In the year 1995, Barnabas and Dr. Julia Hoffman wonder what has happened to the Collins family when they find the Collinwood estate abandoned and in ruins. They learn that both Carolyn Stoddard and Quentin Collins have gone insane. Barnabas witnesses the ghost of Gerard Stiles and realizes that Julia is under the spirit's power. In 1970, the ghost of Daphne Harridge, a nineteenth century governess, appears to Quentin, who locates her diary in the west wing. Barnabas is stunned when he meets astrologist Sebastian Shaw's assistant, Roxanne Drew, who is identical to the Roxanne that Barnabas knew in Parallel Time. When Julia discovers fang marks on Maggie Evans' neck, Barnabas assures her that he is not responsible and vows to find the vampire who attacked Maggie. David Collins and Hallie Stokes becomes possessed by the spirits of Tad Collins and Carrie Collins from 1840.
In 1995, an aged Carolyn babbles hysterically. Professor Stokes suggests Barnabas and Julia depart.
The sheriff urges Barnabas and Julia to leave town. A falling bust nearly kills Julia.
Barnabas and Julia follow Carolyn and hear music coming from what is apparently a playroom.
Stokes reveals that both Carolyn and Quentin are insane. Barnabas and Julia see David Collins' ghost.
Quentin calls to the ghost of Daphne Harridge. Julia follows Hallie Stokes' ghost to the playroom.
The ghost of Gerard Stiles has taken Julia into his power. The ghost of Daphne appears to Barnabas.
Quentin asks Carolyn for her help. Barnabas and Julia find a dead body at Collinwood.
Barnabas discovers a note containing six clues. He sees the ghost of Gerard.
Barnabas confronts Gerard’s ghost. The ghost of Hallie attempts to help Barnabas and Julia.
In 1970, Barnabas and Julia learn that the playroom at Collinwood does not seem to exist.
David dreams of a carousel music box. A dress from his dream appears in Hallie’s room.
Elizabeth asks Sebastian Shaw for a horoscope. David sees Hallie wearing the dress from his dream.
The ghost of Daphne appears to Hallie in a dream and to David in the gazebo.
Barnabas and Julia learn that the children from 1840 died at the same age as the present children.
Daphne gives Hallie the dress. Quentin sees Daphne in a dream.
Daphne appears to Quentin, presents him with lilacs and leads him to an abandoned room.
Julia senses the presence of Gerard. Daphne leads Quentin to her grave.
Quentin attempts to exorcise Collinwood. David and Hallie hold a seance.
Carolyn asks Sebastian to do her horoscope. Hallie sees the ghost of Tad.
Hallie finds David possessed by Tad. Barnabas visits Sebastian and finds Roxanne Drew.
David is afraid that he and Hallie will become Tad and Carrie from 1840.
David and Hallie burn the dolls from a dollhouse, but later find them still in the dollhouse.
Julia tells her story to Sebastian, but he denies that his supernatural vision can be of help.
Julia discovers a drawing of the 1840’s Quentin’s stairway through time.
David dreams of Flora and Quentin Collins in 1840. David and Hallie find Tad and Carrie dead.
On Gerard's orders, Daphne lures Quentin to her room and prepares to strangle him.
Sebastian sees a vision and warns against going to Daphne's room.
The menacing spirit of Gerard has taken Elizabeth into his powers.
Roxanne learns Sebastian had a date with Maggie. Julia discovers fang marks on Maggie's neck.
Barnabas tries to convince Julia that he did not attack Maggie. Julia guards Maggie.
The dolls disappear from the dollhouse and David and Hallie see themselves in place of the dolls.
David and Hallie make a doll and realize that someone will live with them in the dollhouse.
Carolyn comes under the spell of Gerard and becomes Leticia Faye.
The children put a doll representing Barnabas in the dollhouse, but it is destroyed.
Gerard and Daphne lead David and Hallie to Rose Cottage, where they become possessed.
The possessed children pretend innocence until Barnabas hears them refer to Carolyn as Leticia.
Quentin admits he is under the influence of Daphne. David and Hallie cast a spell.
The children welcome Daphne, brought to life by a ceremony.
Daphne, determined to prevent the return of Gerard, sends the children away.
Barnabas discovers the real Rose Cottage. The vampire comes to Maggie.