Dark Shadows

1966 • ABC
4.9
313 reviews
TV-PG
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Vol. 1 episodes (40)

210 210
4/17/67
Handyman Willie Loomis discovers a chained coffin in the secret room of the Collins Mausoleum.
211 211
4/18/67
A stranger arrives at Collinwood, introducing himself as Barnabas Collins, a cousin from England.
212 212
4/19/67
At the Old House, Barnabas speaks to the portrait of Josette, declaring that he has come home to stay.
213 213
5/24/13
Carolyn Stoddard tries to learn what hold Jason McGuire has over her mother, Elizabeth Collins Stoddard.
214 214
4/21/67
Barnabas meets Roger Collins and Carolyn, who comment on his resemblance to the original Barnabas portrait.
215 215
4/24/67
At the Blue Whale, Willie refuses to tell Jason where he has been. Jason notices blood on his sleeve.
216 216
4/25/67
Jason forces Willie to apologize to Carolyn and Elizabeth. Jason discovers bite marks on his arm.
217 217
4/26/67
Hearing a heartbeat, Willie sneaks out of Collinwood and goes to the cemetery. Jason follows him.
218 218
4/27/67
Barnabas asks permission from Roger and Elizabeth to take up residence in the Old House.
219 219
4/28/67
Dr. Dave Woodard informs Roger that the symptoms Willie has been experiencing were caused by blood loss.
220 220
5/1/67
Elizabeth allows Barnabas to live at the Old House. Barnabas moves in with Willie as his servant.
221 221
5/2/67
Waitress Maggie Evans meets Barnabas at the Collinsport Inn. She later feels as if someone is watching her.
222 222
5/3/67
Barnabas commissions artist Sam Evans, father to Maggie, to paint a portrait of him, but only at night.
223 223
5/4/67
Elizabeth learns that Willie is working for Barnabas. David Collins sneaks into the Old House.
224 224
5/5/67
Maggie has a nightmare where she is lost in the woods and discovers a coffin with herself inside it.
225 225 and 226
5/8/67
At the Blue Whale, Maggie reacts strangely to Barnabas. He later appears in her bedroom as she sleeps.
227 227
5/9/67
Maggie is tired and weak when she wakes. The next night, Barnabas slips away while Sam paints.
228 228
5/10/67
Carolyn discovers something relating to her missing father is in a locked basement room at Collinwood.
229 229
5/11/67
Dr. Woodard says the symptoms Maggie has been experiencing were caused by blood loss. Sam later discovers that Maggie is missing.
230 230
5/12/67
Disguising his voice on the phone, Willie tells Victoria where to find Maggie. Barnabas beats Willie.
231 231
5/15/67
Dr. Woodard orders a blood transfusion for Maggie. Sam prevents her from leaving their cottage.
232 232
5/16/67
A defiant Maggie orders her boyfriend, Joe Haskell, out of the college. Victoria Winters watches over her.
233 233
5/17/67
During a violent thunderstorm, Barnabas tells Victoria and Carolyn the story of the death of Josette Collins.
234 234
5/18/67
After Maggie angrily orders her to leave, Victoria phones for help. The sound of howling dogs is heard.
235 235
5/19/67
In the hospital, Maggie appears to be dead. But her body disappears when the nurse and Dr. Woodard return.
236 236
5/22/67
Barnabas takes Maggie to the Old House and tells her that she will become his love love, Josette.
237 237
5/23/67
Dr. Woodard fears that Maggie may be dead. In the woods, Jason hears the sound of dogs howling.
238 238
5/24/67
Carolyn and Victoria admire the work Willie has done at the Old House. When they leave, Maggie appears dressed as Josette.
239 239
5/25/67
Maggie seems to believe she is Josette. Willie hides her when Sam and Joe arrive at the Old House.
240 240
5/26/67
Barnabas takes a curious David back to Collinwood, but the boy returns to the Old House and sees Maggie.
241 241
5/29/67
At the Old House, David believes Maggie is the ghost of Josette. Later, Maggie calls out for David.
242 242
5/30/67
Dr. Woodard finds something suspicious in Maggie's blood slides. The slides are later stolen from his ransacked office.
243 243
5/31/67
Dr. Woodard hopes to examine blood from Willie. Jason informs Elizabeth that they will be married.
244 244
6/1/67
Jason threatens to tell everyone that Elizabeth murdered her long missing husband Paul Stoddard.
245 245
6/2/67
After Dr. Woodard arrives to take a blood sample from Willie, Barnabas switches the slide samples.
246 246
6/5/67
Carolyn believe the locked basement room contains a clue that may explain the mysterious hold Jason has over her mother.
247 247
6/6/67
Sam visits the Old House. Later, Maggie sneaks out and is spotted by Sam outside his cottage window.
248 248
6/7/67
Barnabas finds Maggie in the cemetery and puts her in the coffin in the secret room of the mausoleum.
249 249
6/8/67
The locked room in the basement is opened. Everyone is shocked to hear of the impending marriage of Elizabeth to Jason.
250 250
6/9/67
Maggie pretends to believe she is Josette. She prepares to stake Barnabas in his coffin.

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
Karthia Grotey
March 2, 2020
Been watching since 3rd grade. My wolf is named Barnabus, 3 Aussies 1) Quentin 2) Angelique 3) Pansy Faye Do not know what the next 6 will be - maybe all of Julia Hoffman's various characters like Magda. Tells your age if u watched it -' over 55 lol Now watching all 1200+ episodes - barely remember it! BEST SHOW EVER! Karthia Grotey ×× EPISODES 1-210 are on Prime but advertisement is in color (show b&w). Barnabus makes 1st appearance in Ep 211 when Willie Loomis unchains coffin
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Cory Skelton
May 9, 2020
I was introduced to this show as a kid in the 90s when it was on Sci-Fi Channel and it left such an impression on me I never forgot it. Over 20 years later I finally watched every episode... And glad I did. Over half a century later and this is still easily one of the most entertaining shows ever made. It's obvious when watching it how much it influenced supernatural/horror television. It might be cheaply made but the writing and acting is almost always top notch. Definitely recommend
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donna noble
February 14, 2013
My bad..did that wrong sorry..but it true homework waited til dark shadows was over then home work got done.
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