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He takes you places you don't want to visit alone.
A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Hitchhiker premiered November 23, 1983. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.
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Episode 1
Simon Hopper is considered a genius in the art world, but the demands for his models are always insanely hard to meet. Christina will do anything to be the model in his next project. But when she does get her chance, it turns out that Simon has raised the bar to a new level.
Directed by Daniel VigneWritten by Marjorie DavidGuest stars Virginia Madsen, James Shigeta
Episode 2
Overbearing control freak Jeremy and his long-suffering wife Julie are a squabbling young rich couple who encounter unexpected trouble in the form of a scruffy biker and his pregnant girlfriend while embarking on a road trip to Sunnyvale. Can a surprise journey through time enable the obsessive Jeremy to successfully avert a tragic disaster?
Directed by Chris ThomsonGuest stars Alexandra Paul, John Shea
Episode 3
A sculptor uses a drifter and his own abused girlfriend to recreate a murder/suicide.
Directed by Kees Van OostrumGuest stars Fred Ward, Scott McGinnis
Episode 4
Smarmy and opportunistic reality TV show host Jerry Rulac does an expose on the wild punk nightclub scene for the latest segment of his television program "Why Are You Here?". Jerry uncovers more than he bargained for when he decides to focus on troubled wealthy party girl Donette and her unpredictable gaggle of scary friends.
Directed by Chris ThomsonGuest stars Brad Davis, Mitchell Anderson, Helen Hunt
Episode 5
Vicious and ruthless killer Ron and his antsy wimp partner Jimmy Lee Stoler are a couple of escaped convicts on the lam from the law. The dangerous duo break into a model home in search of a safe only to discover a family residing in said swanky abode.
Directed by Carl SchenkelGuest stars Melissa Reeves, James Remar, Angel Tompkins
Episode 6
Jake Purly's main platform for his campaign is to rid the world of pornography. But when his brother is found making a pornographic film, the media begins to bang on his door. To make matters worse, the actress in the film opens a flood gate of memories that Jake would rather not remember.
Directed by Reynaldo VillalobosWritten by Thomas BaumGuest stars Clayton Rohner, Freda Perry, Shannon Tweed
Episode 7
Jane L. is willing to dig up anything on someone just to ruin their lives and get her a story. One night, her photographer gets her interested in Billy Baltimore, a musician who supposedly died back in the 70's but is rumored to be living in their area. But soon Jane realizes that when you enter someone's life, you should always make sure there's an exit.
Directed by Chris ThomsonWritten by Marjorie DavidGuest stars Brad Dourif, Andy Summers, Frank C. Turner, Kirstie Alley
Episode 8
International hit woman Jackie Dresser makes a living traveling all over the world and bumping people off for a substantial fee. Complications arise when the lonely and love-starved Jackie falls for hunky fitness instructor Johnnie while on vacation in a foreign country.
Directed by John LaingGuest stars Lucy Gutteridge, Susan Tyrrell, Greg Evigan, Hagan Beggs
Episode 9
Two killers briefly become friends.
Written by Thomas BaumGuest stars Bud Cort, Bill Paxton, Jonelle Allen
Episode 10
Peter believes that the way to win a girl's heart is have a good sense of humor. But when he tries to win back the love of his ex-wife using only pranks and elaborate setups, he learns that sometimes laughter doesn't make everything better.
Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Robert ReneauGuest stars Jeff McCracken, Timothy Bottoms, Kelly Lynch
Episode 11
Cocky lawyer Steve and his passive buddy Brett indulge behave irresponsibly on a cross country joyride and film their exploits. After Steve runs down a man on the road and tries to hide it, consequences catch up at a remote redneck bar.
Directed by John LaingGuest stars Brion James, Parker Stevenson, Ken Olin, Michelle Moffett
Episode 12
A smooth talking vitamin salesman contends with a rival, and a mysterious woman he follows home.
Directed by Colin BuckseyGuest stars Candy Clark, Dean Paul Martin, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Episode 13
A young gigolo stays with a washed up film director and his lonely abused wife on an isolated island.
Directed by Clyde MonroeGuest stars Season Hubley, Fred Henderson, Jerry Orbach
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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