Gothic fairy-tale primetime romance with genre production values.
Why it matters
Episode guide
56 episodes across 3 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A DA is saved by a noble beast-man living under New York; love and crime intertwine.
Network & studio
- CBS — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1980s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Gothic fairy-tale primetime romance with genre production values.
Creators
Ron Koslow
Key cast
- Linda Hamilton as Catherine Chandler
- Ron Perlman as Vincent
- Roy Dotrice as Father
Flash facts
- CBS (1987–1990).
- Ron Perlman makeup-performance icon.
- Linda Hamilton romantic lead.
- Cult fantasy-romance with later reboot attempts.
FAQ
What network aired Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast is associated with CBS (1987–1990).
Why is Beauty and the Beast in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1980s?
Gothic fairy-tale primetime romance with genre production values.
Who are the key names behind Beauty and the Beast?
Creators and principals include Ron Koslow.
Official & further reading
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