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The Best Episodes of Dark Shadows Season 4

Every episode of Dark Shadows Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dark Shadows Season 4!

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.

Genres:DramaSci-Fi & FantasySoap
Network:ABC

Season 4 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Dark Shadows" season 4 is "DS-276", rated N/A/10 from 0 user votes. It was directed by John Sedwick and written by Ron Sproat. "DS-276" aired on 7/17/1967 and is rated NaN point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "DS-277".

  • DS-276
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    #1 - DS-276

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 7/17/1967

    Jason's body lays dead in the floor in the Old House's basement. Willie comes down and sees the body. As he grieves for Jason, Barnabas asks him why. Willie tells him that even though Jason threatened to kill him, the two of them were always friends. Barnabas and Willie carry Jason out of the house and take him to the secret room in the mausoleum. Though Barnabas hates to dishonor his family with McGuire's presence, he and Willie bury him under the concrete floor. Meanwhile, Maggie is able to remember Sarah from a sketch that he father made. Later, Sarah appears at the mausoleum.

    Director: John Sedwick

    Writer: Ron Sproat

  • DS-277
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #2 - DS-277

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/1967

    In an attempt to gain Victoria's affections and divert Elizabeth from her recent troubles, Barnabas decides to hold an ancestral costume party, suggesting that Victoria goes as Josette.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Malcolm Marmorstein

  • DS-278
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #3 - DS-278

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/1967

    Victoria selects one of Josette's dresses from the Old House to wear at Barnabas' costume party. Barnabas is disturbed by the sight of Sarah's dress amongst the old clothes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • DS-279
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    #4 - DS-279

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/20/1967

    At the request of Victoria, a reluctant Barnabas invites Burke to the costume party, indulgently suggesting that he adopt the guise of Jeremiah Collins, his old rival.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Malcolm Marmorstein

  • DS-280
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    #5 - DS-280

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/21/1967

    While the residents of Collinwood enjoy Barnabas' hospitality at the party, Elizabeth senses a ghostly presence. An indulgent Roger begins a séance, sending Victoria into a psychic trance.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Sproat

  • DS-281
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    #6 - DS-281

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/24/1967

    The séance continues and Victoria channels the spirit of Josette, reliving the moments before her suicide at Widows' Hill. Barnabas gives Victoria the music box as a gift.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • DS-282
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    #7 - DS-282

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/25/1967

    Maggie's fragmented memories seem to lead back to the Eagle Hill Cemetery, making Julia decide that they should pay it a visit. The music box has a marked effect on Victoria's behaviour.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Malcolm Marmorstein

  • DS-283
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    #8 - DS-283

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 7/26/1967

    Burke is unimpressed by the music box and Victoria's growing interest in the life of Josette. Later, they almost encounter Julia and Maggie, as they visit the cemetery in an attempt to restore her memory.

    Director: John Sedwick

    Writer: Ron Sproat

  • DS-284
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    #9 - DS-284

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 7/27/1967

    Julia is intrigued to see that Maggie reacts to Barnabas' name in fear and decides that the clues lead to the Collinwood estate. Julia arrives at Collinwood, where she poses as a visiting historian.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • DS-285
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    #10 - DS-285

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 7/28/1967

    As Victoria pays an evening visit to the Old House, a violent storm prevents her from returning to Collinwood. Barnabas seizes on the opportunity and suggests that she spend the night in Josette's room.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • DS-286
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    #11 - DS-286

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 7/31/1967

    As she sleeps in Josette's room, Victoria is awakened by Sarah's singing. Barnabas begs Willie to prevent him from attacking Victoria and is shocked at the discovery of Sarah's ball.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Sproat

  • DS-287
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #12 - DS-287

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 8/1/1967

    Barnabas struggles with his instincts over Victoria. Elizabeth allows Julia to stay at Collinwood as a researcher. Julia wastes no time in making her presence felt around the Collinsport estate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • DS-288
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #13 - DS-288

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 8/2/1967

    Julia continues her investigations at Collinwood, asking David for information about Sarah. Later, she visits the Old House and meets Barnabas and is shocked to discover that he casts no reflection.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Sproat

  • DS-289
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #14 - DS-289

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 8/3/1967

    Barnabas finds himself unable to attack Victoria. Meanwhile, Julia continues to investigate Barnabas at the Old House and discovers him sleeping in his coffin in the basement.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Malcolm Marmorstein

  • DS-290
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    #15 - DS-290

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 8/4/1967

    Victoria begins to develop a fear of the past. Meanwhile, Barnabas goes to Julia's bedroom during the night, intent on killing her, but is shocked to discover that she is waiting for him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • DS-291
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #16 - DS-291

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 8/7/1967

    Barnabas is outraged by Julia's gloating revelation that she knows his secret and is determined to kill her. However, she makes an intriguing offer that saves her life and offers him hope.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Malcolm Marmorstein

  • DS-292
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #17 - DS-292

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 8/8/1967

    Julia's presence at the Old House arouses Woodard's suspicions. Meanwhile, Sarah reveals to David that Maggie is still alive. After doubting her presence, Victoria finds Sarah's cap on the floor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Gordon Russell

  • DS-293
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    #18 - DS-293

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 8/9/1967

    Victoria is overjoyed to discover an archaic house near the seafront. Burke hints to Barnabas that he is suspicious of his past and of the influence he has on Victoria, with intentions to investigate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Gordon Russell

  • DS-294
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #19 - DS-294

    Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 8/10/1967

    Victoria, Barnabas and Burke share an uneasy evening in each other's company. Sarah appears to Maggie in her room at Windcliff and engineers her escape, leading her back to Collinsport.

    Director: John Sedwick

    Writer: Gordon Russell

  • DS-295
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #20 - DS-295

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 8/11/1967

    Maggie's return to Collinsport sends shockwaves through the community. Barnabas is terrified to learn that the girl's memory has returned, but Julia's intervention prevents him being exposed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Malcolm Marmorstein

  • DS-296
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #21 - DS-296

    Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 8/14/1967

    As Julia revels in her work to maintain Barnabas' secrets, he remains unconvinced that her hypnotism of Maggie will remain successful. Now desperate, he renews his plans to kill Maggie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Sproat

  • DS-297
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    #22 - DS-297

    Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 8/15/1967

    Sam continues to fear for Maggie's safety. Barnabas is shocked to learn of Maggie's visit from Sarah. Entering her room to during the night, he is confronted by a ghostly presence.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Malcolm Marmorstein

  • DS-298
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #23 - DS-298

    Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 8/16/1967

    Burke asks Elizabeth if he can purchase the house on the seafront for Victoria. Victoria succeeds in helping Maggie regain some of her memories, but Julia is able to renew the hypnosis.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Sproat

  • DS-299
    NaN/10 0 votes

    #24 - DS-299

    Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 8/17/1967

    Julia urges Barnabas not to pursue his relationship with Victoria further, warning that it will cause trouble. Barnabas overhears a conversation between Burke and Victoria and is upset by their intimacy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Sproat

  • DS-300
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    #25 - DS-300

    Season 4 Episode 25 - Aired 8/18/1967

    Victoria is haunted by the sensation that someone entered her room while she was sleeping. Barnabas is worried to learn the news that Burke has proposed to Victoria.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Sproat