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Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced.
The series revolves around the feuding factions of the wealthy Gioberti/Channing family in the Californian wine industry. Jane Wyman starred as Angela Channing, the tyrannical matriarch of the Falcon Crest Winery, alongside Robert Foxworth as Chase Gioberti, Angela's nephew who returns to Falcon Crest following the death of his father. The series was set in the fictitious Tuscany Valley northeast of San Francisco.
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Deliberate DisclosureDuring breakfast, Lance presents the paper for Melissa to see and thinks he is off the hook. However, Melissa knows that Richard printed this because she would not sell him her father's property. When Angie learns that Richard's evidence is from the paternity results that Lance gave him, Angie denounces Lance's inheritance. At home, Cole, referring to the same article, thinks Melissa finally told the truth about Cole's fatherhood to Joseph. Although Cole's murder charges were dropped, Chase knows they will never hear the end of this until Carlo Agretti's murderer is found. At the hospital, Angie visits Elliot McKay, who, although quite ill, defiantly rejects Angie's offer to buy his vineyard. In town, Vickie meets Nick, who professes his love for her. At The Globe, Melissa confronts Richard about the newspaper article and when Richard refuses to print a retraction, Melissa threatens to sue him for libel. Richard welcomes the extra publicity.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
In His Father's HouseDecember 4, 1981—When Chase Gioberti (Robert Foxworth) learned that he lost his father (Harry Townes), two feuding heads of a California wine-producing famil - S01E02
A Time for SaboteursDecember 11, 1981—Paul, an old friend of Chase comes to Falcon Crest, where they spent a great deal thinking of the times they had, while attending the Air Fo - S01E03
The Tangled VinesDecember 18, 1981—Chase, lacking of staff, needing to owe $50,000 in property taxes, who, tries to sell all his grapes before harvest time, only to get Angela - S01E04
The HarvestDecember 25, 1981—When Angela couldn't tolerate Lance's irresponsible behavior, she prevents her grandson from becoming the proud owner of Falcon Crest, there - S01E05
Tony Comes HomeJanuary 1, 1982—After 12 years of turning Tony's back on Julia and Lance, Lance has a strong dislike about the truth that he can return to the vineyard as i - S01E06
Kindred SpiritsJanuary 8, 1982—Chase and Cole accompany Lance on a trip to examine a remote piece of property that Angela is contemplating buying. As the wilderness proper - S01E07
The ExtortionistJanuary 15, 1982—When Emma's lover, Turner Bates, who was on the scene when Jason died, returns, Chase informs him that Jason supposedly died in a car crash. - S01E08
Lord of the ManorJanuary 22, 1982—When Angela takes Cole to Rome to attend an important wine-tasting competition, she is surprised to find that Douglas is there, and hopes to - S01E09
Dark JourneyJanuary 29, 1982—Angry with her parents for their excessive protectiveness, Vicky runs away from home to San Francisco, where she's lured into a wayward stre - S01E10
VictimsFebruary 5, 1982—Maggie's news assignment on vineyard worker's lifestyles becomes a personal concern to the Giobertis when Maggie's interviews reveal that an - S01E11
For Love or MoneyFebruary 12, 1982—After a bitter argument with Angela regarding plans for him to marry Melissa Agretti, the wine empire heiress, Lance leaves in a fury. After - S01E12
Family ReunionFebruary 19, 1982—Chase's wealthy mother, Jacqueline Perrault (Special Guest Star Lana Turner), mysteriously returns to Falcon Crest. When Jacqueline warns Ch - S01E13
The CandidateFebruary 26, 1982—After Ed McKay, a member of the County Board of Supervisors, is assassinated, Chase is encouraged to run for the office. When Chase begins c - S01E14
House of CardsMarch 12, 1982—Angela, angry that Lance is working for his grandfather's newspaper in San Francisco and determined that he will marry Melissa Agretti (Ana- - S01E15
Heir ApparentMarch 19, 1982—Chase begins to make inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his father's death. Angela, in an attempt to foil Chase, has Philip mislea - S01E16
The Good, The Bad and the ProfaneApril 2, 1982—Pressured by Angela, Lance proposes to Melissa Agretti with the consolation in mind that they dislike one another and that he knows Melissa - S01E17
Penultimate QuestionsApril 9, 1982—While Emma draws closer to revealing the truth about Jason's death to outsiders, Chase steadily draws closer to learning the truth through h - S01E18
Ultimate AnswersApril 16, 1982—When Douglas is buried, Angela tries to keep Emma sedated to prevent her from testifying. Angela could lose Falcon Crest to Chase if his att
Season02
- S02E01
The ChallengeOctober 1, 1982—Angela resists Chase's claims to half ownership of Falcon Crest. Lance, already bitter over the prospect of sharing his inheritance with Mel - S02E02
The ArrivalOctober 8, 1982—In his new role on the Tuscany Valley County Board of Supervisors, Chase meets resistance in his efforts to break Angela's grip on county wa - S02E03
Troubled WatersOctober 15, 1982—When pressured by Richard to sell his winery holdings, Carlo spits in Richard's face, then confronts Angela about Lance's abusiveness toward - S02E04
Murder OneOctober 22, 1982—Angela threatens Nick Hogan not to vote with Chase against her at the county supervisor meeting. If Nick votes to redistribute Falcon Crest' - S02E05
The ExposéNovember 5, 1982—Chase and Maggie post Cole's bail, and Cole starts working part-time at the vineyard of a stunningly beautiful single mother, Katherine Deme - S02E06
Home Away From HomeNovember 12, 1982—Against Maggie's wishes, Cole moves in with his new lover, Katherine Demery. Richard finds out and plasters The Globe with clandestine photo - S02E07
The NamesakeNovember 19, 1982—Richard schemes to buy a piece of county property earmarked for a park, on which he plans to build a memorial to Douglas Channing on one sma - S02E08
ChoicesNovember 26, 1982—Doctors give Melissa's premature baby, Joseph, who suffers from a host of health problems, a twenty percent chance of survival. Richard uses - S02E09
The VigilDecember 3, 1982—Melissa is grateful when Richard flies a neo-natal specialist in from Europe to keep her baby alive. Maggie travels to Los Angeles to meet w - S02E10
ConfrontationsDecember 10, 1982—Vicky talks Cole into informing their parents that Cole is the father of Melissa's baby, but the opportunity never comes up. Phillip has a r - S02E11
United We Stand...December 17, 1982—At the winery, Angela plays Lance and Cole against each other. Chase finds out that Richard is planning to use a false company front to buy - S02E12
...Divided We FallDecember 31, 1982—Richard rejects Jacqueline's explanation of why she gave him up for adoption. Despite being cleared of charges for Carlo Agretti's murder, C - S02E13
Pas De DeuxJanuary 7, 1983—Angela's Founders' Day Party is in disarray following Richard's announcement that Jacqueline is his mother. When Chase confronts Richard on - S02E14
Above SuspicionJanuary 14, 1983—At Chase's office, Sheriff Robbins warns Chase to stop interfering with the Agretti investigation or he will be charged with obstruction of - S02E15
Broken PromisesJanuary 21, 1983—Cole's unconscious body is still limp on the floor as deadly exhaust fumes fill the closed Gioberti garage. Inside the house, Chase, in bed - S02E16
Deliberate DisclosureJanuary 28, 1983During breakfast, Lance presents the paper for Melissa to see and thinks he is off the hook. However, Melissa knows that Richard printed thi - S02E17
Love, Honor and ObeyFebruary 4, 1983—At Lori's, Lance tries to delay Lori from getting out of bed. Lori is irritated that Lance keeps procrastinating in looking for work, since - S02E18
Separate HeartsFebruary 11, 1983—Early in the morning at the Gioberti house, Chase is cleaning the garage. Vickie appears with a cup of coffee for him, and suggests that he - S02E19
The OdysseyFebruary 18, 1983—At Julia's overturned car, as Chase, Cole and Sheriff Robbins help the firemen extinguish the flames, they hear a weak voice calling for hel - S02E20
UltimatumsFebruary 25, 1983—In the morning, Melissa and Lance linger in bed at Falcon Crest. Chao-li enters with breakfast and scolds Lance for wasting time in bed when - S02E21
MaelstromMarch 4, 1983—In the morning, Chase encounters Sheriff Robbins, who is running out of the county building. Robbins has obtained the forensic report on Hen - S02E22
ClimaxMarch 11, 1983—At the Tuscany Hospital, Chase pushes Maggie's wheelchair toward their car. As it has only been a week since Maggie's accident, the doctor o
Season03
- S03E01
Cimmerean DawnSeptember 30, 1983—At the Tuscany Valley Cemetery, a funeral is in progress that will drastically affect the lives of everyone at Falcon Crest. After admitting - S03E02
PenumbraOctober 7, 1983—Angela jeopardizes Chases recovery by telling him about his mother's death. After Maggie confronts Angela, Angela declares that it's time to - S03E03
ConspiracyOctober 14, 1983—After their baby's accident, Melissa and Lance agree to a truce, and Lance and Angela are soon thrilled when Melissa announces she's pregnan - S03E04
PartnersOctober 21, 1983—Michael frantically races against time to stop Dr. Lantry from operating on Chase, which could leave Chase paralyzed for life. Angela then s - S03E05
Judge and JuryOctober 28, 1983—While Chase returns to Falcon Crest, Angela orders Lance to make his homecoming difficult. Lance, in an attempt to undermine the Giobertis, - S03E06
The Wages of SinNovember 4, 1983—Melissa helps push Julia closer to the gas chamber as she faces sentencing for two murders. As the judge prepares to pronounce sentence, Jul - S03E07
The Last LaughNovember 11, 1983—Julia enters prison where she meets up with a tough matron who has a personal vendetta against the Channings, while Angela works to get her - S03E08
Solitary ConfinementNovember 18, 1983—Julia breaks down to beg Angela for protection against the ruthless inmates and prison matron who are out to kill her. Angela pays the matro - S03E09
Chameleon CharadesNovember 25, 1983—Angela desperately protects herself when she discovers that Chase and Michael's investigation into Dr. Lantry's underhanded past points to h - S03E10
The Double DealingDecember 2, 1983—Railroaded by Angela, Dr. Lantry is jailed, but now he poses a bigger threat to the wine baroness who fears he will turn the state's evidenc - S03E11
The BetrayalDecember 9, 1983—Lance betrays Angela by revealing to Chase where Dr. Lantry is hiding. Chase accuses Angela of having arranged Lantry's bail and tells her t - S03E12
Coup d'EtatDecember 16, 1983—As Dr. Lantry nears death, Chase realizes that he may lose his only opportunity to see Angela behind bars. Lance boldly threatens Angela and - S03E13
No TrespassingDecember 23, 1983—Chase fights a vicious public battle against Richard Channing, who is trying to build a racetrack that could destroy the wine industry, howe - S03E14
Sport of KingsJanuary 6, 1984—Richard has won the election to build his racetrack while Chase is madly driven to stop him, which results in an explosive disaster. In the - S03E15
Queen's GambitJanuary 13, 1984—Michael Ranson must face his fears from a dark past and perform surgery on Sheriff Robbins to save his life. In the operating room, Michael - S03E16
Bitter HarvestJanuary 20, 1984—Melissa loses control over her wicked power game when Philip intervenes and forces her to sell the Agretti harvest to him. Richard is nearly - S03E17
Power PlayFebruary 3, 1984—Melissa and Lance resort to blackmail when Joseph's custody case goes to court. After enticing Cole into assaulting him in front of a witnes - S03E18
Changing TimesFebruary 10, 1984—Angela plans to bargain with the Giobertis for control of Falcon Crest; in return, Melissa must give Cole custody of Joseph. Melissa is at f - S03E19
The AftermathFebruary 17, 1984—Death looms over Melissa after her argument with Linda culminates in a fatal car accident. Lance spends the night with Terry while Melissa h - S03E20
Tests of FaithFebruary 24, 1984—Terry's dark, sordid past is exposed to Michael when Angela goes to extravagant lengths to run her out of Tuscany Valley. Angela pays Kate M - S03E21
Little Boy BlueMarch 9, 1984—The New Globe publishes news of Julia's escape, while Julia steals a wallet and buys a wig from a waitress at a roadside coffee shop. Meliss - S03E22
The Gathering StormMarch 16, 1984—Lance flies into a rage when he hears that Melissa sold Joseph to Angela for her half of Falcon Crest. Angela later warns Lance that he must - S03E23
The Final CountdownMarch 23, 1984—Michael convinces Chase to let him operate on Maggie's tumor, which has already taken her sight and may take her life. Michael enlists his f - S03E24
Love's TriumphApril 6, 1984—Just as Michael and Dr. Heller remove the last of Maggie's tumor, her heart stops. Working quickly, Michael and Dr. Heller manage to get a w - S03E25
Win, Place and ShowApril 13, 1984—When the cartel begins to carry out its plans to make a public spectacle of Richard's assassination at the grand opening of the racetrack, R - S03E26
For Better, For WorseMay 4, 1984—As Angela's wedding day draws near, Julia prepares to murder her mother. The wedding ceremony begins as Julia, dressed in a nun's habit, hea - S03E27
The AvengerMay 11, 1984—Emma and Lance discover Julia hiding out at the springhouse with her hostage Joseph. Terry receives a disturbing letter, dredging up more of - S03E28
Ashes to AshesMay 18, 1984—At the charred springhouse, the coroner, after inspecting a ring and bone fragments, positively identifies the remains as Julia's. In a note
Season04
- S04E01
RequiemSeptember 28, 1984—At first light, Melissa and Cole wait at the rescue base as the helicopters arrive with the survivors of the crashed plane. Angela disembark - S04E02
Father's DayOctober 5, 1984—Chase still has nightmares about the crash and worries that he should have done more to land safely. Angela surprises Greg Reardon at his st - S04E03
StrangersOctober 12, 1984—Angela and Lance team up against Chase in the FAA's investigation of the crash. Angela bribes Buzz Whitehead, the airplane mechanic, to lie - S04E04
The OutcastsOctober 19, 1984—The cartel gives Angela a falcon statue containing a listening device, which the cartel uses to eavesdrop on her discussions about The New G - S04E05
ShadowsOctober 26, 1984—Pamela is surprised to discover that Richard's attacker is Padgett who pulls back the covers to find only pillows where Richard's body shoul - S04E06
Lord of the ValleyNovember 2, 1984—In his quest for land adjoining Falcon Crest, Gustav Riebmann approaches Sam Giannini and when he refuses to sell, Gustav has Spheeris pay G - S04E07
The IntruderNovember 9, 1984—Sheriff Robbins notifies Chase, Maggie and Cole that Sam Giannini has been murdered, apparently during a robbery. Lance uses his new power t - S04E08
Pain and PleasureNovember 16, 1984—Angela is horrified when she learns that Francesca has evidence that she is Angela's half-sister and legal heir to one third of Falcon Crest - S04E09
The Trump CardNovember 23, 1984—Chase uses Emma's findings and confronts Senator Silverlake in Washington, D.C. with the evidence that he was bribed into faking the F.A.A. - S04E10
TarentellaNovember 30, 1984—When Chase hears that Jasper's will is being re-opened, he becomes suspicious of Angela's motives and confronts her. Chase discovers that Fr - S04E11
Going Once, Going TwiceDecember 7, 1984—Julia has been taken to Reibmann's estate, where she is confined in what resembles a hospital room. When she comes to, the nurse informs her - S04E12
The TriumvirateDecember 14, 1984—Richard, thrilled with his one-third ownership of Falcon Crest, makes plans to acquire more harvests. He reveals to Terry that he knows Joel - S04E13
Winner Take AllDecember 21, 1984—Angela reinstates Lance as her sole heir, cutting Melissa out of the will. Posing as her psychiatrist, Gustav manipulates Julia into trustin - S04E14
Suitable for FramingDecember 28, 1984—Melissa, enraged over being written out of Angela's will, solicits Joel's help by offering him $50,000 to discredit Lance in Angela's eyes. - S04E15
Vicious CircleJanuary 4, 1985—Lance calls Falcon Crest to get bailed out, but Angela grabs the phone and tells him that he can rot in jail. Ralph Delaney arrives and says - S04E16
Insult and InjuryJanuary 11, 1985—Maggie may be Lance's only hope to prove his innocence as she investigates his case for her story. She goes to Angela with the evidence in s - S04E17
Acid TestsJanuary 25, 1985—After years of hard work, Chase and Cole dump hundreds of gallons of tainted champagne as Richard and Angela look on. Chase is convinced one - S04E18
The ShowdownFebruary 1, 1985—As Richard's first shipment of Francesca's wine is delivered for bottling, the truck is hijacked and the tanker is drained. Richard suspects - S04E19
RetributionFebruary 8, 1985—Angela's kidnapping brings her face to face with Julia at Riebmann's house, while Chase, Richard and Greg plan a mission to save her. They p - S04E20
Forsaking All OthersFebruary 15, 1985—At Falcon Crest, Lance is dumbfounded when he sees Julia appear on the stairs. Greg and Angela manage to persuade Judge Leeds to transfer Ju - S04E21
RecriminationsFebruary 22, 1985—Melissa confronts Angela when she realizes that Angela had provoked Cole into walking out on their wedding. Although Melissa tries to seek c - S04E22
House DividedMarch 8, 1985—Greg coaches Lance on his trial testimony as they nervously wait to hear whether the trial will be postponed. Cole and Melissa happily honey - S04E23
The TrialMarch 15, 1985—Lance stands trial for the attempted murder of Angela, but his real court battle is against Richard Channing, who has secretly bribed the ju - S04E24
Justice For AllMarch 29, 1985—Cole battles with Connie, resenting her interference in his champagne operation. However, Chase convinces her to stay on, not realizing she - S04E25
Devil's HarvestApril 12, 1985—Angela takes advantage of Lance's conviction to assume his job as publisher of The New Globe. Richard provokes Lance into a fight at a resta - S04E26
The DeclineApril 19, 1985—Richard and Chase decide to go along with Angela and bid on the Helios deal. Chase looks to Maggie for support in his decision not to sell o - S04E27
And the FallMay 3, 1985—At the winery, Chase joins Connie and hugs her, announcing that he has received the loan necessary to bid with Angela. However, Connie's for - S04E28
Cold ComfortMay 10, 1985—Lance ardently resists Angela's orders to board the ship until he gets an answer to why Lorraine is not there. Telephoning Falcon Crest, Lan - S04E29
ConfessionsMay 17, 1985—In the hospital, Lorraine, depressed, misses Lance and laments her lost baby. In his jail cell, Lance reveals to Angela his fears about Lorr - S04E30
The Avenging AngelMay 24, 1985—Angela's scheme to regain control of Falcon Crest falls through when she assumes Chase and Richard will be bankrupt after a competitor wins
Season05
- S05E01
The PhoenixOctober 4, 1985—Richard and Maggie survive the explosion, but Maggie suffers from amnesia. Chase takes Maggie home from the hospital to try to rebuild their - S05E02
Unfinished BusinessOctober 11, 1985—Angela reluctantly welcomes Father Christopher to the Tuscany Valley, knowing that he presents an added obstacle in her efforts to keep her - S05E03
Blood BrothersOctober 18, 1985—In a frantic effort to save her empire, Angela Channing calls on the expertise, wealth and influence of an old friend, Peter Stavros. After - S05E04
EchoesOctober 25, 1985—When Chase tries to help Maggie regain her memory, she rebuffs his advances, reminding him that she doesn't remember him or their marriage. - S05E05
Ingress and EgressNovember 1, 1985—When the manor house is torched, Lance saves Angela and Emma. Cassandra realizes her mother is the culprit in both fires. Because Maggie sti - S05E06
Sharps and FlatsNovember 8, 1985—Lance finances Apollonia's demo record and then takes her and her friends to Falcon Crest after an all-night recording session. When Lance's - S05E07
Changing PartnersNovember 15, 1985—Without Angela's knowledge, Lance trades his interest in The New Globe for Richard Channing's radio station to have a showcase for Apollonia - S05E08
Storm WarningNovember 22, 1985—When Angela discovers that Lance has shifted from publisher to rock radio impresario, she expels him from the mansion. After an all-night tr - S05E09
The Naked TruthNovember 29, 1985—At the party announcing her engagement to Peter Stavros, Angela shocks the gathered guests by revealing that Cole is the father of Robin's b - S05E10
Inconceivable AffairsDecember 6, 1985—Although Angela is reluctant to change her name to Stavros and relinquish running her wine empire to marry Peter, they finally set the date. - S05E11
Strange BedfellowsDecember 13, 1985—With Emma's love-life flourishing, Lance defying her and Chase stealing her distributors, Angela's life continues to be rife with challenges - S05E12
False HopeDecember 20, 1985—Chase ignores his new grandchild until the baby needs an operation, then rallies to support Cole and Melissa. When Maggie's novel, ""Sudden - S05E13
Fair GameJanuary 3, 1986—After Father Christopher moves into the mansion, Angela points out to Lance that it could significantly affect his inheritance if his half b - S05E14
ConundrumJanuary 10, 1986—When Angela directs Lance to bribe the pickers not to pick Chase's grapes, Lance takes Father Christopher along to show him how deviously th - S05E15
CheckmateJanuary 17, 1986—In an effort to bring tranquility to her family, Angela takes Julia home for a visit, but her efforts to have her daughter influence Father - S05E16
Collision CourseJanuary 24, 1986—Maggie brings Robin and Hope back, but Robin still refuses to relinquish the baby. After Angela tells Cole that she saw Melissa and Christop - S05E17
Shattered DreamsJanuary 31, 1986—When the guilt from her father's death creates strange nightmares for Jordan Roberts, she looks to Greg Reardon for solace, but develops a s - S05E18
Gambit ExposedFebruary 7, 1986—Passing himself off as a playboy gambler in Monte Carlo, Lance is invited to a high-stakes game at a chateau where he discovers Peter Stavro - S05E19
Finders and LosersFebruary 14, 1986—Sofia's attempt to reason with Phillippe about her father and Lance's imprisonment places her in the same predicament. However, a shootout a - S05E20
Flesh and BloodFebruary 21, 1986—Peter Stavros's children pay him a surprise visit at Falcon Crest, while Angela's success at healing the rift between Sofia and her father r - S05E21
Law and ArdorFebruary 28, 1986—Before Sheriff Gilmore can serve a warrant for Angela's arrest, she disappears. Dwayne, concerned for Emma, alerts the Falcon Crest resident - S05E22
Hidden MeaningsMarch 7, 1986—Reasoning that Angela would never give control of Falcon Crest to an outsider, Lance is convinced that Peter is hiding something from the re - S05E23
In AbsentiaMarch 14, 1986—When Angela returns and discovers the havoc Peter has wrought during her absence, she vows to take vengeance on him. Before Angela's return, - S05E24
Unholy AllianceApril 4, 1986—Angela marries Peter after discovering he took her $30 million to keep her from being prosecuted for arranging the hijacking of Chase's wine - S05E25
Dangerous GroundApril 11, 1986—While Maggie learns some distressing facts about her suitor, Angela maneuvers Chase and Jeff into a confrontation. Furthermore, Jeff has pur - S05E26
Cease and DesistMay 2, 1986—Although Sheriff Gilmore can find no grounds to arrest Jeff, Chase manages to get an order barring Jeff from having any direct contact with - S05E27
ConsumedMay 9, 1986—After Jeff penetrates the security surrounding Maggie, he imprisons her in his cabin in the hills. At his hideaway, Jeff reads aloud the gri - S05E28
Captive HeartsMay 16, 1986—When Chase and Cole locate the cabin where Jeff is holding Maggie, they interrupt Maggie's escape attempt, which backfires on Chase. Angela - S05E29
CataclysmMay 22, 1986—After Chase is shot, he begins to hemorrhage and is wheeled into surgery. Angela and Lance close down the winery and break Eric and Melissa'
Season06
- S06E01
AftershocksOctober 3, 1986—In the aftermath of the earthquake, aftershocks rock the region and the people of the Tuscany Valley struggle to cope with the loss of prope - S06E02
Living NightmareOctober 10, 1986—After the specter of Jeff Wainwright haunts Maggie, she overcomes her intrinisic fear of firearms and purchases a gun for protection. When M - S06E03
The Stranger WithinOctober 17, 1986—Upon his return to the Tuscany Valley, Wainwright, already keenly interested with the Giobertis, also becomes interested in Vicky. Angela's - S06E04
Fatal AttractionOctober 24, 1986—While Maggie confesses the reasons for her distress to Chase, Wainwright changes his tactics to ingratiate himself with their daughter, Vick - S06E05
Perilous CharmOctober 31, 1986—As Chase hires a private detective to protect Maggie, he is unaware that his daughter also needs protection. Troubled by Kit's denunciation - S06E06
FlashpointNovember 7, 1986—A newspaper article alerts Vicky to the danger she's in with Wainwright, but, when he realizes she knows the truth about him, he terrorizes - S06E07
Double JeopardyNovember 14, 1986—After Vicky slips from his grasp, Wainwright returns to the valley and forces his way into the Agretti's house, attacking Chase in his pursu - S06E08
NepotismNovember 21, 1986—After Angela, who is annoyed at Lance's defection to Richard's New Globe, continues her patronage of Dan Fixx, Emma seeks guidance from a st - S06E09
Slow SeductionNovember 28, 1986—While Chase buries himself in his business deals and his political campaign, Maggie agonizes over the problems of her children, but mostly a - S06E10
MaggieDecember 5, 1986—Maggie's determination to keep her baby, regardless of the consequences, further alienates her from her family. Cole is adamant about leadin - S06E11
Hot SpotsDecember 12, 1986—As Maggie fights her loneliness, Chase struggles to save his vineyards, and Angela strives for her freedom. Vicky allows her parent's proble - S06E12
False FrontDecember 19, 1986—Due to his past manipulations of Melissa's life, Lance's attempt to win control of The New Globe backfires. Richard overcomes Lance's ploy t - S06E13
Missed ConnectionsJanuary 2, 1987—Preparing to disappear, Kit, with Stafford advising her, lays the groundwork to make her fake suicide plausible and realizes that she will s - S06E14
Dark PassionJanuary 9, 1987—When Skyler's disappearance and apparent suicide casts a pall over the mansion, Peter blames himself for not recognizing her distress. Peter - S06E15
When the Bough BreaksJanuary 23, 1987—In addition to a huge ransom, the kidnappers demand that Meredith, the only one who can identify them, be handed over to them in exchange fo - S06E16
The Cradle Will FallJanuary 30, 1987—Rushing to protect Chase, Dan Fixx lands in jail, and Chase has to try to rescue him, as well as himself, from corrupt officers. Angela reje - S06E17
TopspinFebruary 6, 1987—Due to Melissa's peculiar behavior, Lance loses his chance to join an exclusive club, which alienates him from Joseph. After Richard becomes - S06E18
A Piece of WorkFebruary 13, 1987—Angela interferes in the lives of Chase, Richard, Maggie, Vickie and Dan. Vickie and Dan's romance is complicated by Angela's peculiar moral - S06E19
Dance of DeceptionFebruary 20, 1987—When Maggie prematurely gives birth to her baby at Falcon Crest, Angela conspires with rich newcomer Roland Saunders in her plans to destroy - S06E20
Hat TrickFebruary 27, 1987—When Maggie prematurely gives birth to her baby at Falcon Crest, Angela conspires with rich newcomer Roland Saunders in her plans to destroy - S06E21
Battle LinesMarch 6, 1987—Peter threatens Angela and Roland Saunders as he tries to discover their connection to Kit Marlowe. Due to Angela's interest in Maggie's bab - S06E22
Nowhere to RunMarch 13, 1987—At Angela's engagement party for them, Vicky and Dan set the tone of the party by trying to avoid it. After Kit demonstrates a need to tell - S06E23
Cold HandsMarch 27, 1987—Tony and Lance assist each other as circumstantial evidence implicates them in murder, but it is to no avail when Angela goes back on her wo - S06E24
Body and SoulApril 3, 1987—District Attorney Wilkinson is highly pleased when Angela suggests he campaign for attorney general, with her help, if he agrees to convict - S06E25
Loose CannonsApril 10, 1987—As Tony begins to mistrust Kit, Angela ensnares Melissa, and Richard attempts to console Maggie. Richard plans a trip for Maggie to overcome - S06E26
The Great KarlottiMay 1, 1987—When Emma and Karlotti's church wedding concludes, Emma discovers how great her husband really is. As the couple stands up before Father Bob - S06E27
Chain ReactionMay 8, 1987—When Kit comes to Tony's defense, the gesture proves worthless. Tony's trial proceeds as if D.A. Wilkinson had scripted it, until Kit arrive - S06E28
DesperationMay 15, 1987—Melissa's desperate attempts to keep the baby result in a car chase that ends when the car carrying her, Chase, Maggie, Richard and Dan plun
Season07
- S07E01
Opening MovesOctober 2, 1987—Angela learns the truth about her supposedly deceased child. The car chase has endangered Melissa, Chase, Richard, Dan and Maggie's lives. A - S07E02
Obsession, PossessionOctober 9, 1987—A French woman and a mercenary soldier from Chase's past intrude on the lives of Angela and Maggie and force them to face unpleasant consequ - S07E03
RedemptionOctober 16, 1987—Unsuccessful in luring Lance back to her side, Angela turns to Dan to manage her winery and find someone new to run the spa. However, when D - S07E04
The Big BangOctober 23, 1987—When Richard Channing and John Remick offer to help Maggie pay off Angela, each plays dirty to make sure that he will be the one to whom she - S07E05
Dead EndOctober 30, 1987—After Angela and Richard individually maneuver to meet the man behind the mysterious activity in the Tuscany Valley, they are both placed in - S07E06
New FacesNovember 6, 1987—After Angela and Richard meet the mysterious Carlton Travis, Angela conspires with Carlton to destroy Richard. Richard realizes that althoug - S07E07
Sweet RevengeNovember 13, 1987—After Richard rejects Carlton Travis's offer of a truce, Travis kidnaps him and Angela. After Maggie hires an old friend to plan a birthday - S07E08
Man HuntNovember 20, 1987—After Angela digs into the past to save Richard from Carlton Travis, she must open old wounds. Angela goes to the wife of a Supreme Court ju - S07E09
Hunter's MoonNovember 27, 1987—Lance's determination to clear himself and bring the real murderer to justice endangers his own life. Tony insists that Lance, who is very s - S07E10
Lovers and FriendsDecember 4, 1987—Upset with Richard's involvement with Liz and unable to make a decision about his proposal, Maggie leaves the Tuscany Valley to join Vicky i - S07E11
Across the BridgeDecember 11, 1987—When Maggie returns to the valley with Vickie and Eric, she learns that Richard and Liz have been traveling together. Eric realizes that his - S07E12
Twist and ShoutDecember 18, 1987—After discovering that Maggie has finally accepted Richard, Emma and Angela throw a surprise engagement party. During the party, Melissa mak - S07E13
Rescue MeJanuary 8, 1988—After Vicky vanishes from Angela's party, Richard and Eric frantically search for her. After Dan is surprised by the arrival of a half-siste - S07E14
Hornet's NestJanuary 15, 1988—Angela takes advantage of Richard's absence to get closer to her grandson and Maggie, while Richard and Eric search for Vickie overseas. Ric - S07E15
The Uncertainty PrincipleJanuary 22, 1988—In spite of Emma's well-laid plans for a beautiful affair, fate makes a travesty of Maggie and Richard's wedding day. After Maggie finds the - S07E16
A Madness Most DiscreetFebruary 5, 1988—Maggie and Richard decide to try again, while Angela proves uncharacteristically supportive. When Lance moves back into the manor house, Ang - S07E17
Stormy WeatherFebruary 12, 1988—When Maggie and Richard spend their wedding night at Falcon Crest, they are trapped in a house with no food, no phone, a murderer, and no wa - S07E18
LegaciesFebruary 19, 1988—Melissa rejects her long-lost Uncle Frank, who turns to Angela to help him heal the family rift with his only living relative. After Maggie - S07E19
Wheels Within WheelsMarch 4, 1988—Shortly after Richard carries Maggie across the threshold of their new home, he is perturbed by the news that Eric and Vickie have left for - S07E20
Channing Vs. ChanningMarch 11, 1988—Maggie recovers from her drunken fall and decides to throw away all of the alcohol in the house so she won't be tempted to drink again. Lanc - S07E21
False FacesMarch 18, 1988—The Justice Department is hardly all ears to Lance's plea for help in nailing Richard. An associate of the department, one Kathryn Anderson, - S07E22
Dirty TricksMarch 25, 1988—John Remick is alive. At least Lance and Kathryn know that much. Back in the Tuscany Valley, Kathryn thinks she can convince Rosemont that - S07E23
Flying BlindApril 1, 1988—Nightmares have Maggie sleepwalking. She dreams that Vickie and all the people she loves are leaving her. Richard finds her and pulls her fr - S07E24
Key to AngelaApril 8, 1988—Richard sends the children to Emma while Maggie dries out. He's mulling over what to do about Melissa's plan to get into Hobart now that she - S07E25
King's GambitApril 15, 1988—At Falcon Crest, Maggie has a premonition of her husband surrounded by a sinister group of men. Richard is awakened in his home by a conting - S07E26
Telling TalesApril 22, 1988—The Thirteen withdraws fifty billion dollars- their net worth- out of the stock market and the Dow Jones average plummets. They plan to buy - S07E27
As Tears Go ByApril 29, 1988—Maggie creeps out of bed early to meet with Senator Ryder in hopes of getting Richard granted immunity for the remainder of the hearing. Alo - S07E28
Last DanceMay 6, 1988—Frustrated that he has been unable to prove that Senator Horton is a mole for The Thirteen, Richard leaves Washington for home with Maggie a
Season08
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Changing TimesOctober 28, 1988—As Maggie is haunted by nightmares over her husband Richard's death, Angela surprises her friends and family with her calm resignation over - S08E02
Farewell, My LoveliesNovember 4, 1988—While Maggie is stunned by the return of her supposedly deceased husband Richard, Angela Channing decides to remain in the Tuscany Valley an - S08E03
Dust to DustNovember 11, 1988—As the Falcon Crest mansion is engulfed in flames, Lance plunges desperately into the inferno to try to save Melissa, who is trapped inside. - S08E04
JeopardyNovember 18, 1988—Senator Ryder is intent on killing Richard and kidnapping Maggie. Convinced that Senator Ryder's brother John is responsible for the killing - S08E05
Tuscany VenusDecember 2, 1988—When Angela offers District Attorney Fields her support for the governorship in exchange for dropping the murder charges against Lance, he i - S08E06
Liars AnonymousDecember 9, 1988—After Angela blackmails Nick with incriminating information about his past, Nick surrenders Falcon Crest to Angela. While Angela makes plans - S08E07
Life with FatherDecember 16, 1988—As Christmas arrives in Tuscany Valley, Frank agonizes over whether or not to leave his family to mine emeralds with Libby. Ben turns agains - S08E08
Solomon's ChoiceJanuary 6, 1989—Mercedes and her husband pressure Pilar to sign papers allowing them to adopt Lisa. Although Pilar realizes that Mercedes is the only mother - S08E09
SuspicionJanuary 13, 1989—Angela is delighted when Emma announces her intention to marry the famous writer, R.D. Young, but her plans for the wedding conflict with Yo - S08E10
There Goes the BrideJanuary 20, 1989—Angela's hands-on approach to Emma's forthcoming wedding may prove futile when the bride and groom call the festivities off. After Emma brea - S08E11
True ConfessionsFebruary 3, 1989—In the continuing battle to keep Angela off balance, Pilar placates her about the consortium, while continuing to plot with Richard. Despite - S08E12
And Baby Makes ThreeFebruary 10, 1989—As Angela continues to press for information on the consortium, Pilar divulges surprising news to Lance. After Angela follows the paper trai - S08E13
Dinner at EightFebruary 17, 1989—Despite pressure from Angela, Lance refuses to marry Cookie, but he offers her full financial support. Angela inadvertently uncovers Richard - S08E14
Uneasy AlliesMarch 3, 1989—Despite Angela's obvious opposition, Lance and Pilar decide to marry. Maggie, appalled at Richard's plans for the valley, leaves him. Hoping - S08E15
The VigilMarch 10, 1989—Maggie's rebuff of Richard's attempts at reconciliation cause unexpected results. Upon hearing news of the car accident, Lance and Pilar imm - S08E16
Missing LinksMarch 17, 1989—Michael, despondent at his mother's continued absence, runs away. Richard moves to block Angela's latest power play, while Frank Agretti ret - S08E17
ResurrectionMarch 31, 1989—As Anna grows increasingly weaker, she desperately tries to convince Frank and Nick to help end her pain. After Maggie dissolves in tears af - S08E18
Enquiring MindsApril 7, 1989—As Pilar and Sinclair plot against Richard, Samantha and Richard continue to scheme against Angela, while Nick Agretti investigates the back - S08E19
Grand DelusionsApril 14, 1989—Having escaped with Samantha's help, Angela finds her family doubting her kidnapping story, but Pilar gains Angela's confidence with her pla - S08E20
Ties That BindMay 5, 1989—While undergoing observation in the psychiatric ward, Angela is harassed by other patients. Richard emerges triumphant in winning custody of - S08E21
The Last LaughMay 12, 1989—As Angela's competency hearing proceeds, it becomes obvious that her case is weak, and Maggie's reputation begins to slide because of rumors - S08E22
Decline and FallMay 19, 1989—Having successfully frustrated Richard's plans by marrying Frank Agretti, Angela returns to Falcon Crest, where her family rallies to her si
Season09
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The Price of FreedomSeptember 29, 1989—As Angela prepares to travel to Greece, she leaves her grandson Lance in charge, though under the strict supervision of her reliable foreman - S09E02
CharleyOctober 6, 1989—Emma's old friend Charley arrives just in time for Maggie's funeral. Although Angela disapproves of Charley and changes her vacation plans, - S09E03
Flesh and BloodOctober 13, 1989—After being found unconscious, Angela is rushed to the hospital, where she slips into a coma. Lance has a difficult time managing Falcon Cre - S09E04
PaybackOctober 20, 1989—With his continued influence over Emma, Charley upsets the family. After the bank calls in its loan, Richard saves Falcon Crest from Michael - S09E05
Soul SacrificeNovember 3, 1989—Due to Richard's testimony, the S.E.C. slaps Michael Sharpe with the largest fine in history. Lauren and her husband confront Michael about - S09E06
God of the GrapeNovember 10, 1989—Charley hires his brother Ian and his young, child-like wife, Sidney, to help run the winery. Since the new arrivals put Charley at odds wit - S09E07
Doctor DollarsNovember 17, 1989—As Michael Sharpe arranges for Richard to be killed, the contract eventually goes to Sal, Richard's acquaintance from prison. Instead of kil - S09E08
Luck WaveDecember 1, 1989—Michael Sharpe convinces Ian and Charley to sell Falcon Crest to him, but Emma backs out. When Sharpe informs Ian and Charley that he has in - S09E09
Merry Christmas, CharleyDecember 8, 1989—Charley keeps the pressure on Emma to sell to Sharpe, despite the fact that she is pregnant. After Charley tells Ian about Sydney's affair w - S09E10
DannyDecember 15, 1989—With a bullet wound in the chest, Charley disappears from Falcon Crest. Because Chris Agretti is missing, Sydney worries that Ian and Charle - S09E11
Time BombJanuary 5, 1990—As payback for Jace Sampson's cooperation in Sharpe's takeover of Falcon Crest, Richard talks Jace into making an investment after which Jac - S09E12
Madness DescendingJanuary 12, 1990—When Genele forces Frank out of his own home in order to entertain her lover Sharpe, Frank delivers the remains of Genele's sister and Frank - S09E13
Four WomenJanuary 19, 1990—Haunted by the memory of her husband's death, Lauren moves out of Richard's place and in with Genele. When Danny invites Sydney for a romant - S09E14
Brotherly LoveFebruary 2, 1990—Danny fights Sharpe's attempts to control his life and to make him break up with Sydney. After Sydney brings them back together, Lance and P - S09E15
Finding LaurenFebruary 16, 1990—Richard and Sharpe search for Lauren, who had grown tired of their fighting and ran off to work as a waitress in a diner. Sharpe attempts to - S09E16
Walking MoneyFebruary 23, 1990—After Genele intercepts stolen bonds that Sharpe is trafficking, she arranges for Richard to cash them. Lance, Pilar and Danny believe that - S09E17
VigilMarch 9, 1990—Danny has a severe head injury as a result of crashing Sydney's car, which Sharpe had tampered with to get at Sydney. Danny's mother, Anne B - S09E18
Dark StreetsMarch 16, 1990—Lauren tries to persuade Anne to reconcile with Sharpe. Anne and Lauren work to create an understanding between Sharpe and Richard, but once - S09E19
Crimes of the PastApril 27, 1990—Richard knows that Sharpe was behind the sabotage that almost killed his son, Danny, and he has Johnny Sacco, the mechanic paid to tamper wi - S09E20
The ReturnMay 4, 1990—Sharpe reels from the news that his hated rival Richard is Danny's father. Richard's plans to run the winery with Lauren run into a snag whe - S09E21
Danny's SongMay 11, 1990—After Danny learns that Richard is his father, he goes to Sharpe to tell him it doesn't matter, but Sharpe throws him out of his office and - S09E22
Home AgainMay 18, 1990—As Richard and Lauren enjoy their wedding at the winery, Richard agrees to sell Falcon Crest back to Angela on the condition that half will
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