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Dark Shadows

The rich Collins family of Collinsport, Maine is tormented by strange occurrences.

10 Votes (8.1)

1966 HD 30min TV-PG United States English Ended
Drama Fantasy
supernatural ghost curse haunted vampire werewolf mansion gothic horror mausoleum family estate

Credits:

Dan Curtis

director

Jonathan Frid

Barnabas Collins

Grayson Hall

Julia Hoffman

David Selby

Quentin Collins

Joan Bennett

Elizabeth Collins Stoddard

Kathryn Leigh Scott

Maggie Evans

Lara Parker

Angelique Bouchard Collins

Alexandra Isles

Victoria Winters

Nancy Barrett

Carolyn Stoddard

Louis Edmonds

Roger Collins

David Henesy

David Collins

S1E1 - DS-1 1966-06-27

Victoria Winters travels to Collinsport by train from New York to be the governess of 10 year old David Collins. Also on that train is Burke Devlin, who seems rather mysterious. We get to see Elizabeth Collins Stoddard and Roger Collins argue over if it was wise to hire Victoria. Victoria and Burke go to the hotel where she can wait for a cab. He seems rather disturbed about the place. He leaves and goes to a local hangout called the Blue Whale, where he meets an investigator he has hired. Victoria meets Maggie Evans, who tells her she is a jerk for accepting the job. Even after all the things that has been said to her, she goes to Collinwood and is invited in by Elizabeth.

S1E2 - DS-2 1966-06-28

At the Collinwood mansion, Victoria meets with the reclusive matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard, while Burke Devlin talks with a private detective at the local Blue Whale tavern.

S1E3 - DS-3 1966-06-29

Elizabeths brother, Roger Collins, desperately searches for local artist Sam Evans. Meanwhile, Victoria meets Elizabeths teenage daughter Carolyn and begins to wonder if Collinwood is haunted.

S1E4 - DS-4 1966-06-30

Victoria is interrogated by Roger over her knowledge of Burke Devlin and their encounter at the train station. Later that night, Victoria has an unpleasant first meeting with David Collins

S1E5 - DS-5 1966-07-01

After her first night at Collinwood, Victoria has decided to go back to New York. Victoria explains to Carolyn that she is an orphan and came to Collinsport because she believed that somehow she would find out about her past. Near Widow’s Hill, Victoria meets Sam Evans who tells Victoria about Josette Collins. Victoria finds out from Sam that Elizabeth has not left Collinwood in eighteen years. Sam instructs Victoria to tell Roger that he wants to talk with him. Victoria returns to her room to find that David has helped her “pack” while she was out. Victoria changes her mind and decides to stay at Collinwood with renewed hopes that she will find out something about her past.

S1E6 - DS-6 1966-07-04

Victoria looks for David in the basement of Collinwood. While looking, a stranger enters the room and asks who she is. He accuses her of snooping around. Elizabeth comes down and says its Matthew Morgan, the caretaker of Collinwood. She asks Victoria why she is in the basement, and when Victoria tells her that she is down there looking for David, Elizabeth tells her David would not come down there. Once she leaves, Elizabeth finds David hiding in the basement. Later, Victoria sees Matthew again, stoking the fireplace. She says she hopes they can one day be friends, and she starts asking him questions. She finds out that Elizabeth fired all of her servents 18 years ago and then hired Matthew, giving him a cottage on the edge of Collinwood grounds. In the basement, Elizabeth gets out a crate of adventure books that had belonged to Roger when he was a boy. David does not want anything associated with his father. Carolyn tells Victoria that she should ask Elizabeth about what happened 18

S1E7 - DS-7 1966-07-05

Sam Evans and Roger discuss Burke Devlins return. Sam agrees with Rogers fear that Burke is planning revenge against the Collins family for his jail sentence, but refuses to offer any help.

S1E8 - DS-8 1966-07-06

Carolyns flighty romance with Joe Haskell takes a new turn when she admits that she is in love with him, but refuses an offer of marriage. Victoria investigates Elizabeths claims about her job offer.

S1E9 - DS-9 1966-07-07

Victoria learns of the tragic legend of Widows Hill, a cliff located close to Collinwood, where many suicides occurred. Meanwhile, Carolyn is intrigued by Burke and decides to learn more.

S1E10 - DS-10 1966-07-08

Roger puts pressure on Elizabeth to send David away to boarding school, a conversation the boy overhears. Burke gives Carolyn false information on the reason for his return.

S1E11 - DS-11 1966-07-11

Burke Devlin pays the residents of Collinwood a visit, apparently hoping to reassure Elizabeth that he has no vendetta to pursue against her family. He does, however, ask if Collinwood is for sale.

S1E12 - DS-12 1966-07-12

Roger encounter Victoria on Widows Hill and tells her the story of its legend and history. Meanwhile, Maggie Evans tries to learn what is troubling her father, Sam.

S1E13 - DS-13 1966-07-13

Elizabeth and Roger continue to harbour suspicions about Burke, in spite of him offering the hand of friendship. As Victoria walks to Matthews cottage, she notices Burke examining Rogers car.

S1E14 - DS-14 1966-07-14

Victoria learns about Davids relationship with Roger. Burke arranges to meet with Roger at the Blue Whale, and spends time talking with Joe and Carolyn, at her request.

S1E15 - DS-15 1966-07-15

David is now convinced that his father hates him. Roger leaves the estate in his car to meet with Burke. On the way, he loses control of the car and crashes.

S1E16 - DS-16 1966-07-18

Roger emerges from the accident without serious injury, but is shaken by the experience. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is appalled to learn of Carolyns flirtation with Burke.

S1E17 - DS-17 1966-07-19

Elizabeth comforts David after he has a nightmare about Rogers car accident. Collins family employee and retainer Bill Malloy begins to suspect that Roger was the victim of foul play.

S1E18 - DS-18 1966-07-20

Learning Victoria saw Burke by his car, Roger takes her to Burkes room at the hotel to make a confrontation. Meanwhile, David harbours the bleeder valve taken from Rogers car.

S1E19 - DS-19 1966-07-21

Elizabeth continues to insist that Carolyn should not visit Burke again, adamant that he is attempting to destroy the Collins family. Bill Malloy attempts to learn more about Burkes motives.

S1E20 - DS-20 1966-07-22

Roger confronts Burke, accusing him outright of causing the accident and attempting to kill him. Victoria, however, is unimpressed by Rogers assumption of foul play on Burkes part.

S1E21 - DS-21 1966-07-25

Victoria is disturbed to receive a letter informing her that her background has been probed by a private investigator. Meanwhile, Bill Malloy confronts Burke about Rogers crash.

S1E22 - DS-22 1966-07-26

Sam Evans reluctantly accepts a commission from Burke to paint a portrait of him, apparently destined for the Collinwood drawing room. Roger is annoyed that Carolyn does not believe Burkes guilt.

S1E23 - DS-23 1966-07-27

Constable Carter arrives at Collinwood to investigate Rogers car accident. In an attempt to prevent his sabotage being revealed, David tampers with the evidence.

S1E24 - DS-24 1966-07-28

Constable Carter investigates Rogers claims of sabotage, questioning Burke. However, Carolyn proves herself an ally to Burke, saying that she brought him to Collinwood without his influence.

S1E25 - DS-25 1966-07-29

Roger presses Elizabeth for an explanation of her reasons for hiring Victoria, which she refuses to give. Meanwhile, Victoria is shocked to discover the missing bleeder valve in her room.

S1E26 - DS-26 1966-08-01

The police obtain a warrant to search Burkes room, believing him to be a suspect. When Victoria attempts to retrieve the bleeder valve, she discovers that it has been taken.

S1E27 - DS-27 1966-08-02

Burke meets with his private investigator Stuart Bronson, who provides him with a complete breakdown of the Collins family finances., as he begins to make plans.

S1E28 - DS-28 1966-08-03

Roger learns from Maggie that David has been seen trying to get into Burkes room at the hotel. As the police investigations near a conclusion, Burke and Rogers animosity increases rapidly.

S1E29 - DS-29 1966-08-04

Burke finds David in his hotel room and is quick to strike up a friendship with the boy. David later disposes of the missing bleeder valve in Burkes room, not knowing that Burke has seen him do so.

S1E30 - DS-30 1966-08-05

Roger struggles to come to terms with the revelation that his own son attempted to kill him. David continues to deny the accusations until Burke produces the missing bleeder valve.

S1E31 - DS-31 1966-08-08

Burke defies expectations and lies to absolve David of involvement in the crash. However, he later privately confides in Victoria, warning her to beware of her young charge.

S1E32 - DS-32 1966-08-09

Roger is forced to admit to a shocked Elizabeth that David was behind the murder attempt. Later, under questioning from Sheriff Paterson, Elizabeth lies to protect the boy.

S1E33 - DS-33 1966-08-10

Joe Haskell pays an unannounced drunken visit to Collinwood, passing out in the mansion. Meanwhile, Victoria journeys to the Blue Whale for a meeting with Burke Devlin.

S1E34 - DS-34 1966-08-11

Burke tells Victoria that he has asked his private investigator to research her past, and has received a report. However, it reveals nothing new. Joe and Carolyn reflect on their relationship.

S1E35 - DS-35 1966-08-12

Growing uneasy about the prospect of painting Burkes portrait, Sam tries to abandon the project. Meanwhile, Carolyn is jealous to learn of the developing relationship between Victoria and Burke.

S1E36 - DS-36 1966-08-15

A furious Roger demands that Sam does not paint Burkes portrait. Elizabeth begs Elizabeth to stay at Collinwood, and later confers with David in an attempt to find a solution.

S1E37 - DS-37 1966-08-16

Worried at the escalating feud with Roger, Sam entrusts Maggie with a sealed letter. Roger confides in Victoria that he too has heard the mysterious sobbing sounds coming from the basement.

S1E38 - DS-38 1966-08-17

Matthew Morgan threatens to kill Burke, for his interference in the affairs of the Collins family. Meanwhile, Carolyn courts the attentions of Burke by leaving her ring for him to find.

S1E39 - DS-39 1966-08-18

Aware of the detrimental effect Burkes vendetta is having on the Collins family and Elizabeth in particular, Bill Malloy offers to help clear Burke of manslaughter, but only if he leaves town.

S1E40 - DS-40 1966-08-19

A wily Carolyn continues to pursue Burke, following him on a business trip to the nearby town of Bangor. Meanwhile, Sam makes a devastating admission to Bill Malloy.

S1E41 - DS-41 1966-08-22

Sam looks at a skech he drew of Burke Devlin at his home. The phone rings. Sam answers it and finds its Roger Collins. They talk. While theyre talking, Sam Evans puts the phone down and gets a glass of alcohol. Roger can be heard demanding him to speak. Sam Evans hangs the phone up then rips up his skech of Burke Devlin. The phone rings, but he does not answer. At Collinwood, Roger hangs up. Elizabeth enters. They talk about how Roger sold his shares of Collins Enterprises to her. At the Evans Cottage, Sam sits down on the couch. Maggie comes in. She says she forgot her shopping list. Sam asks her why she didnt just let him run away. Maggie calls Collinwood. Victoria answers. Maggie asks for Roger; Victoria tells Maggie that she doesnt know where he is. Roger enters and hangs up the phone. Roger goes into the foyer as Elizabeth comes down from the landing. Elizabeth, seeing that Roger is leaving, asks if he can look for Carolyn. He says he is too busy and leaves. Victoria tells Eliz

S1E42 - DS-42 1966-08-23

Burke makes moves to take over the Collins empire. Meanwhile, Sams visit to Collinwood proves fruitless, as he finds himself unable to reveal the truth to Elizabeth.

S1E43 - DS-43 1966-08-24

Bill continues to believe that Sam is withholding vital information about the true events behind Burkes manslaughter change. Appealing to Sam, he admits he would do anything to protect Elizabeth.

S1E44 - DS-44 1966-08-25

Elizabeth learns from John Harris of Burkes plans to aggressively take over the Collins family businesses. Meanwhile, Malloy fears that Roger is in danger unless drastic steps are taken.

S1E45 - DS-45 1966-08-26

Roger reprimands Carolyn for associating with Burke. Bill Malloy arranges a meeting between Roger, Sam and Burke, intent on proving Rogers guilt and ending Burkes vendetta.

S1E46 - DS-46 1966-08-29

In spite of extreme reluctance on the part of Roger, Bill Malloy demands that the meeting will go ahead as planned, to take place at 11pm at Rogers office at the cannery.

S1E47 - DS-47 1966-08-30

Roger arrives for the meeting with Sam and Burke, and shares an uneasy hour waiting for Bill to arrive. However, after he fails to appear after an hour, the meeting is reluctantly abandoned.

S1E48 - DS-48 1966-08-31

David receives a crystal ball as a gift from Burke. Upon staring into it, the boy announces that Bills disappearance is because he has been murdered by Roger.

S1E49 - DS-49 1966-09-01

Burke is despondent at the news of Bills disappearance, believing that he will now never clear his name. As the news spreads, concern for Malloy continues to grow.

S1E50 - DS-50 1966-09-02

Davids attempts to scare Victoria continue with a message written on her mirror. Later, while walking along the cliffs, Carolyn and Victoria make a terrifying discovery.

S1E51 - DS-51 1966-09-05

Carolyn and Victoria rush back to Collinwood in terror, and tell Elizabeth about seeing the body of a man floating in the sea beneath Widows Hill. Matthew investigates and finds nothing but seaweed.

S1E52 - DS-52 1966-09-06

Sam forces Maggie not to open his sealed letter. At Collinwood, Victoria and Carolyn are scared by mysterious sounds as an unseen force moves a book in the drawing room.

S1E53 - DS-53 1966-09-07

Matthew admits to a shocked Elizabeth that it was Bills body that Victoria and Carolyn saw, and he pushed it out to sea. David warns Elizabeth that ghosts inhabit Collinwood.

S1E54 - DS-54 1966-09-08

Elizabeth struggles to come to terms with the fact that Bill may have been murdered. The sheriff questions Matthew, while Burke begins to form suspicions about Rogers possible involvement.

S1E55 - DS-55 1966-09-09

The sheriff questions Roger about his whereabouts at the time of Bills disappearance. Roger insists he had no idea what the meeting was about, but Elizabeth accuses him of lying.

S1E56 - DS-56 1966-09-12

Roger places pressure on Sam to keep his silence, insisting that they must keep to their alibis. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Carolyn are devastated by Bills death.

S1E57 - DS-57 1966-09-13

Burke is adamant that he will find the person behind Bills death and asks Victoria for information on Roger. The sheriff reveals that Bills watch stopped when he fell, confirming the time of his death.

S1E58 - DS-58 1966-09-14

David begins to study tidal charts, intent on discovering where Bill fell into the water. Meanwhile, the sheriff questions Sam as the investigation continues.

S1E59 - DS-59 1966-09-15

The sheriff questions Roger about the murder, and Elizabeth lies to offer her brother an alibi. A suspicious David later eavesdrops as Roger makes a false confession to Elizabeth.

S1E60 - DS-60 1966-09-16

Victoria visits Maggie and Sam to have dinner and get to know them better. Looking through Sams paintings, she is surprised to discover a portrait that closely resembles her.

S1E61 - DS-61 1966-09-19

Burke makes a dramatic entrance at the Evans cottage, inviting himself to join the meal for Victoria. There, he tells her his version of the events that led to his manslaughter charge.

S1E62 - DS-62 1966-09-20

Roger is anxious to learn about Victorias evening with Sam and Maggie, refusing to believe that she does not have a hidden agenda. Sam is shocked at Burkes accusations that he killed Bill Malloy.

S1E63 - DS-63 1966-09-21

A distressed Maggie visits Collinwood, where Elizabeth denies Burkes accusations. Matthew vows once again to protect Elizabeth from the threat posed by Burke.

S1E64 - DS-64 1966-09-22

Matthew threatens that Burke will pay a heavy price if he continues to interfere with the affairs of the Collins family. The sheriff orders that Burke is to stay away from Collinwood.

S1E65 - DS-65 1966-09-23

Burke journeys to Collinwood, now intent on settling his vendetta against the Collins family. Roger and Sam exchange threats as they discuss their affairs at the Blue Whale.

S1E66 - DS-66 1966-09-26

Burke continues to assemble proof of Rogers guilt. When Burke presses Victoria for answers, she is forced to admit that she is not sure of the exact time Roger departed for the meeting.

S1E67 - DS-67 1966-09-27

Bill Malloys housekeeper, Mrs Sarah Johnson, makes her presence felt as the murder investigation continues. Meanwhile, Burke confides in Carolyn that he was wrongly convicted for Rogers crime.

S1E68 - DS-68 1966-09-28

David confides in Victoria that Burke was the cause of many fights between his estranged mother and Roger. With ulterior motives, Roger tries to gain Victorias confidence and friendship.

S1E69 - DS-69 1966-09-29

Burke takes active steps to prove that Roger was responsible for Malloys murder and arranges a meeting with Mrs Johnson, who is persuaded to spy on his behalf by gaining employment at Collinwood.

S1E70 - DS-70 1966-09-30

David tells Victoria about the Old House, an abandoned Collins mansion built before Collinwood, and suggests that they pay a visit. When they later leave, they are followed by the ghostly form of Josette.

S1E71 - DS-71 1966-10-03

Roger takes Victoria on a tour of the Collins cannery, before taking her to see the sheriff. In spite of her concerns about Rogers innocence, Victoria repeats her account, providing Roger with an alibi.

S1E72 - DS-72 1966-10-04

At the Collinsport Inn diner, the seeds of Burkes plan to infiltrate Collinwood with Mrs Johnson are planted. Duly, Carolyn later suggests to Elizabeth that Mrs Johnson should be given a job at the mansion.

S1E73 - DS-73 1966-10-05

Sam continues to be troubled by Roger and recent events. Elizabeth is given the coroners verdict on Bills death, which rules that he was a victim of accidental drowning.

S1E74 - DS-74 1966-10-06

Roger is delighted to learn of the coroners verdict, and that he is no longer a murder suspect. Burke is outraged at the decision and vows to expose Rogers guilt.

S1E75 - DS-75 1966-10-07

Matthew Morgan learns of the verdict on Bill Malloys death. Later, while walking along lookout point, Victoria finds the unique fountain pen which Burke earlier gave to Carolyn.

S1E76 - DS-76 1966-10-10

Burke visits Collinwood and tells Elizabeth that he now plans to agressively take away Collinwood and the entire Collins business portfolio. Elizabeth vows to fight him to the end.

S1E77 - DS-77 1966-10-11

David finds himself increasingly torn between his loyalties to his aunt Elizabeth and his growing friendship with Burke. Carolyn and David argue over the situation with Burke.

S1E78 - DS-78 1966-10-12

Maggie and Joe spend an evening together at the Blue Whale and quickly begin to develop an enjoyment in one anothers company. A belligerent Roger argues with both Sam and Joe.

S1E79 - DS-79 1966-10-13

Mrs Johnson publicly accuses Burke of causing Bill Malloys death, to deflect any suspicion her newfound loyalty to the Collins family might bring. Burke and David renew their friendship.

S1E80 - DS-80 1966-10-14

Roger is terrified to learn that Victoria has found the fountain pen he lost on the night of Malloys death and fears that she may now suspect him of foul play.

S1E81 - DS-81 1966-10-17

Matthew Morgan continues to make threats towards Burke. Meanwhile, Mrs Johnson visits Collinwood, where Elizabeth offers her the job of housekeeper.

S1E82 - DS-82 1966-10-18

Burke realises that Roger must have lost the fountain pen at Lookout Point, implicating his involvement in the death of Malloy. Roger goes to Davids bedroom and removes the pen.

S1E83 - DS-83 1966-10-19

Roger buries the pen to dispose of the evidence. Later, when Victoria accuses David of stealing it, Roger make an uncharacteristic display of defence for the boy, taking Davids side against hers.

S1E84 - DS-84 1966-10-20

David attempts to scare Victoria by telling her stories about the ghosts that haunt Collinwood. Luring her to the closed-off wing of the mansion, David locks her in, leaving her trapped.

S1E85 - DS-85 1966-10-21

As a storm rages, Sam and Burke drink together and discuss the ghosts of Collinwood. In the closed-off wing, Victoria is visited by the ghost of Malloy, who warns her to leave Collinwood immediately.

S1E86 - DS-86 1966-10-24

Burke and Carolyn have a date together, though his motives remain unclear. Distraught after seeing the ghost, Victoria desperately attempts to escape from the locked room.

S1E87 - DS-87 1966-10-25

Roger is suspicious about Victorias disappearance and decides to investigate the closed-off wing of the house. He releases Victoria and is shocked to hear her claim that she was visited by a ghost.

S1E88 - DS-88 1966-10-26

Victoria tells Elizabeth about her ordeal and that she saw Bills ghost. Elizabeth and Roger decide to check the locked room and are shocked to discover wet seaweed on the floor.

S1E89 - DS-89 1966-10-27

Burke puts his takeover plan into action, offering four of Elizabeths top executives jobs with him for increased pay. Learning of his plans, Elizabeth realises the severity of his threats.

S1E90 - DS-90 1966-10-28

Learning that Victoria has seen a ghost, David has newfound appreciation for her and begs her to stay. Victoria finds a potential clue to her identity hidden in Collinwood.

S1E91 - DS-91 1966-10-31

Burke agrees to take Victoria to Bangor with him to give her a break from her recent ordeal, but continues to warn her to get away from Collinwood for her own safety.

S1E92 - DS-92 1966-11-01

Arriving in Bangor, Victoria visits the Collins family lawyers, a father-and-son team called Frank and Richard Garner. Taking the evidence found in the locked room, she tries to gain more information.

S1E93 - DS-93 1966-11-02

Burkes offer to buy Collinwood continues to cause heated arguments between Elizabeth and Roger. David draws a picture of Bill Malloys ghost, much to Rogers disgust.

S1E94 - DS-94 1966-11-03

Frank Garner vows to help Victoria uncover any hidden information about her past. Meanwhile, Sam is alarmed to hear that Bill Malloys ghost has been seen by Victoria.

S1E95 - DS-95 1966-11-04

By chance, Victoria sees Burkes distinctive fountain pen and recognises it as identical to the one she found on the beach. Now believing that Burke murdered Malloy, she is terrified and telephones Roger.

S1E96 - DS-96 1966-11-07

Roger drives Victoria back to Collinsport, but heavy rain forces them to take shelter until the storm passes. Victoria is shocked by Rogers demand that she should keep her discovery about Burke a secret.

S1E97 - DS-97 1966-11-08

Victoria receives a frosty reception from Elizabeth for visiting the family lawyers without her consent. Sam gives Victoria the portrait of Betty Handscomb which she so closely resembles.

S1E98 - DS-98 1966-11-09

Mrs Johnson begins working at Collinwood, quickly beginning her covert investigations. She is disturbed to hear a mysterious sobbing sound coming from a locked room in the basement.

S1E99 - DS-99 1966-11-10

Mrs Johnson begins to believe that Collinwood is haunted and confides her fears to Burke. Meanwhile, the takeover plans for the cannery are abruptly ended when the company executives reject Burkes offer.