The Nightmare Room (2001–2002)

TV ShowEndedThe WBSci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Kids1 season, 13 episodes
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Plot

The Nightmare Room is an American children's anthology horror series that aired on Kids' WB. The series was based on the short-lived book series The Nightmare Room children's books created by Goosebumps author, R.L. Stine. The Nightmare Room originally aired from August 31, 2001, to March 16, 2002, in the United States. It was rated TV-Y7 for fantasy violence and scenes deemed too scary or disturbing for younger viewers in the United States. Reruns of the series started airing on Chiller on January 7, 2013.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Nightmare Room S01E02Scareful What You Wish ForS01E02 · 8.0Dylan Pierce is trying to put his childhood behind him, to move on. However, he soon learns that some things just won't stay put, as he soon begins to be stalked by a young, strange little boy, who looks like an exact replica of his favorite childhood doll, named Buddy. Buddy doesn't like the fact that Dylan would like to have nothing to do with him any more, and slowly begins to ruin Dylan's life. However, Dylan is in the greatest of dangers when he is home alone with the doll.
  2. 02The Nightmare Room S01E03The HowlerS01E03 · 8.0
  3. 03The Nightmare Room S01E04Tangled WebS01E04 · 8.0

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2001–02Aired 7.8Season avg
  1. S01E01The Nightmare Room S01E01Don't Forget MeAugust 31, 2001 7.0
  2. S01E02The Nightmare Room S01E02Season's bestScareful What You Wish ForAugust 31, 2001 8.0Dylan Pierce is trying to put his childhood behind him, to move on. However, he soon learns that some things just won't stay put, as he soon
  3. S01E03The Nightmare Room S01E03The HowlerSeptember 29, 2001 8.0
  4. S01E04The Nightmare Room S01E04Tangled WebOctober 6, 2001 8.0
  5. S01E05The Nightmare Room S01E05Fear GamesOctober 13, 2001—On an island, five teenagers compete in a survival contest for a grand prize, but unknown to them, they are being stalked by a psychotic wit
  6. S01E06The Nightmare Room S01E06School SpiritOctober 20, 2001 7.0
  7. S01E07The Nightmare Room S01E07Full Moon HalloweenOctober 27, 2001—It's a frightful Halloween night as a group of teens realize that one of them may very well be a werewolf.
  8. S01E08The Nightmare Room S01E08Four EyesDecember 1, 2001—A boy's new glasses allow him to see aliens living among us who are trying to take over the world.
  9. S01E09The Nightmare Room S01E09Locker 13December 8, 2001—A young boy is terrified of the consequences when his school assigns him Locker 13, a locker rumored to give the owner eternal bad luck.
  10. S01E10The Nightmare Room S01E10Dear Diary, I'm DeadFebruary 2, 2002 8.0
  11. S01E11The Nightmare Room S01E11My Name is EvilFebruary 23, 2002 8.0
  12. S01E12The Nightmare Room S01E12Camp Nowhere: Part 1March 9, 2002 8.0
  13. S01E13The Nightmare Room S01E13Camp Nowhere: Part 2March 16, 2002 8.0

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Cast

James AveryJames AveryR.L. Stine

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TrailerR.L. Stine - The Nightmare Room (2001) Teaser 2 (VHS Capture)

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