CTVA US Drama - "Falcon Crest" (Lorimar/CBS) Season 4 (1984-85)

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Season 4 (1984-85)
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CBS Fridays 10:00 pm Eastern

Supervising Producer, E.F. Wallengren; Produced by John F. Perry; (opening credits)
Executive Supervising Producer, Rod Peterson (opening credits)
Executive Producers: Earl Hamner & Michael Fillerman (end credits)

Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale are added to the opening regular cast credits.
(Mel Ferrer has been removed from the opening credits)
(Abby Dalton has been removed temporarily from the opening credits)
(Cliff Robertson has been removed from end credits)

4.01 [69] Falcon Crest: REQUIEM
Lorimar prod no. 173201 (copyright date 18Sep84) b: 28-Sep-1984
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Rod Peterson & Claire Whitaker; Directed by Harry Harris
director of photography, Frank Raymond
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson , Paul Freeman (entry), Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
John van Dreelen (Johan Riebmann)
Mary Kate McGeehan (Linda Caproni)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Harry Basch (Vince Caproni)
William Bryant (Unknown)
Jordan Charney (Norton Crane)
George McDaniel (Alan Caldwell)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Don Matheson (Mr. Padgett)
Co-Starring:
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Bob Curtis (Father Bob)
Karen Witter (Elke)
Featuring:
Al Christy (Unknown)
Denny Furey (Unknown)
Phyllis Hamlin (Unknown)
Joe Lerer (Unknown)
Carl Mueller (Unknown)
Matthew Smith (Unknown)
Synopsis:
While Angela blames Chase for the crash, he insists it was sabotage. Meanwhile, the disappointed Cartel members
discuss their goal to recover Nazi treasure buries on Falcon Crest land

4.02 [70] Falcon Crest: FATHER'S DAY
Lorimar prod no. 173202 (copyright date 26Sep84) b: 05-Oct-1984
Produced by John F Perry; Written by E. F. Wallengren; Directed by Reza Badiyi
director of photography, Frank Raymond
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
John van Dreelen (Johan Riebmann)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Don Matheson (Mr. Padgett)
George McDaniel (Alan Caldwell)
Co-Starring:
Stu Klitsner (Mr. Hawthorne)
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Buck McDancer (Airplane Leaser)
Synopsis:
Angela offers Greg a career advancing position as a lawyer. Meanwhile, Richard is threatened by the Cartel, which
has just seen its leader Johann murdered by his own son.

4.03 [71] Falcon Crest: STRANGERS
Lorimar prod no. 173203 (copyright date 2Oct84) b: 12-Oct-1984
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Claire Whitaker; Directed by Harry Harris
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Don Matheson (Mr. Padgett)
George McDaniel (Alan Caldwell)
Special Guest Star:
Andrew Duggan (PaulHartford)
Co-Starring:
Lesley Woods (Mrs. Miller)
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Xander Berkeley (Buzz Whitehead)
Synopsis:
Angela and Lance bribe the aiplane mechanic to say that Chase was drinking prior to take off, while Maggie receives
some devastating news about her father.

4.04 [72] Falcon Crest: THE OUTCASTS
Lorimar prod no. 173204 (copyright date 9Oct84) b: 19-Oct-1984
Produced by John F Perry; Written by Rod Peterson; Directed by Reza Badiyi
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy) (entry)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Warren Stevens (Senator Silverlake)
Don Matheson (Mr. Padgett)
George McDaniel (Alan Caldwell)
Special Guest Star:
Andrew Duggan (Paul Hartford)
Co-Starring:
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Don West (Security Guard)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
Terry's husband turns up demanding some of her inheritance money and Angela unwittingly aides the Cartel in
bugging Falcon Crest. Meanwhile Chase's pilot licence is revoked.

4.05 [73] Falcon Crest: SHADOWS (aka The Haunting)
Lorimar prod no. 173205 (copyright date 16Oct84) b: 26-Oct-1984
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by William Schmidt; Directed by Harry Harris
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy)
*
Also Starring: (end credits)
Abby Dalton (Julia Cumson)
Guest Starring:
Roger Perry (John Costello)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Don Matheson (Mr. Padgett)
Joe Lambie (Sheriff Dan Robbins)
John Carter (Max Hartman)
John H. Fields (Ralph Delaney)
Charles Bouvier (Heavy-Set)
Co-Starring:
Lesley Woods (Mrs. Miller)
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Ritch Brinkley (Mr. Tower)
Anulka Dziubinska (Sonya Louis-Dreyfus)
Casey Sander (Gate Guard)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
Desperate for drug money, Joel mugs Maggie - and is later hired by Cole to work as a transportation foreman.
Meanwhile, Emmahears Julia's voice call out to her in the vineyards

4.06 [74] Falcon Crest: LORD OF THE VALLEY
Lorimar prod no. 173206 (copyright date 23Oct84) b: 02-Nov-1984
Produced by John F Perry; Written by E. F. Wallengren; Directed by Reza Badiyi
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton*, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
(* Abby Dalton joins the regular cast again)
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott) (entry)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Rose Gregorio (Mary Giannini)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Dave Shelley (Unknown)
Terry Carter (Unknown)
George McDaniel (Alan Caldwell)
Special Guest Stars:
Andrew Duggan (Paul Hartford)
Stefan Gierasch (Sam Giannini)
Co-Starring:
Nick Eldredge (Herb Boutilier)
Bill Striglos (Unknown)
Nancy Burnett (Unknown)
Pierre Manassé (Maitre'D)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
Chase and Maggie travel to New York to unlock the secrets of her past, and Julia appears to Emma and asks for
money, but insists that Angela doesn't find out.

4.07 [75] Falcon Crest: THE INTRUDER
Lorimar prod no. 173207 (copyright date 30Oct84) b: 09-Nov-1984
Produced by John F Perry; Written by Scott Hamner; Directed by Harry Harris
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
Special Appearance by:
Gina Lollobrigida (Francesca Gioberti)(*entry*)
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Rose Gregorio (Mary Giannini)
Bob Seagren (Unknown)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Arthur Taxier (Mike Harris)
Susan French (Grandmother Gioberti)
Deborah May (Stephanie Hoffman)
Special Guest Star:
Geoffrey Lewis (Lucas Crosby)
Co-Starring:
Leigh Lombardi (Ms. Banken)
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Featuring:
Bill Jelliffe (Unknown)
Walter Cox (Unknown)
Cesar Angobaldo (Unknown)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
After Sam Gionnini is murdered having refused to give up his land, the Cartel turn to his widow Mary. Meanwhile,
Francesca Gioberti (Gina Lollobrigida) arrives from Italy seeking help from her cousins.

4.08 [76] Falcon Crest: PAIN AND PLEASURE
Lorimar prod no. 173208 (copyright date 8Nov84) b: 16-Nov-1984
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Greg Strangis; Directed by Reza Badiyi
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
NOTE: Laura Johnson does not appear in this episode.
Special Appearance by:
Gina Lollobrigida (Francesca Gioberti)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Joe Lambie (Sheriff Dan Robbins)
Walker Edmiston (Unknown)
Special Guest Star:
Geoffrey Lewis (Lucas Crosby)
Co-Starring:
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Damon Martin (Unknown)
Jennifer Coe (Young Girl)
Greg Collins (Unknown)
Bob Taylor (Unknown)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
Angela is shocked to discover that Francesca is her half-sister, and therefore heir to one third of Falcon Crest
while Emma and Chase obtain evidence that the airplane mechanic was bribed.

4.09 [77] Falcon Crest: THE TRUMP CARD
Lorimar prod no. 173209 (copyright date 15Nov84) b: 23-Nov-1984
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by William Schmidt; Directed by Harry Harris
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
Special Appearance by:
Gina Lollobrigida (Francesca Gioberti)
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Warren Stevens (Senator Silverlake)
Arthur Taxier (Mike Harris)
Special Guest Star:
Geoffrey Lewis (Lucas Crosby)
Co-Starring:
Lesley Woods (Mrs. Miller)
Nick Eldredge (Herb Boutelier)
Mitchel El-Mahdy (Servant)
Debbie Kornblum (Unknown)
Suzanne K. Kennedy (Unknown)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
Chase is absolved of all blame of the crash when the senator admits to being bribed. Meanwhile, Lance tries to
seduce Lorraine and Melissa tries to break up with Greg.

4.10 [78] Falcon Crest: TARANTELLA
Lorimar prod no. 173210 (copyright date 21Nov84) b: 30-Nov-1984
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Claire Whitaker; Directed by Reza Badiyi
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
Special Appearance by:
Gina Lollobrigida (Francesca Gioberti)
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Arthur Taxier (Mike Harris)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Special Guest Star:
Geoffrey Lewis (Lucas Crosby)
Co-Starring:
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Al Hopson (Locksmith)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
When Chase discovers that Francesca is selling her third of Falcon Crest to Angela to save her Italian vineyards,
he is outraged. Meanwhile Gustav steals the contract from Angela's safe.

4.11 [79] Falcon Crest: GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE
Lorimar prod no. 173211 (copyright date 27Nov84) b: 07-Dec-1984
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by E. F. Wallengren; Directed by Harry Harris
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
Special Appearance by:
Gina Lollobrigida (Francesca Gioberti) (*exit*)
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Roger Perry (John Costello)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
John Carter (Max Hartman)
Joe Lambie (Sheriff Dan Robbins)
Stephen Johnson (Unknown)
Roy London (Dr. Walker)
Susan Blanchard (Nurse)
Michael Anderson Jr. (Unknown)
Mitzi Hoag (Unknown)
Ryan MacDonald (Unknown)
Marsha Pizzo (Unknown)
Co-Starring:
Lesley Woods (Mrs. Miller)
Brad Harris (Deputy Duffy)
Steve Jones (Unknown)
John Eggold (Unknown)
Deborah Downey (Unknown)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
The kidnappers' plan becomes more apparent, Melissa agrees to sell the Agretti harvest to Chase, and to
Angela's despair Francesca sells her share of Falcon Crest to Richard.

4.12 [80] Falcon Crest: THE TRIUMVIRATE
Lorimar prod no. 173212 (copyright date 27Nov84) b: 14-Dec-1984
Produced by John F Perry, Written by Rod Peterson, Directed by Reza Badiyi
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Special Guest Star: (end credits)
Edward Winter (J. Benson Landale)
Guest Starring:
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Arthur Taxier (Mike Harris)
Roy London (Dr. Walker)
Susan Blanchard (Nurse)
Special Appearance by:
Jane Greer (Charlotte Pershing)
Co-Starring:
Lesley Woods (Mrs. Miller)
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Dick Durock (Gate Guard)
Tania Harley (Maid)
Synopsis:
Richard and Terry strike a deal while Gustav continues the wicked torment of Julia. Menawhile, Angela throws a spanner
in the works when she track down Maggiels troubled mother.

4.13 [81] Falcon Crest: WINNER TAKE ALL (aka Nothing Ventured)
Lorimar prod no. 173213 (copyright date 11Dec84) b: 21-Dec-1984
Produced by John F Perry; Written by William Schmidt; Directed by Barbara Peeters
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy)
*
Special Guest Star: (end credits)
Edward Winter (J. Benson Landale)
Guest Starring:
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Special Appearance by:
Jane Greer (Charlotte Pershing)
Co-Starring:
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Richard Lockmiller (Veterinarian)
Marcie Laurence (Radio Operator)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
Angela cuts Melissa out of her will, reinstatiing Lance as sole heir. Meanwhile Gustav manipulates Julia into
trusting him, and Angela encourages Charlotte to gamble.

4.14 [82] Falcon Crest: SUITABLE FOR FRAMING (aka Hunter's Moon)
Lorimar prod no. 173214 (copyright date 18Dec84) b: 28-Dec-1984
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by E. F. Wallengren; Directed by Stan Lathan
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan
Note: Abby Dalton does not appear in this episode.
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy)
*
Special Guest Star: (end credits)
Edward Winter (J. Benson Landale)
Guest Starring:
Sonja Smits (Lydia Boulanger)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
Ji-Ti Cumbuka (Hood)
Joe Lambie (Sheriff Dan Robbins)
Lilyan Chauvin (Sister Jeanette)
Raleigh Bond (Unknown)
Special Appearance by:
Jane Greer (Charlotte Pershing)
Co-Starring:
Samuel Vincent (Bartender)
Brad Harris (Deputy)
Jan-Ivan Dorin (Unknown)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
Furious with being cut out of Angela's will, Melissa pays Joel to discredit Lance - who is arrested for attempted
murder! Meanwhile, whilst searching for Gustav's father, Ben is killed.

4.15 [83] Falcon Crest: VICIOUS CIRCLE
Lorimar prod. no. 173215 (copyright date 27Dec84) b: 04-Jan-1985
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Rod Peterson; Directed by Larry Elikann
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy) (exit)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Ken Letner (Mr. Spheeris)
John H. Fields (Ralph Delaney)
Joe Lambie (Sheriff Dan Robbins)
Ronnie Claire Edwards (Maxie McCoy)
Special Appearance by:
Jane Greer (Charlotte Pershing)
Co-Starring:
Nick Eldredge (Herb Boutelier)
John Howard Swain (Devon)
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Buck McDancer (Security Guard)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
As Melissa's plan works perfectly, Angela disinherits Lance again. Charlotte loses money at the racetrack,
while Richard sends Joel away to a drug rehabilitation center.

4.16 [84] Falcon Crest: INSULT AND INJURY (aka Sparkling death)
Lorimar prod. no. 173216 (copyright date 2Jan85) b: 11-Jan-1985
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Juliet Packer; Directed by Barbara Peeters
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Special Appearance by: (end credits)
Jane Greer (Charlotte Pershing)
Guest Starring:
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
John H. Fields (Ralph Delaney)
Co-Starring:
Lesley Woods (Mrs. Miller)
John Howard Swain (Devon)
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Bob Curtis (Father Bob)
Alan Jordan (Pawnbroker)
Billy Beck (Charles)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Synopsis:
When Maggie finds evidence to support Lance's innocence, Angela agrees to help bail him out of jail - but only
if he stops seeing Lorraine. Meanwhile, Maggie has lost a family heiloom.

4.17 [85] Falcon Crest: ACID TESTS
Lorimar prod. no. 173217 (copyright date 15Jan85) b: 25-Jan-1985
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Claire Whitaker; Directed by Larry Elikann
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Note: Abby Dalton does not appear in this episode.
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Special Guest Stars: (end credits)
Andrew Duggan (Paul Hartford)
David Opatoshu (Alexander Nicolau)
Guest Starring:
Arthur Taxier (Mike Harris)
John H. Fields (Ralph Delaney)
Norman Bartold (Judge Holder)
Special Appearance by:
Jane Greer (Charlotte Pershing)
Co-Starring:
Lesley Woods (Mrs. Miller)
Clare Peck (Reporter)
Frank Dicopoulos (David)
Synopsis:
Chase and Cole dump hundreds of gallons of poisoned chamapagne, and Richard is thrilled when the judge
rules that Lance must stand trial for attemped murder.

4.18 [86] Falcon Crest: THE SHOWDOWN
Lorimar prod. no. 173218 (copyright date 22Jan85) b: 01-Feb-1985
Produced by John F Perry; Written by Rod Peterson & E. F. Wallengren; Directed by Michael Preece
director of photography, Frank Raymond
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Patch Mackenzie (Renée)
Jeanne Lange (Doctor)
Co-Starring:
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Richard Lockmiller (Veterinarian)
Synopsis:
When Richard's first shipment of Francesca's wine is sabotaged and stolen, he blames Chase. Meanwhile Lorraine
discovers that she is pregnant, and Angela is taken at gunpoint to see Julia

4.19 [87] Falcon Crest: RETRIBUTION
Lorimar prod. no. 173219 (copyright date 29Jan85) b: 08-Feb-1985
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Rod Peterson & E. F. Wallengren; Directed by Barbara Peeters
director of photography, Frank Raymond
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Paul Freeman (exit), Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
NOTE: This is Paul Freemans last episode.
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Patch Mackenzie (Renée)
Co-Starring:
Bob Curtis (Father Bob)
Featuring:
Michael Preece (Hood # 1)
Buck McDancer (Hood # 2)
Synopsis:
When the old mine shaft containing the Nazi treasure collapses, Gustav is killed. Meanwhile, Lance opposes
Lorraine's abortion, and Melissa and Cole opt out of a church wedding.

4.20 [88] Falcon Crest: FORSAKING ALL OTHERS
Lorimar prod. no. 173220 (copyright date 8Feb85) b: 15-Feb-1985
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Claire Whitaker & William Schmidt; Directed by Lorraine S. Ferrara
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton (exit),
Margaret Ladd, Laura Johnson, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
NOTE: Abby Dalton leaves the regular cast after this episode.
Special Guest Star: Anne Archer (Cassandra Wilder) (entry)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Jonathan Frakes (Damon Ross)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
James Ray (Judge Frank Leeds)
John H. Fields (Ralph Delaney)
Penelope Windust (Melissa's Doctor)
John Carter (Max Hartman)
Co-Starring:
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Bob Curtis (Father Bob)
Tom Regan (Unknown)
Mike Hanks (Unknown)
Julie Inouye (Nurse)
Jeff Silverman (Unknown)
Synopsis:
When Angela tells Cole that Melissa cannot have anymore children, he feels deceived and leaves her standing
at the alter. Meanwhile, Lance is shocked to see Julia.

4.21 [89] Falcon Crest: RECRIMINATIONS (aka Reconciliations)
Lorimar prod. no. 173221 (copyright date 15Feb85) b: 22-Feb-1985
Produced by John F Perry; Written by Greg Strangis; Directed by Lorraine S. Ferrara
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Special Guest Star: Anne Archer (Cassandra Wilder)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Jonathan Frakes (Damon Ross)
Carla Borelli (Connie Giannini)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
John Carter (Max Hartman)
Co-Starring:
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Bob Curtis (Father Bob)
Billy Beck (Charles)
Ken Hill(Unknown)
Thom Ratchford (Unknown)
Synopsis:
Melissa and Cole finally marry. Meanwhile, Lance proposes to Lorraine, and although she gives her blessing,
Angela deviously tells Richard - who promptly disowns Lorrraine.

4.22 [90] Falcon Crest: HOUSE DIVIDED
Lorimar prod. no. 173222 (copyright date 4Mar85) b: 08-Mar-1985
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by William Schmidt & Claire Whitaker; Directed by Joseph Manduke
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Special Guest Star: Anne Archer (Cassandra Wilder)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Jonathan Frakes (Damon Ross)
Carla Borelli (Connie Giannini)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Co-Starring:
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
James Metropole (Frank)
Erica Todd (Unknown)
Marcie Friedman (Young Cassandra)
Aquilina Soriano (Unknown)
Teri Hafford (Unknown)
Synopsis:
While Cole and Melissa are honeymooning n Tahiti, Chase convines Connie not to sell her land to Angela.
Meanwhile, Lance's trial is set to begin

4.23 [91] Falcon Crest: THE TRIAL
Lorimar prod. no. 173223 (copyright date 11Mar85) b: 15-Mar-1985
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Paul L. Ehrmann; Directed by Robert Foxworth
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Special Guest Star: Anne Archer (Cassandra Wilder)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Bibi Besch (D. A. Caroline Earle)
Ron Masak (Doug Eberhart)
Carla Borelli (Connie Giannini)
Jonathan Frakes (Damon Ross)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Joe Lambie (Sheriff Dan Robbins)
Norman Bartold (Judge Holder)
And:
Barbara Howard (Robin Agretti)
Co-Starring:
Lesley Woods (Mrs. Miller)
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Billy Beck (Charles)
Brad Harris (Deputy)
Gregory Itzin (Dr. Bitters)
Pat Benson (Mrs. Nolan)
Jenny Gago (Clinic Doctor)
Troy Evans (Detective)
Pierre Manassé (Waiter)
Synopsis:
Melissa's lustful cousin arrives and sets her sights on Cole, while Melissa and Cole consider finding a surrogate
mother. Meanwhile, Richard bribes the judge of Lance's trial.

4.24 [92] Falcon Crest: JUSTICE FOR ALL
Lorimar prod. no. 173224 (copyright date 22Mar85) b: 29-Mar-1985
Produced by John F Perry; Written by Dick Nelson; Directed by Phillip Leacock
director of photography, Frank Raymond
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Special Guest Star: Anne Archer (Cassandra Wilder)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Bibi Besch (D. A. Caroline Earle)
Carla Borelli (Connie Giannini)
Donald May (Brad Newton)
Jonathan Frakes (Damon Ross)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Norman Bartold (Judge Holder)
And:
Barbara Howard (Robin Agretti)
Co-Starring:
Pat Benson (Mrs. Nolan)
Paul Webb (Billy)
Synopsis:
Robin cruelly uses Cole and Melissa's search for a surrogate mother to her advantage. Cassandra and Damon weasel
their way into Falcon Crest, and Lance is sentenced.

4.25 [93] Falcon Crest: DEVIL'S HARVEST
Lorimar prod. no. 173225 (copyright date 2Apr85) b: 12-Apr-1985
Produced by John F Perry; Written by John F. Perry; Directed by Robert Foxworth
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Sarah Douglas & Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Special Guest Star: Anne Archer (Cassandra Wilder)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Carla Borelli (Connie Giannini)
Jonathan Frakes (Damon Ross)
Donald May (Brad Newton)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
John H. Fields (Ralph Delaney)
And:
Barbara Howard (Robin Agretti)
Co-Starring:
Brad Harris (Deputy)
Tony Hernandez (Reporter)
Isabel West (Unknown)
Kate Williamson (Unknown)
Conan Lee (Cousin # 1)
Nathan Jung (Cousin # 2)
Marcie Friedman (Young Cassandra)
Joshua Harris (Young Damon)
Synopsis:
In a desperate bid to avoid going to prison, Lance goes into hiding. Meanwhile, Anglea takes over The Globe, and
Robin tries to get her claws into Cole.

4.26 [94] Falcon Crest: THE DECLINE ...
Lorimar prod. no. 173226 (copyright date 10Apr85) b: 19-Apr-1985
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Rod Peterson & Greg Strangis; Directed by Reza Badiyi
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Sarah Douglas, Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Special Guest Star: Anne Archer (Cassandra Wilder)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Jack Bannon (Larry Michaelson)
Carla Borelli (Connie Giannini)
Jonathan Frakes (Damon Ross)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Co-Starring:
Billy Beck (Charles)
John Lasell (Sam)
Nathan Jung (Cousin # 2)
Conan Lee (Cousin # 1)
Danny Kwan (News Paper Vendor)
Bill Ryusaki (Cousin # 3)
Synopsis:
Pamela demands money form Melissa to keep quiet about framing Lance, Angela hides Lance in Chinatown to avoid prison,
and Chase is livid when Maggie is to become acting publisher.

4.27 [95] Falcon Crest: ... AND THE FALL
Lorimar prod. no. 173227 (copyright date 22Apr85) b: 03-May-1985
Produced by John F Perry; Written by Greg Strangis & Rod Peterson; Directed by Barbara Peeters
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Sarah Douglas, Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Special Guest Star: Anne Archer (Cassandra Wilder)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Jack Bannon (Larry Michaelson)
Carla Borelli (Connie Giannini)
Jonathan Frakes (Damon Ross)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
James Purcell (Detective Fisher)
And:
Reuven Bar-Yotam (Captain Alexis)
Co-Starring:
Danny Kwan (News Paper Vendor (Li Ching))
Robert Kanner (Gary)
Nathan Jung (Cousin # 2)
Alan Buchdahl (Race Track Announcer)
Conan Lee (Cousin # 1)
Dalton Cathey (Manager Drug Rehab)
Pierre Manassé (Maitre D')
Bill Ryusaki (Cousin # 3)
Synopsis:
Greg is shocked to learn the cause of Joel's death, while Angela makes plans for Lance and Lorraine to flee the
country. Meanwhile Cole discovers a threat to his parents' marriage.

4.28 [96] Falcon Crest: COLD COMFORT
Lorimar prod. no. 173228 (copyright date 3May85) b: 10-May-1985
Produced by John F Perry; Written by William Schmidt; Directed by Philip Leacock
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Sarah Douglas, Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Special Guest Star: Anne Archer (Cassandra Wilder)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Carla Borelli (Connie Giannini)
Jonathan Frakes (Damon Ross)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Warren Munson (Dr. Shratter)
John H. Fields (Ralph Delaney)
And:
Reuven Bar-Yotam (Captain Alexis)
And:
Barbara Howard (Robin Agretti)
Co-Starring:
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Billy Beck (Charles)
Samuel Vincent (Bartender)
Bill Shick (Cop)
Fran Bennett (Nurse)
Joshua Harris (Young Damon)
Marcie Friedman (Young Cassandra)
Bill Ryusaki (Cousin # 3)
Justin De Rosa (Dominic Rossini)
Synopsis:
After her fall, Lorraine ends up in hospital, but when Lance goes to visit he is taken into custody. Meanwhile,
Greg finds proof of Melissa's treachery and orders her to turn herself in.

4.29 [97] Falcon Crest: CONFESSIONS
Lorimar prod. no. 173229 (copyright date 7May85) b: 17-May-1985
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by Claire Whitaker; Directed by Barbara Peeters
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Sarah Douglas (exit), Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Special Guest Star: Anne Archer (Cassandra Wilder)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott)
Parker Stevenson (Joel McCarthy) (exit)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Carla Borelli (Conni Giannini)
Jonathan Frakes (Damon Ross)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Joe Lambie (Sheriff Dan Robbins)
Norman Bartold (Judge Holder)
And:
Barbara Howard (Robin Agretti)
Co-Starring:
Fran Bennett (Nurse)
Robert Kanner (Gary)
Ray Abruzzo (Waiter # 1)
David Sage (Minister)
Dulcie Jordan (Unknown)
Featuring:
Paul Webb (Billy)
Alex Curie (Unknown)
Page Layner Miller (Unknown)
Jerry Prell (Unknown)
Gilles Savard (Unknown)
Synopsis:
Lance is freed when Melissa confesses he was framed, and he and Lorraine marry immediately. Meanwhile, Cole
divulges to Melissa that Robin is pregant.

4.30 [98] Falcon Crest: THE AVENGING ANGEL
Lorimar prod. no. 173230 (copyright date 16May85) b: 24-May-1985
Produced by John F. Perry; Written by E. F. Wallengren; Directed by Reza Badiyi
Starring: (opening credits)
Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Margaret Ladd,
Laura Johnson, Simon MacCorkindale (as Greg Reardon) and Susan Sullivan.
Special Guest Star: Anne Archer (Cassandra Wilder)
Kate Vernon (Lorraine Prescott) (exit)
Special Appearance by: Celeste Holm (Anna Rossini)(entry)
*
Guest Starring: (end credits)
Carla Borelli (Connie Giannini)
Jonathan Frakes (Damon Ross)
James Ray (Judge Leeds)
Donald May (Brad Linton)
Chao-Li Chi (Chao Li)
Joe Lambie (Sheriff Dan Robbins)
Antony Ponzini (Unknown)
Woody Eney (Unknown)
Warren Munson (Dr. Shratter)
And:
Barbara Howard (Robin Agretti)
Co-Starring:
Jason Goldberg (Joseph Gioberti)
Neil Elliot (Unknown)
Marcie Friedman (Young Cassandra)
Joshua Harris (Young Damon)
Justin de Rosa (Dominic Rossini)
Synopsis:
Cassandra and her mother become new partners of Falcon Crest. Maggie cathes Connie and Chase in a compromising
position, and Angela testifies on Mellisa's behalf - but at a high price.  

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