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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Estimate the schedule using 89 episodes and an average 20-minute runtime.
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The New Man Sep 30, 1984
- E2 I'll Give You a Million Oct 7, 1984
- E3 Pain Killer Oct 14, 1984
- E4 The Odds Oct 21, 1984
- E5 Mookie and Pookie Nov 4, 1984
- E6 Slippage Nov 11, 1984
- E7 Inside the Closet Nov 18, 1984
- E8 The Word Processor of the Gods Nov 25, 1984
- E9 A Case of the Stubborns Dec 2, 1984
- E10 Djinn, No Chaser Jan 13, 1985
- E11 All a Clone by the Telephone Jan 20, 1985
- E12 In the Cards Jan 27, 1985
- E13 Anniversary Dinner Feb 3, 1985
- E14 Snip, Snip Feb 10, 1985
- E15 Answer Me Feb 17, 1985
- E16 The Tear Collector Feb 24, 1985
- E17 Madness Room May 5, 1985
- E18 If the Shoes Fit... May 12, 1985
- E19 Levitation May 19, 1985
- E20 It All Comes Out in the Wash May 26, 1985
- E21 Bigalow's Last Smoke Jun 9, 1985
- E22 Grandma's Last Wish Jun 16, 1985
- E23 The False Prophet Aug 4, 1985
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Impressionist Sep 29, 1985
- E2 Lifebomb Oct 6, 1985
- E3 Ring Around the Redhead Oct 13, 1985
- E4 Parlour Floor Front Oct 20, 1985
- E5 Halloween Candy Oct 27, 1985
- E6 The Satanic Piano Nov 3, 1985
- E7 The Devil's Advocate Nov 10, 1985
- E8 Distant Signals Nov 17, 1985
- E9 The Trouble with Mary Jane Nov 24, 1985
- E10 Ursa Minor Dec 1, 1985
- E11 Effect and Cause Dec 8, 1985
- E12 Monsters in My Room Dec 22, 1985
- E13 Comet Watch Jan 12, 1986
- E14 Dream Girl Jan 19, 1986
- E15 A New Lease On Life Jan 26, 1986
- E16 Printer's Devil Feb 2, 1986
- E17 The Shrine Feb 9, 1986
- E18 The Old Soft Shoe Feb 16, 1986
- E19 The Last Car Feb 23, 1986
- E20 A Choice of Dreams May 4, 1986
- E21 Strange Love May 11, 1986
- E22 The Unhappy Medium May 18, 1986
- E23 Fear of Floating May 25, 1986
- E24 The Casavin Curse Jul 13, 1986
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Circus Sep 28, 1986
- E2 I Can't Help Saying Goodbye Oct 5, 1986
- E3 The Bitterest Pill Oct 12, 1986
- E4 Florence Bravo Oct 19, 1986
- E5 The Geezenstacks Oct 26, 1986
- E6 Black Widows Nov 2, 1986
- E7 Heretic Nov 9, 1986
- E8 A Serpent's Tooth Nov 16, 1986
- E9 Baker's Dozen Nov 23, 1986
- E10 Deliver Us from Goodness Nov 30, 1986
- E11 Seasons of Belief Dec 29, 1986
- E12 Miss May Dusa Jan 18, 1987
- E13 The Milkman Cometh Jan 25, 1987
- E14 My Ghostwriter: The Vampire Feb 1, 1987
- E15 My Own Place Feb 8, 1987
- E16 Red Leader Feb 15, 1987
- E17 Everybody Needs a Little Love Feb 22, 1987
- E18 Auld Acquaintances Mar 1, 1987
- E19 The Social Climber Mar 8, 1987
- E20 The Swap May 3, 1987
- E21 Let the Games Begin May 10, 1987
- E22 The Enormous Radio May 17, 1987
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 Beetles Sep 27, 1987
- E2 Mary, Mary Oct 4, 1987
- E3 The Spirit Photographer Oct 11, 1987
- E4 The Moth Oct 18, 1987
- E5 No Strings Oct 25, 1987
- E6 The Grave Robber Nov 1, 1987
- E7 The Yattering and Jack Nov 8, 1987
- E8 Seymourlama Nov 15, 1987
- E9 Sorry, Right Number Nov 22, 1987
- E10 Payment Overdue Feb 14, 1988
- E11 Love Hungry Feb 21, 1988
- E12 The Deal Feb 28, 1988
- E13 The Apprentice May 1, 1988
- E14 The Cutty Black Sow May 8, 1988
- E15 Do Not Open This Box May 15, 1988
- E16 Family Reunion May 22, 1988
- E17 Going Native Jun 19, 1988
- E18 Hush Jul 10, 1988
- E19 Barter Jul 17, 1988
- E20 Basher Malone 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.