List of Faerie Tale Theatre episodes

The following is the list episodes of the family television anthology Faerie Tale Theatre which ran from 1982 to 1987.

Season 1

#	Title	Original Airdate	Production code
01	"The Tale of the Frog Prince"	September 11, 1982 (1982-09-11)	101
A spoiled princess (Teri Garr) is forced to keep her promise to a talking frog when he rescues her golden ball from the bottom of a well. Starring Robin Williams, Teri Garr, Rene Auberjonois, Michael Richards and Eric Idle (who wrote, directed and narrated).
02	"Rumpelstiltskin"	October 16, 1982 (1982-10-16)	102
A miller's daughter (Shelley Duvall) is forced to answer for her father's tall tale that she can spin gold from straw. Starring Ned Beatty, Shelley Duvall, Paul Dooley and Hervé Villechaize.

Season 2

#	Title	Original Airdate	Production code
03	"Rapunzel"	February 5, 1983 (1983-02-05)	201
The story of a girl (Shelley Duvall) who is taken from her parents by a witch (Gena Rowlands), and is brought up in an isolated tower that can only be accessed by climbing her unnaturally long hair. Starring Jeff Bridges, Shelley Duvall and Gena Rowlands. Narrated by Roddy McDowall
04	"The Nightingale"	May 10, 1983 (1983-05-10)	202
An Emperor (Mick Jagger) finds true friendship from a lowly kitchen maid (Barbara Hershey) and a plain little bird; both of whom are worth more than they appear. Starring Mick Jagger, Barbara Hershey, Bud Cort, Mako, Edward James Olmos and, in small roles, Anjelica Huston and Jerry Hall.
05	"Sleeping Beauty"	July 7, 1983 (1983-07-07)	203
A handsome prince (Christopher Reeve) on the search for a princess (Bernadette Peters) bumps into a woodsman (George Dzundza) who tells him the story of the fabled Sleeping Beauty. Starring Bernadette Peters, Christopher Reeve, Beverly D'Angelo, Carol Kane, George Dzundza, Sally Kellerman, Rene Auberjonois and Ron Rifkin.
06	"Jack and the Beanstalk"	September 8, 1983 (1983-09-08)	204
A dreamer named Jack (Dennis Christopher) one day finds that his dreams have grown to enormous proportions. Starring Dennis Christopher, Elliot Gould, Jean Stapleton, Katherine Helmond and Mark Blankfield.
07	"Little Red Riding Hood"	November 10, 1983 (1983-11-10)	205
An overprotected young lady (Mary Steenburgen) learns that there is merit to her parents' advice that she stick to the path and not talk to strangers. Starring Mary Steenburgen, Malcolm McDowell, Frances Bay and Diane Ladd.
08	"Hansel and Gretel"	December 5, 1983 (1983-12-05)	206
A sombre story about a brother (Ricky Schroder) and sister (Bridgette Andersen) who are left to fend for themselves in the woods and stumble upon a curious house made out of candy. Starring Ricky Schroder, Bridgette Andersen, Joan Collins and Paul Dooley.

Season 3

#	Title	Original Airdate	Production code
09	"Goldilocks and the Three Bears"	January 9, 1984 (1984-01-09)	301
A precocious girl with a penchant for telling tall tales (Tatum O'Neal) learns to tell the truth and to respect the privacy of others. Starring Tatum O'Neal, Hoyt Axton, John Lithgow, Carole King and Alex Karras.
10	"The Princess and the Pea"	April 16, 1984 (1984-04-16)	302
A bored prince (Tom Conti) decides that the best way to cheer himself up is to get married. As he goes through his mother's (Beatrice Straight) list of eligible princesses, an outspoken young lady (Liza Minnelli) appears at the castle with raucous claims. Starring Liza Minnelli, Tom Conti and Nancy Allen.
11	"Pinocchio"	May 14, 1984 (1984-05-14)	303
When lonely puppetmaker Gepetto (Carl Reiner) wishes with all his might that he can have a real son, the Blue Fairy (Lainie Kazan) decides to grant him and a wooden puppet (Paul Reubens) the chance to make that wish come true. Starring Paul Reubens, James Coburn, Carl Reiner, Lainie Kazan, James Belushi, Michael Richards and Vincent Schiavelli.
12	"Thumbelina"	June 11, 1984 (1984-06-11)	304
The story of a girl no bigger than a human thumb (Carrie Fisher), and the adventure she has in the big wide world. Starring Carrie Fisher, William Katt, Burgess Meredith and Conchata Ferrell.
13	"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"	July 16, 1984 (1984-07-16)	305
A princess (Elizabeth McGovern) whose only crime is being beautiful is punished by her wicked stepmother (Vanessa Redgrave). Starring Vincent Price, Vanessa Redgrave, Elizabeth McGovern, Tony Cox and Rex Smith.
14	"Beauty and the Beast"	August 13, 1984 (1984-08-13)	306
The beautiful daughter (Susan Sarandon) of a merchant sacrifices her freedom to save her father from the punishment of a cursed beast (Klaus Kinski). Starring Susan Sarandon, Klaus Kinski and Anjelica Huston.
15	"The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers"	September 17, 1984 (1984-09-17)	307
A boy (Peter MacNicol) who doesn't know fear sets out into the world to try to understand what it means to be afraid. Starring Peter MacNicol, Christopher Lee, Frank Zappa, and David Warner; narrated by Vincent Price.

Season 4

#	Title	Original Airdate	Production code
16	"The Three Little Pigs"	February 12, 1985 (1985-02-12)	401
The mother (Doris Roberts) of three little pigs (Billy Crystal, Fred Willard, Stephen Furst) sends her sons out into the world to find their fortune in their own individual ways. Starring Billy Crystal, Jeff Goldblum, Valerie Perrine, Doris Roberts, Fred Willard and Stephen Furst.
17	"The Snow Queen"	March 11, 1985 (1985-03-11)	402
When her best friend (Lance Kerwin) is taken by the fabled Snow Queen (Lee Remick), a girl named Gerda (Melissa Gilbert) begins a perilous journey to rescue him. Starring Melissa Gilbert, Lance Kerwin, Lee Remick and Lauren Hutton.
18	"The Pied Piper of Hamelin"	April 5, 1985 (1985-04-05)	403
Told entirely in the original poem, the town of Hamelin learns the heavy price of going back on their promise to the Pied Piper. Starring and narrated by Eric Idle.
19	"Faerie Tale Theatre: Greatest Moments"	July 17, 1985 (1985-07-17)	404
Reunion episode, featuring cast/crew interviews, scripted skits and recaps.
20	"Cinderella"	August 14, 1985 (1985-08-14)	405
A young woman (Jennifer Beals) recovering from the death of her father finds herself reduced to a servant in her stepfamily's household, but is given the surprise of her life when her fairy godmother (Jean Stapleton) appears to lend a helping hand. Starring Jennifer Beals, Matthew Broderick, Jean Stapleton, Eve Arden, Edie McClurg and Jane Alden.
21	"Puss in Boots"	September 9, 1985 (1985-09-09)	406
A young man's (Gregory Hines) journey from rags-to-riches, all because of his talented Puss in Boots (Ben Vereen). Starring Ben Vereen, Gregory Hines, Alfre Woodard and Brock Peters.
22	"The Emperor's New Clothes"	October 5, 1985 (1985-10-05)	407
A self-indulgent Emperor (Dick Shawn) with peacock tendencies becomes the target for two conmen (Alan Arkin, Art Carney) who use his arrogance against him. Starring Dick Shawn, Alan Arkin, Art Carney, Clive Revill, Georgia Brown and Barrie Ingham. Narrated by Timothy Dalton.

Season 5

#	Title	Original Airdate	Production code
23	"Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp"	July 14, 1986 (1986-07-14)	501
A common boy named Aladdin (Robert Carradine) has big dreams, which he find coming true when he is approached by a Moroccan magician (Leonard Nimoy) who presents him an offer he can't refuse. Starring Robert Carradine, James Earl Jones, Leonard Nimoy and Valerie Bertinelli. Directed by Tim Burton.
24	"The Princess Who Had Never Laughed"	August 11, 1986 (1986-08-11)	502
In a kingdom where all frivolity is banned, a princess (Ellen Barkin) who has grown up never knowing what laughter is decides that she will marry the first man (Howie Mandel) who can make her laugh. Starring Ellen Barkin, Howie Mandel, Howard Hesseman, Sofia Coppola (credited as Domino Coppola), Michael Tucci and Barrie Ingham. Narrated by William Daniels.

Season 6

#	Title	Original Airdate	Production code
25	"Rip Van Winkle"	March 23, 1987 (1987-03-23)	601
The story of a lazy man (Harry Dean Stanton) who sleeps for 20 years. Starring Harry Dean Stanton, Talia Shire, Roy Dotrice, Ed Begley, Jr., Christopher Penn and Tim Conway. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Narrated by John P. Ryan.
26	"The Little Mermaid"	April 6, 1987 (1987-04-06)	602
When a young mermaid (Pam Dawber) falls in love with a human being (Treat Williams), she sacrifices it all to be with him. Starring Pam Dawber, Treat Williams, Helen Mirren, Karen Black, Brian Dennehy, Laraine Newman and Donna McKechnie.
27	"The Dancing Princesses"	November 14, 1987 (1987-11-14)	603
A king (Roy Dotrice) who is overly protective of his daughters discovers that their dancing shoes are mysteriously being worn out every night, and offers to let any prince who can solve the mystery choose any of the princesses (Lesley Ann Warren) to have as his bride. Starring Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Weller and Roy Dotrice.

External links

• Fairie Tale Theatre at IMDB