Ep 6. Don't Go to Sleep
- September 20, 1997
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5.7 (604)
"Don't Go to Sleep" is the sixth episode in the third season of the popular children's horror series, Goosebumps. In this episode, we follow the story of 12-year-old Matt Amsterdam, who is always tired and constantly falling asleep in class. One night, Matt falls asleep and wakes up in a parallel universe where everything is backwards and different from his own reality.
In this strange new world, Matt's parents are evil and his sister is a mute who communicates only through written words. Matt tries to escape this twisted reality by going to sleep, but each time he wakes up, he is in a different alternate universe. He soon realizes that the only way to return home is to find his real sister and get her help in defeating the evil force that has caused this shift in reality.
Along the way, Matt meets different versions of himself, including an older, successful version of himself who is now a famous author. Unsure of how he could become such a success and wanting to break the cycle of alternate realities, Matt goes to great lengths to find his sister and end this twisted world.
The episode is full of unexpected twists and turns, as Matt must navigate through a series of alternate worlds that are increasingly dangerous and terrifying. The suspense is built up effectively, as the audience is left wondering if and when Matt will ever find his way back home.
Overall, "Don't Go to Sleep" is a thrilling and eerie episode that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The clever use of alternate realities and the protagonist's journey to find his way back home add an element of depth and complexity to the episode, making it one of the standout episodes of the series.