- 6.6/1021 votes6.6/10(21)
#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
- 6.4/1020 votes6.4/10(20)
#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
- 6.8/1017 votes6.8/10(17)
#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
- 6.0/1015 votes6.0/10(15)
#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
- 7.1/1015 votes7.1/10(15)
#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
- 6.0/1014 votes6.0/10(14)
#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
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- 6.2/1014 votes6.2/10(14)
#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
- 7.0/1015 votes7.0/10(15)
#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
- 6.1/1014 votes6.1/10(14)
#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
- 6.5/1015 votes6.5/10(15)
#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
- 7.3/1014 votes7.3/10(14)
#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
- 6.8/1016 votes6.8/10(16)
#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
- 6.7/1015 votes6.7/10(15)
#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
- 6.6/1015 votes6.6/10(15)
#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
- 7.5/1014 votes7.5/10(14)
#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,...
Genres:SoapDrama
Network:NBC
Episodes
15
Avg. Rating
6.6
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
6.6
6.4
6.8
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Hostages (1)" is the best rated episode of "Flamingo Road" season 1. It scored 6.6/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/6/1981. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Hostages (2)".