The Eighties

The episode explores the crowd-pleasing titles of the 80s, such as "The Empire Strikes Back," "E.T.," and "The Breakfast Club." In the Eighties, stars like Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, and Eddie Murphy explode on the screen. Aliens, time travelers, ghosts, and road warriors share the cineplex with troubled teens, battered boxers, classical composers, and career girls.