Episode 1
Ned's Life as a Dog
11m
Ned eats dog food and is turned into a dog.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan SmartWritten by Gary Sperling, Mike Mitchell
TV series
Nightmare Ned
1997TV-Y71 season7.6 / 10
Nightmare Ned is a short-lived animated television series. Based on an eponymous video game the show focuses on the life of Ned Needlemeyer, a 10-year-old boy that deals with his daily problems through dark, quirky nightmares.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Nightmare Ned premiered April 19, 1997. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Nightmare Ned is a short-lived animated television series. Based on an eponymous video game the show focuses on the life of Ned Needlemeyer, a 10-year-old boy that deals with his daily problems through dark, quirky nightmares.
Season 1 episodes
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Where to watch Nightmare Ned
Episode 2
A Doll's House
11m
Ned becomes a doll when the girls try to make him look funny.
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Directed by Joan DrakeWritten by Peter Gaffney
Episode 3
Robot Ned
11m
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Directed by Joanna RomersaWritten by Chuck Klein, Gary Sperling
Episode 4
Dapper Dan
11m
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Directed by Eddy HouchinsWritten by Mike Fontanelli, Jonathan Greenberg
Episode 5
Monster Ned
11m
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Directed by Alan SmartWritten by Sue Shakespeare, David Molina, Terry Shakespeare, Chris Mitchell
Episode 6
Ants
11m
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Directed by Joan DrakeWritten by Peter Gaffney
Episode 7
Magic Bus
11m
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Directed by Donovan CookWritten by Paul Tibbitt, Peter Gaffney
Episode 8
'Til Undeath Do Us Part
11m
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Directed by Alan SmartWritten by Paul Tibbitt, Peter Gaffney
Episode 9
Headless Lester
11m
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Directed by Alan SmartWritten by Mike Fontanelli, Ralph Soll
Episode 10
My, How You've Grown
11m
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Directed by Howy ParkinsWritten by Chuck Klein, Gary Sperling, Mark SaraceniGuest stars Brian Doyle-Murray
Episode 11
Tooth or Consequences
11m
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Directed by Howy ParkinsWritten by Mike Bell, Ralph Soll
Episode 12
Show Me the Infidel
11m
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Directed by Howy ParkinsWritten by Gary Sperling, Mike Fontanelli
Episode 13
Willie Trout
11m
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Directed by Joanna RomersaWritten by Peter Gaffney, Mike Bell
Episode 14
House of Games
11m
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Directed by Joan DrakeWritten by Peter Gaffney, Vincent Waller
Episode 15
Girl Trouble
11m
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Directed by Joan DrakeWritten by Chuck Klein, Gary Sperling
Episode 16
Canadian Bacon
11m
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Directed by Joanna RomersaWritten by Peter Gaffney, Mike Bell
Episode 17
Abduction
11m
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Directed by Alan SmartWritten by Gary Sperling, Mike Fontanelli
Episode 18
Bad Report Card
11m
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Directed by Howy ParkinsWritten by Peter Gaffney, J.C. Wegman
Episode 19
Testing... Testing...
11m
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Directed by Don JudgeWritten by Gary Sperling, Ted Mathot
Episode 20
The Accordion Lesson
11m
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Directed by Howy ParkinsWritten by Chuck Klein, Gary Sperling
Episode 21
Steamed Vegetables
11m
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Directed by Joan DrakeWritten by Gary Sperling, Mike Fontanelli
Episode 22
Along for the Ride
11m
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Directed by Donovan Cook, Joan DrakeWritten by Gary Sperling, Mike Mitchell
Episode 23
Lucky Abe (One Cent Ned)
11m
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Directed by Alan SmartWritten by Paul Tibbitt, Mitch WatsonGuest stars Penn Jillette
Episode 24
Dentist
11m
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Directed by Joan DrakeWritten by Vincent Waller
Episode information updated Sep 21, 2026
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More about Nightmare Ned
Cast
Dan Castellaneta
Courtland MeadNed (voice)
Brad GarrettDad (voice)
Aria Noelle Curzon
Victoria JacksonMom (voice)
Penn JilletteFrank Grimes (voice)
Brian Doyle-MurrayTestosterone (voice)Credits
- Created by
- Terry Shakespeare, Sue Shakespeare, David Molina
- Written by
- Gary Sperling, Peter Gaffney, Mike Fontanelli, Chuck Klein, Mike Bell, Paul Tibbitt, Mike Mitchell, Vincent Waller, Ralph Soll, Chris Mitchell, David Molina, Terry Shakespeare, Mitch Watson, Ted Mathot, Mark Saraceni, Jonathan Greenberg, J.C. Wegman, Sue Shakespeare
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 25
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
Buena Vista TelevisionUnited States