Dark Shadows

1966 • ABC
4.9
313 reviews
TV-PG
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Vol. 14 episodes (40)

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4/21/69
Quentin attempts to destroy Laura by pouring sand into an urn containing her supernatural power.
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4/22/69
In an attempt to save herself from destruction, Laura prays to Ra to take possession of Dirk.
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4/23/69
Laura tells Jamison that Quentin is trying to kill her. Barnabas is shocked at the sight of Laura.
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4/24/69
Barnabas and Charity find a portrait of Jeremiah Collins’ first wife, who looks exactly like Laura Collins.
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4/25/69
Barnabas sends Sandor to find Laura’s grave. Edward tells Barnabas what he knows of Laura’s history.
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4/28/69
Laura confesses that she has returned to Collinwood to take custody of her children Jamison and Nora.
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4/29/69
Barnabas uses an incantation from the Egyptian Book of the Dead to conjure up the spirit of Laura.
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4/30/69
Quentin and Barnabas decide to try to destroy Laura. Jenny is ordered by Laura to kill Quentin.
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5/1/69
Jenny meets Barnabas at the Old House and Quentin takes a pistol to search for her.
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5/2/69
Jenny's sister Magda is shocked to discover that Jenny has been locked away at Collinwood.
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5/5/69
Magda threatens to curse Quentin. Jenny tells Judith that she saw Barnabas in a coffin.
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5/6/69
Jenny prepares to kill Quentin and Beth after overhearing them declare their love for each other.
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5/7/69
After Quentin accidentally kills Jenny, Magda informs him that he will be cursed for the rest of his life.
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5/8/69
Magda describes the history of the curse to Quentin and tells him that it will begin that night.
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5/9/69
At sunset, Magda recites an incantation and Quentin is struck by pain as the full moon rises.
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5/12/69
Dorcas Trilling, a teacher at Trask’s school, Worthington Hall, is brutally murdered.
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5/13/69
Evan Hanley believes a pentagram may keep Quentin safe from the curse.
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5/14/69
Beth steps into the pentagram to protect herself from the werewolf. Jamison escapes from school.
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5/15/69
Jamison visits Laura, who plans to leave town. She vows revenge after Barnabas takes Jamison from her.
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5/16/69
In the grave of Ben Stokes, Dirk finds the diary which Laura believes contains the secret of Barnabas.
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5/19/69
After Dirk locates Barnabas’ coffin, Laura realizes he is a vampire and prepares to destroy him.
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5/20/69
Angelique attempts to thwart Laura. A ceremony is held to take Laura's life force from her.
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5/21/69
Laura calls upon the sun god Ra to help her eliminate Angelique with fire.
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5/22/69
Laura gives Dirk a letter to Judith revealing the truth about Barnabas, who later attacks Dirk.
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5/23/69
From within a circle of flames, Laura summons her children to join her.
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5/26/69
After Quentin pleads to him to help end the curse, Evan conducts a ceremony to raise the Devil.
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5/27/69
Quentin and Evan grow suspicious of Trask’s involvement with Judith and other women.
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5/28/69
Beth reveals to Magda that Jenny had twins. Evan puts a spell on Tim to poison a drink.
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5/29/69
Barnabas suspects that Beth has ordered a pentagram to protect Jenny’s infant twins.
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5/30/69
Beth tells Barnabas about Quentin’s curse. Magda shoots the werewolf with silver bullets.
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6/2/69
Magda tells Barnabas of an old woman whose daughter may be able to lift the curse from Quentin.
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6/3/69
A puzzled Jamison tells Barnabas of his dream about Quentin and David Collins.
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6/4/69
Barnabas orders Beth to guard him during the day when he lies vulnerable in his coffin.
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6/5/69
Dirk reveals Barnabas’ secret to Jamison. After Jamison discovers his coffin, Barnabas attacks Dirk.
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6/6/69
Edward investigates Jamison’s story about a coffin in the basement of the Old House.
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6/9/69
Pansy Faye, a mentalist friend of Carl’s, attempts to locate the missing Dirk.
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6/10/69
Minerva tells Charity she should marry Carl. At Evan’s prompting, Tim poisons Minerva.
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6/11/69
Rachel suggests a hiding place for Tim, where he sees a mysterious coffin.
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6/12/69
Judith offers her condolences to Trask. Dirk attacks Tim, Judith and Rachel.
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6/13/69
Dirk tells Barnabas he must bring Laura back to life. Dirk forces Judith to shoot Rachel.

About this show

With its alluring tales of Gothic mystery and supernatural intrigue, Dark Shadows became one of the most popular daytime series of all time. Since first airing on ABC from 1966 to 1971, Dark Shadows has earned the reputation of being one of the most unusual and enduring programs in television history. The character of Barnabas Collins, a remorseful, 175 year old vampire, brought the show tremendous success.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
313 reviews
VintageClassic Gamer
March 19, 2016
When looking at older television shows, you often jump to the Hitchcocks, the Twilight Zone, to name a couple. This one is often overlooked and is just as good in its own way. Shot in a live theatre style with many Shakespearian actors and actresses, this show feels both like a television show and a good play. Each episode leaves you hanging for 1225 episodes of suspense. I would recommend this show to anybody who likes the horror or sci-fi genres.
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Suzie Q
April 13, 2020
Best mystery ever. Gave me something to look forward to after school. Now that I'm middle-age, I still watch reruns and love it even more.
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Goopy Gilscarbo
June 11, 2016
Haunting music, beautifully designed sets and costumes, ensemble cast, atmospheric stories. Perfection. Not recommended for those who don't understand the limitations of a 1960s program filmed live every day. They did incredible work with the resources they had at the time.
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