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"Dynasty" (1981): Season 9: Episode 8 -- Nervous about leaving her new job, Krystle gives Tracy final instructions as she prepares for her honeymoon in Rio de Janeiro.
"Dynasty" (1981): Season 8: Episode 21 -- At Alexis' office, Dex discovers a confidential file marked "Tar Sand" and beats her to the contract. Later, he offers her a 60-40 split.
"Dynasty" (1981): Season 6: Episode 16 -- As Fallon plans to wed Peter, Claudia advises her of his womanizing. Fallon dismisses Claudia's concern
"Dynasty" (1981): Season 5: Episode 25 -- Steven returns to the Carrington home. Krystle's niece comes to visit.
"Dynasty" (1981): Season 5: Episode 14 -- Cecil's will is read with surprising revelations. Adam presents proof of his kidnapping and Alexis believes him.
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Overview

User Rating:
5.9/10   1,103 votes
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Creators:
Esther Shapiro
Richard Shapiro
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Contact:
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 full episode list
Release Date:
12 January 1981 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Synopsis Greed. Seduction. Betrayal. Revenge. Dynasty has it all and more!
Plot:
The saga of a wealthy Denver family in the oil business: Blake Carrington, the patriarch; Krystle, his former secretary and wife; his children: Adam... more
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Awards:
Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 15 wins & 68 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(84 articles)
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 (From The Guardian - TV News. 17 November 2009, 4:08 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Dynasty Loved it Dynamic more (27 total)

Cast

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John Forsythe ... Blake Carrington (217 episodes, 1981-1989)
Linda Evans ... Krystle Carrington / ... (201 episodes, 1981-1989)

Joan Collins ... Alexis Carrington Colby / ... (193 episodes, 1981-1989)
Gordon Thomson ... Adam Carrington (182 episodes, 1982-1989)

John James ... Jeff Colby (168 episodes, 1981-1989)
Michael Nader ... Dex Dexter (151 episodes, 1983-1989)

Jack Coleman ... Steven Carrington (149 episodes, 1982-1988)

Heather Locklear ... Sammy Jo Dean Carrington / ... (133 episodes, 1981-1989)
Pamela Bellwood ... Claudia Blaisdel / ... (125 episodes, 1981-1986)
Pamela Sue Martin ... Fallon Carrington Colby / ... (87 episodes, 1981-1984)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
47 min (218 episodes) | Germany:45 min (220 episodes) | Argentina:60 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Iceland:12 (video rating) (some episodes) | New Zealand:M (season 1) | Australia:PG | Argentina:13
Filming Locations:
20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Company:
Aaron Spelling Productions more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Despite popular belief that Alexis Carrington was designed as a rip-off of JR Ewing of "Dallas" (1978), the character was originally conceived as being a low key passive-aggressive villainess. Joan Collins, who was a fan of "Dallas" (1978) and the JR Ewing character, suggested that the writers portray Alexis as an all-out female version of JR Ewing. Collins' suggestion was backed by ABC executives, who felt that "Dynasty" needed a JR-type character to go head-to-head with "Dallas" (1978). more
Quotes:
Dominique Deveraux: Alexis, I didn't thank you for your present.
Dominique Deveraux: [she slaps Alexis]
Alexis: [rubbing her newly slapped cheek] It is he you should slap, my dear... not I.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Fila ton vatraho sou: (#1.23)" (2008) more

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8 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
Dynasty Loved it Dynamic, 13 November 2003
Author: SandraOmnp (SandraOmnp@aol.com) from Brooklyn, NY USA

I loved Dynasty. It was and still is my all time favorite show. Given that it aired once a week for an hour, I found this show both entertaining and informative, the story lines may have seemed far fetched but, only due to the time given to tell them. For the time the show aired people found it unbelieveable, but if Dynasty aired today I am sure it would not seem as far fetched. If these same producers came out with another show I am sure it would be just as ground breaking in its story lines as Dynasty was. This show brought out a whole new fashion trend, a more acceptable view of the gay life style a look in to the future of corporate take overs, the awareness of casual relationships, the increasing lack of committment and faithful in marriages, the total disregard of others rights to own businesses due to greed and the need to have more. Dynasty gave more than just campy soap it also told of what to expect in the future as a result of current actions. Great work Mr. Spelling, any time one gives a view of future events he will be condemed. And since Dynasty addressed so many tabu issues the powers that be were afraid to allow it to continue. Hopefully Mr Spelling or some other producer will be bold enough to give the public a view of the future through entertaining drama. BRAVO

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