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Amazing Stories (1985–1987) — fantasy · science-fiction on NBC

The answer: Concluded April 10, 1987.
Amazing Stories poster
Genre
Fantasy · Science-Fiction
Network / streamer
NBC
Premiered
September 29, 1985
Ended
April 10, 1987
Runtime
~31 min per episode
TVMaze rating
7.5 / 10
2seasons
45episodes
7.5/ 10

About Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories ended on April 10, 1987, on NBC. The series concluded after its second season, with the final episode airing on that date.

Amazing Stories was a fantasy and science-fiction anthology series that first premiered in 1985. Created by Steven Spielberg and produced by Amblin Entertainment, the show featured a different story in each episode, often involving elements of magic, mystery, and suspense. It showcased the talents of many renowned filmmakers and actors, delivering unique and imaginative tales across its run.

The show starred Ray Walston as the Storyteller, who guided viewers through each episode. It was rated 7.5 on TVMaze and had an average runtime of 31 minutes per episode. The series was notable for its high-profile cast and creative storytelling, making it a memorable part of 1980s television.

Amazing Stories episode schedule

45 aired

Aired · 45

DateEp.Title
April 10, 1987 S2·E21 Miss Stardust
April 3, 1987 S2·E20 Moving Day
March 27, 1987 S2·E19 Without Diana
March 20, 1987 S2·E18 Such Interesting Neighbors
March 13, 1987 S2·E17 Gershwin's Trunk
February 16, 1987 S2·E16 The Family Dog
February 2, 1987 S2·E15 The 21 Inch Sun
January 19, 1987 S2·E14 Blue Man Down
January 12, 1987 S2·E13 Lane Change
December 29, 1986 S2·E12 The Eternal Mind
December 8, 1986 S2·E11 What If...?
December 1, 1986 S2·E10 The Pumpkin Competition
November 24, 1986 S2·E9 Thanksgiving
November 21, 1986 S2·E8 Go to the Head of the Class
November 10, 1986 S2·E7 Life on Death Row
November 3, 1986 S2·E6 The Greibble
October 20, 1986 S2·E5 You Gotta Believe Me
October 13, 1986 S2·E4 Welcome to My Nightmare
October 6, 1986 S2·E3 Magic Saturday
September 29, 1986 S2·E2 Miscalculation
September 22, 1986 S2·E1 The Wedding Ring
May 25, 1986 S1·E24 Grandpa's Ghost
May 11, 1986 S1·E23 One for the Books
May 4, 1986 S1·E22 The Doll
April 13, 1986 S1·E21 Hell Toupee
April 6, 1986 S1·E20 Secret Cinema
March 9, 1986 S1·E19 Mirror, Mirror
March 2, 1986 S1·E18 Dorothy and Ben
February 16, 1986 S1·E17 Boo!
February 2, 1986 S1·E16 Gather Ye Acorns
Show 15 earlier episodes
January 19, 1986 S1·E15 One for the Road
January 12, 1986 S1·E14 No Day at the Beach
January 5, 1986 S1·E13 The Sitter
December 29, 1985 S1·E12 Vanessa in the Garden
December 15, 1985 S1·E11 Santa '85
December 8, 1985 S1·E10 Remote Control Man
December 1, 1985 S1·E9 Guilt Trip
November 17, 1985 S1·E8 Mr. Magic
November 10, 1985 S1·E7 Fine Tuning
November 5, 1985 S1·E6 The Amazing Falsworth
November 3, 1985 S1·E5 The Mission
October 27, 1985 S1·E4 Mummy, Daddy
October 20, 1985 S1·E3 Alamo Jobe
October 6, 1985 S1·E2 The Main Attraction
September 29, 1985 S1·E1 Ghost Train

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