The lives and trials of the residents of Truro, Florida.
Flamingo Road is an American prime time soap opera that aired on NBC. It was first seen as a TV movie on May 12, 1980, and as a series on January 6, 1981, after a rebroadcast of the pilot on December 30, 1980. The show is based on the 1949 movie starring Joan Crawford, which is, in turn, based on the novel by Robert Wilder. Flamingo Road was created to compete against CBS's Dallas and Knots Landing, nighttime dramas that were inspired by the daily afternoon soap operas that had been a staple of TV for years.
The character of Constance Weldon ranked at #16 on E!'s list of The 50 Most Wicked Women in Primetime.
The Hostages (1) 0.0
Air date: 1981-01-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: In the series premiere, Fielding Carlyle, the deputy sheriff of Truro County, takes his new bride, the wealthy Contance Weldon, on a honeymoon yacht cruise. But they are taken hostage by a drug smuggler, who was double-crossed by Fielding's boss and mentor- the corrupt Sheriff Titus Semple.
The Hostages (2) 0.0
Air date: 1981-01-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
This series picks up where the 1980 TV-movie left off, as Sheriff Titus Semple hardens his grip on Truro by double-crossing a drug dealer, who takes revenge by abducting Semple's deputy Fielding Carlyle and his new bride Constance.
Illicit Weekend 0.0
Air date: 1981-01-13
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Newly married Fielding, who is running for the state senate, takes his mistress, Lane Ballou, to a campaign speech with him in Tallahassee.
The Titus Tapes 0.0
Air date: 1981-01-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
Titus bugs rooms above Lute-Mae's bar for the purpose of blackmail; and Lane runs into an old acquaintance familiar with her unsavory past.
A Mother's Revenge 0.0
Air date: 1981-01-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
Suspicions concerning the Weldon mill fire flare up again; and Fielding learns a damaging secret about his political rival.
The Fish Fry 0.0
Air date: 1981-02-03
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
With his popularity at an all-time low, Fielding fortifies himself with drink before an election speech at a fish fry.
The Election 0.0
Air date: 1981-02-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
As the election nears, Sam asks Elmo to endorse Fielding in the state-senate race.
Jealous Wife 0.0
Air date: 1981-02-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
Constance finds Fielding and Lane locked in an embrace and asks Titus to run Lane out of town.
Trapped 0.0
Air date: 1981-03-03
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
As Skipper prepares to leave Truro behind, his father is seriously injured in an accident that Skipper blames on himself.
Bad Girl 0.0
Air date: 1981-03-09
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
A girl with a sordid past sets her sights on Skipper; Lane is terrified when an old acquaintance is killed in an ""accident.""
Secrets 0.0
Air date: 1981-03-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
Constance is bent on destroying Skipper's new romance; and a killer is tracking Lane.
They Drive By Night 0.0
Air date: 1981-03-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
A mysterious killer draws closer to Lane; and Field is involved in an auto-accident that could ruin his political career.
Hell Hath No Fury 0.0
Air date: 1981-03-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
Constance seeks revenge on her estranged husband by having an affair with Sam.
Bad Chemistry 0.0
Air date: 1981-04-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
A chemical leak threatens to close down the mill and could impoverish the town unless Field persuades the state senate to allow them more time for a clean up.
Hurricane 0.0
Air date: 1981-04-02
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Courtesy of TV Guide:
The killers tracking Lane seek refuge from a hurricane in Lute-Mae's place.
