Wes Craven’s Forgotten Freddy Krueger Series — All 44 Episodes Are Now Free on Tubi
Both seasons of Freddy’s Nightmares are now available to stream for free, so if you want a quick dose of Elm Street this Halloween you don’t have to dig out old tapes. For the record, all 44 episodes are on TubiTV right now, and each one is introduced by Freddy himself.
Where to watch
You can watch Freddy’s Nightmares on TubiTV, where the full run is available at no cost. In short, both seasons—totaling 44 episodes—are included on the service.
What the show is
Freddy’s Nightmares is a 1988 television anthology series spun off from A Nightmare on Elm Street and directed in part by Wes Craven. Robert Englund reprises the role of Freddy Krueger, introducing each episode. The series is set on Elm Street and frequently features characters connected to the local high school.
Format and Freddy’s role
The show mainly follows an anthology format, so episodes are self-contained and easy to jump into. However, some installments include short arcs or nods to previous episodes. Interestingly, Freddy is often a narrator or commentator—think Crypt Keeper-style—rather than the on-screen antagonist. Nevertheless, he does serve as the main villain in eight episodes.
Notable episodes and reception
The pilot stands out: it opens with the original, non-supernatural Freddy on trial in 1984 for the murders he committed. Moreover, while the series is not as gory or intense as the films, it gives viewers more screen time with Englund in his most iconic role, and it features Wes Craven behind the camera again. Finally, the show holds a 94% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which highlights its lasting appeal among fans.
In conclusion, Freddy’s Nightmares offers a different, TV-friendly take on Elm Street lore, and now that it’s free on TubiTV it’s easy to revisit or discover for the first time.
