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Amazing Stories S1E16 — Gather Ye Acorns
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Amazing Stories•Season 1•Episode 16

Gather Ye Acorns

6.6/10 · 446 votesFeb 2, 198625 min

Ranked #10 of 24 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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On the advice from a mysterious little man, an 18-year-old boy begins to collect rare comics and toys. When he sells them as an old man, he gains wealth and happiness.

Directed byNorman Reynolds
Written byStu Krieger
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Episode Summary

"Gather Ye Acorns" is episode 16 of Amazing Stories season 1. It scored 6.6/10 from 446 votes, ranking #10 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Norman Reynolds and written by Stu Krieger, it aired on February 2, 1986.

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