The Colbys(1985)
Overview
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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Season 1
24 episodes • 1985
Season 1
24 episodes • 1985
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Celebration | Nov 20, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Conspiracy of Silence | Nov 27, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Moment of Truth | Nov 28, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Family Album | Dec 5, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Shadow of the Past | Dec 12, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 6 | A House Divided | Dec 19, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Reunion | Dec 26, 1985 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Fallen Idol | Jan 2, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Letter | Jan 9, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Turning Point | Jan 16, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Thursday's Child | Jan 30, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Pact | Feb 6, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Fallon's Choice | Feb 13, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Trial | Feb 20, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Burden of Proof | Feb 27, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 16 | My Father's House | Mar 6, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 17 | The Outcast | Mar 13, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 18 | The Wedding | Mar 20, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 19 | The Honeymoon | Mar 27, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Double Jeopardy | Apr 10, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 21 | A Family Affair | Apr 17, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The Reckoning | May 1, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Anniversary Waltz | May 15, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 24 | Checkmate | May 22, 1986 | 0.0 |
Season 2
25 episodes • 1986
Season 2
25 episodes • 1986
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gathering Storm | Sep 24, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 2 | No Exit | Sep 25, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Jason's Choice | Oct 2, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Matchmaker | Oct 16, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Something Old, Something New | Oct 23, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Gala | Oct 30, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Bloodlines | Nov 6, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Deceptions | Nov 13, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 9 | And Baby Makes Four | Nov 27, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Bid for Freedom | Dec 4, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Sanctuary | Dec 11, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Reaching Out | Dec 18, 1986 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Power Plays | Jan 1, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Legacy | Jan 7, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Home-Wrecker | Jan 15, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Manhunt | Jan 22, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 17 | All Fall Down | Jan 29, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Guilty Party | Feb 5, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Fallon's Baby | Feb 12, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Answered Prayers | Feb 26, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Return Engagement | Mar 5, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 22 | Devil's Advocate | Mar 12, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 23 | Betrayals | Mar 19, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Dead End | Mar 25, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 25 | Crossroads | Mar 26, 1987 | 0.0 |
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