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Spielberg's wild playground where every episode is a whole new reality.
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IMDb
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Audience Score
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Amazing Stories (1985)

Whiplash storytellingNostalgia overdoseGenre roulette

Latest Episode

Miss Stardust
7.324 min

Season 2 • Episode 21

Latest

Miss Stardust

Apr 10, 1987

An extraterrestrial threatens to destroy the earth unless the "Miss Stardust" beauty-pageant promoter allows entrants from other planets.

Overview

ComedyFamilyDramaMysteryCrime+1

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.

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Standout Aspects

Direction

Spielberg and guest directors flex wildly different styles.

Practical Effects

Pre-CGI magic that still looks charmingly handmade.

Production

Each episode its own mini-movie with real budget.

Best for:Streaming: Perfect for dipping in and out without commitment.·Family: Weird enough for adults, safe enough for brave kids.·Background: Episodes stand alone—miss one, who cares?
Heads up:Disturbing: Some episodes genuinely unsettling—pre-screen for younger viewers.·Emotional: Occasional gut-punch endings that linger.
Steven SpielbergJoshua Brand

Creators

Steven Spielberg, Joshua Brand, John Falsey

First AiredSep 29, 1985
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons2·Episodes45
NBC

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Clint Eastwood directed 'Vanessa in the Garden' and it's secretly one of the best episodes.

Cultural

This was Spielberg's love letter to The Twilight Zone, created after his feature film success let him do whatever he wanted on TV.

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1985 NBC Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories Promo

1985 NBC Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories Promo

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80’s Television was a magical time for people of all ages!

@SteveGarza 65

This show was like going to see a movie we actually popped popcorn.

@twoonesixer9501 14

Back when the magic of Spielburg and Lucas influenced everything and everything they touched turned to gold. Sadly that magic started dying at the turn of the century

@classicgunstoday1972 23

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