TV series

The Colbys

Name: The Colbys
Released: 1985
Cast: Charlton Heston, John James, Stephanie Beacham, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms

1985–1987· 2 seasons· 44 min episodes★ 6.3Ended

On ABC — From Aaron Spelling Productions

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Synopsis

The Colbys is an American prime time soap opera, which originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985 to March 26, 1987. Produced by Aaron Spelling, it was a spin-off of Dynasty, which had been the highest rated series for the 1984–1985 U.S. television season. The Colbys revolved around another wealthy, upper-class family, who were distant relatives of the Carringtons of Dynasty and who owned a large multi-national corporation. Intended to surpass its predecessor in opulence, the series' producers were handed an immensely high budget for the era and cast a handful of well-known movie stars among its leads, including Charlton Heston, Barbara Stanwyck, Katharine Ross and Ricardo Montalban. However, The Colbys was ultimately a ratings disappointment, and was canceled after two seasons.

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E1 The CelebrationNext upNov 20, 1985 · 44 min
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The Colbys return from Denver to their home in Bel Air, California, where Jason Colby holds a press conference regarding the pipeline venture between his company, Colby Enterprises, and Denver-Carrington. Jason's wife, Sable, however, is upset that Jason's sister, Constance, has turned over her shares in the family company to her estranged nephew, Jeff, rather than to Jason and Sable's three children. Jason, meanwhile, shares a secret with Constance- he's dying. Later, Jason learns his business rival Zachary Powers is trying to muscle in on his deal with Denver-Carrington. Constance, meanwhile, contacts Jeff's estranged mother, Francesca, in London and asks her to reunite with the son she abandoned as a child and a reluctant Francesca agrees. Constance then pays a secret visit to her lover, a rancher named Hutch, while keeping her true identity a secret from him. Jeff arrives in California to claim his share of the family empire- and also to find his long-missing, presumed-dead ex-w
Guest stars: Sam Hennings, Gary Hudson, David Hedison (Roger Langdon), Richard Garrison (Reporter #1 / Reporter #3)
E2 Conspiracy of SilenceNov 27, 1985 · 44 min
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After Miles introduces his new bride ""Randall"" to the family, Jeff is stunned when Fallon doesn't recognize him. Battle lines are immediately drawn between Miles and Jeff after Jeff reveals Randall's true identity. Constance calls in a psychiatrist to treat Fallon, who suggests the family accept her as Randall and not force her memory. Jeff calls Fallon's father, Blake, who flies to California to see her. However, when Fallon doesn't recognize him either, Blake entrusts Jason and Constance with looking out for Fallon before returning to Denver. Jeff has a chilly reunion with his mother, Francesca, as he's still bitter over her abandonment of him as a child. Francesca then reunites with her sister Sable and, later, with Jason, with whom she was once close. Jason's business rival, Zachary Powers, conveniently runs into Sable twice and hits on her, but she rejects his advances. A dying Jason tries to resolve his conflict with son Miles, to no avail. Jeff gets to know ""Randall"" better, the
Guest stars: Ray Stricklyn, John Forsythe
E3 Moment of TruthNov 28, 1985 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Reid Shelton, Nicholas Pryor
E4 Family AlbumDec 5, 1985 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Diahann Carroll, John Forsythe, Arlene Banas (Sharen)
E5 Shadow of the PastDec 12, 1985 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Ray Stricklyn, Philip Brown (Neil Kittredge)
E6 A House DividedDec 19, 1985 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Ray Stricklyn
E7 The ReunionDec 26, 1985 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Diahann Carroll, Philip Brown (Neil Kittredge), John Forsythe
E8 Fallen IdolJan 2, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Philip Brown (Neil Kittredge), Gary Morris (Wayne Masterson), Mickey Jones, Arlene Banas (Sharen)
E9 The LetterJan 9, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Philip Brown (Neil Kittredge), Gary Morris (Wayne Masterson), David Hedison (Roger Langdon)
E10 The Turning PointJan 16, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: June Lockhart, Philip Brown (Neil Kittredge), David Hedison (Roger Langdon), Steve Eastin
E11 Thursday's ChildJan 30, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: June Lockhart, Philip Brown (Neil Kittredge), Gary Morris (Wayne Masterson), Jimmy Stathis
E12 The PactFeb 6, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Diahann Carroll, Philip Brown (Neil Kittredge), Gary Morris (Wayne Masterson)
E13 Fallon's ChoiceFeb 13, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Cam Clarke (Young Man), Philip Brown (Neil Kittredge), Gary Morris (Wayne Masterson), Salome Jens (Mrs. McAllister), David Hedison (Roger Langdon), Arlene Banas (Sharen), Bill Washington (Resident)
E14 The TrialFeb 20, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Vanessa Bell Calloway, Philip Brown (Neil Kittredge), Gary Morris (Wayne Masterson), David Hedison (Roger Langdon), Philip Abbott, Guy Doleman, Sam Melville, Harold Harris (Butler)
E15 Burden of ProofFeb 27, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Gary Morris (Wayne Masterson), David Hedison (Roger Langdon), Philip Abbott, Reid Smith, Harold Harris (Butler)
E16 My Father's HouseMar 6, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: William Bogert, Gary Morris (Wayne Masterson), Lynn Herring, David Hedison (Roger Langdon)
E17 The OutcastMar 13, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: William Bogert, Diahann Carroll, Philip Brown (Neil Kittredge), Ingrid Anderson
E18 The WeddingMar 20, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Diahann Carroll, Jack Coleman, John Forsythe
E19 The HoneymoonMar 27, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Mabel King, Gary Morris (Wayne Masterson), David Hedison (Roger Langdon), Peter Hobbs
E20 Double JeopardyApr 10, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Ray Wise, Philip Brown (Neil Kittredge)
E21 A Family AffairApr 17, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Evelyn Guerrero, Ray Wise
E22 The ReckoningMay 1, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Stefan Gierasch, Ray Stricklyn, Gary Morris (Wayne Masterson), Clayton Norcross
E23 Anniversary WaltzMay 15, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Ray Wise, Fran Ryan
E24 CheckmateMay 22, 1986 · 44 min
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Guest stars: Tom Fuccello