The Colbys

1985–1987 · Ended · 2 seasons · 49 episodes · Drama, Soap · United States

Creator Richard Shapiro, Esther Shapiro · Channel ABC · Starring Charlton Heston, John James, Stephanie Beacham

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

24 episodes · November 1985 – May 1986
  1. Episode 1: 1. The CelebrationNovember 20, 1985 · 44 min
    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
  2. Episode 2: 2. Conspiracy of SilenceNovember 27, 1985 · 44 min
    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
  3. Episode 3: 3. Moment of TruthNovember 28, 1985 · 44 min
  4. Episode 4: 4. Family AlbumDecember 5, 1985 · 44 min
  5. Episode 5: 5. Shadow of the PastDecember 12, 1985 · 44 min
  6. Episode 6: 6. A House DividedDecember 19, 1985 · 44 min
Show 18 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. The ReunionDecember 26, 1985 · 44 min
  2. Episode 8: 8. Fallen IdolJanuary 2, 1986 · 44 min
  3. Episode 9: 9. The LetterJanuary 9, 1986 · 44 min
  4. Episode 10: 10. The Turning PointJanuary 16, 1986 · 44 min
  5. Episode 11: 11. Thursday's ChildJanuary 30, 1986 · 44 min
  6. Episode 12: 12. The PactFebruary 6, 1986 · 44 min
  7. Episode 13: 13. Fallon's ChoiceFebruary 13, 1986 · 44 min
  8. Episode 14: 14. The TrialFebruary 20, 1986 · 44 min
  9. Episode 15: 15. Burden of ProofFebruary 27, 1986 · 44 min
  10. Episode 16: 16. My Father's HouseMarch 6, 1986 · 44 min
  11. Episode 17: 17. The OutcastMarch 13, 1986 · 44 min
  12. Episode 18: 18. The WeddingMarch 20, 1986 · 44 min
  13. Episode 19: 19. The HoneymoonMarch 27, 1986 · 44 min
  14. Episode 20: 20. Double JeopardyApril 10, 1986 · 44 min
  15. Episode 21: 21. A Family AffairApril 17, 1986 · 44 min
  16. Episode 22: 22. The ReckoningMay 1, 1986 · 44 min
  17. Episode 23: 23. Anniversary WaltzMay 15, 1986 · 44 min
  18. Episode 24: 24. CheckmateMay 22, 1986 · 44 min

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
44 minutes
FIRST AIRED
November 20, 1985
LAST AIRED
March 26, 1987
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Aaron Spelling Productions

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