Fri, Oct 19, 1984
Maggie is angry that her father never told her she was adopted. Terry's husband arrives, jeopardizing her inheritance from Michael. Cole moves back to his parents' home with baby Joseph. Gustav, masquerading as Jean-Louis de Bercy, "bugs" Falcon Crest.Richard is ousted from the newspaper and shot twice by Padgett. Chase's pilot license is revoked.
Fri, Nov 2, 1984
Gustav tries to acquire the Giannini land adjoining Falcon Crest. Richard acquires a radio station and makes Frank Taggart its new general manager. Chase and Maggie travel to New York to uncover her past. Richard's stepdaughter, Lorraine Prescott, reenters his life. Julia appears to Emma again.
Fri, Nov 30, 1984
Chase hears that Jasper's case is being reopened, he's very doubtful of Angela's motives, and confronts her, who also learns that Francesca is selling her third of Falcon Crest to Angela to save her vineyards in Italy. Confused, Francesca had listened to Angela, telling her that Chase would be very pleased. Cole wants to love Melissa enough to move in with her, especially against his parents' wishes. Richard, unsuccessfully attempts to prevent Lance from seeing Lorraine, and cautions his nephew not to hurt his stepdaughter. Francesca wants to throw a farewell party, before returning to Italy. She and Lance perform the tarantella dance, and scolds her family for greed and hatred. Jean-Louis helps Francesca by stealing her agreement from Angela's safe. Prior to the evening, Gustav's henchmen follow Julia, seize her and drive off.
Fri, Feb 22, 1985
Melissa confronts Angela when she realizes that Angela had provoked Cole into walking out on their wedding. Although Melissa tries to seek comfort with Greg, she cannot put Cole out of her mind. After arguing with Melissa, Cole swallows his pride, reunites with her and marries her in a meadow in a small private ceremony. Lance proposes to Lorraine and surprisingly receives Angela's support. Unfortunately, Judge Holder has denied a change of venue for Lance's trial. Before Lorraine has a chance to discuss her pregnancy and engagement with Richard, Angela deviously provides him with the information. In turn, Richard confronts Lorraine, who begs him to be happy for her. Instead, Richard throws her out of the house, telling her that, as far as he's concerned, she is dead.
Fri, Mar 29, 1985
Cole resents Connie Giannini's interference in his champagne operation. Maggie suspects a conspiracy against Lance. Robin uses Melissa and Cole's surrogate search to get closer to Cole. Cassandra and Damon use Richard and Cole to get further "in" at Falcon Crest. Lance is sentenced to seven years in state prison.
Fri, Apr 19, 1985
Maggie disapproves when Chase sides with Richard and Angela in the Helios Foods deal. Melissa must pay Pamela to remain silent about Melissa's participation in framing Lance. Terry tells Greg where to find Joel.Angela hides Lance in Chinatown. Chase vehemently objects when Maggie accepts Angela's offer to be acting publisher of the newspaper.
Fri, May 17, 1985
Lorraine is depressed over the loss of her baby and Lance's imprisonment. Pamela gives Maggie a recording of a conversation between Richard and the judge. Melissa confesses her involvement in framing Lance to Cole, who tells her that Robin is pregnant. Lance is freed, and he and Lorraine immediately marry.
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Fri, May 24, 1985
Angela gets unexpected new partners in Falcon Crest: Cassandra and her vengeful mother, Anna Rossini. Connie offers to make Chase a partner in Giannini Winery. Maggie catches Connie and Chase in an embrace. Angela testifies on Melissa's behalf in return for the Agretti harvest. Maggie seeks comfort at Richard's house, which explodes.