If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Amazing Stories is available on streaming right now. The 2-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 229 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. The comic timing across the cast is what makes it work. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Amazing Stories arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Amazing Stories land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors. It ran for 2 seasons (1985–1987), and the writing holds up across every one of them. Amazing Stories earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Amazing Stories is a strong candidate. If you have already watched Deadbeat, Amazing Stories is a natural next step. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. The ensemble has the timing to make even minor scenes worth watching. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Amazing Stories wrapped up in 1987, created by Steven Spielberg, John Falsey and Joshua Brand — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.