Dynasty

The big, wealthy oil tycoon Blake Carrington and his former secretary, Krystle Grant Jennings are getting married. Krystles ex-boyfriend, Matthew Blaisdel, whos been working as a geologist on one of Blakes oil rigs in the Mideast for a year and a half

Blake and Krystle finally get married. Blake talks a bit with his son about the homosexuality. Theres a big wedding at the mansion, and among the guests are Cecil Colby and his nephew Jeffrey Broderick ""Jeff"" Colby. Cecil is a big oilman like Blake, but hes much bigger, and Blakes company, Denver-Carrington, is just a newsstand compared to Cecils ColbyCo Oil. Walter blurs into the big wedding, furious about the sabotage on his rig. He and Blake fight about this, and Matthew takes Walters side in the fight, which leads to Blake firing Matthew.

Blake apologizes to Walter and Matthew about their fight at the wedding and asks Matthew to come back to his old job. He also invites them to a dinner party at the mansion. During the dinner, many things happen; Steven and Claudia meet and get along really well, Matthew has a long talk with Krystle and tells her that hes still in love with her, and Cecil and Fallon start realizing their plans. Cecil offers to help Blake and Fallon starts hitting on Jeff.

Michael still tries to win back Fallon and tells Blake about Cecil and Fallons agreement. Blake and Fallon argues about this. Steven is taunted on the job for being gay. Lindsay has a boy over to study, he tries to put the moves on her and she gets upset and runs off. Blake wants to have a child with Krystle. Matthew invites Steven to a dinner party at his house. In the end Steven and Claudia secretly start kissing.

Matthew finds the guy who really sabotaged the rig. Steven is offered his job back, but turns it down. Claudia learns about Matthews relationship with Krystle. Lindsay is upset, thinking that her parents HAD to get married just because of her when she was born. Stevens boyfriend Ted tries to contact him, but Fallon does everything she can to stop it and keep them apart. Blake finds out that Krystle is on birth control pills and assumes shes not interested in having a baby. He gets both mad and drunk and forces Krystle to a rough sexual intercourse.

Jeff comes home after being in the Middle East, but he and Fallon have lots of arguments. Steven decides to get some more education and to start working for Blake, and he moves to his own apartment. Blake finds out about Michaels relationship with Fallon and hires some people to beat him up. Lindsay finds out everything about her mothers affair, which is still going on.

The butler, Joseph Aynders, shows Krystle that he doesnt like her, and he means she doesnt belong in the Carrington family. Krystle understands that Blake is the one who bought the necklace, to show her that he had found out. They have a little argument about this, and Krystle decides that life with Blake is impossible and leaves him. Steven tells Claudia he spent the night with Ted, but now he wants to quit his relationship with both of them. Steven and Ted are just saying good-bye and hugging each other when Blake discovers it. He gets furious, because ""the gay"" is now standing there in his house with his arms on his son. He attacks Ted and theres a fight. Ted trips, hits his head, and dies.

Blakes trial continues. Both Joseph, Claudia and Krystle have to testify. When Claudia testifies, she has to tell that she had an affair with Steven, and then Matthew finds out about it. He makes rebellion in the court room, attacks Blake and has to go to jail. Claudia packs her stuff, runs away, and takes Lindsay with her. On the way, they collide and get serious injuries. In the final scene, Jake Dunham calls in a new witness, and in walks a mysterious woman. It turns out to be Alexis Morrell Carrington - Blakes first wife.

Blake is convicted to two years unconditional prison. Blake first wants to appeal, but changes his mind. We can now see the first sign of Alexis being the ""big bitch"" in the series. Both she and Blake hate each other, and she decides to move into an old house which once belonged to her in Blakes garden. Blake fires Michael. Claudia tries to track down Lindsay and Matthew, but with no luck. Blake tries to talk to Steven, but it ends with a fight. Krystle discovers shes pregnant.

In order to save his football team and repay the $9 million to Cecil Colby, Blake flies to Las Vegas and obtains a loan from gangster Logan Rhinewood. Nick tells his sister that Blake is to blame for the death of their kid brother, who hanged himself in jail. He intends to find proof and claim vengeance. Sammy Jo has a nightmare and goes to Steven for comfort. In the morning, Alexis sees her leaving and promptly tells Krystle that the two spent the night together. When Alexis suggests that Steven, once again his fathers heir, should consider marrying, he asks Claudia to give some thought to a future together. Fallon and Nick make love. While skeet shooting, Alexis spots a pregnant Krystle riding her horse. She fires, and the frightened animal throws Krystle

In order to save his football team and repay the $9 million to Cecil Colby, Blake flies to Las Vegas and obtains a loan from gangster Logan Rhinewood. Nick tells his sister that Blake is to blame for the death of their kid brother, who hanged himself in jail. He intends to find proof and claim vengeance. Sammy Jo has a nightmare and goes to Steven for comfort. In the morning, Alexis sees her leaving and promptly tells Krystle that the two spent the night together. When Alexis suggests that Steven, once again his fathers heir, should consider marrying, he asks Claudia to give some thought to a future together. Fallon and Nick make love. While skeet shooting, Alexis spots a pregnant Krystle riding her horse. She fires, and the frightened animal throws Krystle to the ground. She is rushed to the hospital, in danger of losing the child.

Blake and Jeff attempt to arrange a meeting with Rashid Ahmed to obtain assistance in releasing their overseas oil tankers. Alexis leaves for Rome to meet Ahmed, a former lover, under the guise of helping Blake. A despondent Krystle refuses Nicks psychiatric treatment. Claudia has recovered sufficiently to maintain her own apartment and take a job with Denver-Carrington. Cecil Colby invites her to dinner to pry company information from her. Fallon, learning she is pregnant, makes plans for an abortion and asks Jeff for a divorce. He agrees, but only after she has their baby. Fallon tells Nick she is in love with him. Alexis calls Blake to Rome, explaining she has arranged a meeting with Ahmed. Her true motive is simply to be alone with her former husband.

Krystle almost sleeps with Nick, but stops the whole thing. Nick says hes in love with her, and that he wants her, but she wont cheat on her husband. Blake comes home and tries to tell her the paparazzi photo is not what it looks like, but she wont believe him. Jeff is angry with Fallon because of her abortion plans and wants to divorce her. Fallon cancels the abortion. Steven and Sammy Jo get married, and Steven decides hes interested in car racing.

Blake is frustrated because of the blindness. Hes also sure that Bonning is behind the bomb attack and settles plans to get revenge. Krystle wants to wait with telling Blake about her divorce plans until hes better. Blake wants Fallon and Jeff to be friends and stay together and have their baby in peace. Fallon tells Alexis about her affair with Nick, and that shes deeply in love with him. Shes also found out about Krystles relationship with Nick and Alexis is going to help her get Krystle out of their lives.

Blake pretends hes still blind. Everything about Nick and Krystle is out in the open. Blake and Nick talks about the death of Nicks brother. Krystle brakes up with Nick and plans to leave Denver. Sammy Jo starts taking advantage of being a ""rich mans wife"". Blake does not like the idea of Steven being a racer driver and offers to adopt Jeff. Cecil, who has been helping Claudia finding Lindsay blackmails her to get information from Denver-Carrington if she wants to get more information. Blake persuades Krystle to stay in Denver when she tries to leave.

Fallon is brought to the hospital and gives birth to a boy. The baby is very weak and the chances for survival are small. Fallon is deeply depressed after finding out about Blake not being her father, and doesnt want to see nor Blake or Alexis. Claudia sleeps with Jeff and steals his key to the archive in Blakes Denver-Carrington. Krystle talks to the groundsman at the mansion and finds out about Alexis shooting when she lost the baby. Alexis and Krystle have a real ""catfight"" in Alexis studio. Alexis detective, Morgan Hess finds out that Krystle is not legally divorced from her former husband, Mark Jennings. Sammy Jo leaves Steven.

Blake gets a meeting with Logan Rhinewood set up. Steven goes to Hollywood and finds Sammy Jo modeling in a cheap studio. Blake and Cecil takes a blood test and it proves that Blake is Fallons real father. Alexis and Cecil start flirting with each other. The last news about Matthew and Lindsay is that they are dead. When Claudia finds out, she blames Cecil and wants to shoot him. Krystle tries to stop her, and in their struggle, the gun goes off.

Claudia keeps accusing Krystle about her relationship with Matthew during his marriage. Steven is on his way home from Hollywood when he picks up a guy who wants a ride to Denver. When they get there, the guy tries to blackmail Steven. Steven beats him up, and is arrested for assault. Cecil has chest pains and seems to be getting heart problems. Blake accuses Alexis of shooting at Krystles horse and threatens her.

Alexis prepares to have the wedding reception in Blakes garden. Rashid Ahmeds brother Farouk comes to Denver-Carrington to offer Blake a deal, but Blake turns it down. To get back at him, Farouk tells Nick that Blake is responsible for his brothers death. Steven leaves the mansion. Blake considers buying a big ranch and goes there with to look around. Blake goes alone for a ride in the mountains at the ranch. Nick follows him and starts accusing him for the brothers death. Theres a big brawl, but they both calm down, and Nick leaves Blake alone. Blakes horse is then attacked by a snake. Blake gets thrown off and disappears down the hill. Nick watches Blake lying there unconscious, but leaves him. Little Blake disappears. Cecil has a heart attack when hes in bed with Alexis.

Michael goes to Denver to find out who he is. Alexis and Cecil plan a wedding in the hospital. Claudia disappears and Blake suspects her of kidnapping the baby. Theres an exiting drama on the roof of a tall building. Claudia has the baby in her arms and refuses to give her away, thinking its Lindsay. She finally throws the baby over the edge, but it turns out it was only a doll.

Cecil leaves his estate and ColbyCo to Jeff and Alexis. He also reveals his ""Rhinewood-game"" in his will. Blake suspects Alexis of being a part of it. Adam finds Alexis and shows her the silver rattle he had when he was kidnapped. Alexis believes him.

Blake tries to be friends with Adam, but Adam is rejecting. Alexis tells Mark that hes still married to Krystle. Mark seeks to get a job as a tennis pro at Fallons hotel. Fallon is attracted to him, but she takes distance from him when she finds out hes Krystles ex-husband. Jeff quits his job at ColbyCo and starts working for Alexis, and Adam does not like it. Joseph wants to quit his job at the mansion and go to his daughter, Kirby Alicia Aynders, in France, but Blake talks him into staying.

Fallon gets a letter from Steven and it turns out hes on an oil rig in Java Sea, Indonesia. Adam mixes the toxic compound in the paint for Jeffs new office. Fallon hires Kirby as a nanny for little Blake, and throws a big opening party for her hotel, which she now calls ""La Mirage"". In the party Alexis sleeps with McVane and tries to stop him from helping Blake, but Blake gets the upper hand. Mark tells Krystle about their unfinished marriage. Fallon and Mark dances and falls in the pool where they start kissing. Adam comes on to Kirby and she tries to get away from him. Jeff rescues her and they end up kissing.

Everybody hears about the explosion and it looks like Steven is dead, though Blake goes to look for him. Alexis follows Blake. Sammy Jos father comes to Krystle to collect Sammy Jos share of Stevens inheritance, but Krystle throws him out. Joseph comes to Jeffs office and tells him to stay away from Kirby. Jeff is infected by the toxic paint and attacks Joseph. Mark continues to contact Krystle, who tries to get him out of her life. Blake finds out about all the contact between Krystle and Mark and is jealous.

Back in Denver, Blake continues his frantic search for Steven with the help of psychic Jason Dehner. Blake refuses to believe his son is dead, and Krystle is worried about his erratic behavior. Seeing how much she loves Blake, Fallon reconciles with Krystle. Blake refuses to attend the memorial service Alexis has arranged for their son. Alexis seduces Mark. Sammy Jo, now preferring to be called Samantha, appears at the Carrington household with a baby. The child is Stevens son.

Jeffs temper continues to grow more volatile. Adam attempts to implicate Jeff in the Cecil Colby/Logan Rhinewood scandal. After learning that Blake and Krystle intend to adopt Stevens son Danny, Alexis demands custody of her grandson. Because Krystles divorce from Mark is not yet finalized, Blake explains they must wait two months before adopting the child. Finding Fallon alone in Marks hotel room, Jeff attacks his wife, calling her a whore. Mark arrives and rescues her. Concerned with his erratic behavior, Alexis decides to send Jeff away on vacation. Adam confesses to his mother that hes had Jeffs office painted with a lethal compound. He warns her that if she tries to remove it hell implicate her in his scheme.

Alexis, concerned the doctors will learn the truth behind Jeffs illness, orders his office to be remodeled and the lethal paint compound removed. Mark and Fallon make love in Haiti; Blake learns Alexis is planning to orchestrate a Denver-Carrington/Colbyco merger to control both companies. Dr. Edwards, a physician who cared for Adam in his younger days, arrives in Denver to see his former patient, a one-time drug user. In the Singapore hospital, Stevens bandages are removed and he is handed a mirror. Blake is stunned to learn the hospital has found poison in Jeffs bloodstream.

As Blake is departing for Singapore to identify his son, Alexis intercepts him at the airport to assure him she will not be stopped from merging their respective companies. Despite Alexis efforts, however, Blake is assured of Congressman McVanes help in stalling official approval of the move. Jeff tells Alexis he was mistaken in signing over his stock and wants to retract the action; Adam lures Kirby to a hotel and attacks her. Jeff arrives to rescue Kirby and in a passionate moment, asks her to marry him. In Singapore, Steven tells his father he has broken from the family and will not return to Denver...until Blake tells him he is father to an infant son at the Carrington mansion.

Upon hearing that Kirby has married Jeff, Joseph tells his daughter she has ruined her life. Blake suggests to Alexis they call a truce to their battle over Steven; Alexis offers Steven a share in Colbyco. Adam informs Fallon he doesnt consider Steven emotionally capable of handling the family business. After discussing the possibility of a reconciliation with Sammy Jo, Steven returns from New York alone. Blake disapproves of his sons plans to move out of the mansion with little Danny, but Krystle insists he let him go to prevent further alienation.

Blake confronts Alexis with evidence of fraudulent figures involved in the recent merger; Alexis learns Blakes lucrative oil extraction process does not extend to Colbyco. Newlyweds Jeff and Kirby have their first fight; Steven visits Claudia at the High Meadow Sanitarium. Alexis offers Mark money to leave Fallon; he refuses. Later. Fallon finds her mother in Marks bed, undressed. Krystle arranges a dinner to improve relations between Steven and Blake; Alexis interferes and sees that Steven is out of town, unable to attend. Blake insists his absence is due to hostility and Krystle, incensed at her husbands insensitivity, storms off.

When Blake learns Stevens attorney Chris has moved in with his son, he vows to fight for custody of little Danny. Morgan Hess, Alexis private investigator asks his employer for a large sum of money to payoff a gambling debt; when Alexis refuses, Hess leaves with a threat. Kirby realizes her baby was fathered by Adam. Fallon meets with Adams former physician, Dr. Edwards, who tells her of Adams temper and underlines his brilliance: He once won a case by proving a plant worker was poisoned and driven insane by chemical fumes. Realizing the connection to Jeffs illness, Fallon asks the hospital to investigate. Alexis tricks Krystle into meeting her at Stevens cabin, where she offers her $1 million to leave Blake. Outraged, Krystle rises to leave, but the door will not open--someone has bolted it shut from the outside, and smoke is pouring in from under the door........

Mark is charged with attempted murder and arson; Alexis tells Blake and the police his motive was revenge. The other suspects-McVane, Hess and Adam, are questioned and released. After Alexis destroys Fallons relationship with Mark, Krystle suggests she is seeking revenge because Mark rejected her. Kirby breaks down and tells Krystle her baby is not Jeffs; an unknown man in surgical garb tries to smother Alexis. Blake and Jeff receive a frantic call from Joseph, who is muttering incoherently. At the bungalow where Kirby was born, Blake and Jeff find the disturbed butler with a gun. Before they can stop him. Joseph pulls the trigger and kills himself.

Kirby angrily demands that Alexis divulge the real motive behind her fathers murder attempt. In a fit of rage Kirby tries to strangle Alexis. Steven finds a social worker snooping around his apartment and orders her to leave. The incident later is brought up at the custody trial, and the woman describes Stevens behavior as a typical homosexual reaction. Stevens attorney and roommate Chris Deegan brings to the courts attention that Blake has previously been convicted of murdering a gay man and harbors a blind prejudice against homosexuals. Alexis testifies that Blake purchased the baby from Sammy Jo. When Blake loses his composure and lashes out at Alexis, the judge orders him to control himself and adjourns the hearing.

Following through on the plan to retain custody of Danny, Steven and Claudia fly to Reno and are married. When the judge receives the assurance they will jointly rear the child, the suit is dismissed. Attempting to win Krystle back, Blake offers her a public relations job at Denver-Carrington. Adam asks Alexis to sign three routine documents, but the second and third pages are positioned so only the signature line is exposed. When alone, Adam crumples the first page and carefully places the other two in his pocket. Fallon and Jeff investigate the poisoning incident in Montana. They are stunned to learn the name of the prosecuting attorney was Michael Torrance--the name Adam used before arriving in Denver.

Jeff storms into Alexis office and accuses her of attempting to poison him. Her claims of innocence fall on deaf ears as Jeff forces her to sign back his Colbyco stock. After an intruder attempts to enter Alexis apartment, Mark takes a job as her bodyguard. Adams doctor in Montana explains to Alexis that the drugs Adam used in his youth can distort judgment. Alexis informs the board members that the sudden merger cancellation was based on her assessment of Denver-Carringtons lack of creative growth. Farnsworth ""Dex"" Dexter, the sharp-minded son of an important board member, surprises Alexis with a passionate kiss and suggests they form a business partnership.

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. An enraged Jeff locates Adam at the summit of the Carrington Plaza. After exchanging vicious insults and violent punches, Adam tumbles halfway over the edge. As Jeff is about to finish him off, Adam frantically explains he had no idea he fathered Kirbys child, and Jeff allows him to crawl to safety. Jeff intercepts Kirby as she is about to leave for Paris. Blake proposes marriage to Krystle, who happily accepts.

Nervous about leaving her new job, Krystle gives Tracy final instructions as she prepares for her honeymoon in Rio de Janeiro. Tracy persuades Krystle to give her the company credit cards as well as the keys to the confidential files. Peter arrives at La Mirage asking for Fallon, and makes a pass at Claudia. As the wedding guests arrive, Adam demands Kirby tell their child the true identity of his father. Learning she intends to divorce Jeff, Adam asks Kirby to marry him. Krystle and Blake exchange vows and are pronounced husband and wife.

Kirby is diagnosed as suffering from hypertension. Adam is startled to find her slumped against the piano. After learning she will accept his marriage proposal, Adam confesses raping her to a shocked and disgusted Blake. Peter offers Fallon cocaine. Tracy purposely misplaces an urgent business memo from Blake to Krystle. As an agitated Blake awaits his publicity director at an important meeting, Tracy cunningly shows up and saves the day. Allegre the racehorse is discovered missing. Claudia receives a box of violets with a note reading, ""Remember? Lancelot."" Trembling with fear, she recalls that Lancelot was her late husbands nickname.

Peter has made arrangements for the ransom to be delivered to Allegres captors. Blake grows suspicious of his refusal to call in the police and is unhappy about Fallons decision to marry him. Kirby suffers a second seizure. To save the babys life, the doctors decide to operate. Congressman McVane attempts to enlist Marks help in blackmailing Alexis. Claudia receives another box of violets from Lancelot. Beset with guilt, Adam confesses to Blake that he, not Alexis, attempted to poison Jeff. As Blake struggles to understand, Kirbys doctor appears to report that Kirby is alive, but they were unable to save her baby girl.

With the family at the hospital waiting for Fallon to regain consciousness, Blake races to the airport to intercept Peter. Passing through security, DeYilbis sets off an alarm and the guards find a cache of drugs in his briefcase. Blake blocks his escape, and Peter is taken to jail. Blake is offered an important political post. McYane informs Alexis of the appointment. He is sure she will try to topple him and wants to be there when she does to blackmail her. Kirby accepts Adams marriage proposal. Fallon regains consciousness and finds she is paralyzed.

When Krystles doctor reveals she is pregnant, both she and Blake are overjoyed. Krystle insists Blake go ahead with a scheduled business trip to Hong Kong and sends Tracy to cover for her. Upon arrival, Blake is chagrined to learn the China Seas deal is to be negotiated by Rashid Anmed, a notoriously under- handed character. Fallon begins to suffer from painful, recurring headaches. Kirby is torn between finding her mother and leaving matters as they are. Claudia and Steven visit the site of Matthews accident in the Peruvian jungle. Seeing the wreckage, Claudia is finally satisfied her husband and daughter are dead. Once home, however, she receives a phone call from Matthew.

Dex follows Alexis to Hong Kong and is enraged to find her with Rashid, with whom she has just concluded a business deal to ruin Blake. Kirby explores the reasons behind her fathers death. After reading his suicide note, she purchases a handgun. Fallon is overcome by a seizure. Dex and Tracy make love. When the mysterious caller phones again, Krystle takes the call and realizes it is a tape recording of Matthews voice. Matthews mother, who had long resented Claudia, sold the tape to an unnamed buyer. Blake pays a visit to Morgan Hess and spots the tape near the phone. Hess explains he intended to frame Alexis, but Blake does not believe his story.

As Blake confronts Alexis with his knowledge of her plot with Rashid Ahmed, Mark, on the balcony, listens with interest. Alexis is prepared to buy his silence. Blake travels to Hong Kong and learns Ahmed has left the country, leaving Denver-Carringtons money with the government. In Josephs old bungalow, Kirby confronts Alexis, but her plan to kill her is foiled. After Mark successfully blackmails Alexis, McVane arrives and reminds him theyre in this business together. Nervous that McVane will learn of his $100,000 hit on Alexis, Mark quickly opens an account at a local bank, as McVane looks on.

To raise the needed money, Blake sells his assets and mortgages the mansion. In a heated confrontation with Alexis, Tracy quits. Tracy tells Alexis of her ongoing affair with Dex. Alexis is again questioned by the police, who want the details of her affair with Mark. Fallon suffers another painful headache. Sammy Jo informs Steven she intends to stay in Denver and take custody of Danny. An unknown, beautiful woman, Dominique Devereaux, sweeps into La Mirage demanding the finest accommodations. When she attempts to question Fallon about Alexis, Fallon grows suspicious.

Following a serious traffic accident, Fallon mysteriously vanishes. Dex and Steven bail Alexis out of jail. Sammy Jo attempts to seduce Adam. Alexis flatters Adam by suggesting he work with her defense attorney, Warren Ballard. Dominiques husband Brady arrives at La Mirage and finds his wife suddenly interested in staying in Denver. Steven accuses his mother of killing Mark Jennings and ruining Blakes business. Despite her pleas, Steven tells his father everything. Steven orders Sammy Jo from the mansion. She counters by promising shell sue for custody of Danny. After duping Adam into letting Danny ride along with her to the airport, Sammy Jo dashes off, kidnapping her son.

To secure financing for his bankrupt company, Blake arranges to see Billy Waite, a notoriously underhanded oil man. Jeff continues his search for Fallon. Impatient with the progress her lawyer is making on her defense, Alexis fires Warren Ballard and retains Adam. Alexis visits Billy Waite in South America under the guise of concern about Blakes misfortunes. As she prepares to leave, the police arrive. She is arrested for fleeing to avoid prosecution and led away by the police. At an isolated religious retreat, Jeff learns Fallon is dead and that she died along with Peter DeVilbis.

Blake visits Dominique at La Mirage to discuss her recent revelation. She tells Blake that her mother was a long-time mistress of his father and has evidence to prove it. At Alexis trial, a neighbor offers powerful evidence that incriminates Alexis. Along with Mark, she saw a woman on the terrace wearing a cape that has been positively identified as Alexis. Blake is called to testify and states that Alexis would indeed commit a violent act if sufficiently provoked. In a dramatic courtroom scene, Steven is called to the witness stand and he must tell what he knows or protect his mother.

Adam and Dex vow to prove Alexis innocence and begin a determined campaign. The woman who testified she had seen Alexis on the terrace with Mark had hosted a party that evening and snapped photographs. The negatives reveal it was Neal McVane who had framed Alexis for Marks murder. Alexis is freed. Denver-Carrington is back in business. Alexis vows revenge on Dominique when she learns of her new partnership with Blake. Brady is stunned to learn of Dominiques true relationship with Blake. Upon returning home, Alexis receives a visit from a beautiful young woman named Amanda. She is Alexis daughter.

Amanda insists Alexis acknowledge their relationship and begs her to reveal her fathers identity. Alexis tells her it was simply an anonymous ski instructor in Gstaad. Steven and Alexis reconcile and he rejoins Colbyco, where Luke Fuller, an attractive young man, has just been hired as public relations director. Claudia enters Stevens office to find Luke straightening her husbands tie. Amanda goes public with a front page story announcing she is Alexis illegitimate daughter. Jeff meets an attractive young widow, Nicole, whose late husband was Peter DeVilbis.

Upon learning that he may be Amandas father, Blake resolves to ask Amanda to take a blood test. Nicole tells Jeff theres a chance Peter DeVilbis may have been with another woman at the time of the crash. Under the pretense of a family outing, Alexis arranges to send Dex and Amanda to a ski lodge. With the tension growing between them, Amanda and Dex begin to fight. Their fury, however, soon turns to passion. Alexis finally arrives and announces the three are bound for London, where she and Dex will marry.

Krystle reconciles with Daniel, who reveals that his break-up with her sister was amicable. Dominique, bitter over Blakes continued refusal to acknowledge her as a Carrington, considers a number of alternative courses, including a generous offer from Alexis for her share of Denver-Carrington. Claudia moves into La Mirage. Krystle confides to Steven that Daniel is Sammy Jos father and therefore little Dannys grandfather. Jeff and Nicole find the missing piece of a map that DeVilbis and Fallon had shared in the hope of finding buried treasure. Blakes father suffers a heart attack.

Krystle begins working with Daniel. Blake is adamantly opposed and exchanges harsh words with Reece. Dex is furious with Alexis for traveling to Sumatra to see Blakes father. Alexis learns from Amanda of Dexs experience with Daniel in Vietnam. Jeff and Nikki follow the treasure map to a remote jungle location and find a statue filled with jewels, as well as a woman who has been impersonating Fallon. Jeff awakens the following day and learns that while celebrating, he and Nikki were married.

Blake returns triumphant from his negotiations with the Chinese. Alexis vows to buy into the venture. Krystle, uncomfortable with Daniels increasing attention, avoids him. Blake, absorbed in his business, is distracted by Lady Ashley. Stevens on-going affair with Luke ends abruptly when he decides to return to Claudia. Blake invites Amanda to accompany him on a business trip to Acapulco. Alexis learns of the trip and invites herself and Lady Ashley.

Amanda spends the night with Prince Michael and then is heartsick to learn he is engaged. Dex persuades the Chinese delegation to use his company instead of Blake s for an important drilling job. Alexis offers Blake a generous deal in the South Seas. Although suspicious, he accepts. After Claudia spots Steven and Luke at a restaurant, she finally accepts Adams advances. Dex decides to accompany Daniel on a top-secret military maneuver. Daniel confesses to Krystle hes been in love with her for years.

Dominique remains in critical condition after collapsing. Luke pays an unexpected visit to Steven. Blake tells his son that he will support him regardless of his sexual persuasion. Krystle and Ashley exchange heated words. Dex returns from his secret mission quite ill, and in his feverish raving, he calls out for Amanda. Alexis calls her former lover, King Galen, a Middle Eastern monarch and Prince Michaels father. She wants to make a marriage match for Amanda and Michael.

Alexis is relieved and Blake is concerned when Amanda suddenly changes her mind and decides to marry Prince Michael. Sammy Jo is revealed to be the culprit behind the compromising photographs. She realizes the scheme to split them apart is useless until she spots a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to her aunt. Blake returns to the mansion after spending the evening with Ashley, and is surprised to find Krystle has cancelled her planned business trip. Krystle, hurt by what appears to be Blakes betrayal, immediately takes the baby and leaves the mansion.

Blake and Daniel survive the plane crash. Jeff charters a helicopter and braves hazardous conditions to finally locate the wreckage. Dominique warns Ashley not to jeopardize Blakes marriage. Krystle and Blake finally clear the air and renew their commitment to each other. Amanda reconciles with Prince Michael, and the wedding is back on. Krystle visits Daniel and tells him he is the father of her sister Iris baby, Sammy Jo.

As Alexis and Amanda emerge from an exclusive bridal salon, a car suddenly screeches to a halt and Amanda is pulled inside. A high-speed chase ensues. As Dex forces the kidnappers car onto the sidewalk, Amanda breaks free. It is clear that Yuri, the Princes chief bodyguard, is behind the kidnap plot. Steven requests Luke accompany him to Amandas wedding. Adam and Claudia profess their love. Dex receives a telegram bearing tragic news. At a Los Angeles police station, a young woman appears who bears a striking resemblance to Fallon.

Elena confesses to Amanda that nothing happened in the bedroom with Prince Michael. Sammy Jo fits her roommate Rita with a blonde wig and has her practice duplicating Krystles voice. Fallon has chosen a new name and heads for Denver. Dex is kidnapped by Yuri and his gang as Amanda and Michael recite their wedding vows. Dex breaks free from his captors and heads for the chapel, where terrorists have opened fire on the entire wedding party.

Blake pays $5 million for the release of Krystle and Alexis, and the families return to Denver from Moldavia. Steven delivers a moving eulogy at Lukes funeral. Claudia comforts him and incurs Adams wrath. Ritas boyfriend Joel, a wheeler-dealer film director, is enthusiastic about Sammy Jos impersonation plot--and the money to be made. Dominique is stunned to find Alexis is no longer interested in fighting over the Sumatra Timberlands sale. Shes preoccupied with worries about Galen in Moldavia. Krystle finds Sammy Jo redecorating Delta Rho Farms and demanding Krystle release more money from her trust. Michael rebuffs Blakes offer to help him begin life anew in Denver. Fallon tells Miles Colby she is suffering from amnesia.

Jason imposes a one-week deadline for Blake to decide on the pipeline proposition. Claudia heads to San Francisco to think about her relationship with Adam. Alexis turns to both Blake and Jason for help in rescuing King Galen. While riding with Miles, Fallon is surprised to learn she is an excellent horsewoman. Under the guise of a business trip, Adam tracks down Claudia for a romantic reunion in San Francisco. In Los Angeles, Constance Colby stuns Jeff--and enrages Jason--by awarding her nephew 50% of Colby Enterprises, worth over $500 million. When Krystle makes a surprise visit to Sammy Jos apartment, Rita, who now appears to be Krystles double following plastic surgery, hides in the bedroom. Jonathan Lake of the State Department tells Dominique theyve met before--when she saved his life in Paris.

Krystle regains consciousness and finds herself locked in the attic at Delta Rho Farms while Rita is impersonating her at the mansion. Dex is caught and tortured in Moldavia. A furious Blake learns Adam lied to him by canceling a business trip to marry Claudia. Blakecuts Adam out of his will. Claudia is upset to find Michael has been appointed chairman of La Mirage. The Colby family attends Blakes party to announce the formation of the Carrington-Colby pipeline. Blake, however, continues to question Jasons integrity. One-time lovers Dominique and Garrett Boydston, Jasons chief counsel, are reunited. From his bedroom window, Jeff spots Miles Colby arriving with Fallon.

Searching his memory for details of the moment he spotted Fallon, Jeff recalls a California license plate and realizes she was with Miles. In Moldavia, Dex overpowers his captors and rescues Galen. Disguised as a priest and a nun, Dex and Alexis transport the king out of the country amid a hail of gunfire. Little Blake overhears Rita speaking with Sammy Jo and realizes she is not his aunt Krystle, who remains bound and gagged in the attic at Delta Rho Farms. Dominique orders Garrett from her suite and then places a mysterious call to a girls finishing school in Switzerland. As an elated Jeff heads for California to find Fallon, she and Miles make love in a roadside motel.

When Blake decides to buy Krystle a horse as a surprise gift, Sammy Jo panics at the thought of Blake going to Delta Rho. Claudia confronts Blake over Walter Lankershims oil well, believing it was taken from her illegally. When Blake tells her he received the well through legitimate means, she schemes with Adam to get it back. Michael and Amanda appear to grow closer as Alexis and Dex argue whether King Galen will move into their home to recuperate. Galen promises to make Alexis a powerful woman in order to use her money to regain the throne.

As Blake becomes increasingly disturbed by Krystles sexual resistance, Joel tells Rita that she has to sleep with Blake. In the meantime, Joel takes the real Krystle out for a night-on-the-town, where they are seen by an astonished Alexis and Dex. Krystles signals for help are ignored. With Alexis financial backing, Galen prepares to send Michael to New York to hire mercenaries for their cause. Determined to reclaim the oil well, Claudia attempts to win over Steven, believing he can persuade Blake to relinquish control. Adam Carrington offers Bart Fallmont a handsome bribe to prevent a preliminary injunction against the family enterprise.

Blake suffers dizzy spells as Ritas slow poisoning takes effect. Anxious to secure the Carrington estate, Joel convinces Rita to administer the fatal dose. Joel professes his love to Krystle, who insincerely returns his affections in an attempt to win her freedom. When this fails, she desperately feigns illness in a second ploy to escape. An enraged Steven engages Bart Fallmont in hand-to-hand combat over the pipeline construction. Dex is granted full building rights. Claudia hastens to Oklahoma to fight for her oil well, leaving a bewildered Adam behind. Alexis receives a mysterious phone call from Caracas, where her imprisoned sister, Caress Morell, is set free in exchange for the ""Alexis Carrington-Dexter Story"". Sammy Jo discovers the empty vial of poison, and confronting an alarmed Rita, begins to suspect Joels deadly plan.

After falling down the stairs, Blake is rushed to the hospital. Adam realizes that he has been written out of his fathers will and desperately tries to convince a delirious and barely conscious Blake to sign a new document. Blake is able to flash back to the fatal moment of his illness and realizes that Rita is not Krystle. Galen continues his deceptive charade as he requests two million dollars from an unsuspecting Alexis and Dex is incensed. Elenas father is betrayed by Yuri and thrown into a Moldavian prison. Amanda catches Elena and Michael in a consoling embrace and explodes with jealousy. Rita panics when Blake demands to know who she really is. She flees to Joel, but finds Krystle instead. A vicious struggle ensues and unexpectedly, Sammy Jo appears and helps Krystle overpower Rita. Krystle and Sammy Jo race to escape but are abruptly cut off by Joel.

At Alexis command, a reporter disguised as a nanny, sneaks onto the Carrington Estate to interrogate Krystle. Overcome by fear and memories, Krystle returns to the attic where she was once held captive. Blake reproaches Adam for his carelessness in permitting the malicious journalist onto the premises. Fallon returns home for consolation and support, hiding the fact that she was raped by Miles. Amanda informs a shocked Michael that she wants a divorce. Fearing damage to his own plans, Galen accidentally reveals his recovery to his son and insists that Michael save his marriage. Dex catches a ""crowned"" Alexis admiring herself as Moldavian queen. Amanda later finds a drunken Dex and leads him back to his room where the two make passionate love. Alexis learns that Caress is free and enlists Zachs help in preventing possible trouble.

Blake becomes obsessed with apprehending Joel and Rita. A remorseful Sammy Jo offers Krystle a prize horse in restitution and promises a hesitant Morgan Hess a small fortune for the capture of the co-conspirators. Galen is exiled to Lisbon, and a hopeful Michael returns to Amanda, only to learn that she loves Dex. Alexis completely breaks relations with Dex, driving him back to Amanda. Blake tries to separate his daughter and Dex by tempting Amanda with a trip to Hawaii. Adam schemes to win political support by publicizing Bart Fallmonts sexual preferences. Steven protests and joins Bart for a drink. Posing as a journalist, Caress interviews Adam, and then makes a surprise visit to her sister as the final chapter of the Alexis Carrington-Dexter story nears completion. Alexis dreams she and Blake are together again. When her attempts to make that a reality fail, she vows to destroy Blakes power hold in Denver-Carrington.

Speaking at her own prearranged press conference, Alexis brashly announces a masquerade party fund-raiser at the Carrington mansion. Upon returning from Hong Kong, Blake reluctantly agrees to host the event in hopes of persuading ex-senator Buck Fallmont to reevaluate his stand on the pipeline. Intercepting a call meant for Caress, Alexis learns of her sisters spiteful plan to write a book on her tumultuous life. Garrett confronts Dominique with the fact that Jackies father is listed as ""unknown"" on her birth certificate. Dominique denies Garretts assertions that Jackie may be his daughter. At the masquerade ball, Bart Fallmont shows Steven the newspaper headline running in the next mornings edition, which claims that Bart had a homosexual lover. Steven immediately suspects Adams treachery and a fight ensues. Alexis then sets her plan for Blakes demise into motion when Ben removes his costume and reveals himself as Blakes brother.

After purchasing the company contracted to publish Caress book, ""Sister Dearest,"" Alexis savors crushing her sisters grandiose dreams of literary fame and fortune. Jackie learns that her birth certificate lists her father as ""unknown."" Dominique, called to testify at Blakes trial, has no time to explain and Jackie leaves in tears. Vying for the inheritance he was denied, Ben accuses Blake of maliciously turning their father against him. Blakes rise to power is exposed by the incriminating testimony of those closest to him. Despite Bens inflammatory accusations, Blakes case remains strong until Alexis takes the stand against him.

Blake is forced to relinquish one-fourth of the Carrington estate when the court rules in favor of his brother, Ben. Accused of causing his mothers death, Blake fights to prove his innocence. Blake tries to save Denver-Carrington, which has plunged in the stock market since the trial. At an emergency board meeting, Blake is nearly deposed as chairman when Martin Gaines, a board member, rallies opinion against him. Blake proposes a Colbyco takeover and wins back support, with Steven casting the deciding vote. Dex discovers Alexis and Ben ""intimately"" involved in planning Blakes destruction. Caress offers Blake her help and some disturbing information that could prove Alexis court testimony false. When Jackie runs away, a distraught Dominique turns to Garrett and acknowledges that he is Jackies father. Amanda sinks into a dangerous depression when she is unable to find a job and is continually rejected by a cold Alexis. Hungry for a story, reporter Gordon Wales provokes Blake into a

With his reputation destroyed after the court battle with Ben, Jim Ellison, the influential Eastern money broker, refuses to loan Blake the one billion dollars needed to rebuild Denver-Carrington. Unexpectedly, Middle Eastern financial magnate Farouk Ahrned offers to loan Blake the money for a staggering fee. Desperate for the capital, Blake accepts, not knowing that Alexis is his actual creditor. Through furtive investigations, Caress discovers that Emily Fallmont was with Ben the night of Ellen Carringtons death. She quickly relates this information to Blake, and leaves with him her expose, ""Sister Dearest"" as additional ammunition against Alexis. Blake confronts Emily, who breaks down and confesses her guilt. Seeing her torment, Blake promises to fight Ben without benefit of Emilys testimony. Struggling on her own, Jackie reconsiders her rash action of running away. Returning home, Jackie is shocked to learn that Garrett is her real father. Amanda becomes more and more despondent

Secure that his South China Sea leases will cover him, Blake purchases increasing amounts of Colbyco stock. Taking advantage of his precarious situation, Alexis falsifies Blakes oil production figures. Blake is faced with financial ruin when Chinese Oil Minister Han accuses him of cheating and intimates that the leases may no longer be extended to him. Dex reveals Bens suspicious past to Alexis. Disregarding the warning, Alexis, along with Blake, falls prey to Bens treachery. Using the court scandal and ""Sister Dearest"" to blacken the reputations of the Denver-Carrington and Colbyco powers, Ben gains sole control of the South China Sea leases. Steven attempts to investigate Adams guarded files, but the records are destroyed before he can uncover the secret he knows his brother is hiding. Dominique makes wedding plans. Passionate feelings grow when Sammy Jo and Clay spend a candlelit evening together.

An incensed Blake discovers the morning headlines, which accuse him of murder and arson. He rushes to the Denver Mirror only to find Alexis as the new publisher. She presents him with an ultimatum: leave Denver or face relentless persecution from her paper. Michael Culhane, the Carringtons blackmailing chauffeur from the past, persuades a reluctant Blake to reacquire his services. Steven offers Adam his hand in friendship to work together for their father, but Adams true loyalties lie with Alexis and Colbyco. An unsuspecting Blake is stalked by Phil Thorpe. Sammy Jo and Clay Fallmonts romance strengthens. Alexis buys up enough stock to control Denver-Carrington, forcing Blake to relinquish his office, but not his determination to regain his company. Phil Thorpe exacts his revenge by forcing Blakes limousine off the road. From the mangled wreckage, Blake is able to drag himself free and unharmed, only to find Krystle, bloodied and unconscious.

Blake discovers La Mirage manager Jay Bradley purposely failed to tell him he hired the man believed responsible for the fire. Alexis continues her ruthless campaign against Blake, offering a $100,000 dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the arsonist. Michael Culhane, bent to avenge the humiliation caused him by Blake in the past, intensifies his efforts to charm Amanda. Blake and Dex agree to work together on an ambitious new drilling venture; a gamble that could win him back his empire or lose everything he ever had. Desperate to know more about their secret deal, Alexis acquires the talents of Gordon Wales, an investigative reporter with a dislike for Blake. Ben and Adam continue to distrust each other, as they are asked to prove their loyalty to Alexis. Ben bribes Jay Bradley, bitter after losing his job, to conspire against Blake. A moment of joy shared with Krystle is crushed by a warrant for Blakes arrest for murder and arson.

Blake and Krystle fly to Caracas in an attempt to free Caress. Their efforts are wasted as a prison official, bribed by Ben, denies that shes there. Alexis refound romance with Dex drives Ben mad with envy. Dex shocks Alexis with a proposal of marriage, only to have her reject his amorous bid. Blake catches Michael Culhane and Amanda in a passionate embrace. In a fit of rage, he fires his playboy chauffeur, further distancing Amanda from her over-protective father. Dominiques singing talents are pursued by Gary Tilden, a dubious character who works for a recording studio. Having had enough of Bens conniving, Alexis kicks him out of the mansion and out of Colbyco, but not before he promises revenge. Ben threatens to expose his and Alexis conspiracy against Blake if he isnt put back in her good favor. Nick Kimball romantically pursues Dominique, who shows little outward affection in return. Fallon returns to Denver to warn Amanda of Michael Culhanes deceptiveness. Dex jumps after

Caress vows to avenge her years of imprisonment by threatening to reveal Alexis and Bens conspiracy behind Blakes trial. Dana bitterly attacks Adam for using her to discover Blakes secret venture, ""The Crater"" project. An apparent reconciliation between Alexis and Caress results in a job at the Denver Mirror for Caress, and the beginning of her schemes for retribution. Michael Culhane uses Zach Powers, surreptitiously in his behalf, to offer Blake the $50 million dollar loan he desperately needs. The transaction nets Culhane thirty percent of ""The Crater"" project and the perfect opportunity to crush Blake. Clay is less than ecstatic to learn Sammy Jo is pregnant. Caress promises to illuminate Emily Fallmonts past with Ben unless shes paid $100,000. A devastated Emily turns to Ben for advice. As Caress enters her car, shots ring out, shattering her window, narrowly missing her and thwarting her attempted murder. Michael seduces Amanda. Against Blakes adamant objections, Amanda mov

As life slowly fades from Emilys body, she whispers a last request to Blake to use the letter she left for him. The letter reveals the truth behind Alexis and Bens lies and will clear his name. Alexis discovers Michael Culhane secretly acquired thirty percent of The Crater project behind Blakes back. She plots to possess the shares for her own sinister deeds. Upon learning of his mothers tragic death, Clay and Sammy Jo return from their Las Vegas wedding, only to suffer the hateful wrath of Bucks drunkenness and consuming guilt. Sammy Jo renews her threat to take Danny away from Steven. Nick Kimball sweeps an unsuspecting Dominique into his arms, as the two share a moment of passion. Michael Culhane confesses his quest for revenge to Blake in hopes of winning his trust and proving his love for Amanda. An outraged Blake discounts his confession as more treachery and vows to use Emilys letter to bring Alexis and Ben to justice.

Alexis signs a legal document relinquishing all control of Denver-Carrington and the mansion back to Blake, as his promise to use Emilys incriminating letter has its desired effect. Battling Alexis for equal control of Colbyco, Ben threatens to reveal the truth behind their deceitful crusade against Blake. Blake approaches his maligned brother with an offer of reconciliation, only to have Ben vow to continue his vendetta against him. Steven, recovering from a hangover induced by an old acquaintances proposition, is forced to confide his gay past to Claire. A mutual alliance between Michael Culhane and Alexis to seek vengeance against Blake is sealed with a champagne toast. Upon reading a slanderous column in Alexis newspaper, Dominique confronts the deflated empress and a good old cat-fight ensues. Remembering the affects of the mysterious phone calls from Australia on Ben, Alexis sends Adam to Sydney to learn more of Bens sordid past.

A sudden change of heart compels Ben to return to the aid of his brother, as the two narrowly escape the destruction of the ensuing explosion. Alexis waits pensively for news of Blakes condition as he is examined at a Singapore hospital. The doctor caring for him mistakes Alexis for Blakes wife and informs her of his memory loss up until 1964. Alexis immediately seizes the notion of using Blakes condition to get half of the South China Sea leases transferred back to her name. Word of Blakes accident reaches Denver. Krystle and Dex, concerned for Blakes and Alexis safety, fly to Hong Kong. Sammy Jo suffers a serious blow from a horse and is rushed to the hospital. A concerned Clay soon learns Sammy Jo was never pregnant and suspects her of tricking him into marrying her. Alexis charade leads Blake to believe he has been happily married to her for the past twenty-three years, as she successfully persuades him to sign over half the lease to her name.

Krystle fears Blakes recent days with Alexis may have renewed his feelings towards her. The arrival of the portrait of Blake, done by Alexis while in Singapore, only heightens her suspicions. Following Bens courageous act of rescuing Blake from the devastating explosion, Blake extends a sincere offer of friendship. Amanda disappears to London, leaving only a note which claims she had been unable to decide between Blake and Michael Culhane. A concerned Blake agrees not to search for his daughter. Alexis is loath to think Steven and Sammy Jo may be drawing closer together. Leslie Carrington arrives in Denver, searching for Ben. Their reunion is less than joyful, as Leslie blasts Ben for making her mother leave him. Before Ben has a chance to explain the truth, Leslie flees in tears. Clay confronts Steven concerning his motives towards Sammy Jo. A fight ensues between Clay and Steven. Sammy Jo is able to restrain the two, but Clay vows to never give her up.

Alexis is reluctant to pursue a billion dollar venture put forth by a confident Michael Culhane. Suffering from congestive heart failure, Krystina lapses into unconsciousness, until doctors are able to regain her vital signs. Krystle and Blake helplessly stand by. Dana fears something may come between her and Adam, preventing their plans of marriage. Upon hearing the news of Krystina, Alexis rushes to the hospital to see Blake. Krystle reacts bitterly to her presence, requesting Alexis to leave and stay away from her family. Despite a brave front, Alexis is badly hurt. For Dannys sake, Steven and Sammy Jo agree to assume the appearance of a normal marriage, sharing the same roof, but not the same bed. Following the incident with Krystle, Alexis flies to Los Angeles to be with Jeff and Fallon, and their new baby. Coming as a complete surprise to Alexis, Michael Culhane follows her, professing concern for her. The result of Krystinas heart biopsy reveals a serious heart ailment. Krystl

Krystle and Blake are stunned to learn the heart donors mother, Sarah Curtis, has had second thoughts on allowing the surgery. Neil McVane carries out his promise of blackmail, as Adam receives a baby booty with his name sewn on it. This is evidence which McVane claims will prove Adam is not the Carrington baby that was kidnapped many years before. Dex, sympathizing with Sarahs plight, is able to use their friendship to persuade Sarah to give her permission for the surgery. Following the operation, a tense Krystle and Blake receive cautious optimism from the operating surgeon. Only time will tell if Krystinas body will accept the new heart. En route to ask Dex for a job, Leslie is involved in a minor traffic dispute with Clay. After being offered an apprentice job by Dex, Leslie is disheartened to learn she will be working directly with Clay. An apprehensive Adam desperately searches for clues to his childhood that will prove him to be a Carrington. Dana and Alexis begin to suspect

Adam and Danas relationship continues to deteriorate as a result of Adams self-abuse over the doubts of his Carrington heritage. Alexis asks Steven to try and find what is causing Adams destructive behavior. Dana unsuccessfully questions Dr. Edwards on Adams mysterious past. Furious at Alexis dismissal of their personal and professional relationship, Michael joins forces with Neal McVane to exact revenge. Ben is leery of Leslies growing fondness for Clay, fearing he may be his illegitimate son with Emily. Returning from an encounter with Neal, Adam is arrested for drunk driving and incarcerated. Blake and Dex notice the unnatural attachment Sarah is forming with Krystina. When Krystle is forced to fire the nurse looking over Krystina, Sarah is quick to volunteer her services. Following a surprise wedding shower for Dana, Adam cruelly decides to call off the wedding.

Steven questions his love for Sammy Jo and his homosexuality. Alexis disregards Dexs warning of Dirk Mauriers unscrupulous business practices, agreeing to a partnership in his plans for a subversive takeover of Trouville Industries. Leslie and Clays bond turns to passionate love. Dominique discovers Sarahs photo album, revealing the bereaved mothers attempts to make Krystina resemble her own deceased little girl. Convinced Adam is in serious trouble, Blake promises to find what is causing his sons suddenly volatile behavior. Venting his frustration by riding Dannys horse at a dangerously fast pace, Steven is thrown, resulting in serious injuries to the horse. Reeling from his inner conflict, Steven moves out of the ranch, claiming to be leaving those he is hurting the most. Krystle, aware of Sarahs psychologically unbalanced attachment to Krystina, asks her to leave the mansion. Unable to part from the little girl, Sarah kidnaps Krystina, disappearing without a trace.

Following the stock plunge of Trouville Industries and his large financial loss as a result, Dirk Maurier confronts Alexis. He accuses Adam of being responsible for the insider-trading scheme. Krystle and Blake drop all charges against Sarah and place her under private psychiatric care. Adam, unable to tolerate Neal McVanes blackmail any longer, confesses his true identity to Blake and Alexis, leaving them stunned. Wanting to free them of his deceptive lies, Adam runs from Blakes office, vowing to never return. Waiting to give Nick Kimball an answer to his marriage proposal, Dominique is surprised by Jackies return to Denver, and her news that Garrett is still very much in love with her. Adam returns to Denver following a visit to his mothers grave in Montana. Putting aside the past, Dana passionately welcomes Adam back into her life. As Dana and Adam prepare to leave Denver, Blake persuades Adam to believe he will always be his son and a Carrington. Gavin Maurier, nephew of Dirk,

Krystle is haunted by an eerie sense of foreboding following the appearance of mysterious shadows beneath her window. A blood test to determine the identity of Clays real father proves inconclusive, causing Clay and Bens decision to leave Denver. Stevens decision to leave Denver results in further pain and confusion for those that love him the most. Adam is awed and overjoyed by Blake and Alexis demonstration of love by officially adopting him. Swept away by the romance and splendor of Adam and Danas wedding, Dominique accepts Nicks proposal of marriage. Struggling with her loneliness following the wedding, Alexis flees in a state of emotional duress. Her car plunges off a bridge and falls into the river. The joyous atmosphere of the wedding is shattered as mysterious men besiege the mansion and round up the Carrington family. Krystles ominous suspicions are confirmed when she recognizes one of the men as Matthew Blaisdel, who has returned for her

Dex is rushed to the hospital while a search party scrambles to locate the missing Carringtons, who are being held captive in a bunkhouse. Fear of the deranged Matthew forces Krystle to pretend that she still has feelings for him. Fallons extraterrestrial experience in the desert confounds Jeff. Adams plans to have a child surprise Dana on their honeymoon. Steven stabs Matthew in self-defense and the familys ordeal is over.

Blake asks Steven to be his campaign manager. He is deeply disappointed when Steven declines his offer, expressing no interest in exposing his private life to public scrutiny. Attributing Jeff and Fallons intimacy with Blake to their giving him grandchildren, Adam continues to pressure Dana into starting a family. Alone, following Alexis surprise catered dinner, Sean Rowan carefully studies an old news clip of Blakes custody trial for Stevens son, Danny. Alexis is hounded by a reporter, Rebecca Payne, from an unscrupulous tabloid. Rebecca is seeking a comment on Alexis recent decline in support for her gubernatorial candidacy. Sammy Jo is saddened by the realization that her and Stevens relationship will never have the closeness she has longed for. Taking up Alexis offer of a place to stay, Sean Rowan shows up at her Carlton hotel suite. Giving in to lust, they are drawn together in heated passion. Jeff is surprised by Blakes request to have him as his campaign manager. Intrigue

Stunned by the morning papers praise for Blakes stand on conservation, Alexis takes Seans advice, pointing out another slant to the story. Using Blakes campaign pledge of saving the acres as depriving the state of badly needed jobs, Alexis sets out to undermine his public opinion. Researching the possibility of a surrogate mother, Dana sets up a meeting for her and Adam with a prospective candidate, Karen Atkinson. All of Adams doubts to using a surrogate vanish when he sees her. A beautiful, single mother of two gorgeous children, Dana becomes jealous of Adams obvious interest in her. Seeking more from life than what working for Dex has to offer, Leslie accepts Alexis job proposition. Sensing the hostility between Jeff and Fallon, Blake invites them to dinner. Sharing a terse glance, they decline his offer. Jeff retreats to the study to work on countering Alexis viperous editorial against Blake. Working late, he gives in to Leslies playful persuasion, accompanying her to dinn

Forced to divest interests in Denver-Carrington to avoid conflict with his political career, Blake struggles to decide who in the family will assume power. Upset that Jeff told Blake of her alien encounter, Fallon bitterly rejects Jeffs request to accompany him to New York. Taking advantage of Jeffs vulnerability, Leslie shows up on board the Carrington jet. She flies with him to New York under the pretext of doing business for Alexis. Taking Dexs advice to call Jeff in an effort to save their marriage, Fallon is devastated when Leslie answers the phone. Blake walks in on Steven as he is reprimanding Josh Harris for his declining performance on the field. Impressed, Blake makes note of Stevens decisiveness in handling the situation. Sammy Jo is confused by her lingering feelings for Steven and her yearning feelings for Josh. Showing up at Joshs apartment, she is torn whether to stay the night. Soon after Sammy Jo leaves, Skip Maitland, the original quarterback for the Monarchs, sh

As Alexis grand fair draws near, Sean assures her that all is going according to plan. Left alone with Dana while Adam and Alexis dance, Sean threatens to blackmail Dana with the truth about her abortion if she does not gather secret information on the Carringtons. After misinterpreting Sammy Jos plea for him to not quit the team as meaning something more, Josh asks her to marry him. Devastated by her rejection, Josh reverts to his alcohol and drug addiction. While preparing to attend Alexis Olde English Fair, Fallon informs Jeff of her decision to file for a divorce now, rather than wait for Blakes campaign to finish. Stunned by her sudden desire to end their marriage, Jeff storms from the room. Passing Leslie on his way out, a vulnerable Jeff is tempted by her offer to stop by her suite at the Carlton. Participating in the merriment of the Olde English Fair, Alexis and Krystle are chosen for a tug-of-war contest. Strung out between a pool of slosh, Alexis and Krystle pull ferocio

Following Josh Harris drug overdose death, Sammy Jo carries a burden of guilt. Realizing her obsession to be with Steven is depriving her of an intimate relationship, Sammy Jo asks Steven to move out of her Delta Rho ranch. Steven is pressured by the press and Jeff to administer drug testing on his team. Troubled by crisis in his personal and professional life, Steven welcomes the surprise visit of his old friend, Chris Deegan. Steven is shocked by the teams decision to volunteer for the tests in order to alleviate the stress it has placed on Steven and on Blakes campaign. After Dex returns from Natumbe, Steven reprimands him and Fallon for going against his orders. Seans amorous moves are shot down by a brooding Alexis. Alexis indifference sends Sean looking for affection in Leslies hotel suite. Jeff asks Sammy Jo to accompany Danny, L.B., and him on a weekend skiing trip. Before leaving, Jeff is presented with Fallons divorce papers. Discovering a new angle for destroying Blak

Ignoring Blakes objections, Krystle continues her investigation into Alexis deathbed marriage to Cecil Colby. Cecils nurse approaches Krystle and volunteers information concerning his death. Krystle learns Alexis wielded her influence over the hospital administrators to persuade Cecils doctor to allow the highly unusual wedding. Leslie follows Sean to his fathers gravesite and discovers his true identity as Joseph Aynders son. Threatening to reveal his charade, Leslie coerces Sean to accept her as an equal partner in his scheme. Heeding Sammy Jos advice, Dana returns to Adam. Realizing he almost her forever, Adam holds Dana in a desperate embrace. After Dana tells Adam of Seans blackmail, he calls Sean, promising to kill him if he hurts Dana again. Fallon and Dex fly to Natumbe to check out the Vitron oil deal. Satisfied with what Harry Thresher has to show her, Fallon decides to fight Steven in favor of the deal. Celebrating her affirmative stance, an inebriated Fallon is carr

As Blake rushes to Alexis side, it is revealed Sean is the gunman who squeezed off the bullet. Recovering from her wounds, Alexis tells Blake she has decided to withdraw from the election. But when she becomes aware of her sudden rise in popularity, she reconsiders. Determined to unleash his frustrated sexual energy on Leslie, Sean drags her into Alexis bedroom. Struggling against him, Leslies bracelet falls off and rolls unseen under the bed. Unaware that Alexis has reconsidered against dropping out of the election, Sean panics. Deciding to speed his plan up, he flies to Natumbe. Thinking Sean is skimming profits off the top of the Vitron oil deal, Leslie follows him, demanding a piece of the action. Karens husband, Jesse, shows up and tells her he never signed the final divorce papers, making them still legally married. After Jeff bails Sammy Jo out of her financial debts, Steven offers him a warning to stay away from his ex-wife. Saving Sammy Jo from an attempted rape, Jeff stay

After walking in on Adam and Jesse locked in a bitter fight, Karen falls to the floor with labor pains. Waiting pensively at the hospital, neither Adam nor Jesse can let go of their overwhelming resentment for each other. Jeff resigns as Blakes campaign manager after Blake voices his displeasure over Jeffs tactics in maneuvering into Denver- Carrington. Reconfirming his alliance to Blake, Jeff turns down Alexis offer to come to work for her. Accompanying Sammy Jo to Los Angeles for a horse auction, Jeff stops by her hotel suite after spending the day together at the beach. Feeling herself falling in love with Jeff, she allows herself to surrender to his passionate kisses. Sean threatens to kill Leslie if she quits her job at Colbyco, fearing it would confirm Alexis suspicions about their affair. Scared for her own safety, Leslie turns to Dex, telling him she knows Seans true identity. Suspecting Sean is seeking vengeance for his fathers suicide, Dex warns Alexis. Not wanting to b

Following his near fatal brush with death in Natumbe, Blake returns to Colorado facing accusations that he was involved in an illegal weapons deal. Concerned that the bad press will harm his campaign, Fallon and Steven fly to Natumbe to find proof that will clear their fathers name. As Karens custody suit draws near, Alexis discovers proof that Sean paid Jesse to return to Denver. Bringing the evidence into the courtroom, Alexis proves Jesse acted out of greed in influencing Karens decision to keep the baby. Tortured by the pain the custody suit has caused everyone, Dana blurts out that Karen is the rightful mother. Devastated by her outburst, Adam moves out of their bedroom. After Leslie discovers Jeffs divorce is final, she throws herself at him. But after he abruptly puts an end to their relationship, Leslie is left broken hearted. Jeff stops by Blakes campaign headquarters to patch up their differences. Mutually regretful for their separation, Jeff asks to return as Blakes ma

Adam is absolved of suspicion in the kidnapping of his son when Leslie calls him to say that Sean has taken the baby and is holding her captive. Finding the location of the call through a wire tap, Adam and Steven hurry to the desolate mountain cabin. They find Leslie badly beaten, but Sean has already taken the baby. Chasing after him, Adam and .Steven find him and get back the baby, but not before Sean is able to escape. Jealous that Jeff has fallen in love with Sammy Jo, Fallon stops by Jeffs apartment. When a heated argument turns passionate, their lust for each other becomes uncontrollable. Answering a knock at his door after he and Fallon have made love, Jeff is stunned to find Sammy Jo with champagne, ready to toast her decision to marry him. Sean returns to Alexis apartment to kill her and take revenge for his fathers suicide. Grappling with all the uncertainty in his life and Sammy Jos current love affair with Jeff, Steven decides to leave Denver. Confident the judge will

Sammy Jo and Jeff are relieved to discover the body they found in the lake is not Krystle, but the mystery of how she is involved still haunts them. Krystles car is found in Harmon Springs and the man responsible for stealing it is a convicted murderer. Frustrated by the bizarre elements involved in Krystles disappearance, Blake is both relieved and confused when Krystles sister, Virginia, informs him that Krystle is with her. Finding a sealed farewell letter to Blake and Sammy Jo from Steven, Adam tosses it in the fire. Fallon comes across the partially charred remains, and immediately suspects her brother of treachery. After Dex expresses his unwillingness to help Alexis strengthen her empire, she takes advantage of Sables unexpected return and her political and financially affluent friend, Hamilton Stone. Alexis persuades Stone to help her get her ships back from Natumbe, while Sable contemplates how she can benefit from their budding relationship. Blake flies to Dayton, Krystle

Blake entrusts Jeff with Stevens share of leadership in Denver-Carrington. Devastated by Blakes reliance on Jeff, Adam schemes to gain control of Denver-Carrington. Making light of Sammy Jos objections to him working closely with Fallon, Jeff playfully teases her. Krystle awakens screaming after a nightmare reveals a horrifying glimpse into her clouded memory. Arriving in Los Angeles to meet with Dr. Hampton, Blake tells Krystle that her headaches are a result of complications from the fall she took off her horse several years before. Accompanying Sgt. Zorelli to the morgue to identify the body, Fallon privately thinks that the dead man looks familiar. Sharing her thoughts with Blake upon his return, he admits the young man looks like someone he knew many years ago. Blake goes through photographs dating back to 1963, showing the man and Blake together. While mingling with guests at a party for Blakes friends and supporters, Krystle is gripped by a painful headache. Losing control,

Taking the picture of Blake standing with the young man found floating in the lake, Fallon sets up an appointment with Sergeant Zorelli to view the corpse. Krystle undergoes more tests to determine her reaction to a new drug. Virginia joins Blake and Krystle at the hospital. Blake and Virginia develop a special bond of friendship. After sleeping with Claire, Adam tells her its best she find another job. Following her tests, Krystle has a new resolve to live. Sammy Jo and Fallon put their differences aside and develop a friendship. Dex asks Jeff to help him find more out about Fritz Heath, Colbycos comptroller. A seething Alexis berates Dex for unwittingly selling the Carlton to Sable. Unable to view the corpse, Zorelli sets Fallon up in a room and gives her a picture. Unaware that a camera is focused on her, she pulls out Blakes picture and compares photographs, as Zorelli watches. Virginia is awestruck by the opulence of the Carrington mansion as she returns to Denver with Blake an

Krystle agrees to the operation only after Blake reluctantly signs her divorce papers and living will, to be enacted if the surgery is not a success. Virginia tells Krystle of her troubled youth after their mother left her. Krystle invites Sable to dinner and their friendship continues to grow. Fallon is haunted by a recurring dream of Roger Grimes. Dex hires a Vietnam buddy, Painter, to investigate Colbycos controller. Krystle recognizes one of the caterers at her dinner party, Gibson, as the same man she sees coming out of the lake in her haunting nightmare. Fearing Krystle will put the puzzle together, Sable tells Gibson to discontinue his dives into the lake. Those are the same dives that originally uncovered the body of Roger Grimes. Thinking he has discovered an underwater passageway, Gibson is hesitant to abandon his search. Virginia reacts very strangely when she is introduced to Dex. Following the reaffirmation of their wedding vows, Blake is forced to cancel his and Krystle

Following their passionate love making, Zorelli suspects Fallon is merely trying to influence him to drop the Roger Grimes case. After Virginia storms from Dexs room, leaving behind pictures of them together from a happier time, Dex is left stunned by the uncanny turn of events. Blake orders Zorelli to stay away from Fallon. To avoid having their family secret revealed, Blake vows to take the rap for Grimes murder. Fallon continues to be haunted by the memory of Grimes. Sable discovers Gibson left his knife in Sammy Jos barn. Confronting Gibson, she warns him to leave Denver or face her wrath. Zorelli receives a blown up photograph of Grimes with Blake, proving Blake knows more than he is letting on. Learning that Heath is a regular gambler at her friends casino, Sable follows him there. Surprised to discover Dex has also followed Heath, Sable uses the opportunity to toy with Dex. Arousing his interest, Sable then turns him off like a cold shower. Alone in her barn, Sammy Jo hears

Irate after Sable gains control of her ships, Alexis hires one of Adams unsavory friends, the handsome and intriguing Cray Boyd, to get them back. Running into Hamilton Stone at the Carlton, Alexis promises to make him pay dearly for double crossing her. Shaken by her threats, Stone ponders the damage she could cause. Sammy Jo is mistaken for a sixteen year-old runaway by Tanner McBride, a teen counselor. Apologizing and embarrassed, Tanner is attracted to Sammy Jo. Zorelli pleads with his captain for a second chance, only to be sternly denied. Dex begins to doubt his and Alexis relationship can survive. Jeff reprimands Adam for neglecting his loyalties to Blake. Stung by his reproach, Adam swings wildly at Jeff. After several missed blows, Adam orders Jeff out of the house. Blake confronts Gibson. Offering to help him if he talks, Gibson tells Blake Sable hired him. Accusing Sable of working for Jason, Blake lashes out at her. Before Sable can explain, Alexis walks in on their fight

Sable is able to maintain a calm facade and convince Heath to put the gun down so they can talk. Agreeing, and feeling more at ease, Heath talks about how Sable can ruin Colbyco. After Heath leaves, Sable is still in shock from her close encounter with death. Needing to be with someone, she goes to Dex. Blake questions Dex about what Adam did to Virginia to make her want to leave. Hearing the truth, Blake kicks Adam out of the house, as Blake feels his family slip away from him. Alexis goes to Paris to check on Boyds commando operation. Alexis finds herself wanting Boyd. Fallon moves in with Sammy Jo. Zorelli asks Fallon to explain why she is suddenly cold to him. Joanna confronts Sable for stepping in between her and Dex, causing Sable to suspect Joannas loyalty. Joanna tries to seduce Dex but he turns down her advances. Sable meets with Dex to apologize for their night together, promising she respects his love for Alexis. Despite their polite insistence that the whole affair meant

Joanna agrees to tell Adam everything she knows about Sable, in exchange for his protection. Upon Alexis return to Denver, Blake confronts her about the ad asking for information on Roger Grimes. She reasserts her vow to see him pay for Grimes murder. Fearing Alexis may get a warrant to search the lake, Blake asks Dex to dive into the lake and make sure everything that needs to be hidden stays that way. Zorelli promises his commanding officer, Capt. Handler, that he will drop the Grimes case and is given his old job back. Sable is pleased when Monica moves in with her. But Sables joy is short-lived when Alexis and Adam tell her the tankers have been destroyed. Sammy Jo offers Tanner a check for his home for runaways. She grows increasingly fond of him, unaware that he is married. Blake goes to Delta Rho to make amends with Fallon, and finds the picture Zorelli left behind. With all his faith in Fallon destroyed, Blake storms out. Dex goes to Alexis penthouse to talk about her vende

Blake and Jeff are stunned when Dex finds the hidden vault beneath the lake completely empty. Returning from the lake, Jeff finds Sammy Jo waiting for him in his bed. Blake asks Sable to try and find out any information Alexis may know about the vanished treasure. Having a passkey to Alexis suite, Sable waits for the right time to sneak in and take the painting Roger Grimes stole from the hidden Nazi treasure. Alexis tells Captain Handler about her eyewitness to Roger Grimes murder. Even with the witness, Handler is reluctant to reopen the case. Zorelli subtly gets valuable information out of Fallon, leading him to the uncle of Blakes half-sister Dominique Devereaux. Meeting Dominiques uncle, Charles Matthews, Zorelli puts a bug in his house and learns Matthews knows more about Grimes murder than he is letting on. Jeff warns Blake that he doesnt think Sable can be trusted. Federal Marshals burst into Alexis suite to seize Colbyco records, as Sable unleashes her lawsuit to bring

Another skeleton is discovered buried in the tunnel beneath the mansion. Blake is convinced that whoever else is looking for the treasure also killed Elsworth. He gives Dex and Jeff one week to meet with Roger Grimes widow, Emily, before he reveals their tangled secret to the police. To prove his loyalty to Fallon, Zorelli quits the police department. Tanner and Sammy Jo have an unspoken desire to be together. Sable learns she is pregnant, but is unable to tell Dex he is the father. Fallon decides to move into an abandoned cottage on Blakes property. Adam retouches the photograph he had taken of Jeff and Monica to appear as if their relationship may be incestuous. He then submits it to a sleazy tabloid for publication. Outraged, Jeff storms into the tabloids office and begins attacking the reporter. A photographer captures the assault on film. Fallon recognizes a lullaby she hears Krystina sing. Setting up house in her cottage, she is haunted by the lullaby. Afraid her mind is playi

Blake tells Alexis that Charles Matthews knew about Fallons childhood nightmare. Matthews also knew that Blakes father, Tom Carrington, covered up the incident. Alexis blackmails Blake for half of the plundered Nazi treasure. Jeff and Dex enlist Zorellis help to dig up information on Captain Handler. Fallon dreams of the lullaby she heard Krystina sing. She remembers the lullaby came from a music box that was part of the treasure. Fallon asks Krystina to show her where she found the music box. Alexis offers to give up her claim for half of the treasure, sparing Blake public scorn, if Sable withdraws her lawsuit against Colbyco. Sable agrees. Krystina leads Fallon into a secret tunnel passage and to the hidden treasure, unaware that Dennis Grimes has followed them. Handler meets with the mastermind behind the scheme to steal the treasure, but his identity is never revealed. Grimes takes Fallon and Krystina hostage inside the tunnel. Handler and several police officers raid Blakes ma