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The Best Episodes of Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1

Every episode of Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1!

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Tales from the Cryptkeeper is an animated series aimed at children made by Nelvana Limited, PeaceArch Entertainment, kaBOOM! Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television Animation. It was shown on TVO and ABC, and is still shown

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 8 - Hyde and Go Shriek
    7.5/10(90 votes)

    S1:E8

    Wendell the nerd never wanted any trouble. In fact, he did everything he could to fit in and earn the respect of tough jock Rex Reavis and his friends, including dismissing all their cruel practical jokes with a shrug and a laugh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dana Olsen

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  2. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 4 - Gone Fishin'/A Little Body of Work
    7.2/10(99 votes)

    S1:E4

    In "Gone Fishin'," Randy seems to find his uncle's fishing hobby distasteful, but Uncle Ned claims that "if you take the bait, you pay the price" -- a lesson that Ned's soon to learn from the fish. In "A Little Body of Work," Eddie and Herman challenge Kevin to a race in the Mustang he's rebuilding. The hoodlums go to great lengths to win the race, only to have their devious plan revealed by Kevin's Mustang.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Terry Black, David Hines, Jeffrey Hause

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  3. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 5 - The Works, in Wax
    7.2/10(89 votes)

    S1:E5

    Craig discovers, in the visit of the wax figures cabinet, the horror in the fright chamber becomes true, if one goes into the pictures. So not only it is in danger, but rather also the monsters. As Mr. deceitful, Boswick the museum buy and dismantle he wants, and help Craig and the monsters. They banish the businessman as a wax figure into the fright chamber.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Eric Luke

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  4. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 9 - Fare Tonight
    7.2/10(86 votes)

    S1:E9

    Best friends Mildred and Camille are obsessed with vampires -- so much so that they create a homemade vampire detector. Going on the hunt for vampires isn't quite as difficult as one would think... since there's a bloodsucker hiding right under their noses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Finley

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  5. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 6 - The Sleeping Beauty
    7.1/10(96 votes)

    S1:E6

    A prince and his geeky friend attempt to awaken Sleeping Beauty, but the prince's kiss becomes a curse when she springs to life and attempts to kill them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Edithe Swensen, David Finley

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  6. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 10 - Gorilla's Paw
    7.1/10(80 votes)

    S1:E10

    Unpopular Walter would do anything just to be a member of Kingpin's secret club, assuming that it would make him popular. To gain membership, Walter steals a gorilla's paw that grants wishes, though he's unaware that the wishes come with terrifying consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:James Thomton

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  7. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 3 - Pleasant Screams
    7.0/10(109 votes)

    S1:E3

    Courageous teen Jenny and cowardly Mr. Purdy find themselves trapped in an ever-changing nightmare in which they're stalked by a myriad of monsters and a man with no face.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:James Thomton

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  8. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 12 - Grounds for Horror
    6.9/10(77 votes)

    S1:E12

    A disagreeable camp counselor is menaced by Hoser, an invisible boogeyman who lives in the forest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ed Naha

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  9. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 11 - This Wraps It Up
    6.8/10(76 votes)

    S1:E11

    On a field trip to the pyramids, Naomi, a young girl, becomes the ""object"" of her classmates' neverendless ridiculing because she is the only girl. When a mummy unleashes a curse from its time on thier lives, Naomi is the only one who can defeat the mummy and his curse and save their lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Peter Sauder

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  10. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 13 - Ghost Ship
    6.8/10(73 votes)

    S1:E13

    Ben and its friend plan an excursion with the brand-new white yacht of Bens father. Did the boys with the crazy ship ram into somthing? Does the expensive boat go under? The shipwrecked are very glad when an old boat discovers it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Peter Sauder, Eric Luke

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  11. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 2 - Nature
    6.5/10(123 votes)

    S1:E2

    When brothers Rick and Teddy attend a family picnic, they start tormenting ants in an antpile. That is, until, a anti-magnifying ray shrinks them the size of an ant. The brothers and the ants quickly find themselves befriending one another to deal with obstacles -- but the largest obstacle is Rick and Teddy's baby sister, who now appears to be a giant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Juan Carlos Coto

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  12. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 7 - Cave Man
    6.4/10(79 votes)

    S1:E7

    Peter's father, a scientist, forgets his son's birthday while working hard to discover the secrets of a frozen caveman. When the caveman thaws and returns to life, Peter befriends the beast and they set out for the amusement park -- but the caveman has problems adapting to modern technology.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ed Naha

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  13. Tales from the Cryptkeeper Season 1 Episode 1 - While the Cat's Away
    6.3/10(160 votes)

    S1:E1

    Two brothers, Dwight and Stan, have their hopes set on getting new state-of-the-art dirtbikes, but they have no cash. So the duo devise a plan to rob the mansion of a vacationing person... unaware that the vacationing resident is the Cryptkeeper - and his mansion is filled with all sorts of nasty monsters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Manny Coto

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hyde and Go Shriek" is the best rated episode of "Tales from the Cryptkeeper" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 90 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Dana Olsen, it aired on 11/6/1993. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Gone Fishin'/A Little Body of Work".