6.6/1020 votes#1 - The Hostages (1)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/1981
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.3/1019 votes
#2 - The Hostages (2)
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/1981
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/1016 votes
#3 - Illicit Weekend
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/1981
Newly married Fielding, who is running for the state senate, takes his mistress, Lane Ballou, to a campaign speech with him in Tallahassee.
Director: John Newland
Writer: N/A
- 5.9/1014 votes
#4 - The Titus Tapes
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/20/1981
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.
Director: Don Weis
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1014 votes
#5 - A Mother's Revenge
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/27/1981
Courtesy of TV Guide: Suspicions concerning the Weldon mill fire flare up again; and Fielding learns a damaging secret about his political rival.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.9/1013 votes
#6 - The Fish Fry
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/1981
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.0/1013 votes
#7 - The Election
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/10/1981
Courtesy of TV Guide: As the election nears, Sam asks Elmo to endorse Fielding in the state-senate race.
Director: Bob Sweeney
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1014 votes
#8 - Jealous Wife
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/17/1981
Courtesy of TV Guide: Constance finds Fielding and Lane locked in an embrace and asks Titus to run Lane out of town.
Director: Fernando Lamas
Writer: N/A
- 6.0/1013 votes
#9 - Trapped
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/1981
Courtesy of TV Guide: As Skipper prepares to leave Truro behind, his father is seriously injured in an accident that Skipper blames on himself.
Director: Barry Crane
Writer: N/A
- 6.5/1014 votes
#10 - Bad Girl
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/1981
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.""
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1013 votes
#11 - Secrets
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/10/1981
Courtesy of TV Guide: Constance is bent on destroying Skipper's new romance; and a killer is tracking Lane.
Director: Barry Crane
Writer: N/A
- 6.8/1015 votes
#12 - They Drive By Night
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/17/1981
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.
Director: Michael Preece
Writer: N/A
- 6.5/1014 votes
#13 - Hell Hath No Fury
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/17/1981
Courtesy of TV Guide: Constance seeks revenge on her estranged husband by having an affair with Sam.
Director: Barry Crane
Writer: N/A
- 6.5/1014 votes
#14 - Bad Chemistry
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/2/1981
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.
Director: Paul Stanley
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/1013 votes
#15 - Hurricane
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/2/1981
Courtesy of TV Guide: The killers tracking Lane seek refuge from a hurricane in Lute-Mae's place.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Flamingo Road Season 1
Every episode of Flamingo Road Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Flamingo Road Season 1!
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,...
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Network:NBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Hostages (1)" is the best rated episode of "Flamingo Road" season 1. It scored 6.6/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/6/1981. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Hostages (2)".