Tales from the Darkside Season 1 Episode 21 It All Comes Out in the Wash

It All Comes Out in the Wash is the 21st episode of season 1 of the horror anthology series Tales from the Darkside. The episode revolves around a young woman named Betty, who works as a laundress in a small town. Betty dreams of a better life and is desperate to leave the mundane routine of her daily chores. She becomes reckless and starts stealing money from her customer's pockets and purses while washing their laundry.

One day, Betty overhears two women discussing the recent murder of a local millionaire. They mention a rumor that the killer had hidden the stolen money in someone's laundry basket. Betty sees this as an opportunity to escape her mundane life and begins searching for the money. She eventually comes across a large sum of cash while washing the laundry of a wealthy man named Mr. Fitzgerald.

As Betty enjoys her newfound wealth, she begins to experience strange occurrences, including nightmares and hallucinations. She becomes paranoid that someone is watching her every move. Betty's paranoia intensifies when Mr. Fitzgerald and a detective begin to question her about the missing money. She quickly discovers that the money she stole belongs to a dangerous group of smugglers who will stop at nothing to get it back.

Betty soon realizes that she has made a grave mistake and must return the money before it's too late. However, the smugglers have other plans for her. The episode reaches its climax with a thrilling and unexpected twist.

It All Comes Out in the Wash highlights the consequences of one's actions and the importance of recognizing the value of hard work and honesty. The episode is intricately crafted with a chilling atmosphere and stellar performances from the cast. It exemplifies the horror and suspense elements that are characteristic of Tales from the Darkside.