Tales from the Darkside 1984
What is Tales from the Darkside?
Tales from the Darkside is an American horror anthology television series created by George A. Romero.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 89
- Runtime
- 20 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 1984
- Last aired
- Jul 23, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Tales from the Darkside is an American horror anthology television series created by George A. Romero. The series premiered on September 30, 1984, and ran for a total of four seasons. Each episode was an individual short story that ended with a plot twist, spanning the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Some episodes featured elements of black comedy or more lighthearted themes. The show was first broadcast as a pilot episode on October 29, 1983, before being picked up for syndication. The series features a range of stories, including ghost stories, science fiction adventures, and creepy, unexplained events. Full episodes of the series are available to watch on various platforms, including YouTube. The show's episodes are known for their individual storylines and twists, making it a unique horror anthology series.
Should you watch it?
“An anthology of eerie tales with unexpected twists.”
- Episodic stories with shocking endings
- Mix of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy
- Created by George A. Romero
- Some episodes may feel uneven
- Twists can be predictable for genre fans
You enjoy self-contained horror stories with a supernatural or speculative edge.
Contains horror and dark themes; suitable for mature teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The New Man Mytharc Sep 30, 1984
- E2 I'll Give You a Million Mytharc Oct 7, 1984
- E3 Pain Killer Core Oct 14, 1984
- E4 The Odds Mytharc Oct 21, 1984
- E5 Mookie and Pookie Mytharc Nov 4, 1984
- E6 Slippage Core Nov 11, 1984
- E7 Inside the Closet Core Nov 18, 1984
- E8 The Word Processor of the Gods Core Nov 25, 1984
- E9 A Case of the Stubborns Mytharc Dec 2, 1984
- E10 Djinn, No Chaser Core Jan 13, 1985
- E11 All a Clone by the Telephone Core Jan 20, 1985
- E12 In the Cards Core Jan 27, 1985
- E13 Anniversary Dinner Core Feb 3, 1985
- E14 Snip, Snip Core Feb 10, 1985
- E15 Answer Me Core Feb 17, 1985
- E16 The Tear Collector Core Feb 24, 1985
- E17 Madness Room Core May 5, 1985
- E18 If the Shoes Fit... Core May 12, 1985
- E19 Levitation Mytharc May 19, 1985
- E20 It All Comes Out in the Wash Core May 26, 1985
- E21 Bigalow's Last Smoke Core Jun 9, 1985
- E22 Grandma's Last Wish Mytharc Jun 16, 1985
- E23 The False Prophet Mytharc Aug 4, 1985
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Impressionist Mytharc Sep 29, 1985
- E2 Lifebomb Mytharc Oct 6, 1985
- E3 Ring Around the Redhead Core Oct 13, 1985
- E4 Parlour Floor Front Mytharc Oct 20, 1985
- E5 Halloween Candy Core Oct 27, 1985
- E6 The Satanic Piano Core Nov 3, 1985
- E7 The Devil's Advocate Core Nov 10, 1985
- E8 Distant Signals Core Nov 17, 1985
- E9 The Trouble with Mary Jane Core Nov 24, 1985
- E10 Ursa Minor Core Dec 1, 1985
- E11 Effect and Cause Core Dec 8, 1985
- E12 Monsters in My Room Core Dec 22, 1985
- E13 Comet Watch Core Jan 12, 1986
- E14 Dream Girl Core Jan 19, 1986
- E15 A New Lease On Life Core Jan 26, 1986
- E16 Printer's Devil Core Feb 2, 1986
- E17 The Shrine Core Feb 9, 1986
- E18 The Old Soft Shoe Core Feb 16, 1986
- E19 The Last Car Core Feb 23, 1986
- E20 A Choice of Dreams Mytharc May 4, 1986
- E21 Strange Love Core May 11, 1986
- E22 The Unhappy Medium Core May 18, 1986
- E23 Fear of Floating Mytharc May 25, 1986
- E24 The Casavin Curse Mytharc Jul 13, 1986
Season 3 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Circus Mytharc Sep 28, 1986
- E2 I Can't Help Saying Goodbye Core Oct 5, 1986
- E3 The Bitterest Pill Mytharc Oct 12, 1986
- E4 Florence Bravo Core Oct 19, 1986
- E5 The Geezenstacks Core Oct 26, 1986
- E6 Black Widows Core Nov 2, 1986
- E7 Heretic Core Nov 9, 1986
- E8 A Serpent's Tooth Core Nov 16, 1986
- E9 Baker's Dozen Core Nov 23, 1986
- E10 Deliver Us from Goodness Core Nov 30, 1986
- E11 Seasons of Belief Core Dec 29, 1986
- E12 Miss May Dusa Core Jan 18, 1987
- E13 The Milkman Cometh Core Jan 25, 1987
- E14 My Ghostwriter: The Vampire Core Feb 1, 1987
- E15 My Own Place Mytharc Feb 8, 1987
- E16 Red Leader Core Feb 15, 1987
- E17 Everybody Needs a Little Love Core Feb 22, 1987
- E18 Auld Acquaintances Core Mar 1, 1987
- E19 The Social Climber Core Mar 8, 1987
- E20 The Swap Core May 3, 1987
- E21 Let the Games Begin Mytharc May 10, 1987
- E22 The Enormous Radio Mytharc May 17, 1987
Season 4 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Beetles Mytharc Sep 27, 1987
- E2 Mary, Mary Core Oct 4, 1987
- E3 The Spirit Photographer Core Oct 11, 1987
- E4 The Moth Mytharc Oct 18, 1987
- E5 No Strings Core Oct 25, 1987
- E6 The Grave Robber Core Nov 1, 1987
- E7 The Yattering and Jack Core Nov 8, 1987
- E8 Seymourlama Core Nov 15, 1987
- E9 Sorry, Right Number Mytharc Nov 22, 1987
- E10 Payment Overdue Core Feb 14, 1988
- E11 Love Hungry Core Feb 21, 1988
- E12 The Deal Core Feb 28, 1988
- E13 The Apprentice Core May 1, 1988
- E14 The Cutty Black Sow Core May 8, 1988
- E15 Do Not Open This Box Core May 15, 1988
- E16 Family Reunion Core May 22, 1988
- E17 Going Native Core Jun 19, 1988
- E18 Hush Core Jul 10, 1988
- E19 Barter Mytharc Jul 17, 1988
- E20 Basher Malone Mytharc Jul 23, 1988
Frequently asked questions
Who created Tales from the Darkside?
The series was created by George A. Romero.
When did the show air?
It originally aired from 1983 to 1988.
What type of stories does it feature?
Each episode is a standalone short story in genres like horror, science fiction, and fantasy.
Is it similar to The Twilight Zone?
Yes, it shares a similar anthology format with twist endings.
How many seasons are there?
The show ran for multiple seasons during its original run.
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