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Tales of the Unexpected

6.719799 seasonsTV SeriesDrama

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Skeleton in the Cupboard
Dec 18, 1987 7.0
E2
The Colonel's Lady
Jan 8, 1988 6.5
E3
The Surgeon
Jan 15, 1988 5.5
E4
The Verger
Jan 22, 1988 6.5
E5
The Facts of Life
Jan 29, 1988 5.5
E6
Wink Three Times
Apr 15, 1988 6.0
E7
The Dead Don't Steal
Apr 22, 1988 7.3
E8
The Finger of Suspicion
Apr 29, 1988 5.7
E9
A Time to Die
May 6, 1988 5.5
E10
Mr Know-All
May 13, 1988 7.0

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Tales of the Unexpected — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tales of the Unexpected?

Tales of the Unexpected is streaming on Shout! Factory and The Roku Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Tales of the Unexpected on Netflix?

No, Tales of the Unexpected is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and The Roku Channel.

Is Tales of the Unexpected on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Tales of the Unexpected isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Shout! Factory and The Roku Channel instead.

Where can I watch Tales of the Unexpected for free?

Tales of the Unexpected is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in Tales of the Unexpected?

Tales of the Unexpected has 9 seasons in total (112 episodes). The series concluded in 1988.

Are all episodes of Tales of the Unexpected out yet?

Yes — all 112 episodes across 9 seasons of Tales of the Unexpected are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 10 of Tales of the Unexpected?

No — Tales of the Unexpected ended after 9 seasons, so there is no Season 10.