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 Channing's lover, who was present the night Jason Gioberti died, blackmails Angela to keep the truth a secret.

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.

Angela struggles unsuccessfully to prevent Chase from being elected to the County Board of Supervisors. Emma is caught shoplifting in a jewelry store.

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.

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.

When Emma testifies that she pushed Jason Gioberti to his death, the jury awards Falcon Crest to Chase.