Falcon Crest

A new motive for Carlo's murder is revealed; a third shooting victim lies in a coma; Chase's cousin, neurosurgeon Michael Ranson, arrives; Richard hires a new assistant, Pamela Lynch.

Angela's great-grandson is threatened by an overlooked detail in her scheme to blackmail Lantry; Julia unknowingly plays into Phillip's hands by refusing his help in court; Vickie finds out that Nick still enjoys marriage---his first one.

Julia is visited by Melissa and Richard; Michael learns he's executor of Jacqueline's will; Dr. Lantry threatens to go beyond Angela's wishes concerning Chase.

Lantry is replaced as Chase's doctor; Julia is declared competent to stand trial; Richard considers buying grape futures to squeeze Angela out of the market.

With an informed eye on his mother's will, Richard courts his brother's friendship; Michael voices suspicions about Chase's first doctor; Julia stuns her family at her hearing.

Michael closes in on Lantry; Phillip lifts the Agretti harvest contract from Angela; Emma offers Maggie a job at the New Globe; Richard okays the reading of his mother's will; Julia receives her murder sentence.

Angela goes to the capital to plead Julia's case; Linda and Cole agree on a direction for their relationship; Jacqueline's legacy for Angela is among the surprises in the will.

Chase learns Lantry far outspends his reported income; news of Chase and Maggie's windfall prompts a visit from Maggie's vivacious sister Terry; Angela buys jail favors for Julia.

Angela moves against Lantry after Michael is made hospital chief of staff; Lance sees Melissa and Richard together, and gets a rough introduction to Terry.

Lantry makes bail and disappears; Terry makes a pass at Michael and is "recruited" to urge Cole to drop his paternity suit; Chase makes objections to a race track planned by Richard.

Lance offers Chase a deal after he discovers Lantry's hideout; Richard gets the upper hand with a member of the racing commission; Robbins gets a health warning from Michael.

Julia gets a transfer out of prison for psychiatric treatment; Maggie learns how Terry financed her trip West. Abby Dalton, Susan Sullivan, Laura Johnson. Caproni: Harry Basch. Linda: Mary Kate McGeehan.

Richard steps up his race-track campaign; Angela makes Chase an offer on election eve, and urges Terry to compromise her new host. David Selby, Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Laura Johnson, Lorenzo Lamas.

Richard buys an audience with Julia; Melissa errs during her paternity deposition; Maggie's research into Jacqueline's past uncovers disturbing facts; Emma (Margaret Ladd) professes her feelings to Michael (Cliff Robertson). David Selby, Abby Dalton. Melissa: Ana-Alicia.

Angela prevents Chase from distributing his wines; Michael is forced to perform surgery; Maggie is warned about her research concerning Jacqueline. Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Susan Sullivan, Laura Johnson. Michael: Cliff Robertson.

The Agretti harvest is acquired by a new winemaking interest; Richard's close call prompts a call on the new cartel chief; a lead from Angela sends Maggie to New Orleans for more information about Jacqueline. Jane Wyman, David Selby, Susan Sullivan.

The cartel representative puts separate squeezes on Richard and Maggie; Lance (Lorenzo Lamas) offers his services to the valley's newest winemaker and takes dramatic measures in the custody fight. David Selby, Susan Sullivan. Pamela: Sarah Douglas.

Angela forces a visit with Julia, and makes a trade with Melissa to regain control of Falcon Crest; Chase finds a powerful ally against Richard's race track; Terry throws a party that ends in tragedy for Melissa and Linda. Jane Wyman. Linda: Mary Kate McGeehan. Julia: Abby Dalton.

After the accident, Melissa thinks twice about her contract with Angela; Richard and Pamela reach a new understanding; Lance vows vengeance on Richard for Julia's condition. Jane Wyman, David Selby, Sarah Douglas, Lorenzo Lamas. Melissa: Ana-Alicia.

The cartel head questions Pamela's loyalties; Julia assembles an escape plan; Angela blows the whistle on past indiscretions by Phillip and Terry. Jane Wyman, Sarah Douglas, Abby Dalton. Terry: Laura Johnson.

The New Globe prints news of Julia; Chase gets an anonymous tip to use against the race track, drawing the ire of the cartel; Michael (Cliff Robertson) is again confronted with the possibility of performing surgery; Chase checks the sincerity of Angela's offer. Chase: Robert Foxworth.

Angela courts a new romance; Julia arranges protection for herself; Lance learns the details of Melissa's deal, and is rebuffed by Terry; Maggie chooses a method of treatment. Jane Wyman, Abby Dalton, Lorenzo Lamas. Terry: Laura Johnson.

The cartel tests Pamela and moves to thwart Richard's efforts to obtain more financing for his race track; Terry receives a house guest from Michael's past; Julia phones home; Phillip increases his staff at Angela's expense. David Selby, Sarah Douglas, Laura Johnson.

Michael operates on Maggie; Richard suffers as Chase pays their mother's debt, and the cartel abducts Pamela; Phillip and Angela reunite; Lucas catches Julia preparing to leave. Robert Foxworth, Cliff Robertson, Susan Sullivan. Lucas: Geoffrey Lewis. Angela: Jane Wyman.

Melissa learns the extent of her injuries from the accident; the race track has an explosive opening day; Julia is identified by Lucas's friend; Phillip (Mel Ferrer) proposes to Angela. Abby Dalton, Jane Wyman. Crane: Jordan Charney. Spheeris: Ken Letner. Melissa: Ana-Alicia

On Angela's wedding day, Lance is served divorce papers; Phillip is served a prenuptial agreement; and Julia (Abby Dalton) prepares to serve her own justice to Angela (Jane Wyman). Lorenzo Lamas, Mel Ferrer. Father Bob: Bob Curtis

Angela and Phillip disagree on how to deal with a trade offer from Julia (Abby Dalton); the past threatens Terry (Laura Johnson) again. Margaret Ladd, Mel Ferrer. Duffy: Brad Harris. Padgett: Don Matheson. Angela: Jane Wyman.

Richard offers his jet for the family to fulfill a request; Melissa schemes to be alone with Cole. Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth. Fred: James Purcell. Melissa: Ana-Alicia.