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Follows two of America’s wealthiest families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, as they feud for control over their fortune and their children focusing on Fallon Carrington, the daughter of billionaire Blake Carrington, and her soon-to-be stepmother, Cristal, a Hispanic woman marrying into this WASP family and America’s most powerful class.

5 Seasons
108 Episodes
Canceled
Drama Soap
Cast & Characters
episode image The Butler Did It
8.6/10 (656 votes)

#1 The Butler Did It

S2:E3

Fallon gets in over her head and needs Liam and Culhane’s help. Kirby makes a shocking discovery that changes everything, while Blake wines and dines a new guest.

episode image Go Rescue Someone Else
8.3/10 (371 votes)

#2 Go Rescue Someone Else

S4:E13

Fallon confides in Anders that she is worried that she hasn't heard from Liam. Blake becomes enraged when he finds what Adam has been keeping from him; a tragedy strikes the Carringtons.

episode image A Taste of Your Own Medicine
8.2/10 (677 votes)

#3 A Taste of Your Own Medicine

S1:E7

episode image Ship of Vipers
8.2/10 (637 votes)

#4 Ship of Vipers

S2:E2

While Blake focuses on his own selfish endeavors, Fallon goes to desperate measures to sell Carrington Atlantic to the Van Kirks. Sam and Alexis are determined to validate their suspicions about Melissa. Meanwhile, Anders’ daughter Kirby befriends the Colbys in order to seek revenge on Fallon to make her pay for the past.

episode image Company Slut
8.1/10 (701 votes)

#5 Company Slut

S1:E5

Fallon and Cristal both vie for the cover of a prestigious magazine; Steven's life is upended by an ex-boyfriend's return; Sammy Jo and Anders discover an unlikely connection.

episode image The Best Things in Life
8.0/10 (649 votes)

#6 The Best Things in Life

S1:E8

The Carringtons struggle with ghosts from their past; Fallon tries to move on from her former flame; Steven and Jeff band together to right an old wrong; Cristal's past threatens her future with Blake.

episode image Twenty-Three Skidoo
8.0/10 (694 votes)

#7 Twenty-Three Skidoo

S2:E1

After the fatal fire, the Carringtons rise to redefine themselves after a major personal loss.

episode image Private as a Circus
7.8/10 (708 votes)

#8 Private as a Circus

S1:E4

The Carringtons' efforts to protect their secrets - from the world and from each other - lead them outside the protective cocoon of the Manor: Cristal and Blake to their belated honeymoon, Steven to Sammy Jo's rescue, and Fallon to confront old demons. They all face the same difficult choice: serve yourself, or save the family?

episode image I Exist Only for Me
7.8/10 (677 votes)

#9 I Exist Only for Me

S1:E6

Cristal's houseguest puts Blake in an awkward position; Sammy Jo gets in over his head while baby-sitting; Fallon realizes she has alienated everyone in her personal life.

episode image Snowflakes in Hell
7.8/10 (575 votes)

#10 Snowflakes in Hell

S2:E4

After an earth-shattering reveal, the Carringtons scramble to keep the family together on an expedition abroad, with Fallon playing the unlikely role of peacemaker. Meanwhile, back home, Culhane is coerced into a dangerous endeavor.

episode image Is the Next Surgery on the House?
7.8/10 (395 votes)

#11 Is the Next Surgery on the House?

S3:E16

Fallon and Liam decide parenthood ain’t so bad and work to persuade Heidi to keep Connor close by. Blake and Cristal get charitable, while Alexis recruits Adam to help with Jeff’s illness. Sam gives Kirby an opportunity to prove herself by helping with the Atlantix weekend festivities at La Mirage.

episode image Spit It Out
7.7/10 (815 votes)

#12 Spit It Out

S1:E2

The spotlight falls on the Carringtons when it’s discovered that Matthew’s death may have involved foul play. The family members are then forced to swallow their own suspicions of each other and close rank to defend the clan. Meanwhile, Cristal struggles with what it means to be a Carrington; and Fallon begrudgingly helps cover up Cristal’s affair to protect the family name.

episode image Guilt Is for Insecure People
7.7/10 (742 votes)

#13 Guilt Is for Insecure People

S1:E3

In a throwback to the '80s, when "greed was good," the Carringtons don their best costumes for their Charity Gala. Fallon fights her father Blake for the right to use the family name in her new business venture. When Cristal learns her sister is in danger, she's forced to choose between her old family and her new one.

episode image I Hardly Recognized You
7.6/10 (997 votes)

#14 I Hardly Recognized You

S1:E1

When Blake chooses Cristal over his own daughter, Fallon sidles up to Blake's biggest rival, Jeff Colby, to seek her revenge. Meanwhile, when Cristal's nephew Sammy Jo comes to town, her carefully concealed history could bring her future crashing down - and who knows who else she might take down with her.

episode image But I Don't Need Therapy
7.5/10 (315 votes)

#15 But I Don't Need Therapy

S4:E14

Dominique is disappointed in the sales for her new business, and Jeff advises her to remain patient. Fallon and Sam face a very difficult task. Kirby wants to jump back into modeling, ignoring the concerns of her friends.

episode image Robin Hood Rescues
7.4/10 (427 votes)

#16 Robin Hood Rescues

S3:E19

Adam and Liam rush to the aid of Blake and Anders, and Sam gets a special visit from his hero Danny Trejo. Fallon faces legal repercussions for advice “Aunt Alexis” gives a listener on the new podcast and Culhane, Vanessa and Dominique celebrate the success of their reality show by looking ahead to what’s next. Cristal is forced to make a difficult decision.

episode image I'll Settle for a Prayer
7.4/10 (160 votes)

#17 I'll Settle for a Prayer

S5:E11

Blake grows closer to Amanda, much to the chagrin of Alexis. Jeff teams up with someone who leaves a lot to be desired and trusted. Sam tries to cope as Fallon seems oblivious to his pain and then sets out to make things right. Meanwhile, Culhane jumps to a conclusion that is hurtful to Dominique.

episode image That Holiday Spirit
7.3/10 (92 votes)

#18 That Holiday Spirit

S5:E2

Carrington Manor is decorated to the hilt as only the Carringtons can but all is not well at the Manor.

episode image A Real Actress Could Do It
7.2/10 (225 votes)

#19 A Real Actress Could Do It

S5:E7

Blake calls a family meeting, leaving the family a little confused. As Fallon is feeling positive about her new ventures, Jeff delivers some less than stellar news. Blake is suspicious of Daniel and Sam starts to see things differently. Cristal and Alexis find themselves in a compromising situation.

episode image Rotten Things
0.0/10

#20 Rotten Things

S1:E9

The Carringtons’ plan for a peaceful holiday are spoiled by two new arrivals and the scandals they bring with them. Blake faces a power struggle with his own father; meanwhile Fallon attempts to reunite the Colbys.

episode image A Well-Dressed Tarantula
0.0/10

#21 A Well-Dressed Tarantula

S1:E10

Cristal’s efforts to mend her fractured marriage are complicated when a dangerous newcomer threatens to destroy everything she and Blake hold dear. Meanwhile, Fallon celebrates her golden birthday and gains control of her trust, forcing her to think about more than just what size champagne bottles to serve at her party.

episode image I Answer to No Man
0.0/10

#22 I Answer to No Man

S1:E11

When Fallon is taken hostage, the rest of the family must come together to enact a rescue mission - but coming together isn't exactly what Carringtons do best. Out of desperation, Culhane turns to Jeff Colby for help, while Cristal is forced to choose between her old family and her new one.

episode image Promises You Can't Keep
0.0/10

#23 Promises You Can't Keep

S1:E12

When the Carringtons host a lavish Casino Night party, Cristal and Blake’s marriage is put to the test when an explosive secret from Blake’s past surfaces. Meanwhile, Fallon must reconsider her behavior as she attempts to fix a professional blunder by accepting an indecent proposal.

episode image Nothing but Trouble
0.0/10

#24 Nothing but Trouble

S1:E13

After Fallon’s declaration of professional—and romantic—independence, Jeff tries to reel her back in. As Cristal struggles with Blake’s unorthodox moral compass, she finds herself in a gray area of her own.

episode image The Gospel According to Blake Carrington
0.0/10

#25 The Gospel According to Blake Carrington

S1:E14

Suspicious that the Colbys may be up to no good, Fallon plays a dangerous game of charades; meanwhile, Steven finds himself unexpectedly channeling his darker side when he tries to help Sammy Jo, and Cristal must cover-up an impulsive mistake that threatens to implode her marriage.

episode image Our Turn Now
0.0/10

#26 Our Turn Now

S1:E15

After Fallon discovers that Jeff Colby's motives to marry her are not for love but for revenge, she is forced to continue with her faux engagement until she can save her family from becoming a casualty of the Colby-Carrington war. Sam pulls out all the stops to earn his citizenship and Steven's love, while Cristal must choose between her role as a wife or her role as a stepmother.

episode image Poor Little Rich Girl
0.0/10

#27 Poor Little Rich Girl

S1:E16

In the wake of a sudden Carrington death, Blake's temper pushes Cristal to make a bold decision regarding their marriage. Fallon's feud with Jeff goes public, forcing her to rely on her faux-husband, Liam, for support. Steven processes his grandfather's sordid past and decides how he wants to spend his future.

episode image Enter Alexis
0.0/10

#28 Enter Alexis

S1:E17

The arrival of Alexis has thrown the entire Carrington family into disarray. After Alexis receives a fortune from Grandpa's will, Fallon sets out to prove her mother weaseled her way into it. Meanwhile, Cristal tries to keep Alexis away from her already shaky marriage to Blake.

episode image Don't Con a Con Artist
0.0/10

#29 Don't Con a Con Artist

S1:E18

When Fallon and Alexis fight for Steven's love, his relationship with Sam gets caught in the crossfire. Meanwhile, Cristal turns her attention to Culhane's family and stumbles upon a terrible secret. Grant Show, Sam Adegoke and Alan Dale also star. Kevin A. Garnett and Paula Sabbaga wrote the episode, directed by Carl Seaton.

episode image Use or Be Used
0.0/10

#30 Use or Be Used

S1:E19

The manipulative power games between Fallon and Alexis continue when Alexis — who's grown highly suspect of Fallon's new husband, Liam — meddles in Fallon's love life. Meanwhile, Blake and Cristal spar over whether CA will take responsibility for the health crisis that is hurting Culhane's family.

episode image A Line From the Past
0.0/10

#31 A Line From the Past

S1:E20

While Alexis and Blake continue to battle, Alexis enlists in a surprising ally, Jeff Colby. With her loyalties torn, Fallon must decide if she helps save the company or come to the aid of Culhane’s family.

episode image Trashy Little Tramp
0.0/10

#32 Trashy Little Tramp

S1:E21

When Blake thwarts Fallon’s attempts to take the company in a new direction, Fallon realizes that the biggest threat is actually Blake himself.

episode image Dead Scratch
0.0/10

#33 Dead Scratch

S1:E22

Alexis loses control of her plan with the Colbys; Fallon challenges Blake for control of the company only to learn she's not the only one with a claim to the throne; Sammy Jo and Steven prepare to tie the knot; an unexpected guest causes havoc.

episode image Queen Of Cups
0.0/10

#34 Queen Of Cups

S2:E5

Even as Fallon commits her heart to Culhane, forces she can’t see, and some she can, pull her away. Alexis seemingly makes inroads with Blake but she doesn’t realize she’s pushing him into Cristal’s arms.

episode image That Witch
0.0/10

#35 That Witch

S2:E6

Hoping to put Liam in the rear-view, Fallon fights to prove to Culhane’s family, and to herself, that Culhane is her one and only. Blake and Cristal struggle to keep their courtship alive as a paranoid Alexis derails their holiday plans.

episode image A Temporary Infestation
0.0/10

#36 A Temporary Infestation

S2:E7

Fallon inadvertently collides with Culhane's secret life; Alexis tries drive a wedge between Blake and Cristal.

episode image A Real Instinct for the Jugular
0.0/10

#37 A Real Instinct for the Jugular

S2:E8

Fallon recruits her mother's help with wedding planning, only to realize that Alexis may have ulterior motives; Culhane discovers his dark side as he ventures into a new business partnership.

episode image Crazy Lady
0.0/10

#38 Crazy Lady

S2:E9

As the Carringtons track down a dangerous enemy on Christmas Eve, Fallon and Blake clash on how to best handle the situation, stirring up unresolved grievances. Meanwhile, Cristal suspects Alexis may not be telling the whole truth to the authorities, and Kirby is cast out by Anders for having an immature reaction to the grave situation at hand.

episode image A Champagne Mood
0.0/10

#39 A Champagne Mood

S2:E10

In the wake of a horrific accident, Culhane desperately needs Fallon’s help and protection, while she needs to process the sheer weight of his lies. Meanwhile, as Blake shows no shame in using family to promote his own self-interest, Cristal is reluctant to reveal a big development.

episode image The Sight of You
0.0/10

#40 The Sight of You

S2:E11

Reeling from a series of emotional developments, Fallon decides to round up her gal pals for a restorative “girls’ trip” to Idaho, but when the assembled squad arrives to the ski resort, Fallon’s hidden agenda quickly reveals itself. Meanwhile, Blake enlists Culhane’s help in recruiting a star player to his new soccer team, and Alexis teams up with Sam to tackle their blues.

Cast & Chracters

character image Fallon Carrington

Fallon Carrington

Actor: Elizabeth Gillies
character image Blake Carrington

Blake Carrington

Actor: Grant Show
character image Cristal Carrington

Cristal Carrington

Actor: Daniella Alonso
character image Alexis Carrington Colby

Alexis Carrington Colby

Actor: Elaine Hendrix
character image Sam 'Sammy Joe' Flores

Sam 'Sammy Joe' Flores

Actor: Rafael de la Fuente
character image Adam Carrington

Adam Carrington

Actor: Sam Underwood
character image Dominique Deveraux

Dominique Deveraux

Actor: Michael Michele
character image Michael Culhane

Michael Culhane

Actor: Robert Christopher Riley
character image Jeff Colby

Jeff Colby

Actor: Sam Adegoke
character image Kirby Anders

Kirby Anders

Actor: Maddison Brown
character image Amanda Carrington

Amanda Carrington

Actor: Eliza Bennett
character image Liam Ridley

Liam Ridley

Actor: Adam Huber

The highest rated episode of Dynasty is "The Butler Did It" (S2E3) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 656 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "A Real Actress Could Do It" (S5E7) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 225 votes.

The highest rated episode is "A Taste of Your Own Medicine" (S1E7) with a rating of 8.20.

This episode received 677 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "I Hardly Recognized You" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 997 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Butler Did It" (S2E3) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 656 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Snowflakes in Hell" (S2E4) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 575 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Is the Next Surgery on the House?" (S3E16) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 395 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Robin Hood Rescues" (S3E19) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 427 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Go Rescue Someone Else" (S4E13) with a rating of 8.30.

This episode received 371 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "But I Don't Need Therapy" (S4E14) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 315 votes.

The highest rated episode is "I'll Settle for a Prayer" (S5E11) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 160 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "A Real Actress Could Do It" (S5E7) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 225 votes.

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Esther Shapiro Production Executive Producer
Josh Schwartz Production Executive Producer
Lis Rowinski Production Co-Executive Producer
Pascal Verschooris Production Co-Executive Producer
Rebecca Messina Production Associate Producer
Richard Alan Shapiro Production Executive Producer
Sallie Patrick Production Executive Producer
Stephanie Savage Production Executive Producer

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