The Colbys (Season 1)

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.

  • Poster for The Celebration

    The Celebration 0.0

    Air date: 1985-11-20

    Runtime: 44 min

    Overview: 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

  • Poster for Conspiracy of Silence

    Conspiracy of Silence 0.0

    Air date: 1985-11-27

    Runtime: 44 min

    Overview: 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

  • Poster for Moment of Truth

    Moment of Truth 0.0

    Air date: 1985-11-28

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for Family Album

    Family Album 0.0

    Air date: 1985-12-05

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for Shadow of the Past

    Shadow of the Past 0.0

    Air date: 1985-12-12

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for A House Divided

    A House Divided 0.0

    Air date: 1985-12-19

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for The Reunion

    The Reunion 0.0

    Air date: 1985-12-26

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for Fallen Idol

    Fallen Idol 0.0

    Air date: 1986-01-02

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for The Letter

    The Letter 0.0

    Air date: 1986-01-09

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for The Turning Point

    The Turning Point 0.0

    Air date: 1986-01-16

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for Thursday's Child

    Thursday's Child 0.0

    Air date: 1986-01-30

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for The Pact

    The Pact 0.0

    Air date: 1986-02-06

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for Fallon's Choice

    Fallon's Choice 0.0

    Air date: 1986-02-13

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for The Trial

    The Trial 0.0

    Air date: 1986-02-20

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for Burden of Proof

    Burden of Proof 0.0

    Air date: 1986-02-27

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for My Father's House

    My Father's House 0.0

    Air date: 1986-03-06

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for The Outcast

    The Outcast 0.0

    Air date: 1986-03-13

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for The Wedding

    The Wedding 0.0

    Air date: 1986-03-20

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for The Honeymoon

    The Honeymoon 0.0

    Air date: 1986-03-27

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for Double Jeopardy

    Double Jeopardy 0.0

    Air date: 1986-04-10

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for A Family Affair

    A Family Affair 0.0

    Air date: 1986-04-17

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for The Reckoning

    The Reckoning 0.0

    Air date: 1986-05-01

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for Anniversary Waltz

    Anniversary Waltz 0.0

    Air date: 1986-05-15

    Runtime: 44 min

  • Poster for Checkmate

    Checkmate 0.0

    Air date: 1986-05-22

    Runtime: 44 min

The Colbys

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