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.

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.

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.

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.

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