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Tales from the Darkside S3E11 — Seasons of Belief
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Tales from the Darkside•Season 3•Episode 11

Seasons of Belief

7.9/10 · 490 votesDec 29, 198622 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 3•+1.8 vs season avg

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On Christmas Eve, a couple decide to preoccupy their restless children by telling them a fable concerning a massive, winged creature called "The Grither". The children initially balk at the story, which describes the creature as a proud, hateful beast who becomes enraged when it

Directed byMichael McDowell
Written byMichael McDowell
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Paul Sparer

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Michael McDowell

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Episode Summary

"Seasons of Belief" is episode 11 of Tales from the Darkside season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 490 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Directed by Michael McDowell and written by Michael McDowell, it aired on December 29, 1986.

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