Falcon Crest

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

A pilot (Cliff Potts) who wants his old pal Chase to become his business partner aids Angela's plot to drive Chase from the valley.

Burdened with a $50,000 tax bill on his property in Falcon Crest, Chase seeks a buyer for his potential harvest; guest Dana Elcar.

Jealous of Cole's higher status at Falcon Crest, Lance tries to regain favor with Angela by destroying the first Gioberti harvest.

After a 12-year absence, Tony Cumson (John Saxon) returns hoping to convince Julia to leave the vineyard and resume their marriage.

Lance faces the dilemma of proving his loyalty by completing a mission for Angela or helping his seriously injured cousin, Cole.

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

Angela decides to take Cole to Rome for a wine competition, leaving ambitious but inexperienced Lance to manage the family business.

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

Maggie's research for a newspaper article leads her to uncover an extortion scheme directed at vineyard workers; guest A Martinez.

Lance suffers the consequences of falling in love without Angela's permission; Chase discovers a secret room built by his father.

Jacqueline Perrault (Lana Turner), Chase's wealthy mother, arrives to warn her son about Angela's destructive, self-serving nature.

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.

Cole is oblivious to Melissa's secret while blaming himself for a friend's death in a drunken escapade; Angela concocts a new plot.

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.