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Synopsis
A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.
Original titleTales of the Unexpected
First air dateMar. 24, 1979
Last air dateMay. 13, 1988
Seasons and episodes
1Season 1 Mar. 24, 1979
1 - 1The Man From the SouthMar. 24, 1979
1 - 2Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's CoatMar. 31, 1979
1 - 3William and MaryApr. 07, 1979
1 - 4Lamb to the SlaughterApr. 14, 1979
1 - 5The LandladyApr. 21, 1979
1 - 6NeckApr. 28, 1979
1 - 7Edward the ConquerorMay. 05, 1979
1 - 8A Dip in the PoolMay. 12, 1979
1 - 9The Way Up to HeavenMay. 19, 1979
2Season 2 Mar. 01, 1980
2 - 1Royal JellyMar. 01, 1980
2 - 2SkinMar. 08, 1980
2 - 3Galloping FoxleyMar. 15, 1980
2 - 4The Hitch-HikerMar. 22, 1980
2 - 5PoisonMar. 29, 1980
2 - 6Fat ChanceApr. 05, 1980
2 - 7TasteApr. 12, 1980
2 - 8My Lady Love, My DoveApr. 19, 1980
2 - 9Georgy PorgyApr. 26, 1980
2 - 10Depart in PeaceMay. 03, 1980
2 - 11The Umbrella ManMay. 10, 1980
2 - 12Genesis & CatastropheMay. 17, 1980
2 - 13Mr Botibol's First LoveMay. 24, 1980
2 - 14Back for ChristmasMay. 31, 1980
2 - 15The Orderly World of Mr ApplebyJun. 07, 1980
2 - 16The Man at the TopJun. 14, 1980
4Season 4 Apr. 05, 1981
4 - 1Would You Believe It?Apr. 05, 1981
4 - 2Vicious CircleApr. 12, 1981
4 - 3The Boy Who Talked with AnimalsApr. 19, 1981
4 - 4The Best of EverythingApr. 26, 1981
4 - 5A Woman's HelpMay. 03, 1981
4 - 6ShatterproofMay. 10, 1981
4 - 7The Sound MachineMay. 17, 1981
4 - 8Never Speak Ill of the DeadMay. 24, 1981
4 - 9The Best PolicyMay. 31, 1981
4 - 10The Last Bottle in the WorldJun. 07, 1981
4 - 11Kindly Dig Your GraveJun. 14, 1981
4 - 12Completely FoolproofJun. 21, 1981
4 - 13There's One Born Every MinuteJun. 05, 1981
4 - 14Bosom FriendsJun. 12, 1981
4 - 15A Glowing FutureJul. 19, 1981
4 - 16The Way to Do itJul. 26, 1981
4 - 17HijackDec. 26, 1981
5Season 5 Apr. 25, 1982
5 - 1Blue MarigoldApr. 25, 1982
5 - 2The EavesdropperMay. 02, 1982
5 - 3Operation SafecrackMay. 09, 1982
5 - 4Run, Rabbit, RunMay. 16, 1982
5 - 5Stranger in TownMay. 23, 1982
5 - 6The MolesMay. 30, 1982
5 - 7DecoyJun. 06, 1982
5 - 8Pattern of GuiltJun. 13, 1982
5 - 9A Harmless VanityJun. 20, 1982
5 - 10Death Can AddJun. 27, 1982
5 - 11Light FingersJul. 04, 1982
5 - 12Death in the MorningJul. 11, 1982
5 - 13What Have You Been Up to Lately?Jul. 18, 1982
5 - 14The Absence of EmilyJul. 25, 1982
5 - 15In the BagAug. 01, 1982
5 - 16A Man with a FortuneAug. 08, 1982
5 - 17Who's Got the Lady?Aug. 15, 1982
5 - 18The Skeleton KeyAug. 22, 1982
6Season 6 Apr. 09, 1983
6 - 1A Passing OpportunityApr. 09, 1983
6 - 2The Memory ManApr. 16, 1983
6 - 3A Sad LossApr. 23, 1983
6 - 4Clerical ErrorApr. 30, 1983
6 - 5Heir PresumptuousMay. 07, 1983
6 - 6Where's Your Sense of Humour?Apr. 14, 1983
6 - 7Down Among the Sheltering PalmsMay. 21, 1983
6 - 8The Vorpal BladeMay. 28, 1983
6 - 9The Wrong 'UnJun. 11, 1983
6 - 10The LuncheonJun. 19, 1983
6 - 11The TributeJun. 25, 1983
6 - 12Hit and RunMay. 10, 1983
6 - 13Youth from ViennaJul. 02, 1983
6 - 14The Turn of the TideSep. 03, 1983
7Season 7 May. 12, 1984
7 - 1The Dirty DetailMay. 12, 1984
7 - 2The Best Chess Player in the WorldMay. 19, 1984
7 - 3ProxyMay. 26, 1984
7 - 4Have a Nice DeathJun. 02, 1984
7 - 5Number EightJun. 09, 1984
7 - 6The Last of the Midnight GardenersJun. 16, 1984
7 - 7The Gift of BeautyJun. 30, 1984
7 - 8Wet SaturdayJul. 07, 1984
7 - 9Sauce for the GooseJul. 21, 1984
7 - 10Bird of PreyAug. 04, 1984
7 - 11I Like it Here in WilmingtonNov. 08, 1984
7 - 12Accidental DeathAug. 19, 1984
7 - 13The ReconciliationSep. 16, 1984
7 - 14The MuggerOct. 14, 1984
7 - 15The Open WindowOct. 21, 1984
9Season 9 Dec. 18, 1987
9 - 1Skeleton in the CupboardDec. 18, 1987
9 - 2The Colonel's LadyJan. 08, 1988
9 - 3The SurgeonJan. 15, 1988
9 - 4The VergerJan. 22, 1988
9 - 5The Facts of LifeJan. 29, 1988
9 - 6Wink Three TimesApr. 15, 1988
9 - 7The Dead Don't StealApr. 22, 1988
9 - 8The Finger of SuspicionApr. 29, 1988
9 - 9A Time to DieMay. 06, 1988
9 - 10Mr Know-AllMay. 13, 1988
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