Tales from the Darkside (1984)

Episode Overview

Title: The New Man Plot: A man in recovery from alcoholism is unsettled when a young boy named Jerry appears at his workplace, insisting he is his son. His discomfort escalates when Jerry shows up at his home, where the rest of the family treats the boy as if he belongs. The father, however, insists he has never met Jerry. His wife suspects he has relapsed and is experiencing hallucinations due to drinking. Frustrated by their father's denial, the family ultimately decides to leave him. Overwhelmed by the situation, he returns to alcohol, spiraling into despair. In the closing scene, Jerry visits another man, claiming to be his son, perpetuating the cycle.