• Air date: 01 Apr '68 236 episodes
      Dark Shadows is an American gothic soap opera that originally aired weekdays on the ABC television network, from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971. The show was created by Dan Curtis. The story bible, which was written by Art Wallace, does not mention any supernatural elements. It was unprecedented in daytime television when ghosts were introduced about six months after it began. The series became hugely popular when vampire Barnabas Collins appeared a year into its run. Dark Shadows also featured werewolves, zombies, man-made monsters, witches, warlocks, time travel, and a parallel universe. A small company of actors each played many roles; indeed, as actors came and went, some characters were played by more than one actor. Major writers besides Art Wallace included Malcolm Marmorstein, Sam Hall, Gordon Russell, and Violet Welles. Dark Shadows was distinguished by its vividly melodramatic performances, atmospheric interiors, memorable storylines, numerous dramatic plot twists, unusually...
  • List of Episodes (236)
    • 77. DS-538

      17 Jul '68
      Julia and Stokes race to exhume Barnabas, who is astonished to learn that his ordeal has not returned his curse. Paying a visit to Cassandra, he triumphantly gloats that she no longer has any control over him.
    • 78. DS-539

      18 Jul '68
      Carolyn gives Adam sanctuary, hiding him in Collinwood's abandoned west wing. To punish Cassandra for the failure of the dream curse, Nicholas reduces her hand to a bare skeletal claw.
    • 79. DS-540

      19 Jul '68
      Under threat of destruction, Cassandra vies to curry favour with Nicholas. When David plays her his tape of Dr. Lang's experiment notes, she realises how Barnabas escaped her curse.
    • 80. DS-541

      22 Jul '68
      Cassandra reports her discovery to Nicholas, who is astonished to learn about Adam's creation. When David later plays the recording to an eager Julia, it has changed without explanation.
    • 81. DS-542

      23 Jul '68
      Adam recites love poetry to an elated Carolyn, signalling a newfound affection in both. After being accused of stealing food by Mrs. Johnson, Harry investigates the west wing and discovers Adam.
    • 82. DS-543

      24 Jul '68
      Carolyn narrowly saves Harry from Adam and spurns Adam's declaration of love. Nicholas visits the grave of Dr. Lang and summons his spirit to question about the method of Adam's creation.
    • 83. DS-544

      25 Jul '68
      Stokes attempts to tutor Adam, to distract him from his attraction to Carolyn. Attempting to locate Adam, Nicholas summons the people his body was constructed from, who confirm that Adam is at Collinwood.
    • 84. DS-545

      26 Jul '68
      Visiting Collinwood, Nicholas finds Adam and makes him an offer. Adam later tells Carolyn of the meeting. Cassandra realises that Adam is Barnabas' lifeline and decides to destroy him.
    • 85. DS-546

      29 Jul '68
      Nicholas ends Cassandra's plans to murder Adam, but she defies her master and launches a voodoo attack. Enraged, Nicholas strips Cassandra of her powers, leaving her mortal and facing death.
    • 86. DS-547

      30 Jul '68
      Cassandra attempts to kill Barnabas, but fails. Unprotected by magic, she begins to age rapidly as death approaches. As Barnabas and Julia wait for her to die, she defies expectation by disappearing suddenly.
    • 87. DS-548

      31 Jul '68
      Having admitted her true identity to Barnabas, Angélique visits him to make a final plea for forgiveness. After he gloatingly refuses, Angélique dies, leaving Barnabas and Julia to celebrate their freedom from her.
    • 88. DS-549

      01 Aug '68
      With Roger's help, Nicholas moves into a new home by the ocean, concealing Angélique's coffin in the basement. Adam follows his growing infatuation with Carolyn and forces himself upon her.
    • 89. DS-550

      02 Aug '68
      Carolyn is left shocked by Adam's attack and calls on Stokes to intervene. As Adam struggles to understand his identity, Stokes is forced to reveal the truth about his creation, leaving Adam suicidal.
    • 90. DS-551

      05 Aug '68
      Harry prevents Adam from harming himself. With an ulterior motive, Nicholas offers Adam a new perspective. Adam confronts Barnabas at the Old House and tells Barnabas that he will create a mate.
    • 91. DS-552

      06 Aug '68
      Adam warns Barnabas he will pay a dear price for his refusal. Victoria breaks the news of her engagement to Jeff to a heartbroken Barnabas. As Victoria leaves the Old House, Adam abducts her.
    • 92. DS-553

      07 Aug '68
      Adam imprisons a terrified Victoria at Collinwood. Victoria tries to appeal to Adam's compassion. Aware of Barnabas' affection for her, Adam intends to hold Victoria until his demands are met.
    • 93. DS-554

      08 Aug '68
      As he searches for Victoria, Barnabas is troubled to hear the barking of dogs. While working for Nicholas, handyman Tom Jennings finds himself in danger after he discovers the coffin of Angélique in the basement.
    • 94. DS-555

      09 Aug '68
      As the search intensifies, Nicholas vies to convince Jeff that Barnabas is responsible for the kidnapping, while making plans to move Victoria to his house. Meanwhile, Angélique lives after death as a vampire.
    • 95. DS-556

      12 Aug '68
      Nicholas reveals his true plans, for Adam to be the first of a new race, with him as its leader. Adam confronts Barnabas with proof that he is holding Victoria captive, and demands a mate once again.
    • 96. DS-557

      13 Aug '68
      Jeff realises the truth about Adam and confronts Barnabas and Julia about the experiment. Despite their denials, he remains unconvinced. Barnabas appeals to Stokes to intervene with Adam to save Victoria.
    • 97. DS-558

      14 Aug '68
      After speaking with Stokes, Adam struggles with his conscience and asks Nicholas to release Victoria. Nicholas convinces Adam that Stokes cannot be trusted. Barnabas and Julia agree to Adam's demands.
    • 98. DS-559

      15 Aug '68
      Victoria is released, but with her memory of her ordeal removed. Nicholas pays Maggie a visit, as his affection for her continues to grow. To cement his relationship, Nicholas orders Angélique to attack Joe.
    • 99. DS-560

      16 Aug '68
      A reluctant Willie is enlisted to assist Barnabas and Julia's experiment. When Joe pays Nicholas a visit, he discovers Angélique, who claims to be a prisoner. Drawing closer, she advances with her fangs bared.
    • 100. DS-561

      19 Aug '68
      Julia sets up a laboratory in the Old House basement. Barnabas is suspicious of Joe's withdrawn behaviour. Willie goes graverobbing and is caught in the act, as Joe follows Angélique's supernatural summons.
    • 101. DS-562

      20 Aug '68
      Angélique calls Joe to her, after which Nicholas gives him a job to do. Joe confronts Barnabas over Willie's activities. As Tom begins to recover from his coma, Nicholas fears that his work will be exposed.