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1985 · TV SERIES

Amazing Stories

A diverse array of thrilling, bizarre, and emotional science fiction tales come to life in *Amazing Stories*, an anthology series hosted by visionary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, featuring unforgettable guest stars and unforgettable twists.

First aired
1985
Seasons
2 seasons
Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaComedyFamilyMysteryCrime

A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.

Seasons & Episodes

  1. 1.01Ghost TrainSep 29, 1985Rate

    Ohpa Globe visits his son's new home, but becomes unsettled upon learning it is built near ghostly train tracks. Convinced it is his fate to die in the cornfields where he caused a deadly train crash 75 years earlier, he warns his family that the vengeful "Highball Express" will one day crash through their house.

  2. 1.02The Main AttractionOct 6, 1985Rate

    Brad Bender, a charismatic college student, finds his natural charm amplified when a meteorite crashes near his campus, causing unexpected and sometimes dangerous attractions.

  3. 1.03Alamo JobeOct 20, 1985Rate

    Fifteen-year-old Jobe H. Farnum, a messenger during the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, is mysteriously transported to San Antonio in 1985, where he struggles to adapt to the modern world.

  4. 1.04Mummy DaddyOct 27, 1985Rate

    A Hollywood actor playing a mummy in a horror movie must quickly balance his on-screen role with the real-life urgency of his wife's unexpected labor, leading to a comedic and chaotic race to the hospital—still in full costume.

  5. 1.05The MissionNov 3, 1985Rate

    In the midst of World War II, a crew of air force bomber pilots faces a desperate situation when their belly gunner, who is also an amateur artist, becomes stuck in his seat and the aircraft is unable to land due to a missing wheel.

  6. 1.06The Amazing FalsworthNov 5, 1985Rate

    A charismatic psychic performer becomes aware during a live show that a member of the audience intends to commit a murder. Alarmed, he contacts the police, prompting a detective to arrive and begin an investigation.

  7. 1.07Fine TuningNov 10, 1985Rate

    Three high school students construct a powerful antenna capable of receiving signals from outer space, discovering that extraterrestrials are fans of 1950s American TV and plan to visit Hollywood to meet their favorite stars.

  8. 1.08Mr. MagicNov 17, 1985Rate

    A struggling magician seeks a comeback with the help of a mysterious deck of enchanted playing cards.

  9. 1.09Guilt TripDec 1, 1985Rate

    Guilt, feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities, decides to take a vacation cruise to relax. During the trip, he develops feelings for Love, leading to an unexpected emotional connection.

  10. 1.10Remote Control ManDec 8, 1985Rate

    A man overwhelmed by his domineering wife finds solace in an unusual television that projects vivid, lifelike images.

  11. 1.11Santa '85Dec 15, 1985Rate

    A young boy comes to Santa's aid after the jolly gift-giver is unexpectedly arrested during his annual Christmas Eve deliveries.

  12. 1.12Vanessa in the GardenDec 29, 1985Rate

    After the death of his wife, an artist becomes consumed with grief and begins to create a painting that allows her presence to endure.

  13. 1.13The SitterJan 5, 1986Rate

    Two mischievous boys outwit every babysitter they encounter, but their antics come to a halt when a new sitter employs voodoo to calm them.

  14. 1.14No Day at the BeachJan 12, 1986Rate

    A soldier attempts to perform heroic acts during a challenging amphibious landing in Italy during World War II.

  15. 1.15One For the RoadJan 19, 1986Rate

    During the Great Depression, a group of bar patrons devise a scheme to profit from an insurance policy by encouraging a man to excessive drinking, with the intention of collecting on his life insurance.

  16. 1.16Gather Ye AcornsFeb 2, 1986Rate

    An 18-year-old boy, guided by a mysterious little man, starts collecting rare comics and toys. Decades later, as an old man, he sells his collection, achieving financial success and personal fulfillment.

  17. 1.17Boo!Feb 16, 1986Rate

    A couple moving into a new home begins to experience strange occurrences as unseen forces in the attic attempt to drive them away.

  18. 1.18Dorothy and BenMar 2, 1986Rate

    Ben Dumpfy, who has been in a coma for four decades, suddenly regains consciousness and finds he can communicate with a young girl also in a coma, following a bicycle accident.

  19. 1.19Mirror, MirrorMar 9, 1986Rate

    A renowned horror author begins experiencing unsettling encounters with a mysterious figure that appears in his bathroom mirror, blurring the line between his fiction and reality.

  20. 1.20Secret CinemaApr 6, 1986Rate

    Jane, an ordinary young woman, begins to suspect that her life is being secretly filmed and manipulated, leading her to believe she is the unwitting protagonist of an unseen cinematic production.

  21. 1.21Hell ToupeeApr 13, 1986Rate

    Defense attorney Harry Ballentine takes on the case of Murray Bernstein, an unassuming accountant who claims he committed murder after a bizarre incident involving a toupee and a lawyer.

  22. 1.22The DollMay 4, 1986Rate

    A shy, emotionally isolated man experiences a surprising shift in his life after purchasing a beautifully crafted doll from an enigmatic German toymaker, prompting him to search for the woman who inspired its design.

  23. 1.23One For the BooksMay 11, 1986Rate

    An elderly college janitor unexpectedly gains an extraordinary ability to absorb and retain vast amounts of knowledge, astonishing those around him—until a dramatic incident alters the course of his life.

  24. 1.24Grandpa's GhostMay 25, 1986Rate

    After Edwin's grandfather passes away, he continues to appear at the family apartment, playing the piano and chatting with Edwin's grandmother, leaving the family puzzled by his lingering presence.

  1. 2.01The Wedding RingSep 22, 1986Rate

    A wax museum employee discovers a mysterious ring while dressing a statue, which alters his exhausted wife, transforming her into a confident and enigmatic figure.

  2. 2.02MiscalculationSep 29, 1986Rate

    Phil, a nerdy college student, struggles to meet women and tries everything he can think of without success. He stumbles upon a magical potion that brings beautiful magazine models to life, but his inability to determine the correct formula leads to bizarre and unintended consequences.

  3. 2.03Magic SaturdayOct 6, 1986Rate

    Marky, who cherishes his grandfather's imaginative stories and their weekly baseball games, casts a spell to grant his ailing grandfather one final magical game together.

  4. 2.04Welcome to My NightmareOct 13, 1986Rate

    A horror movie enthusiast named Harry finds himself trapped in a terrifying scene from *Psycho* (1960), forcing him to fight for survival and a way back to reality.

  5. 2.05You Gotta Believe MeOct 20, 1986Rate

    Earl Sweet becomes convinced that a detailed nightmare about a Boeing 747 crashing into his home is a genuine premonition and takes steps to try to prevent the disaster.

  6. 2.06The GreibbleNov 3, 1986Rate

    A housewife experiences a terrifying nightmare in which she is stalked by a monstrous creature that feeds on inanimate objects.

  7. 2.07Life on Death RowNov 10, 1986Rate

    An inmate who is struck by lightning develops mysterious healing abilities, prompting a sudden effort to prevent his execution by electric chair.

  8. 2.08Go to the Head of the ClassNov 21, 1986Rate

    Two students, upset by their teacher's unusual disciplinary methods, attempt to cast a spell inspired by a backwards rock song in hopes of getting revenge. However, the spell goes awry, leading to unintended consequences. In a desperate attempt to correct their mistake, the students cast another spell, which tragically results in the removal of their teacher's head.

  9. 2.09ThanksgivingNov 24, 1986Rate

    A man profits from ancient artifacts discovered in a dry well, while his stepdaughter honors the "hole people" who helped her in need.

  10. 2.10The Pumpkin CompetitionDec 1, 1986Rate

    A jaded pumpkin competition contestant seeks guidance from an agricultural expert in hopes of finally winning.

  11. 2.11What If...?Dec 8, 1986Rate

    Five-year-old Jonah Kelley, neglected by his self-centered, status-conscious parents, roams his empty home and the outside world in search of connection, as strange occurrences cause people and objects to vanish around him.

  12. 2.12The Eternal MindDec 29, 1986Rate

    A dying scientist, inspired by his experiments with chimpanzees, attempts to transfer his consciousness into a computer in a bid to cheat death. While his digital existence defies mortality, it also leads to emotional complications and unintended consequences.

  13. 2.13Lane ChangeJan 12, 1987Rate

    A woman on the verge of divorce picks up a stranded stranger on a lonely highway, and as the storm rages, she begins to see visions of her past through the windshield.

  14. 2.14Blue Man DownJan 19, 1987Rate

    Two police officers attempt to stop a robbery at a supermarket, but one is killed during the incident. His colleague, partnered with a mysterious new female officer, seeks justice for his friend's death. He eventually learns that his partner is the spirit of a former officer who died in the line of duty over a decade earlier.

  15. 2.15The 21-Inch SunFeb 2, 1987Rate

    A struggling sitcom writer overcomes writer's block when his houseplant, accidentally exposed to old sitcoms, gains unexpected intelligence and a sense of humor, secretly helping him craft new material.

  16. 2.16Family DogFeb 16, 1987Rate

    This animated backdoor pilot consists of three segments: a family venting their stress on their dog, watching a Christmas home video, and enrolling the dog in guard dog training after a break-in.

  17. 2.17Gershwin's TrunkMar 13, 1987Rate

    A Broadway lyricist turns to a psychic in hopes of gaining creative inspiration by connecting with the spirit of George Gershwin.

  18. 2.18Such Interesting NeighborsMar 20, 1987Rate

    The Lewis family experiences a series of unsettling occurrences—rattlesnakes, coyote howls, earthquakes, and strange time distortions—shortly after moving into their new home, with all the strange events seemingly connected to their enigmatic new neighbors, the Hellenbecks.

  19. 2.19Without DianaMar 27, 1987Rate

    An elderly couple continues to hold out hope that their daughter, who vanished in the woods four decades ago, will return to them before they pass away.

  20. 2.20Moving DayApr 3, 1987Rate

    Alan Webster is initially upset to learn his family is moving, but his reaction pales in comparison to the shock of discovering they are relocating to Alturus, a distant planet 85 billion miles away.

  21. 2.21Miss StardustApr 10, 1987Rate

    A mysterious alien arrives on Earth and issues a dire ultimatum: either the organizer of the "Miss Stardust" pageant opens the competition to interplanetary contestants or the planet faces destruction.

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