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The Worst Episodes of Dark Shadows

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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.4/10(72 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Armand Mastroianni
    Writers:Dan Curtis, Steve Feke, Matthew Hall

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  2. Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(129 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Dan Curtis
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(82 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Dan Curtis
    Writer:Jon Boorstin

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  4. Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(79 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Dan Curtis
    Writers:Dan Curtis, Sam Hall, Steve Feke

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  5. Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.9/10(68 votes)

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Mark Sobel
    Writer:William Gray

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  6. Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(95 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Dan Curtis
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(68 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Armand Mastroianni
    Writers:Jon Boorstin, Dan Curtis, Steve Feke

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  8. Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.1/10(70 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Rob Bowman
    Writers:M.M. Shelly Moore, Linda Campanelli

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  9. Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.3/10(73 votes)

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Mark Sobel
    Writers:Matthew Hall, M.M. Shelly Moore, Linda Campanelli

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  10. Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.5/10(93 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Paul Lynch
    Writer:Jon Boorstin

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  11. Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.7/10(93 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Paul Lynch
    Writers:M.M. Shelly Moore, William Gray, Linda Campanelli

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  12. Dark Shadows Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.8/10(93 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Rob Bowman
    Writer:Matthew Hall

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the worst rated episode of "Dark Shadows". It scored 7.4/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Armand Mastroianni and written by Dan Curtis, Steve Feke, Matthew Hall, it aired on 1/25/1991. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 1".