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Tales of the Unexpected

DramaComedy7+ (TV-PG)1979 - 19889 Seasons
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Tales of the Unexpected (1979 - 1988)

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Drama Comedy Rated: 7+ (TV-PG)1979 - 19889 Seasons

Dramatizations of many Roald Dahl short stories.Tales of the Unexpected featuring John Houseman and Roald Dahl has one or more episodes free on Freevee (Via Prime Video). It's a comedy and drama show with 113 episodes over 9 seasons. Tales of the Unexpected is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 7.6 (2,248 votes).

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Currently you are able to watch Tales of the Unexpected streaming on Freevee (Via Prime Video).

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Tales of the Unexpected is a unique blend of Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Horror, and Thriller genres, offering a diverse range of storylines and tones that can cater to a wide variety of viewer preferences.

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The show is based on the dramatizations of many Roald Dahl short stories, providing a rich and intriguing narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking.

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With an IMDb audience rating of 7.6 out of 10, Tales of the Unexpected has been well-received by viewers, indicating its quality and entertainment value.

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EPISODE GUIDE

Tales of the Unexpected Season 9 Overview

Dec 18, 1987 - May 13, 1988

Season 9 of Tales of the Unexpected has 10 episodes that are not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when an episode becomes available on your services.

Tales of the Unexpected Season 9 Episodes

Season 09, Episode 10 Mr. Know-All
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S09 E10Mr. Know-All
May 13, 1988

Elly Somerton is working for the summer as a hotel receptionist. She is intrigued by Max Kelada, a roguish archeology...

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Season 09, Episode 09 A Time to Die
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S09 E09 A Time to Die
May 6, 1988

Yves Drouard is a wealthy man but his marriage has gone stale. His wife Marthe has been unable to have...

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Season 09, Episode 08 The Finger of Suspicion
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S09 E08 The Finger of Suspicion
Apr 29, 1988

American Stephen Baker has cracked open many a safe in his time but he now lives a peaceful existence with...

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Tales of the Unexpected Season 8 Overview

Mar 30, 1985 - Jul 27, 1985

Season 8 of Tales of the Unexpected has 5 episodes that are available to stream on Freevee.

Tales of the Unexpected Season 8 Episodes

Season 08, Episode 05 Scrimshaw
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Jul 27, 1985

Brenda is a lonely drifter living in the island paradise of Key West. She has no friends and drinks a...

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Season 08, Episode 04 Scrimshaw
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Season 08, Episode 03 Nothin' Short of Highway Robbery
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Tales of the Unexpected Season 7 Overview

May 12, 1984 - May 16, 1982

Season 7 of Tales of the Unexpected has 15 episodes that are available to stream on Freevee.

Tales of the Unexpected Season 7 Episodes

Season 07, Episode 15 The Open Window
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Season 07, Episode 14 The Mugger
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Season 07, Episode 13 The Reconciliation
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Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Overview

Apr 9, 1983 - Sep 3, 1983

Season 6 of Tales of the Unexpected has 14 episodes that are available to stream on Freevee.

Tales of the Unexpected Season 6 Episodes

Season 06, Episode 14 The Turn of the Tide
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Season 06, Episode 13 Youth from Vienna
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S06 E13 Youth from Vienna
Jul 2, 1983

Dr Humphrey Baxter falls for TV presenter Caroline Coates. A story of love and desire.

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Season 06, Episode 12 Hit and Run
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Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Overview

Apr 25, 1982 - Aug 22, 1982

Season 5 of Tales of the Unexpected has 18 episodes that are available to stream on Freevee.

Tales of the Unexpected Season 5 Episodes

Season 05, Episode 18 The Skeleton Key
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Season 05, Episode 17 Who's Got the Lady?
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Season 05, Episode 16 A Man with a Fortune
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Tales of the Unexpected Season 4 Overview

Apr 5, 1981 - Dec 26, 1981

Season 4 of Tales of the Unexpected has 17 episodes that are available to stream on Freevee.

Tales of the Unexpected Season 4 Episodes

Season 04, Episode 17 Hijack
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S04 E17 Hijack
Dec 26, 1981

A plane is hijacked by a mysterious man.

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Season 04, Episode 16 The Way to Do It
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S04 E16 The Way to Do It
Jul 26, 1981

Roger Carson takes up gambling thinking it will solve his problems.

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Season 04, Episode 15 A Glowing Future
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Tales of the Unexpected Season 3 Overview

Aug 9, 1980 - Dec 19, 1980

Season 3 of Tales of the Unexpected has 9 episodes that are available to stream on Freevee.

Tales of the Unexpected Season 3 Episodes

Season 03, Episode 09 The Party
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Season 03, Episode 08 I'll Be Seeing You
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Season 03, Episode 07 The Stinker
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Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Overview

Mar 1, 1980 - Jun 14, 1980

Season 2 of Tales of the Unexpected has 16 episodes that are available to stream on Freevee.

Tales of the Unexpected Season 2 Episodes

Season 02, Episode 16 The Man at the Top
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Season 02, Episode 15 The Orderly World of Mr. Appleby
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Season 02, Episode 14 Back for Christmas
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Tales of the Unexpected Season 1 Overview

Mar 24, 1979 - May 19, 1979

Season 1 of Tales of the Unexpected has 9 episodes that are available to stream on Freevee.

Tales of the Unexpected Season 1 Episodes

Season 01, Episode 09 The Way Up to Heaven
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Season 01, Episode 08 A Dip in the Pool
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Season 01, Episode 07 Edward the Conqueror
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S01 E07 Edward the Conqueror
May 5, 1979

A musically appreciative stray cat comes between an elderly husband and wife.

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101 episodes (89%) are available to watch free online (Freevee).

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#15,507 Ranked TV Show

#2562 Ranked in Comedy TV

#4925 Ranked in Drama TV

Tales of the Unexpected has a high IMDb audience rating of 7.6 (2,248 votes). The show is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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Tales of the Unexpected Overview

Dramatizations of many Roald Dahl short stories.

Age rating: 7+ (TV-PG)
Number of seasons: 9 Seasons
Number of episodes: 113 Episodes

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Related Genres: DramaComedy
Available to watch on: Free Services
Original Release Date: Mar 24, 1979
Show Status: Ended
Next episode release: N/A