The Ray Bradbury Theater 1985
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- May 21, 1985
- Last Aired
- October 30, 1992
- Format
- 6 seasons · 65 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S3E11 "There Was an Old Woman" (★ 9/10)
- Created By
- Ray Bradbury
- Networks
- USA Network, HBO
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Ray Bradbury Theater?
The Ray Bradbury Theater is a Canadian-produced anthology series that premiered in 1985. The program is classified under the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 65
- First aired
- May 21, 1985
- Last aired
- Oct 30, 1992
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- USA Network, HBO
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 37 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 65 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- USA Network, HBO
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The Ray Bradbury Theater is a Canadian-produced anthology series that premiered in 1985. The program is classified under the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and drama. Each episode of the series was scripted by the renowned author Ray Bradbury, who is widely recognized for his contributions to the science fiction genre. The narrative structure of the show follows an anthology format, meaning that each installment features a distinct story and set of characters. A significant portion of the teleplays featured in the series were adapted from Ray Bradbury's own collection of novels and short stories. As a production, the series highlights the author's creative work by bringing his written narratives to the television screen. The show is documented as a Canadian production, reflecting the international collaboration involved in its creation. By focusing on the adaptation of his literary works, The Ray Bradbury Theater serves as a televised showcase for the science fiction and fantasy themes that defined the career of its namesake author.
Should you watch it?
“Anthology series bringing Ray Bradbury's imaginative stories to life.”
- Bradbury's acclaimed writing adapted for screen
- varied genres from sci-fi to horror
- strong literary foundation
- uneven production quality
- some stories may feel dated
you enjoy classic science fiction and horror anthologies.
Suitable for teens and adults who appreciate literary speculative fiction.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Marionettes, Inc. Mytharc May 21, 1985
- E2 The Playground Core Jun 4, 1985
- E3 The Crowd Mytharc Jul 2, 1985
Season 2 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Town Where No One Got Off Mytharc Feb 22, 1986
- E2 The Screaming Woman Core Feb 22, 1986
- E3 Banshee Mytharc Feb 22, 1986
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Fruit at the Bottom of the Bowl Mytharc Jan 23, 1988
- E2 Skeleton Core Feb 6, 1988
- E3 The Emissary Core Feb 13, 1988
- E4 Gotcha! Core Feb 20, 1988
- E5 The Man Upstairs Core Mar 5, 1988
- E6 The Small Assassin Core Apr 9, 1988
- E7 Punishment Without Crime Core Apr 16, 1988
- E8 On the Orient, North Core Apr 30, 1988
- E9 The Coffin Core May 7, 1988
- E10 Tyrannosaurus Rex Core May 14, 1988
- E11 There Was an Old Woman Mytharc May 21, 1988
- E12 And So Died Riabouchinska Mytharc May 28, 1988
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Dwarf Mytharc Jul 7, 1989
- E2 A Miracle of Rare Device Core Jul 14, 1989
- E3 The Lake Core Jul 21, 1989
- E4 The Wind Core Jul 28, 1989
- E5 The Pedestrian Core Aug 4, 1989
- E6 A Sound of Thunder Core Aug 11, 1989
- E7 The Wonderful Death of Dudley Stone Core Aug 18, 1989
- E8 The Haunting of the New Core Sep 15, 1989
- E9 To the Chicago Abyss Core Sep 22, 1989
- E10 Hail and Farewell Core Sep 29, 1989
- E11 The Veldt Mytharc Nov 10, 1989
- E12 Boys! Raise Giant Mushrooms In Your Cellar! Mytharc Nov 17, 1989
Season 5 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Mars Is Heaven Mytharc Jul 20, 1990
- E2 The Murderer Core Jul 27, 1990
- E3 Touched with Fire Core Aug 3, 1990
- E4 The Black Ferris Core Aug 10, 1990
- E5 Usher II Core Aug 17, 1990
- E6 Touch of Petulance Core Oct 12, 1990
- E7 And the Moon Be Still as Bright Core Oct 19, 1990
- E8 The Toynbee Convector Core Oct 26, 1990
- E9 Exorcism Core Nov 2, 1990
- E10 The Day It Rained Forever Core Nov 9, 1990
- E11 The Long Years Mytharc Nov 16, 1990
- E12 Here There Be Tygers Mytharc Nov 30, 1990
Season 6 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Earthmen Mytharc Jan 3, 1992
- E2 Zero Hour Core Jan 10, 1992
- E3 The Jar Core Jan 17, 1992
- E4 Colonel Stonesteel and the Desperate Empties Core Jan 24, 1992
- E5 The Concrete Mixer Core Jan 31, 1992
- E6 The Utterly Perfect Murder Core Feb 7, 1992
- E7 Let's Play Poison Core Feb 14, 1992
- E8 The Martian Core Feb 21, 1992
- E9 The Lonely One Core Jul 10, 1992
- E10 The Happiness Machine Core Jul 17, 1992
- E11 Tomorrow's Child Core Aug 14, 1992
- E12 The Anthem Sprinters Core Aug 21, 1992
- E13 By the Numbers Core Sep 11, 1992
- E14 The Long Rain Core Sep 19, 1992
- E15 The Dead Man Core Sep 26, 1992
- E16 Sun and Shadow Core Oct 3, 1992
- E17 Silent Towns Filler Oct 10, 1992
- E18 Downwind from Gettysburg Core Oct 17, 1992
- E19 Some Live Like Lazarus Mytharc Oct 24, 1992
- E20 The Handler Core Oct 27, 1992
- E21 Fee Fie Foe Fum Core Oct 28, 1992
- E22 Great Wide World Over There Mytharc Oct 29, 1992
- E23 The Tombstone Mytharc Oct 30, 1992
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote the stories?
Ray Bradbury wrote the original stories and many of the teleplays.
What genres does it cover?
The series includes science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery stories.
Is it based on books?
Many episodes are adaptations of Bradbury's novels and short stories.
Where was it produced?
The series was produced in Canada.
What makes it unique?
It brings Bradbury's distinctive literary voice to television anthology format.
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