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Tales from the Crypt Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1989 - 1989
Episode 1
The Man Who Was Death
Sat, Jun 10, 1989 30 mins
When the death penalty is repealed, an unemployed executioner turns his talents to vigilantism. Bill Sadler, David Wohl, J.W. Smith, Dani Minnick, Gerrit Graham. Music by Ry Cooder.
Episode 2
And All Through the House
Sat, Jun 10, 1989 30 mins
A maniac (Larry Drake) in a Santa suit knows who's been naughty and nice---which is bad news for a woman who's killed her husband. Mary Ellen Trainor, Lindsay Whitney Barry, Marshall Bell. Directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Episode 3
Dig That Cat...He's Real Gone
Sat, Jun 10, 1989 30 mins
A mad scientist devises the "purrfect" moneymaking scheme---he surgically implants the nine lives of a cat into a man. Robert Wuhl, Joe Pantoliano, Gustav Vintas, Kathleen York.
Episode 4
Only Sin Deep
Wed, Jun 14, 1989 30 mins
An ex-prostitute (Lea Thompson) discovers her true calling when she's offered $10,000 for her beauty by a pawnbroker. Brett Cullen. Directed by Howard Deutch ("Getting Even with Dad"). John Kassir provides the Cryptkeeper's voice.
Episode 5
Lover Come Hack to Me
Wed, Jun 21, 1989 30 mins
Stranded honeymooners are haunted by the bride's mother---a ghost with an ax to grind---at a secluded mansion. Amanda Plummer, Stephen Shellen, Richard Eden, Lisa Figus.
Episode 6
Collection Completed
Wed, Jun 28, 1989 30 mins
A retiree (M. Emmet Walsh) finds his marriage going to the dogs, thanks to his wife's habit of adopting strays, but he decides to retaliate by engaging in a new hobby---taxidermy. Audra Lindley.
