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The Best Episodes of Dynasty

Every episode of Dynasty ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dynasty!

Best episode
S1E22 Dead Scratch
9.3975 votes
Worst episode
S4E4 Everybody Loves The Carringtons
7.0388 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.3avg
Binge time
3d 6h
108 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dynasty Season 1 Episode 22 - Dead Scratch
    9.3/10(975 votes)

    S1:E22

    Alexis loses control of her plan with the Colbys; Fallon challenges Blake for control of the company only to learn she's not the only one with a claim to the throne; Sammy Jo and Steven prepare to tie the knot; an unexpected guest causes havoc.

    Director:Michael A. Allowitz
    Writer:Sallie Patrick

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  2. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 16 - Poor Little Rich Girl
    8.9/10(749 votes)

    S1:E16

    In the wake of a sudden Carrington death, Blake's temper pushes Cristal to make a bold decision regarding their marriage. Fallon's feud with Jeff goes public, forcing her to rely on her faux-husband, Liam, for support. Steven processes his grandfather's sordid past and decides how he wants to spend his future.

    Director:Kenny Leon
    Writers:Jenna Richman, Ali Adler

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  3. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 17 - Enter Alexis
    8.9/10(733 votes)

    S1:E17

    The arrival of Alexis has thrown the entire Carrington family into disarray. After Alexis receives a fortune from Grandpa's will, Fallon sets out to prove her mother weaseled her way into it. Meanwhile, Cristal tries to keep Alexis away from her already shaky marriage to Blake.

    Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd
    Writers:Sallie Patrick, Christopher Fife

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  4. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 15 - Our Turn Now
    8.8/10(684 votes)

    S1:E15

    After Fallon discovers that Jeff Colby's motives to marry her are not for love but for revenge, she is forced to continue with her faux engagement until she can save her family from becoming a casualty of the Colby-Carrington war. Sam pulls out all the stops to earn his citizenship and Steven's love, while Cristal must choose between her role as a wife or her role as a stepmother.

    Director:Matt Earl Beesley
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dynasty Season 2 Episode 22 - Deception, Jealousy, and Lies
    8.8/10(590 votes)

    S2:E22

    As various members of the Carrington family make the ultimate decision between preserving their legacies and protecting their personal relationships, allegiances are tested... while dark secrets from the past resurface.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 22 - Filled With Manipulations and Deceptions
    8.8/10(401 votes)

    S4:E22

    Blake and Cristal work together on the new obstacles threatening Blake's senatorial campaign. Fallon turns to Amanda for help regarding Liam and their marriage. Adam finds himself in yet another precarious position.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dynasty Season 2 Episode 3 - The Butler Did It
    8.7/10(677 votes)

    S2:E3

    Fallon gets in over her head and needs Liam and Culhane’s help. Kirby makes a shocking discovery that changes everything, while Blake wines and dines a new guest.

    Director:Pascal Verschooris
    Writer:David M. Israel

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  8. Dynasty Season 2 Episode 14 - Parisian Legend Has It...
    8.7/10(643 votes)

    S2:E14

    Blake seeks justice in the wake of a disturbing crime; Fallon and Sam covertly fly to Paris to investigate the truth behind a distressing phone call.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 21 - Trashy Little Tramp
    8.6/10(632 votes)

    S1:E21

    When Blake thwarts Fallon’s attempts to take the company in a new direction, Fallon realizes that the biggest threat is actually Blake himself.

    Director:Brandi Bradburn
    Writers:Kevin Garnett, Christopher Fife

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  10. Dynasty Season 2 Episode 13 - Even Worms Can Procreate
    8.6/10(552 votes)

    S2:E13

    Cristal and Blake have a surprise visitor show up who threatens to unravel their relationship, while Fallon goes to war with Culhane when he becomes a power player at Carrington Atlantic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 18 - Don't Con a Con Artist
    8.5/10(644 votes)

    S1:E18

    When Fallon and Alexis fight for Steven's love, his relationship with Sam gets caught in the crossfire. Meanwhile, Cristal turns her attention to Culhane's family and stumbles upon a terrible secret. Grant Show, Sam Adegoke and Alan Dale also star. Kevin A. Garnett and Paula Sabbaga wrote the episode, directed by Carl Seaton.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writer:Kevin Garnett

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  12. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 11 - I Answer to No Man
    8.4/10(671 votes)

    S1:E11

    When Fallon is taken hostage, the rest of the family must come together to enact a rescue mission - but coming together isn't exactly what Carringtons do best. Out of desperation, Culhane turns to Jeff Colby for help, while Cristal is forced to choose between her old family and her new one.

    Director:Steven A. Adelson
    Writer:Gladys Rodriguez

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  13. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 10 - A Well-Dressed Tarantula
    8.4/10(667 votes)

    S1:E10

    Cristal’s efforts to mend her fractured marriage are complicated when a dangerous newcomer threatens to destroy everything she and Blake hold dear. Meanwhile, Fallon celebrates her golden birthday and gains control of her trust, forcing her to think about more than just what size champagne bottles to serve at her party.

    Director:Kenny Leon
    Writer:Adele Lim

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  14. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 19 - Use or Be Used
    8.4/10(621 votes)

    S1:E19

    The manipulative power games between Fallon and Alexis continue when Alexis — who's grown highly suspect of Fallon's new husband, Liam — meddles in Fallon's love life. Meanwhile, Blake and Cristal spar over whether CA will take responsibility for the health crisis that is hurting Culhane's family.

    Director:Viet Nguyen
    Writer:Jake Coburn

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  15. Dynasty Season 5 Episode 22 - Catch 22
    8.5/10(256 votes)

    S5:E22

    A new majordomo begins working at the Manor and piques the interest of the Carringtons. Blake and Alexis go on a search and rescue mission. Jeff is put in a precarious position. Fallon is challenged by the FSN board. Sam does not accept Culhane’s business choices and tries to sabotage Culhane’s plan. Amanda is presented an amazing opportunity which leaves Kirby questioning the future. Adam can’t seem to scheme his way out of his new mess.

    Director:Pascal Verschooris
    Writers:Josh Reims, Garrett Oakley

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  16. Dynasty Season 3 Episode 8 - The Sensational Blake Carrington Trial
    8.4/10(486 votes)

    S3:E8

    Blake's trial begins, and every Carrington and family associate gets pulled into the fray.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 9 - Rotten Things
    8.3/10(686 votes)

    S1:E9

    The Carringtons’ plan for a peaceful holiday are spoiled by two new arrivals and the scandals they bring with them. Blake faces a power struggle with his own father; meanwhile Fallon attempts to reunite the Colbys.

    Director:Brad Silberling
    Writer:Paula Sabbaga

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  18. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 14 - The Gospel According to Blake Carrington
    8.3/10(637 votes)

    S1:E14

    Suspicious that the Colbys may be up to no good, Fallon plays a dangerous game of charades; meanwhile, Steven finds himself unexpectedly channeling his darker side when he tries to help Sammy Jo, and Cristal must cover-up an impulsive mistake that threatens to implode her marriage.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 20 - A Line From the Past
    8.3/10(613 votes)

    S1:E20

    While Alexis and Blake continue to battle, Alexis enlists in a surprising ally, Jeff Colby. With her loyalties torn, Fallon must decide if she helps save the company or come to the aid of Culhane’s family.

    Director:Pascal Verschooris
    Writer:Jenna Richman

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  20. Dynasty Season 2 Episode 9 - Crazy Lady
    8.3/10(573 votes)

    S2:E9

    As the Carringtons track down a dangerous enemy on Christmas Eve, Fallon and Blake clash on how to best handle the situation, stirring up unresolved grievances. Meanwhile, Cristal suspects Alexis may not be telling the whole truth to the authorities, and Kirby is cast out by Anders for having an immature reaction to the grave situation at hand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 2 - Vows Are Still Sacred
    8.3/10(404 votes)

    S4:E2

    It's Fallon and Liam's wedding day and Blake sits her down for a father-daughter talk. Sam makes a sweeping romantic gesture. Adam hosts an unexpected visitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 13 - Go Rescue Someone Else
    8.3/10(387 votes)

    S4:E13

    Fallon confides in Anders that she is worried that she hasn't heard from Liam. Blake becomes enraged when he finds what Adam has been keeping from him; a tragedy strikes the Carringtons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 21 - Affairs of State and Affairs of the Heart
    8.3/10(340 votes)

    S4:E21

    Blake considers dropping out of the senatorial race and Culhane is devastated by what this would mean to the schools. Alexis confronts Dominique about her secret and proposes a deal. Fallon and Liam get away for a weekend together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dynasty Season 1 Episode 7 - A Taste of Your Own Medicine
    8.2/10(697 votes)

    S1:E7

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    Director:Matt Earl Beesley
    Writer:Jay Gibson

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  25. Dynasty Season 2 Episode 2 - Ship of Vipers
    8.2/10(660 votes)

    S2:E2

    While Blake focuses on his own selfish endeavors, Fallon goes to desperate measures to sell Carrington Atlantic to the Van Kirks. Sam and Alexis are determined to validate their suspicions about Melissa. Meanwhile, Anders’ daughter Kirby befriends the Colbys in order to seek revenge on Fallon to make her pay for the past.

    Director:Kenny Leon
    Writers:Josh Reims, Jenna Richman

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dead Scratch" is the best rated episode of Dynasty. It scored 9.3/10 from 975 votes. Directed by Michael A. Allowitz and written by Sallie Patrick, it aired on May 11, 2018. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Poor Little Rich Girl".

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