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S3·E3 The Bitterest Pill

Core Aired October 12, 1986 22 min ★ 3.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

A boy treated poorly by his parents gets the upper hand when an eccentric uncle shows up and tries to convince the parents to finance him to develop his newest invention - a pill that increases brain power and memory. He has a stroke and dies but not before the boy swallows the one and only prototype, and soon puts his parents into the same position he was before.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 3 of Tales from the Darkside air?

Season 3, Episode 3 ('The Bitterest Pill') originally aired on October 12, 1986.

How long is Season 3 Episode 3 ('The Bitterest Pill')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in Tales from the Darkside Season 3 Episode 3?

A boy treated poorly by his parents gets the upper hand when an eccentric uncle shows up and tries to convince the parents to finance him to develop his newest invention - a pill that increases brain power and memory. He has a stroke and dies but not before the boy swallows the one and only prototyp...

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