Falcon Crest

1. S01E01In 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
2. S01E02A 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
3. S01E03The 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
4. S01E04The 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
5. S01E05Tony 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
6. S01E06Kindred 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
7. S01E07The 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.
8. S01E08Lord 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
9. S01E09Dark 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
10. S01E10VictimsFebruary 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
11. S01E11For 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
12. S01E12Family ReunionFebruary 19, 1982—Chase's wealthy mother, Jacqueline Perrault (Special Guest Star Lana Turner), mysteriously returns to Falcon Crest. When Jacqueline warns Ch
13. S01E13The 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
14. S01E14House 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-
15. S01E15Heir 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
16. S01E16The 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
17. S01E17Penultimate 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
18. S01E18Ultimate 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

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The 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
2. S02E02The 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
3. S02E03Troubled 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
4. S02E04Murder 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'
5. S02E05The 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
6. S02E06Home 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
7. S02E07The 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
8. S02E08ChoicesNovember 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
9. S02E09The 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
10. S02E10ConfrontationsDecember 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
11. S02E11United 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
12. 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
13. S02E13Pas 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
14. S02E14Above 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
15. S02E15Broken 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
16. S02E16Deliberate DisclosureJanuary 28, 1983 1.0During breakfast, Lance presents the paper for Melissa to see and thinks he is off the hook. However, Melissa knows that Richard printed thi
17. S02E17Love, 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
18. S02E18Separate 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
19. S02E19The 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
20. S02E20UltimatumsFebruary 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
21. S02E21MaelstromMarch 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
22. S02E22ClimaxMarch 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

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Cimmerean 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
2. S03E02PenumbraOctober 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
3. S03E03ConspiracyOctober 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
4. S03E04PartnersOctober 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
5. S03E05Judge 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,
6. S03E06The 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
7. S03E07The 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
8. S03E08Solitary 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
9. S03E09Chameleon 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
10. S03E10The 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
11. S03E11The 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
12. S03E12Coup 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
13. S03E13No 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
14. S03E14Sport 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
15. S03E15Queen'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
16. S03E16Bitter 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
17. S03E17Power 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
18. S03E18Changing 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
19. S03E19The 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
20. S03E20Tests 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
21. S03E21Little 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
22. S03E22The 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
23. S03E23The 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
24. S03E24Love'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
25. S03E25Win, 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
26. S03E26For 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
27. S03E27The 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
28. S03E28Ashes 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

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01RequiemSeptember 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
2. S04E02Father'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
3. S04E03StrangersOctober 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
4. S04E04The 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
5. S04E05ShadowsOctober 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
6. S04E06Lord 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
7. S04E07The 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
8. S04E08Pain 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
9. S04E09The 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.
10. S04E10TarentellaNovember 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
11. S04E11Going 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
12. S04E12The 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
13. S04E13Winner 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
14. S04E14Suitable 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.
15. S04E15Vicious 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
16. S04E16Insult 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
17. S04E17Acid 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
18. S04E18The 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
19. S04E19RetributionFebruary 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
20. S04E20Forsaking 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
21. S04E21RecriminationsFebruary 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
22. S04E22House 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
23. S04E23The 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
24. S04E24Justice 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
25. S04E25Devil'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
26. S04E26The 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
27. S04E27And 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
28. S04E28Cold 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
29. S04E29ConfessionsMay 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
30. S04E30The 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

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01The 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
2. S05E02Unfinished 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
3. S05E03Blood 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
4. S05E04EchoesOctober 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.
5. S05E05Ingress 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
6. S05E06Sharps 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
7. S05E07Changing 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
8. S05E08Storm 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
9. S05E09The 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
10. S05E10Inconceivable 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.
11. S05E11Strange 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
12. S05E12False 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
13. S05E13Fair 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
14. S05E14ConundrumJanuary 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
15. S05E15CheckmateJanuary 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
16. S05E16Collision 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
17. S05E17Shattered 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
18. S05E18Gambit 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
19. S05E19Finders 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
20. S05E20Flesh 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
21. S05E21Law 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
22. S05E22Hidden 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
23. S05E23In 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,
24. S05E24Unholy 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
25. S05E25Dangerous GroundApril 11, 1986—While Maggie learns some distressing facts about her suitor, Angela maneuvers Chase and Jeff into a confrontation. Furthermore, Jeff has pur
26. S05E26Cease 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
27. S05E27ConsumedMay 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
28. S05E28Captive 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
29. S05E29CataclysmMay 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'

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01AftershocksOctober 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
2. S06E02Living 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
3. S06E03The 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
4. S06E04Fatal AttractionOctober 24, 1986—While Maggie confesses the reasons for her distress to Chase, Wainwright changes his tactics to ingratiate himself with their daughter, Vick
5. S06E05Perilous 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
6. S06E06FlashpointNovember 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
7. S06E07Double 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
8. S06E08NepotismNovember 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
9. S06E09Slow 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
10. S06E10MaggieDecember 5, 1986—Maggie's determination to keep her baby, regardless of the consequences, further alienates her from her family. Cole is adamant about leadin
11. S06E11Hot 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
12. S06E12False 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
13. S06E13Missed 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
14. S06E14Dark 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
15. S06E15When 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
16. S06E16The 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
17. S06E17TopspinFebruary 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
18. S06E18A 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
19. S06E19Dance 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
20. S06E20Hat 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
21. S06E21Battle 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
22. S06E22Nowhere 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
23. S06E23Cold 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
24. S06E24Body 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
25. S06E25Loose 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
26. S06E26The 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
27. S06E27Chain 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
28. S06E28DesperationMay 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

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Opening 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
2. S07E02Obsession, 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
3. S07E03RedemptionOctober 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
4. S07E04The 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
5. S07E05Dead 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
6. S07E06New FacesNovember 6, 1987—After Angela and Richard meet the mysterious Carlton Travis, Angela conspires with Carlton to destroy Richard. Richard realizes that althoug
7. S07E07Sweet 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
8. S07E08Man 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
9. S07E09Hunter'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
10. S07E10Lovers 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
11. S07E11Across 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
12. S07E12Twist 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
13. S07E13Rescue 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
14. S07E14Hornet'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
15. S07E15The 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
16. S07E16A 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
17. S07E17Stormy 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
18. S07E18LegaciesFebruary 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
19. S07E19Wheels 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
20. S07E20Channing 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
21. S07E21False 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,
22. S07E22Dirty 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
23. S07E23Flying 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
24. S07E24Key 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
25. S07E25King'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
26. S07E26Telling 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
27. S07E27As 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
28. S07E28Last 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

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Changing 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
2. S08E02Farewell, 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
3. S08E03Dust 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.
4. S08E04JeopardyNovember 18, 1988—Senator Ryder is intent on killing Richard and kidnapping Maggie. Convinced that Senator Ryder's brother John is responsible for the killing
5. S08E05Tuscany 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
6. S08E06Liars AnonymousDecember 9, 1988—After Angela blackmails Nick with incriminating information about his past, Nick surrenders Falcon Crest to Angela. While Angela makes plans
7. S08E07Life 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
8. S08E08Solomon'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
9. S08E09SuspicionJanuary 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
10. S08E10There 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
11. S08E11True 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
12. S08E12And 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
13. S08E13Dinner at EightFebruary 17, 1989—Despite pressure from Angela, Lance refuses to marry Cookie, but he offers her full financial support. Angela inadvertently uncovers Richard
14. S08E14Uneasy 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
15. S08E15The 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
16. S08E16Missing 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
17. S08E17ResurrectionMarch 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
18. S08E18Enquiring MindsApril 7, 1989—As Pilar and Sinclair plot against Richard, Samantha and Richard continue to scheme against Angela, while Nick Agretti investigates the back
19. S08E19Grand 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
20. S08E20Ties That BindMay 5, 1989—While undergoing observation in the psychiatric ward, Angela is harassed by other patients. Richard emerges triumphant in winning custody of
21. S08E21The 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
22. S08E22Decline 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

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01The 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
2. S09E02CharleyOctober 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,
3. S09E03Flesh 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
4. S09E04PaybackOctober 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
5. S09E05Soul 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
6. S09E06God 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
7. S09E07Doctor 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
8. S09E08Luck 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
9. S09E09Merry 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
10. S09E10DannyDecember 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
11. S09E11Time 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
12. S09E12Madness 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
13. S09E13Four 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
14. S09E14Brotherly 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
15. S09E15Finding 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
16. S09E16Walking 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
17. S09E17VigilMarch 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
18. S09E18Dark 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
19. S09E19Crimes 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
20. S09E20The 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
21. S09E21Danny'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
22. S09E22Home 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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