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Amazing Stories S1E13 — The Sitter
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Amazing Stories•Season 1•Episode 13

The Sitter

6.6/10 · 444 votesJan 5, 198625 min

Ranked #8 of 24 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Two young boys get the best of every sitter in town, until they meet one who uses voodoo to settle them down.

Directed byJoan Darling
Written byMick Garris
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Episode Summary

"The Sitter" is episode 13 of Amazing Stories season 1. It scored 6.6/10 from 444 votes, ranking #8 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Joan Darling and written by Mick Garris, it aired on January 5, 1986.

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