Horror History: Tuesday, March 26, 1985: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Hired Help” premiered

Season 2 Episode 9

Kay Mason is the abusive owner of a dressmaking sweatshop. One day she is cursed by an angry worker who exclaims that she will be paid back by the devil for her actions. When Kay hires a mysterious stranger to do some odd jobs around the house, she doesn’t realize that she has hired a devil in disguise.

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Horror History: Tuesday, March 12, 1985: “The Hitchhiker” episode “Man at the Window” premiered

Season 2 Episode 8

Ex-addict and screenwriter Arthur Brown steals the life and words of Diane Hampton. Diane is struggling to maintain her marriage with her abusive jealous husband John and to keep the affair with her female lover Catherine a secret. Arthur tips John off about Diane’s affair and soon finds himself the target of John’s anger.

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Horror History: Saturday, March 2, 1985: “The Hitchhiker” episode “A Time For Rifles” premiered

Season 2 Episode 7

Lew Bridgeman and Joe Caldwell are Vietnam vets and best friends. But when Joe has an affair with Rae, Lew finds out and a night of deer hunting turns deadly.

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