Falcon Crest

Angela sets out to destroy Melissa Agretti's budding romance with Cole. Chase and Maggie persuade Julia to take Emma to a psychiatric clinic, but Angela stops Julia with the truth about Emma killing Jason Gioberti.

Chase uses his political position to make inquiries into his father's death. A friend who Cole refuses to drive home after a party is killed in an auto accident. Melissa learns she's pregnant.

Lance is shattered when Melissa accepts his marriage proposal, and even more so when he finds out she's pregnant. Vicki and Mario decide to elope.

Chase persuades the district attorney to order a coroner's inquest into the death of Jason Gioberti. Before Emma has a chance to testify, Douglas Channing suffers a fatal seizure in the courtroom.

When Emma finally testifies that she pushed Jason Gioberti to his death, the jury awards Falcon Crest to Chase. Angela accepts Chase's offer of equal partnership while vowing to regain full control. Douglas Channing's illegitimate son inherits 50 percent of the newspaper.

Richard promises to deliver Falcon Crest to his elegant stepfather while Phillip and Angela search for their enemy's weakness. Angela battles Chase for control of the vineyards.

Chase fights for the rights of growers, using his position on the county board of directors. Angela confronts Richard at The Globe.

Angela and Chase fight over water rights. Carlo is found murdered shortly after a fight with Cole.

Cole is arrested for Carlo Agretti's murder.

Richard makes an offer on the Agretti property, and pushes to have Cole convicted of Carlo's murder. Chase makes labor reform his platform after witnessing the living conditions of vineyard workers.

Angela demands Lance play the dutiful husband to ensure the survival of Melissa's difficult pregnancy. Jacqueline visits her son, but Chase is suspicious when she leaves abruptly. Cole moves in with Katherine.