Falcon Crest

After his father's mysterious death, Chase Gioberti inherits 50 acres of Tuscany Valley vineyards that his aunt believes rightfully belongs to her.

Angela promises Chase's old friend Paul a large sum of money if he succeeds in getting the Giobertis off their land.

When Angela thwarts their attempts to raise money to pay a large tax bill, Chase and his family decide to sell their New York City house.

Disenchanted with unruly, irresponsible grandson Lance Cumson, Angela pretends to court Cole as heir to Falcon Crest.

Tony Cumson, Lance's father and Julia's husband, reappears after deserting them 12 years ago.

Cole is badly injured on a journey into a wilderness area with Chase and Lance.

Emma's boyfriend, Turner Bates, attempts to blackmail Angela by threatening to reveal what he knows about Jason's mysterious death.

Angela takes Cole to a wine-tasting competition in Rome, where her ex-husband, Douglas Channing, proposes that they remarry.

Unhappy with her parents' behavior, Victoria runs away to San Francisco; two men vie for Angela's affections; guest June Lockhart.

Maggie's news reporting assignment uncovers an extortionist threatening Falcon Crest workers.

Angela schemes to force Lance into marrying Melissa Agretti despite his love for another woman. Chase finds incriminating evidence against Angela.

Chase's wealthy mother returns to Falcon Crest, rekindling fear and hatred between Angela and her former sister-in-law.

Chase threatens Angela's monopoly over Tuscany Valley reservoirs by running for county supervisor; Emma is arrested for shoplifting.

Lance runs away after Angela chooses his bride; Julia sneaks Emma to a psychiatrist; Chase plans to investigate his father's death.

Chase uses his political position to make inquiries into his father's death.

Angela's scheme for power progresses when Lance proposes to Melissa Agretti; Victoria and Mario battle their parents' disapproval.

Chase takes Angela to court over his father's death; the Channing secret worries Lance's bride, Melissa, who reveals her own secret.

An inquest into mysterious circumstances surrounding Jason's death threatens Angela's empire; Emma finally escapes Angela's grip.