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The Best Episodes of Dark Shadows Season 4

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 1 - DS-276
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    #1 - DS-276

    S4:E1

    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

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  2. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 2 - DS-277
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    #2 - DS-277

    S4:E2

    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.

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  3. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 3 - DS-278
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    #3 - DS-278

    S4:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 4 - DS-279
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    #4 - DS-279

    S4:E4

    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.

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  5. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 5 - DS-280
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    S4:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Sproat

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  6. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 6 - DS-281
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    #6 - DS-281

    S4:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 7 - DS-282
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    #7 - DS-282

    S4:E7

    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.

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  9. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 8 - DS-283
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    #8 - DS-283

    S4:E8

    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

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  10. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 9 - DS-284
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    #9 - DS-284

    S4:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 10 - DS-285
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    #10 - DS-285

    S4:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 11 - DS-286
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    #11 - DS-286

    S4:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Sproat

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  13. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 12 - DS-287
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    #12 - DS-287

    S4:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 13 - DS-288
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    #13 - DS-288

    S4:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Sproat

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  15. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 14 - DS-289
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    #14 - DS-289

    S4:E14

    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.

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  16. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 15 - DS-290
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    #15 - DS-290

    S4:E15

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 16 - DS-291
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    #16 - DS-291

    S4:E16

    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.

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  18. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 17 - DS-292
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    #17 - DS-292

    S4:E17

    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:Unknown

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  19. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 18 - DS-293
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    #18 - DS-293

    S4:E18

    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:Unknown

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  20. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 19 - DS-294
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    #19 - DS-294

    S4:E19

    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.

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  21. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 20 - DS-295
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    #20 - DS-295

    S4:E20

    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.

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  22. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 21 - DS-296
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    #21 - DS-296

    S4:E21

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Sproat

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  23. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 22 - DS-297
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    #22 - DS-297

    S4:E22

    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.

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  24. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 23 - DS-298
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    #23 - DS-298

    S4:E23

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Sproat

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  25. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 24 - DS-299
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    #24 - DS-299

    S4:E24

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Sproat

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  26. Dark Shadows Season 4 Episode 25 - DS-300
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    #25 - DS-300

    S4:E25

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Sproat

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"DS-276" is the best rated episode of "Dark Shadows" season 4. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by John Sedwick and written by Ron Sproat, it aired on 7/17/1967. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "DS-277".