Monsters 1988
“You’ll never look at the world the same way again.”
What is Monsters?
Monsters is an American syndicated horror anthology television series that originally aired from October 22, 1988, to April 26, 1991. The program was created by Richard P.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 72
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 22, 1988
- Last aired
- Apr 26, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Chiller, Syndication
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Monsters is an American syndicated horror anthology television series that originally aired from October 22, 1988, to April 26, 1991. The program was created by Richard P. Rubinstein and Mitchell Galin, with Rubinstein serving as a producer alongside his company, Laurel Entertainment. The series grew out of the previous project Tales from the Darkside and later aired in reruns on the Sci-Fi Channel during the 1990s. The premise of the show features a family of monsters who watch a different horror story on their television each week. Each episode presents a separate tale, often incorporating cautionary themes, dark humor, and irony. While the series shares producers with Tales from the Darkside, it focused more strictly on the horror genre rather than science fiction or fantasy. As the title suggests, every installment centers on a different creature, ranging from mutated, weapon-wielding lab rats to the animatronic puppet of a fictional children's television program. The series featured various actors, including John Bolger, Pamela Dean Kelly, Michael J. Anderson, and Carlos Lauchu.
Should you watch it?
“This syndicated horror anthology series features a unique monster in every standalone episode.”
- standalone episodes
- creative creature designs
- horror-focused storytelling
- strictly horror theme
- varies in tone from predecessor
Watch it if you enjoy classic anthology horror series featuring practical creature effects.
The series focuses on horror themes and supernatural elements throughout its run.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Feverman Oct 22, 1988
- E2 Holly's House Oct 29, 1988
- E3 New York Honey Nov 5, 1988
- E4 The Vampire Hunter Nov 12, 1988
- E5 My Zombie Lover Nov 19, 1988
- E6 Where's the Rest of Me? Nov 26, 1988
- E7 The Legacy Dec 3, 1988
- E8 Sleeping Dragon Dec 10, 1988
- E9 Pool Sharks Dec 17, 1988
- E10 Pillow Talk Dec 24, 1988
- E11 Rouse Him Not Dec 31, 1988
- E12 Fools' Gold Jan 21, 1989
- E13 Glim-Glim Feb 4, 1989
- E14 Parents from Space Feb 11, 1989
- E15 The Mother Instinct Feb 18, 1989
- E16 Their Divided Self Feb 25, 1989
- E17 Taps Mar 4, 1989
- E18 The Match Game Apr 15, 1989
- E19 Rain Dance Apr 22, 1989
- E20 Cocoon Apr 29, 1989
- E21 All in a Day's Work May 6, 1989
- E22 Satan in the Suburbs May 13, 1989
- E23 Mannikins of Horror May 20, 1989
- E24 La Strega May 27, 1989
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Face Oct 1, 1989
- E2 Portrait of the Artist Oct 8, 1989
- E3 A Bond of Silk Oct 15, 1989
- E4 Rerun Oct 22, 1989
- E5 Love Hurts Oct 29, 1989
- E6 The Farmer's Daughter Nov 5, 1989
- E7 Jar Nov 12, 1989
- E8 The Demons Nov 19, 1989
- E9 Reaper Nov 26, 1989
- E10 The Mandrake Root Dec 10, 1989
- E11 Half As Old As Time Dec 17, 1989
- E12 Museum Hearts Jan 7, 1990
- E13 Habitat Jan 14, 1990
- E14 Bed and Boar Jan 21, 1990
- E15 Mr. Swlabr Jan 28, 1990
- E16 Perchance to Dream Feb 4, 1990
- E17 One Wolf's Family Feb 11, 1990
- E18 The Offering Feb 18, 1990
- E19 Far Below Feb 25, 1990
- E20 Micro Minds Mar 4, 1990
- E21 Refugee May 13, 1990
- E22 The Gift May 20, 1990
- E23 The Bargain May 27, 1990
- E24 The Family Man Jun 3, 1990
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Stressed Environment Sep 30, 1990
- E2 Murray's Monster Oct 7, 1990
- E3 Bug House Oct 14, 1990
- E4 Cellmates Oct 21, 1990
- E5 Outpost Oct 28, 1990
- E6 The Hole Nov 4, 1990
- E7 Small Blessing Nov 11, 1990
- E8 Shave and a Haircut, Two Bites Nov 18, 1990
- E9 The Young and the Headless Nov 25, 1990
- E10 The Waiting Game Dec 9, 1990
- E11 Sin-Sop Dec 9, 1990
- E12 A New Woman Dec 16, 1990
- E13 Malcolm Dec 23, 1990
- E14 Household Gods Dec 30, 1990
- E15 The Space-Eaters Jan 6, 1991
- E16 The Waiting Room Jan 13, 1991
- E17 Leavings Jan 21, 1991
- E18 Desirable Alien Jan 27, 1991
- E19 A Face for Radio Feb 3, 1991
- E20 Werewolf of Hollywood Feb 10, 1991
- E21 Talk Nice to Me Feb 17, 1991
- E22 Hostile Takeover Feb 24, 1991
- E23 The Maker Apr 18, 1991
- E24 The Moving Finger Apr 26, 1991
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
Each episode features a different monster, ranging from puppets to mutated creatures.
When did the series air?
The show originally ran from 1988 to 1991.
Is it related to Tales from the Darkside?
The series shared the same producer and is considered a successor to that show.
What genre does the show fall under?
It is a strictly horror-focused anthology series.
Did the show ever rerun?
Yes, the series aired on the Sci-Fi Channel during the 1990s.