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"Dynasty" (1981): Season 9: Episode 8 -- Nervous about leaving her new job, Krystle gives Tracy final instructions as she prepares for her honeymoon in Rio de Janeiro.
"Dynasty" (1981): Season 8: Episode 21 -- At Alexis' office, Dex discovers a confidential file marked "Tar Sand" and beats her to the contract. Later, he offers her a 60-40 split.
"Dynasty" (1981): Season 6: Episode 16 -- As Fallon plans to wed Peter, Claudia advises her of his womanizing. Fallon dismisses Claudia's concern
"Dynasty" (1981): Season 5: Episode 25 -- Steven returns to the Carrington home. Krystle's niece comes to visit.
"Dynasty" (1981): Season 5: Episode 14 -- Cecil's will is read with surprising revelations. Adam presents proof of his kidnapping and Alexis believes him.

Overview

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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 full episode list
Release Date:
12 January 1981 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Synopsis Greed. Seduction. Betrayal. Revenge. Dynasty has it all and more!
Plot:
The saga of a wealthy Denver family in the oil business: Blake Carrington, the patriarch; Krystle, his former secretary and wife; his children: Adam... more
Awards:
Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 15 wins & 68 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(81 articles)
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User Comments:
happy memories of the '80s more (27 total)

Cast

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John Forsythe ... Blake Carrington (217 episodes, 1981-1989)
Linda Evans ... Krystle Carrington / ... (201 episodes, 1981-1989)

Joan Collins ... Alexis Carrington Colby / ... (193 episodes, 1981-1989)
Gordon Thomson ... Adam Carrington (182 episodes, 1982-1989)

John James ... Jeff Colby (168 episodes, 1981-1989)
Michael Nader ... Dex Dexter (151 episodes, 1983-1989)

Jack Coleman ... Steven Carrington (149 episodes, 1982-1988)

Heather Locklear ... Sammy Jo Dean Carrington / ... (134 episodes, 1981-1989)
Pamela Bellwood ... Claudia Blaisdel / ... (125 episodes, 1981-1986)
Pamela Sue Martin ... Fallon Carrington Colby / ... (87 episodes, 1981-1984)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
47 min (218 episodes) | Germany:45 min (220 episodes) | Argentina:60 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Iceland:12 (video rating) (some episodes) | New Zealand:M (season 1) | Australia:PG | Argentina:13

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Trivia:
Originally, the name of Blake's ex-wife was supposed to be Madeleine, not Alexis. more
Quotes:
D.A. Jake Dunham: Where did you meet?
Stephen: We were at a party.
D.A. Jake Dunham: What kind of a party?
Stephen: I - I don't understand the question.
D.A. Jake Dunham: Well, was it a gay party? Gay, not as in happy, but as in homosexual.
[Everyone laughs uproariously]
D.A. Jake Dunham: The intent of the question was not to amuse! The intent was to get a direct answer from the witness!
Stephen: No! It was not a GAY party. It was a reception after an art opening.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Dynastia ala ellinika (1986) (V) more

FAQ

What was the outcome of the infamous 'Moldavian Massacre'?
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10 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
happy memories of the '80s, 23 November 2005
Author: blanche-2 from United States

Dynasty was a huge favorite of myself and my friends, and I have many memories of discussing the show with them either over the phone as it was happening or the next day. The Carringtons were created to compete with the highly successful Dallas and Ewings of South Fork, but Dynasty was never a copycat show. While Dallas certainly focused on the soap opera elements common to all these programs, J.R.'s sliminess in business was a focal point. Dynasty was about obvious, over the top luxury and family with some camp elements included that made it special. What I loved about Dynasty was that, at least in the beginning, it was never camp for camp's sake - the camp was part of the show. For instance, when the casting of Fallon changed, the portrait of the old Fallon that hung over the fireplace was quietly replaced with a painting of the new one, Emma Samms, that looked like a paint by the numbers from Woolworth's. And of course, Joan Collins' Alexis had camp built right into the character. And there was Steven's plastic surgery...so many happy moments.

And no other show could boast the wardrobe of Dynasty, or the beauty of Linda Evans. I can still see her, bedecked in diamonds, walking toward Blake in a blue gown slit all the way up her thigh.

For me, once they had Alexis disguised as a nun and the whole Moldavian thing started, the show became self-conscious camp, as these shows often do, and I lost interest. But certainly Dynasty was a bright spot in the '80s and for a time, you couldn't beat it.

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