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Don't let him catch you sleeping!
The evil, sinister killer of the "Nightmare On Elm Street" movies, Freddy Krueger, hosts this show, where each week, he shows us a tale of evil and death about the lives of people who live in Springwood.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The evil, sinister killer of the "Nightmare On Elm Street" movies, Freddy Krueger, hosts this show, where each week, he shows us a tale of evil and death about the lives of people who live in Springwood.
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Episode 1
Tonights episode is all about a fellow who decides that the best way to get ahead is to stomp on everyone in his path.
Directed by Tobe HooperWritten by David Ehrman, Rhet Topham, Michael De LucaGuest stars William Frankfather, Bob Goen, Mark Herrier, Ian Patrick Williams, Alba Francesca, Tyde Kierney, Gry Park, Hili Park
Episode 2
To most people a bullet to the head spells death, but to these unfortunate drive-by shooting victims, it becomes something far worse.
Directed by Tom McLoughlinWritten by Michael De Luca, Paul RosselliGuest stars John Cameron Mitchell, Burr DeBenning, Lar Park Lincoln, Nancy McLoughlin
Episode 3
Chris Ketchum wants to be the best runner on her track team just like her mother was. Her coach gives her a talisman that once belonged to her mother. Soon Chris discovers that whatever she imagines becomes reality.
Directed by Mick GarrisWritten by Allen B. UryGuest stars Lori Petty, Yvette Nipar, Steve Franken, Robert Shayne
Episode 4
It's Halloween and the students are having a blast at the costume party over at Springwood College. Marsha would rather study than party however. Someone wants to be her study friend and soon Marsha starts to have nightmares. Her dead crazy grandmother comes back to life, Marsha's boyfriend is killed and soon she finds herself in the hands of Freddy Krueger. She tries to escape by going to a dream clinic where dreams are recorded only to find out that there is no escape from Freddy.
Directed by Ken WiederhornWritten by Gilbert Adler, A L KatzGuest stars Daniel McDonald, Mariska Hargitay, Darren Dalton, Shiri Appleby
Episode 5
Judy Miller wants more than anything to win the lottery. Her obsession is challenged when a housekeeper comes to warn her about her greed.
Directed by Tom DeSimoneWritten by Michael De Luca, Jack TemchinGuest stars Susan Oliver, John DeMita, Theresa Ring, Larry Anderson
Episode 6
Two nobodies yearn for perfection. Gordon fantasizes a dream date with a sex goddess, Lana.
Directed by Lisa GottliebWritten by Don Bohlinger, James NathanGuest stars Shari Shattuck, Joyce Hyser, Scott Burkholder, Paul Lieber
Episode 7
In this follow-up to ""No More Mr. Nice Guy"", Freddy continues to stalk the last remaining Elm Street children by going after the Blocker twins.
Directed by Ken WiederhornWritten by Michael De Luca, Jeff FreilichGuest stars Hili Park, Anne E. Curry, Josh Coxx, Robin Antin
Episode 8
Billy has just moved into the old Krueger house. He falls for a pretty teenage girl who convinces him to throw a party while his parents are away. The girl's mother is being harassed by a mysterious caller on the radio.
Directed by Michael LangeWritten by David EhrmanGuest stars Jill Whitlow, Byron Thames, Judith Baldwin, Byron Morrow, Arell Blanton, Paul Ben-Victor
Episode 9
Alex is a shy teenager who just wants to fit in. He wants to have a cool car just like everyone else does and he gets his wish but he soon regrets it. Meanwhile Connie wants to be accepted into a college frat house but she also gets more than she bargained for.
Directed by John LafiaWritten by Christopher TrumboGuest stars Katie Barberi, Diana Barrows, Denise Loveday, Chris Ufland, Ria Pavia
Episode 10
An about to be married man goes to a bar where his friends are throwing a bachelor party. There he meets a female stripper who wants to keep him away from his fiancee. Meanwhile Jessica starts to have a nervous breakdown when her parents announce that they are getting a divorce.
Directed by George KaczenderWritten by Howard LakinGuest stars Diane Franklin, Katherine Moffat, Arthur Roberts, Eddie Driscoll
Episode 11
A mysterious killer called The Chopper is terrorizing Springwood using an ax to kill his victims. High school student John Warring witnesses the latest murder and starts having nightmares about the killer. His girlfriend starts to do a little investigation on The Chopper
Directed by Dwight H. LittleWritten by Michael De LucaGuest stars Sarah Buxton, Jeff McCarthy, Damon Martin
Episode 12
As a child, Amy was in a terrible car accident that claimed the life of her mother. She is haunted by nightmares of that tragic event. She soon learns that her dreams are a way of changing the past. Amy is also haunted by visions of a deadly holocaust.
Directed by Jonathan R. BetuelWritten by James CappeGuest stars Walter Gotell, George Lazenby, Andrew Prine, Albert Hall, Mary Kohnert
Episode 13
A newshound finds himself too involved with the obituaries he has to write. Also Emily is the only survivor of a car accident that claims the lives of her friends but their spirits and a strange man torment her.
Directed by Michael LangeWritten by Jill DonnerGuest stars Jenny Gago, Page Hannah, Kimiko Gelman
Episode 14
Rick and Miranda are teenage lovers who leave Springwood. Their car stalls so they check into a hotel, but the hotel is run by sadistic hicks. Also Miranda is pregnant but is trying to hold down her job.
Directed by George KaczenderWritten by Howard LakinGuest stars Brad Pitt, Karen Hensel, Kerry Wall, Lora Staley, Bill Moseley
Episode 15
Steve Dart a student at Springwood High School decides to take it easy to escape stress. When he is called to the principal's office he starts having nightmares and soon discovers the high school's shocking secret. Also Max must work for his uncle's pizza restaurant and he too discovers a shocking secret.
Directed by Michael KleinWritten by David EhrmanGuest stars Warner Loughlin, Billy Morrissette, James Harper, J. Patrick McNamara
Episode 16
Carl is a nervous man on a plane who is freaking out over some delusions of weird events. Meanwhile, a woman is stalked by a bunch of weirdos who abduct women and keep them for show and tell.
Directed by Robert EnglundWritten by Rhet TophamGuest stars Lezlie Deane, Brett Cullen, William Shockley
Episode 17
A deeply disturbed girl sets her sights on a teenage boy which leads to a horde of terrible nightmares. Max must work for his uncle's pizza restraunt and discovers a shocking secret.
Directed by John LafiaWritten by Michael De Luca, Jeff FreilichGuest stars Jeffrey Combs, Tamara Glynn, Georg Olden
Episode 18
Jack meets a man named The Phantom who says he was created by Jack through his drawings. The Phantom gets Jack to draw events that he wish could happen, and then they do. Jack try's to get the girl he likes in school, but it all goes wrong. The second half is about Joan living with her severe case of closterfobia. Her nightmares get a little out of hand and ends deadly all thanks to our freind freddy.
Directed by Ken WiederhornWritten by Michael De Luca, Ken WiederhornGuest stars Stuart Fratkin, Irina Irvine, Laura Schaefer, Judd Omen
Episode 19
Our freind Freddy return in another fun fill ride. Gina is faced with her childhood past while babysitting. Is about a man who is tired of his life so on his way to work he imagines that he's someone else. But when his fantasy of being another person is over, he finds that it's more real than he thought.
Directed by Jeff FreilichWritten by Jeff FreilichGuest stars Timothy Bottoms, Rodney Saulsberry, Eva LaRue, Sabrina Howells
Episode 20
Michael, a man in his thirties who is dead scared of the dark. All that has to change when he starts work, fixing pipes in the dark sewers.A sleazy video store owner who gets his, by reliving nightmares without the possibility of ever waking up.
Directed by Jonathan R. BetuelWritten by James Cappe, Jonathan R. BetuelGuest stars Dick Miller, Dana Stevens, David Arnott, Steven Keats
Episode 21
Buddy Powers is having a hard time dealing with his son and new boss.Both of them value money and Buddy values peace and love. Buddy wnats his boss dead. Christina is wondering if she is adopted because there are no similarities between her and her mother.When Christina asks her mom questions about her past, she doesn't get the answers she wants.
Directed by David CallowayWritten by Rebecca PogrowGuest stars Jeff Conaway, Kimberley Kates, Hank Stratton, Gabriel Jarret
Episode 22
A teenager is in love with a goth girl who is obsessed with Freddy Krueger. The teenager is soon plagued with dreams involving Freddy. The second half is about the goth girl having nightmares about Freddy, who she soon learns there's nothing great about Freddy.
Directed by Gerald T. OlsonWritten by David J. SchowGuest stars Patrick Day, Ruth Zakarian, Kristine Blackburn
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Robert EnglundFreddy Krueger
Kyle ChandlerChuck
John FujiokaHarry Lee
Lori PettyChris Ketchum
Richard CoxJerry
Dick MillerAl Kramer
Daniel McDonaldMark
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