The 19th World Cup season began in December 1984 in Italy and concluded in March 1985 in the United States. The overall champions were Marc Girardelli of Luxembourg and Michela Figini of Switzerland; both were first-time champions.
A break in the schedule was for the 1985 World Championships, held in Bormio, northern Italy between January 31 and February 10, 1985. These were the first world championships held in an odd-numbered year. This was also the last year that super-G was included as part of the giant slalom discipline; beginning with the next season, super-G was treated as a separate discipline.
In men's overall World Cup 1984/85 the best five downhills, best five giant slaloms/super-G, best five slaloms and best three combined count. 27 racers had a point deduction.
In men's giant slalom and super-G World Cup 1984/85 the best 5 results count. Ten racers had a point deduction, which are given in (). Steven Lee and Daniel Mahrer shared the win in a strange race at Furano due to weather changes.
In men's slalom World Cup 1984/85 the best 5 results count. Six racers had a point deduction, which are given in (). Marc Girardelli won seven races (five in a row) and won the cup with maximum points.
In women's overall World Cup 1984/85 the best four downhills, best four giant slaloms/super-G, best four slaloms and best three combined count. 31 racers had a point deduction.
In women's giant slalom and super-G World Cup 1983/84 the best 5 results count. 11 racers had a point deduction, which are given in (). Marina Kiehl and Michela Figini each finished with 110 points and each won three races during the year, so the second tiebreak (best sixth result) needed to be used, which awarded the discipline victory to Kiehl (15 points to 8).
In women's slalom World Cup 1984/85 the best 5 results count. Nine racers had a point deduction, which are given in (). Erika Hess won her fourth Slalom World Cup.