The Colbys
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.
Cast
Charlton Heston
Jason Colby
John James
Jeff Colby
Stephanie Beacham
Sable Colby
Katharine Ross
Francesca Scott Colby Hamilton Langdon
Emma Samms
Fallon Carrington Colby
Maxwell Caulfield
Miles Colby
Tracy Scoggins
Monica Colby
Claire Yarlett
Bliss Colby
Ricardo Montalban
Zach Powers
Kim Morgan Greene
Channing Carter
Michael Parks
Hoyt Parker / Phillip Colby
Seasons
E1The Celebration
Nov 20, 1985
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
E2Conspiracy of Silence
Nov 27, 1985
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
E3Moment of Truth
Nov 28, 1985
E4Family Album
Dec 5, 1985
E5Shadow of the Past
Dec 12, 1985
E6A House Divided
Dec 19, 1985
E7The Reunion
Dec 26, 1985
E8Fallen Idol
Jan 2, 1986
E9The Letter
Jan 9, 1986
E10The Turning Point
Jan 16, 1986
E11Thursday's Child
Jan 30, 1986
E12The Pact
Feb 6, 1986
E13Fallon's Choice
Feb 13, 1986
E14The Trial
Feb 20, 1986
E15Burden of Proof
Feb 27, 1986
E16My Father's House
Mar 6, 1986
E17The Outcast
Mar 13, 1986
E18The Wedding
Mar 20, 1986
E19The Honeymoon
Mar 27, 1986
E20Double Jeopardy
Apr 10, 1986
E21A Family Affair
Apr 17, 1986
E22The Reckoning
May 1, 1986
E23Anniversary Waltz
May 15, 1986
E24Checkmate
May 22, 1986
E1The Gathering Storm
Sep 24, 1986
E2No Exit
Sep 25, 1986
E3Jason's Choice
Oct 2, 1986
E4The Matchmaker
Oct 16, 1986
E5Something Old, Something New
Oct 23, 1986
E6The Gala
Oct 30, 1986
E7Bloodlines
Nov 6, 1986
E8Deceptions
Nov 13, 1986
E9And Baby Makes Four
Nov 27, 1986
E10Bid for Freedom
Dec 4, 1986
E11Sanctuary
Dec 11, 1986
E12Reaching Out
Dec 18, 1986
E13Power Plays
Jan 1, 1987
E14The Legacy
Jan 7, 1987
E15The Home-Wrecker
Jan 15, 1987
E16Manhunt
Jan 22, 1987
E17All Fall Down
Jan 29, 1987
E18Guilty Party
Feb 5, 1987
E19Fallon's Baby
Feb 12, 1987
E20Answered Prayers
Feb 26, 1987
E21Return Engagement
Mar 5, 1987
E22Devil's Advocate
Mar 12, 1987
E23Betrayals
Mar 19, 1987
E24The Dead End
Mar 25, 1987
E25Crossroads
Mar 26, 1987
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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.
