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Amazing Stories S2E16 — Family Dog
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Amazing Stories•Season 2•Episode 16

Family Dog

7.9/10 · 674 votesFeb 16, 198724 min

Ranked #1 of 21 in Season 2•+1.4 vs season avg

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The only animated episode of the show that's also a backdoor pilot. It has three segments: A family takes out their frustrations on their poor dog, watches their Christmas home movie, and sends the dog to guard dog school after a burglary.

Directed byBrad Bird
Written byBrad Bird
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Lou Dellarosa

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Episode Summary

"Family Dog" is episode 16 of Amazing Stories season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 674 votes, ranking #1 of 21 episodes this season (season average 6.5). Directed by Brad Bird and written by Brad Bird, it aired on February 16, 1987.

Next: E17 · Gershwin's TrunkBest of Season 2