@irishcountryman4866]

Hello from Ireland

[@ericritz6825]

Leslie Nielsen was a fine actor who doesn't get enough credit as a fine actor. Obviously he's beloved, arguably the most universally beloved American actor (could you imagine meeting someone who didn't like Leslie Nielsen?). I think this is one of his finest performances. He brings a lot of tenderness and emotion to this story.

[@libertyboudreaux389]

Canadian actor :) 🇨🇦

[@DonWinslow-cn7zx]

I couldn't agree more. Leslie was an amazing actor in this. All these years later, this is still one of my favorite episodes. He also had an amazing gift for comedic timing, as well. His versatility as an actor was phenomenal. I miss him.

[@privateprivate1865]

​@libertyboudreaux389 Canadian Actors /Comedians are ahead of most other countries talent.. I dont know why though?

[@frankieclayton9303]

We need more of this in 2023

[@dianavalle3877]

Great story! You get nowhere with greed!

[@give_me_a_quiet_mind]

I've never believed in God but, this show always made me strive to be a better person. I absolutely adore Michael

[@isaacbenarroch]

If you want to be a better person then you are doing what G-d wants from you. That's the reason why G-d gives us life. Why you don't believe in Him?

[@barrylyndon80]

Isn't your life not proof enough, that god exists?

[@privateprivate1865]

​@barrylyndon80 Regardless if he believes in God, he's being good , all while not being good out of fear of what God might do if he doesn't do good. That's admirable ❤

[@3912James]

I always tear up whenever I watch a character display genuine remorse. When Nielson cried...I cried.

[@tanyastebbing9763]

In lockdown due to the pandemic. These are wonderful to watch! Love this caring old school TV. Thanks!

[@davidarundel6187]

In lockdown again, and watching HHtH - enjoying it thourghly.

[@freespeechattorney251]

Its a scamdemic

[@freespeechattorney251]

Plandemic

[@freespeechattorney251]

Its a hoax

[@FrankiesFancy]

No one ever locked me down. God gave me the right to enjoy His world...no man can take that from me. I went where I wanted and no one stopped me and I wore no mask, either. Believe it or not. Trust God, not man.

[@peggyoneill6115]

We need more of these kind of shows on TV now . Instead of all trash they put on there NOW A DAY'S. GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏❤

[@sarahberkner]

I don't know what shows you watch but it's not ALL trash.

[@balerjohnson3099]

Of course this a Charles Dickens interpretation as were several of these shows . They were always effective and well done my Michael Landon .

[@jennifernapoli8172]

I Love Michael Landon and Victor French and Love Highway to Heaven So Much❤️

[@brianpomeroy9624]

Even though this series took place in the eighties, these premises are still relevant today. We need to bring back shows like these.

[@onwego1946]

They are. Ir's 2020 and I;m watching them on reruns.

[@dashbustour3647]

Patricia Wynne I’m really enjoying them. They keep me thinking about trying to do the right thing.

[@annlundrigan5959]

Very spiritually uplifting

[@mikkikas6821]

I noticed that some of the issues are still the same today in 2020! That surprised me! So often we think society wasn't as bad 40 or so years ago. But it was!!

[@elizabethbowie9753]

@@mikkikas6821 history repeats itself! Nothing new Under the sun...

[@mareykerondonuwu8683]

I love this story .... God is love!! I believe when we have strong faith with God .... and believing in him!! What ever problem that we facing God will make away .... Amen.

[@Saracinderallasushis]

God and a dime doesn't get you a phone call!

[@freespeechattorney251]

God is useless in this planet.

[@minivegana1355]

Michael Landon was so HANDSOME and had BEAUTIFUL eyes!!! 😍😍😍❤❤❤

[@juanrosales7353]

You fell in love with him. Buchona!

[@dm95422]

One of my fav. episodes of HTH for sure. Reminds me of "A Christmas Carol" where Mr. Scrooge realizes the error of his ways & changes his way. Same with "It's A Wonderful Life". Same type of story line. It's nice to be given a second chance at life, no matter how bad one has messed up.

[@axiomist4488]

Oh, boy ! This is another of these masterpieces. These shows are the equivalent of "comfort" food. These are comfort stories,leave you feeling good. This one's great.

[@helanesolomon1724]

I think this one made me feel the best of all the episodes. You can really change your life if you want to.....in real life!

[@shahzadkhan7895]

I love Michael Landon, I love highway to heaven so much

[@sandychapman1310]

Me too I love I just love highway to heaven and Michael Landon

[@mulumosisamosisa5034]

Me to

[@freespeechattorney251]

Thats why michael and victor were injected with cancer

[@millionaireseducationalannexll]

@@sandychapman1310 00

[@jennifernapoli8172]

Me too! I Love Michael Landon and Highway to Heaven So Much❤️

[@mattdeans9873]

I expected a typical Christmas Carol ripoff but I was very pleasantly surprised. This is a wonderful episode. Landon, French and Neilsen all having already passed over makes this episode even more poignant. RIP and thank you all.

[@kitkatinthehat]

They need shows like this on tv as they use to in the 80's, everything on tv today is trash. We need God in more tv.

[@Chu3505]

Golden Retriever The Devil influenced only enough to make the earth slowly turn into hell on earth that all.

[@patriciagizzi3773]

Julie you are so right!

[@redmoneylady2213]

If people would get back to basic and trust in their Higher Power, alot of things that are happening today would not be happening. Trust and Believe my friend. Keep on living, you haven't seen anything yet.

[@lauraluffman6177]

Amen to that 🙏🙏

[@lucindarandolph369]

Chi Chu Yes. 🤢 But God is bitch slapping him outta here! 🔥🔥🔥

[@raybejar7074]

Our God! Is a God of 2nd,3rd,many chances! Like the man said we're good at wasting our lives, including me! Chasing for things that will wither away, fade, not last! Seek our Father our creator our God! For he is the only one who can give our lives purpose, meaning, fulfillment! Thank you Jesus for dying for me!

[@michelletucker3354]

This is my most favorite episode of the series. The subject matter definitely applies to today with the greedy corporate world and the swamp that we are trying to drain. What a perfect guest star roster. I just love Leslie Nielsen here, and I recognize Donna Mitchell, the actress who played Kate Larson here, from her stint as Dr. Audrey Samuels on the daytime soap opera, As the World Turns. This is definitely a must see.

[@helanesolomon1724]

Me too. This episode is on my top 5 episodes list!

[@freespeechattorney251]

Republican and democrat mafias work together to keep libertarian green and other 3rd parties from winning. You have to be a millionaire to run and you wont win unless your part of the bloodline thats why all presidents are related.

[@leoracallele1020]

Ku0

[@jackiebarnes5609]

Michelle tucker,you are absolutely right this episode. Is about what s happening in todays world

[@CatonaWall175]

Yes it is very good. It is like 'A Christmas Carol'.

[@cathyt144]

Great episode.

[@aliaselenegomezrosales187]

What a Nice episode ,i learn. A lot of wiseness about i love this serie .thanks You for sharing

[@ladymoon9396]

Loved it Back then and Now in 2021 ! Thanks!❤️👍

[@itana5542]

Me too 👍❤️

[@ronniecoleman2342]

This was my favorite highway to heaven episode. What a great show.

[@Rylosalex]

Leslie Nelson! Awesome! He is such a wonderful actor I love him in every role he's ever played. love how Mark asks God if could tag along, I thought that was cute. 18:10 - 18:18 LOL

[@erinmefford8041]

Rylosalex same

[@williejophryn5453]

+erin mefford How are you doing.?

[@rose_elca]

Yeahh love it lol

[@jdb10715]

"I love it when a plan comes together!"

[@abbysalkeld314]

@@williejophryn5453 @

[@bennetjacobe2772]

I love so much michael landon's works & performance. God bless him.

[@privateprivate1865]

Me too. I miss these times.. its nice to be able to time travel by watching my favorite classic shows and films❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@aaramse4329]

@@privateprivate1865 me too. Best American actor and filmmaker EVER! Sooo charimatic! Timeless!

[@philominafernandez3580]

Good show Tq .🕊️❤️♥️✝️

[@pumagutten]

What a handsome man Leslie Nielsen was. Lovely episode.

[@vikramahiwale2693]

This was an excellent way of putting the good into our deeds & the gift which Dear GOD has offered for all to put an effort to make Our Dear planet turn itself into heaven. It was an excellent episode & everyone loves it .indeed.

[@franktoni23]

Brilliant finish to season 3. By the time the episode ended, I felt a warmth around my heart!

[@MIck-M]

Leslie Nielsen was an amazing actor. I love the way he did the ending.

[@jeffreydillingham7630]

I speak from horrific experiences of death and disastrous experiences of my own when I say that this can REALLY happen and God IS real. I was that man in this episode and now I am a new person who is currently righting wrongs. Life IS beautiful and so are all the people, places, and things in it. Though not easy, the road to righteousness and redemption is worth traveling and can be taken no matter our past when we truly believe. One final note: Rest In Peace, Mr. Neilson... and stop calling me Shirley!

[@soulbrotherheuck2603]

I feel we all got a little Lesley Nielsen inside of us. The only thing I can think about is pray every to God to give me the abilities to care for my fellow men & creatures

[@freespeechattorney251]

God is useless in this earth

[@mdgraystone]

Surley you can't be serious!

[@ThMindFdr]

@@mdgraystone was just about to write that, haha, God bless.

[@mattneal5257]

Great episode. Of course I kept expecting some trademark Leslie Nielsen comedy. Man was a great actor - both dramatic and funny

[@ruakurei5274]

I love Highway to Heaven ❤💚💙🙏

[@RealArtfulDodger]

Goode people, good actors, better times...

[@garybayliss6535]

I Agree.

[@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660]

I never liked this show when it was on but started watching it at 6:00am every morning on Antenna TV because I couldn’t get any other station and nothing else was on that early. After a few episodes I was hooked. Love it now.

[@charlieyellowstone8248]

Great episode! RIP Michael Victor and Leslie! 🙏🏼✝️

[@basilsherbshelfmostly3538]

An example of a bygone era in television, where a 45minute -ish show entertained, educated, and tried to motivate people to do and be better.

[@irishcountryman4866]

A rare example.

[@kerethat1683]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Mr Benson , I always love to see him with that beautiful white hair , his voice , his sense of humor , truly some great actors 👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@johnmiller2862]

Thank God He is a God of MERCY and of second chances for hundreds and hundreds of millions and so much MORE.

[@diannehart6720]

GREAT story thanks, really enjoyed it

[@tamikawilkins2618]

I like highway to heaven it helps 😊

[@shirleythomas547]

I love this show alot and it's great because I don't feel good

[@sabbygonzaga2349]

Excellent show

[@the-wizard-the]

Best show ever!!!

[@rain73ful]

Ever since I found these clips I can't stop watching them. I had forgotten how good this show was!

[@alepryor]

Wow this was a good one!!!

[@garygerard4290]

'once again, thank you for posting these episodes

[@walkbyHislight]

Absolutely! The series was just removed from Netflix and I wasn’t done watching it.

[@aliyaal-sanadi953]

Heart touching

[@Shalom99143]

Life is a gift from God by His Divine 'Word'JESUS' n let's value it n to find our values in the eyes of God. Amen n Shalom❤tnku

[@deanguando1335]

Good story - nice ending as usual.

[@Sarasdad91]

It's time everybody. Jesus is coming to get us soon. So like Mr RR Benson, we need to make every minute count. Amen....

[@ari4681]

Michael is in heaven.

[@jeepthing98]

In my top 5 favorite Highway episodes. I've probably watched this one at least 10x.

[@jeepthing98]

6 months from my original post, watching it again.

[@jeepthing98]

June 2024, watched this one again.

[@deniseg-hill1730]

Very applicable to what is happening in today's world

[@irishcountryman4866]

In what way?

[@georgemcbride5991]

All you need is love💙💙💙✌

[@ThMindFdr]

This was a great episode 👏🏼

[@A.l85]

Like all this charming series

[@richardhutchison3123]

Miracle on Mr. Benson's Street!

[@cloverjohnson8435]

So good!!!!

[@jdb10715]

One of my favorites. When he was first shot, Bible on chest, I recall seeing it before and the good ending.

[@krisone5253]

I agree. LESLIE NIELSON COULD MAKE US LAUGH TILL OUR BELLY HURTED, THEN GET TOTALLY SERIOUS AND MAKE US THINK.

[@christopherdale7017]

Always liked Michael Landon and Victor French,Yes Leslie Nelson was not just a great Comedian but a fine actor too RIP to all of them.

[@steverooke3463]

Loved the show this is my favourite episode absolute quality

[@judyblake7719]

I ❤️ this episode,god is love and forgiving

[@marionhays2782]

“JESUS LOVES YOU♥️“

[@richardhutchison3123]

THE Boss is God. I love my Boss!

[@kaynovo8043]

Richard Hutchison me too ! What an awesome Boss

[@elizabethbowie9753]

Our Boss is an Awesome Boss!!!! He Reigns from Heaven Above!!! With Wisdom, Power, & LOVE .... ...🎶🎶🎶💗💗💗

[@chrisf8855]

It might just be a TV show but Leslie Nielsen's character is very real and there are lots and lots of them in American companies and politics. If you love this country that doesn't mean you turn a blind eye to the corruption that permeates it. "Profits over people."

[@angelwatcher374]

This was the only episode of Highway to Heaven that I've seen that wasn't sad and was Biblically accurate

[@danielrees2523]

This is probably one of my favorite episodes of Highway to Heaven for this reason. God DID give the Bible to everyone like Jonathan Smith said. In this episode, the bullet stopped at Isaiah 16: 1 which says "Send ye the Lamb" Whom is the Son of God. Christ IS the difference between life and death purpose and uselessness love and selfishness. Amen!

[@taepark5330]

R.R.: Good work Smith, great thinking. Let's go have some fun.

[@garyrehe6800]

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted

[@junelawson5100]

Kept expecting a police squad scenario. Love this programme and love Leslie Nielsen.

[@sandramillikin7640]

Love watching highway to Heaven seen the first show brought tears to my eyes last week and I'm continuing to watch when I'm alone gd luck to your show gd work done

[@rafiahmed7355]

After watching this episode, some viewers may say, “ it only happen in movies or TV. Shows” That is not correct. If we pay attention, we will know, we do not need angels to come on earth to guide us. Each of us has an angle inside our own body and mind. Just give him a chance. Listen to him. What happens next will be no different from this show. Even better😊 I love this TV serial. Thanks Micheal Landon. Rafi Ahmed

[@redmoneylady2213]

It's angel, not angle.

[@nolanboles8492]

And angels actually exist on earth too.

[@ishtiaqali2373]

OH Michael how much i praise you You are really a gem R۔I۔P buddy

[@dcram76]

This episode as well as some of the others puts me in a really good mood

[@chrisk1489]

Me too!

[@mastermonarch]

What a way to turn the story of Scrooge on its ear..

[@avuncular300]

Good story. If only real life were like that. I could use some reparation....

[@michaelhume9810]

Then turn your life over to Jesus and He will make you a new creation in Himself. You won't be remolded but renewed Born Again!!

[@kaynovo8043]

Robert Price real life is like this ...

[@christinapsalmist4267]

Couldn't we all!! Impossible for us but not God. Only jesus can save us 🙏🏼 just ask him

[@Sameoldfitup]

“What strange places our lives can carry us to, what dark passages.” Justin Cronin.

[@viardmike4130]

Maybe one of my favorite!

[@bradmount-earle1428]

WHAT A FANTASTIC STORY LINE .GREAT ACTORS.SHAME WE DONT HAVE ANYTHING LIKE THIS ON TV NOW A DAYS. SHAME THIS IS THE EDITED VERSON .THE ENDING WHERE BENSON REWRITES HIS WILL ..FULL VERSON IS ON NETFLIX.WELL WORTH WATCHING..THANKS FOR UPLOADIND..GOING TO WATCH OTHER EPISODES NOW..24/02/2021.

[@canadianscratcher7834]

Yeah there was a scene where Benson is talking with Kate.

[@irishcountryman4866]

@@canadianscratcher7834 I never seen that before. Where could I watch the full unedited version?

[@Paetaor]

A Christmas Carol? Can't beat the 1951 version with Alistar Sim but this is great.

[@vinylcity1599]

18:10, something smells bad around here, "mark shows up" that explains it!😂😂😂

[@kurtbaumann7686]

How appropriate. Saved by the Word of God.

[@thepastisalive]

This show and episode in particular, brought me back to the light and the Boss.

[@mischabe3]

Nice ground hog day. I wish it could happen to me - I would do a few things differently.

[@kaynovo8043]

Sachie Reid you can still start now .... doing great things ...

[@bryanlint9327]

He played laugh lines for so long that you can't believe him.

[@smeeagain3102]

What a dream!

[@DarrenCarrie]

July 17th 2024. More Highway to Heaven please. Love it 😊❤️🕊✝️🌹🌟🇮🇪

[@bobsaget9717]

May God have mercy on you soul Mr landen

[@brianshorrorcorner9890]

Great episode, great series!

[@glynnburchett5554]

Money makes life easier not better, the big house and things become empty like a big coffin, the real gold in life is people,need a balance

[@paulredinger420]

Actually the "BOSS" made the world in 6 days, not 7. On the seventh day He rested.

[@sarahberkner]

" I just want to tell you two good luck, we're all counting on you" (Airplane reference)

[@laurietijerina1411]

What he said about the ocean turning it into a sewage,have me thinking of what is going on today in Malibu, people polluting the ocean with their sewage, it's just terrible.

[@jonathanmallard3965]

Good to see Landon occasionally having to concentrate on keeping a straight face with a born comedian opposite in takes quietly challenging him to not do so each time... That took effort..!

[@nolanboles8492]

Leslie Nielsen did great in the comic roles, but I believe he excelled in the serious ones in the first half of his career.

[@jonathanmallard3965]

This being in the latter half, one can't help being aware of his previous depths of character - all necessary in his chosen profession...

[@tomdavis3488]

But but I know show Mercy for the ones who show none for us, that's a hard sell , to this day i really really struggle with this ..

[@busybody1474]

Me too

[@onwego1946]

We show people respect because of who we are, not because of who they are.

[@markcrew3696]

I had a feeling the Bible would take the bullet such a great ending wow

[@piperalpha5514]

I hate this edited version where they cut out a very important scene showing RR Benson and Kate Larson in her apartment where Benson makes out his will and puts her in charge of his board of directors. The full version is on Netflix.

[@jeepthing98]

I watched the extended episode on Netflix recently and I kind of feel that scene is unnecessary, and frankly out of place. He's only getting to relive the last WEEK of his life and only part of that involves Kate. How could they be madly in love after 2 days and when he says "I dont have much longer to live" she doesn't even ask why. Regardless, this is actually one of my favorite episodes especially the end where Mark beats the crap out of the intruder.

[@helanesolomon1724]

I liked the scene that was edited out of this version in that it really shows how he changed and was in love. Made me feel even more sorry for him and made me feel great when you realize he really did have time to live now. I hated him in the beginning. Lol. Great acting jobs all around! Loved this episode. The Bible saved his life.

[@irishcountryman4866]

I never seen the uncut part 🤔

[@christinarobinson516]

Wow, and this was in the 80's

[@user-rk8gy2eg3h]

Such a fantastic planet and man is stuffing it up big time 😢

[@craig4867]

Being a politician is a very lucrative business to be in, that's why they never want to give it up, they keep running for office!