TV series

Dark Shadows

Name: Dark Shadows
Released: 1991
Cast: Ben Cross, Veronica Lauren, Ely Pouget

1991· 1 season· 55 min episodesTV-PG★ 7.9Canceled

On NBC — From MGM/UA Television · Dan Curtis Productions

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Synopsis

Governess Victoria Winters' arrival at the great estate of Collinwood in Collinsport, Maine coincides with vampire Barnabas Collins being released from his coffin, Dr. Hoffman's attempt to cure Barnabas' vampirism medically, and, finally, Victoria's time travel back to 1790 to witness the events in which the still-human Barnabas is transformed into an undead creature.

Themes

vampire time travel supernatural maine gothic horror gothic 18th century reboot governess 1990s wealthy family 20th century soap opera supernatural drama

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upJan 13, 1991 · 86 min · ★ 10.0
Synopsis
Handyman Willie Loomis accidentally releases vampire Barnabas Collins from his chained coffin. Barnabas introduces himself to the Collins family as a distant relative from England and begins to romance beautiful new governess Victoria Winters. The town of Collinsport is soon terrorized by a series of deadly attacks.
Guest stars: Barbara Blackburn (Carolyn Stoddard), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis), Joanna Going (Victoria Winters), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (David Collins), Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman), Roy Thinnes (Roger Collins), Jean Simmons (Elizabeth Collins Stoddard), Julianna McCarthy (Mrs. Johnson)
E2 Episode 2Jan 14, 1991 · 46 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
After being attacked by Barnabas Collins, Daphne dies and rises as a vampire. Dr. Julia Hoffman learns Barnabas' secret and offers to help cure him of his vampirism, hoping to cure him through a series of experiments.
Guest stars: Barbara Blackburn (Carolyn Stoddard), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis), Joanna Going (Victoria Winters), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (David Collins), Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman), Roy Thinnes (Roger Collins), Jean Simmons (Elizabeth Collins Stoddard), Julianna McCarthy (Mrs. Johnson)
E3 Episode 3Jan 14, 1991
Synopsis
Dr. Julia Hoffman begins her experiments to help cure Barnabas Collins of his vampirism. Professor Michael Woodard threatens Barnabas' safety, as he attempts to uncover the identity of the vampire.
Guest stars: Barbara Blackburn (Carolyn Stoddard), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis), Joanna Going (Victoria Winters), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (David Collins), Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman), Roy Thinnes (Roger Collins), Jean Simmons (Elizabeth Collins Stoddard), Julianna McCarthy (Mrs. Johnson)
E4 Episode 4Jan 18, 1991
Synopsis
The mysterious ghost of Sarah Collins leads Victoria Winters to Collinwood's closed off wing. Barnabas Collins is stunned when the evil apparition of Angelique materializes.
Guest stars: Lysette Anthony (Angelíque), Barbara Blackburn (Carolyn Stoddard), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis), Joanna Going (Victoria Winters), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (David Collins), Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman), Roy Thinnes (Roger Collins), Jean Simmons (Elizabeth Collins Stoddard)
E5 Episode 5Jan 25, 1991
Synopsis
Victoria Winters is overwhelmed when Barnabas gives her Josette DuPres' eighteenth century music box. Learning of Barnabas Collins' growing affection for Victoria Winters, a jealous Dr. Julia Hoffman decides she will not yet fully cure Barnabas of his vampirism. Losing control, Barnabas attacks Carolyn Stoddard.
Guest stars: Barbara Blackburn (Carolyn Stoddard), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis), Joanna Going (Victoria Winters), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (David Collins), Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman), Roy Thinnes (Roger Collins), Jean Simmons (Elizabeth Collins Stoddard), Julianna McCarthy (Mrs. Johnson)
E6 Episode 6Feb 1, 1991
Synopsis
At the Collinwood costume party, Barnabas warns Dr. Julia Hoffman that he will have his revenge on her. When a seance is held to contact Sarah Collins' spirit, governess Victoria Winters vanishes and a strange woman appears in her place.
Guest stars: Ellen Wheeler (Phyllis Wicke), Lysette Anthony (Angelíque), Barbara Blackburn (Carolyn Stoddard), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis), Joanna Going (Victoria Winters), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (David Collins), Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman), Roy Thinnes (Roger Collins)
E7 Episode 7Feb 8, 1991
Synopsis
In 1991, the Collins family fears for Victoria Winters, knowing that she has been transported to the year 1790. In the eighteenth century, a bewildered Victoria meets the Collinses, who resemble those she knows in 1991. A young and human Barnabas befriends her.
Guest stars: Jean Simmons (Elizabeth Collins Stoddard / Naomi Collins), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis / Ben Loomis), Joanna Going (Victoria Winters / Josette du Pres), Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman / Countess Natalie du Pres), Michael T. Weiss (Joe Haskell / Peter Bradford), Ellen Wheeler (Phyllis Wicke), Adrian Paul (Jeremiah Collins), Lysette Anthony (Angelíque)
E8 Episode 8Feb 15, 1991
Synopsis
Victoria Winters remains trapped in 1790. A jealous Angelique schemes to prevent the marriage of Josette DuPres and Barnabas Collins by using her witchcraft. A deadly duel soon follows between Barnabas and his brother Jeremiah. In 1991, the Collinses learn the identity of the strange woman from 1790.
Guest stars: Jean Simmons (Elizabeth Collins Stoddard / Naomi Collins), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis / Ben Loomis), Joanna Going (Victoria Winters / Josette du Pres), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (David Collins / Daniel Collins), Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman / Countess Natalie du Pres), Michael T. Weiss (Joe Haskell / Peter Bradford), Michael Cavanaugh (Sheriff George Patterson / Andre du Pres), Ellen Wheeler (Phyllis Wicke)
E9 Episode 9Mar 1, 1991
Synopsis
In 1790, a grieving Josette DuPres bitterly accuses Barnabas Collins of killing her only true love. At Jeremiah Collins' funeral, the fanatical Reverend Trask has Victoria Winters arrested for witchcraft. A deadly attack soon follows when Angelique practices her sorcery.
Guest stars: Jean Simmons (Elizabeth Collins Stoddard / Naomi Collins), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis / Ben Loomis), Joanna Going (Victoria Winters / Josette du Pres), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (David Collins / Daniel Collins), Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman / Countess Natalie du Pres), Michael T. Weiss (Joe Haskell / Peter Bradford), Ellen Wheeler (Phyllis Wicke), Adrian Paul (Jeremiah Collins)
E10 Episode 10Mar 8, 1991
Synopsis
In 1790, the Collins family mourns the apparent death of Barnabas Collins as they move into the new Collinwood mansion. After rising as a vampire, Barnabas attacks Josette DuPres. In 1991, Joe Haskell witnesses Barnabas attacking Carolyn Stoddard in the cemetery.
Guest stars: Joanna Going (Victoria Winters / Josette du Pres), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (David Collins / Daniel Collins), Michael T. Weiss (Joe Haskell / Peter Bradford), Michael Cavanaugh (Sheriff George Patterson / Andre du Pres), Lysette Anthony (Angelíque), Barbara Blackburn (Carolyn Stoddard / Millicent Collins), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis), Barbara Steele (Countess Natalie du Pres)
E11 Episode 11Mar 15, 1991
Synopsis
In 1790, Victoria Winters' witchcraft trial begins. The evil spirit of witch Angelique attempts to prevent Barnabas from making Josette DuPres his vampire bride. In 1991, Dr. Julia Hoffman becomes possessed by the manipulative Angelique.
Guest stars: Jean Simmons (Elizabeth Collins Stoddard / Naomi Collins), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis / Ben Loomis), Joanna Going (Victoria Winters / Josette du Pres), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (David Collins / Daniel Collins), Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman / Countess Natalie du Pres), Michael T. Weiss (Joe Haskell / Peter Bradford), Lysette Anthony (Angelíque), Barbara Blackburn (Carolyn Stoddard)
E12 Episode 12Mar 22, 1991
Synopsis
In 1790, Barnabas' vampirism is discovered. Joshua A. Collins and lawyer Peter Bradford desperately try to save Victoria Winters from being hung as a witch. In 1991, Victoria’s return from the past is jeopardized as Angelique’s spirit now possessing Maggie Evans plots a murder.
Guest stars: Jean Simmons (Elizabeth Collins Stoddard / Naomi Collins), Jim Fyfe (Willie Loomis / Ben Loomis), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (David Collins / Daniel Collins), Barbara Steele (Dr. Julia Hoffman / Countess Natalie du Pres), Michael T. Weiss (Joe Haskell / Peter Bradford), Ellen Wheeler (Phyllis Wicke), Lysette Anthony (Angelíque), Barbara Blackburn (Carolyn Stoddard)