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The Colbys

TV·1985–1987·2 seasons, 49 episodes·ABC·Drama, Soap·44m·Created by Richard Shapiro, Esther Shapiro, Robert Mason Pollock

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The Colbys is an American prime time soap opera, which originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985 to March 26, 1987. Produced by Aaron Spelling, it was a spin-off of Dynasty, which had been the highest rated series for the 1984–1985 U.S. television season. The Colbys revolved around another wealthy, upper-class family, who were distant relatives of the Carringtons of Dynasty and who owned a large multi-national corporation. Intended to surpass its predecessor in opulence, the series' producers were handed an immensely high budget for the era and cast a handful of well-known movie stars among its leads, including Charlton Heston, Barbara Stanwyck, Katharine Ross and Ricardo Montalban. However, The Colbys was ultimately a ratings disappointment, and was canceled after two seasons.

Castfull cast & details

Charlton HestonCharlton HestonJason ColbyJohn JamesJohn JamesJeff ColbyStephanie BeachamStephanie BeachamSable ColbyKatharine RossKatharine RossFrancesca Scott Colby Hamilton LangdonEmma SammsEmma SammsFallon Carrington ColbyMaxwell CaulfieldMaxwell CaulfieldMiles ColbyTracy ScogginsTracy ScogginsMonica ColbyClaire YarlettClaire YarlettBliss Colby

Episodes by season

Season0124Episodes1985–86Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Colbys S01E01The CelebrationNovember 20, 1985—The Colbys return from Denver to their home in Bel Air, California, where Jason Colby holds a press conference regarding the pipeline ventur
  2. S01E02The Colbys S01E02Conspiracy of SilenceNovember 27, 1985—After Miles introduces his new bride ""Randall"" to the family, Jeff is stunned when Fallon doesn't recognize him. Battle lines are immediat
  3. S01E03The Colbys S01E03Moment of TruthNovember 28, 1985—
  4. S01E04The Colbys S01E04Family AlbumDecember 5, 1985—
  5. S01E05The Colbys S01E05Shadow of the PastDecember 12, 1985—
  6. S01E06The Colbys S01E06A House DividedDecember 19, 1985—
  7. S01E07The Colbys S01E07The ReunionDecember 26, 1985—
  8. S01E08The Colbys S01E08Fallen IdolJanuary 2, 1986—
  9. S01E09The Colbys S01E09The LetterJanuary 9, 1986—
  10. S01E10The Colbys S01E10The Turning PointJanuary 16, 1986—
  11. S01E11The Colbys S01E11Thursday's ChildJanuary 30, 1986—
  12. S01E12The Colbys S01E12The PactFebruary 6, 1986—
  13. S01E13The Colbys S01E13Fallon's ChoiceFebruary 13, 1986—
  14. S01E14The Colbys S01E14The TrialFebruary 20, 1986—
  15. S01E15The Colbys S01E15Burden of ProofFebruary 27, 1986—
  16. S01E16The Colbys S01E16My Father's HouseMarch 6, 1986—
  17. S01E17The Colbys S01E17The OutcastMarch 13, 1986—
  18. S01E18The Colbys S01E18The WeddingMarch 20, 1986—
  19. S01E19The Colbys S01E19The HoneymoonMarch 27, 1986—
  20. S01E20The Colbys S01E20Double JeopardyApril 10, 1986—
  21. S01E21The Colbys S01E21A Family AffairApril 17, 1986—
  22. S01E22The Colbys S01E22The ReckoningMay 1, 1986—
  23. S01E23The Colbys S01E23Anniversary WaltzMay 15, 1986—
  24. S01E24The Colbys S01E24CheckmateMay 22, 1986—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0225Episodes1986–87Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01The Colbys S02E01The Gathering StormSeptember 24, 1986—
  2. S02E02The Colbys S02E02No ExitSeptember 25, 1986—
  3. S02E03The Colbys S02E03Jason's ChoiceOctober 2, 1986—
  4. S02E04The Colbys S02E04The MatchmakerOctober 16, 1986—
  5. S02E05The Colbys S02E05Something Old, Something NewOctober 23, 1986—
  6. S02E06The Colbys S02E06The GalaOctober 30, 1986—
  7. S02E07The Colbys S02E07BloodlinesNovember 6, 1986—
  8. S02E08The Colbys S02E08DeceptionsNovember 13, 1986—
  9. S02E09The Colbys S02E09And Baby Makes FourNovember 27, 1986—
  10. S02E10The Colbys S02E10Bid for FreedomDecember 4, 1986—
  11. S02E11The Colbys S02E11SanctuaryDecember 11, 1986—
  12. S02E12The Colbys S02E12Reaching OutDecember 18, 1986—
  13. S02E13The Colbys S02E13Power PlaysJanuary 1, 1987—
  14. S02E14The Colbys S02E14The LegacyJanuary 7, 1987—
  15. S02E15The Colbys S02E15The Home-WreckerJanuary 15, 1987—
  16. S02E16The Colbys S02E16ManhuntJanuary 22, 1987—
  17. S02E17The Colbys S02E17All Fall DownJanuary 29, 1987—
  18. S02E18The Colbys S02E18Guilty PartyFebruary 5, 1987—
  19. S02E19The Colbys S02E19Fallon's BabyFebruary 12, 1987—
  20. S02E20The Colbys S02E20Answered PrayersFebruary 26, 1987—
  21. S02E21The Colbys S02E21Return EngagementMarch 5, 1987—
  22. S02E22The Colbys S02E22Devil's AdvocateMarch 12, 1987—
  23. S02E23The Colbys S02E23BetrayalsMarch 19, 1987—
  24. S02E24The Colbys S02E24The Dead EndMarch 25, 1987—
  25. S02E25The Colbys S02E25CrossroadsMarch 26, 1987—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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