Beauty and the Beast
Overview
Beauty and the Beast, a captivating drama that premiered on CBS in 1987, reimagines the classic fairy tale with a modern twist. Created by Ron Koslow, the story centers on the profound connection between Vincent, a noble beast with mysterious origins, and Catherine, a sharp-witted Assistant District Attorney in New York City. Their unique bond allows Vincent to intuit Catherine's feelings, positioning him as her protector. The narrative also unveils a hidden, utopian society of misfits residing below the city, adding layers of intrigue to this enchanting tale of love and acceptance.
Episodes
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1
Once Upon a Time in the City of New York
Catherine Chandler, a privileged heiress employed at her father's legal practice, departs a lavish gathering prematurely. Mistaken for another indivi...
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2
Terrible Savior
A vicious subway murderer, armed with deadly claws and leaving victims resembling bear attacks, is terrorizing the city. As Catherine learns more abo...
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3
Siege
Catherine finds herself captivated by wealthy real estate mogul, Elliot Birch. Meanwhile, senior citizens face eviction as their residences are target...
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4
No Way Down
After a devastating blast leaves Vincent without his sight, he finds himself captive to a ruthless street gang. In a desperate bid for freedom, he man...
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5
Masques
On Halloween night, Vincent ventures up to connect with an Irish author, Brigit O'Donnell. It's the one night he can feel secure above. Meanwhile, Ca...
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6
Beast Within
Catherine faces a life-threatening encounter with her former adversary, Mitch Denton, a once-homeless inhabitant of the tunnels. As their paths cross...
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7
Nor Iron Bars a Cage
Vincent finds himself imprisoned by two scientists who confine him to a cage. Meanwhile, Catherine contemplates a potential job opportunity in Provid...
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8
Song of Orpheus
After three decades, Father finally ascends to the surface to reconnect with an old friend. Upon arriving at his friend's office, he is devastated to ...
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9
Dark Spirit
Catherine delves into the enigmatic demise of a rich entrepreneur, uncovering connections to voodoo practices. As her home is assaulted and she faces...
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10
A Children's Story
Vincent informs Catherine about potential misconduct occurring at a prestigious orphanage.
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11
An Impossible Silence
Laura, a deaf-mute resident of the tunnels, becomes an unintended witness to the killing of a police officer. In a twist of fate, an innocent man is ...
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12
Shades of Gray
In a desperate effort to help a wounded boy named Eric in the Maze, Vincent and Father find themselves trapped due to a sudden cave-in. Meanwhile, Ca...
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13
China Moon
In the vibrant streets of Chinatown, star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet find themselves caught in a brewing conflict. As tensions rise, a furious T...
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14
The Alchemist
Paracelsus, an old acquaintance of Father’s, has ventured into the upper world where he peddles a mind-altering substance. As he navigates the compl...
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15
Temptation
As Vincent and Catherine get ready to commemorate the anniversary of their first encounter, they focus on selecting thoughtful presents for each othe...
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16
Promises of Someday
After two decades away, Devin, Vincent's foster brother and the biological son of Father, makes a surprising return to the underground tunnels. His un...
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17
Down to a Sunless Sea
Catherine's former fiancé, Steven Bass, unexpectedly reappears in her life, exhibiting strange and unsettling behavior. As his presence stirs up unr...
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18
Fever
During his exploration of the tunnels, Mouse stumbles upon a sunken treasure ship, igniting a sense of adventure. However, Cullen's insatiable desire ...
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19
Everything is Everything
Young Tony Ramos concocts a story that Catherine assaulted him, leading to an unexpected twist where he ends up residing with her. As they navigate th...
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20
To Reign in Hell
When Paracelsus abducts Catherine, Vincent embarks on a desperate mission to save her. Fueled by love and determination, he navigates treacherous chal...
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21
Ozymandias
The ongoing construction of the Birch tower is creating significant issues within the tunnels. In an effort to resolve these complications, Catherine ...
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22
A Happy Life
Catherine grapples with the turmoil of her disjointed life, which nearly drives her to sever her bond with Vincent. As she confronts her inner strugg...
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1
Chamber Music
One evening, Vincent encounters Rolly, a former inhabitant of the tunnels. Concerned for him, both he and Catherine decide to lend a hand. Rolly, onc...
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2
Remember Love
As Catherine embarks on a trip to Connecticut without him, Vincent is left alone to grapple with vivid dreams of a life where he never existed. These...
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3
Ashes, Ashes
Dimitri, a sailor from Russia, unwittingly carries the plague aboard his ship, introducing a deadly threat to the crew. As the mysterious illness begi...
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4
Dead of Winter
Winterfest is a cherished tradition for the residents of the underworld. For Catherine, this marks her inaugural Winterfest experience. However, this ...
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5
God Bless the Child
Catherine lends her time to a helpline for teens, where she receives a distressing call from a homeless pregnant girl. After meeting her, Catherine d...
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6
Sticks and Stones
Laura, a former resident of the underground tunnels, finds herself joining a group of deaf individuals living on the streets. As she navigates this ne...
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7
A Fair and Perfect Knight
Michael ventures into the tunnels for his journey to college above, while Vincent struggles with feelings of envy over not being able to join him. Cat...
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8
Labyrinths
Brian, a discontented young man with a passion for Dungeons and Dragons, stumbles upon a network of mysterious tunnels. As he explores these hidden p...
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9
Brothers
Devin intervenes to save a man suffering from elephant man's syndrome, who is mistreated by a heartless circus owner. The man is confined in a cage, ...
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10
A Gentle Rain
Catherine faces a difficult decision as she considers reporting Kanin, a resident of the underground tunnels. He is wanted due to a previous incident...
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11
The Outsiders
A deadly group posing as a family begins to inhabit the underground tunnels, posing a serious threat to the community above. As their sinister activit...
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12
Orphans
After the passing of her father, Catherine is welcomed by Vincent to the underground world, where she can find solace in her sorrow. However, he unde...
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13
Arabesque
When ballerina Lisa makes her way back to the underground tunnels, she inadvertently brings to the surface painful memories for Vincent. As they navig...
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14
When the Bluebird Sings
Catherine encounters an enigmatic individual claiming to be an artist, introducing himself as Kristopher Gentian. As unusual occurrences unfold, both...
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15
The Watcher
Catherine finds herself tormented by a voyeur who is stalking her every move. The situation escalates when she realizes this intruder has caught a gl...
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16
A Distant Shore
Catherine heads to Los Angeles to gather clues about a murder investigation. Despite the distance, Vincent feels a connection to her, but he’s power...
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Trial
Catherine takes on a harrowing case involving the tragic death of a child due to abuse. As she builds her case, she faces a significant obstacle: the...
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18
A Kingdom by the Sea
Elliot Birch finds himself on the run from a deadly assassin group. In a valiant act of bravery, Catherine risks her own safety to come to his aid.
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19
The Hollow Men
Rich kids kill young prostitutes for fun.
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20
What Rough Beast
A determined journalist pushes Vincent to face his inner turmoil. As their dialogue unfolds, Vincent grapples with his deepest fears and insecurities...
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21
Ceremony of Innocence
Paracelsus' deceit regarding Vincent's origins pushes him to the brink of insanity. As Vincent grapples with the unsettling truth of his lineage, he ...
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22
The Rest is Silence
Overwhelmed by stress, Vincent's health takes a downturn, leading to his collapse. Seeking refuge, he retreats deep into the labyrinthine tunnels and...
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1
Though Lovers Be Lost (1)
While visiting Joe in the hospital, Catherine discovers she is expecting a baby. However, on her way to the car in the parking garage, she is abducted...
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3
Walk Slowly
Vincent carries Catherine from the rooftop to her apartment, gently placing her on the bed. He remains by her side throughout the night, keeping a wat...
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4
Nevermore
Elliott visits Joe at his apartment (#751) to deter him from probing into Catherine's death during Joe's work leave. He reveals the location of the cr...
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Snow
Vincent is plagued by disturbing dreams of a fierce snowstorm threatening the tunnels. Despite his concerns, others dismiss his fears, believing the ...
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Beggar's Comet
Elliot Birch betrays Vincent ... and dies?
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7
A Time to Heal
Diana discovers various items in Catherine's home linked to Vincent, leading her to conclude that he was once Catherine's partner and might be the fat...
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The Chimes at Midnight
Diana escapes the clutches of Gabriel's henchmen. In a desperate move, Vincent turns himself in to Gabriel and is imprisoned in a cage. To inflict pa...
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Invictus
Vincent manages to escape just in time, crashing into the nursery where Gabriel is about to smother the infant. He confronts Gabriel, ready to end hi...
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In the Forests of the Night
Rolley gets shot during a liquor store heist gone wrong. Afterward, he finds himself back underground. Meanwhile, Vincent takes decisive action by de...
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The Reckoning
Father gets a surprising letter from a past love, prompting him to travel above to reconnect with her. Her name is Jessica, and as he spends time wit...
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12
Legacies
The son of a man who perished in a cave-in seeks vengeance against his father. Consumed by anger and grief, he devises a chilling plan to entrap him...
