Dark Shadows: 704

The great house at Collinwood stands deserted. The living have sought refuge elsewhere, leaving an evil spirit to roam the cold empty corridors alone. For some, this night will seem an eternity. Barnabas Collins remains in a deep trance. He has employed the mysterious powers of the I-Ching, and gone through the door to the infinite, hoping to find and defeat the spirit that haunts Collinwood. But beyond the door, he has been transported back in time to the year 1897 – a time of intrigue and terror for all who lived at Collinwood.

Episode 704 is an untitled episode of the daytime Gothic soap opera series Dark Shadows. It was directed by Lela Swift and written by Gordon Russell. It first aired on ABC on Thursday, March 6th, 1969. This episode is part of the storyline commonly referred to as the "1897 Flashback".

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode is available on disc 1 of Dark Shadows DVD Collection 13 and disc 73 of the Dark Shadows: The Complete Original Series DVD collection.


 * Opening narration: Joan Bennett.


 * Closing still: Collinwood drawing room.


 * This is the fourth chapter in the "1897 Flashback" storyline.


 * First and only appearance of Sophie Baker; dies in this episode.


 * This is the second appearance of actress Isabella Hoopes in the role of Edith Collins. She appeared last in episode 701.