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Tales From The Darkside: Complete Season 1 Episode List

Tales from the Darkside – Season 1 (1983–1985)

Episode Title Original Air Date Synopsis
S1E00 Trick or Treat Oct 29, 1983 Town miser Gideon Hackles spends Halloween hiding IOUs in his house, rigged as haunted, to scare local kids searching for them. This year, he gets his comeuppance.
S1E01 The New Man Sep 30, 1984 A reformed alcoholic is visited by a young boy claiming to be his son, but he has no recollection of the child.
S1E02 I'll Give You a Million Oct 7, 1984 A wealthy man offers his friend a million dollars for his soul, leading to unforeseen consequences.
S1E03 Pain Killer Oct 14, 1984 A man suffering from back pain is advised by his doctor that eliminating his nagging wife might be the cure.
S1E04 The Odds Oct 21, 1984 A bookie who never refuses a bet meets a gambler who always wins, even betting on the bookie's death.
S1E05 Mookie and Pookie Oct 28, 1984 A dying computer whiz transfers his consciousness into a computer, allowing his twin sister to communicate with him after death.
S1E06 Slippage Nov 4, 1984 A man discovers he's slowly being erased from existence, with no one remembering him.
S1E07 Inside the Closet Nov 11, 1984 A student rents a room with a mysterious closet harboring a terrifying secret.
S1E08 The Word Processor of the Gods Nov 18, 1984 A writer receives a word processor that can alter reality, leading to life-changing edits.
S1E09 A Case of the Stubborns Nov 25, 1984 A deceased grandfather refuses to accept his death, causing distress for his family.
S1E10 Djinn, No Chaser Dec 2, 1984 A couple releases a grumpy genie from a lamp, leading to chaotic consequences.
S1E11 All a Clone by the Telephone Dec 9, 1984 A screenwriter's answering machine develops a mind of its own, taking over his life.
S1E12 In the Cards Dec 16, 1984 A tarot card reader faces a crisis when her predictions start coming true in dangerous ways.
S1E13 Anniversary Dinner Dec 23, 1984 A couple invites a young woman to their anniversary dinner with sinister intentions.
S1E14 Snip, Snip Dec 30, 1984 A hairdresser and a warlock battle over a winning lottery ticket with magical implications.
S1E15 Answer Me Jan 6, 1985 An actress is tormented by a constantly ringing phone in the neighboring apartment.
S1E16 The Tear Collector Jan 13, 1985 A woman who can't stop crying meets a man who collects tears for a mysterious purpose.
S1E17 Madness Room Jan 20, 1985 A couple discovers a hidden room in their house that drives them to madness.
S1E18 If the Shoes Fit... Jan 27, 1985 A political candidate's stay at a hotel leads to a surreal transformation reflecting his true nature.
S1E19 Levitation Feb 3, 1985 Two boys challenge a magician to perform a dangerous levitation trick, with deadly results.
S1E20 It All Comes Out in the Wash Feb 10, 1985 A man seeks to cleanse his sins through a special laundry service, but the price is steep.
S1E21 Bigalow's Last Smoke Feb 17, 1985 A chain smoker is imprisoned in a simulated apartment and punished each time he lights up.
S1E22 Grandma's Last Wish Feb 24, 1985 An elderly woman uses her last wish to teach her selfish family a lesson about aging.
S1E23 The False Prophet Mar 3, 1985 A woman becomes obsessed with an astrology machine that dictates her every move.

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