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Follows two of America’s wealthiest families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, as they feud for control over their fortune and their children focusing on Fallon Carrington, the daughter of billionaire Blake Carrington, and her soon-to-be

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dynasty Season 5 Episode 18 - A Writer of Dubious Talent
    6.8/10(155 votes)

    #1 - A Writer of Dubious Talent

    S5:E18

    With Liam's deadline quickly approaching, he turns to his mentor for advice, but Liam's writer's block finally seems to get the better of him. Culhane works side-by-side with Nina to promote Liam's movie, a situation fraught with challenges. Cristal believes she can be of help in a very precarious situation and takes matters into her own hands, without discussing with Blake. Amanda finds herself stuck between a rock and a hard place. Adam asks Fallon for help, which culminates in surprising results.

    Director:Heather Tom
    Writer:Katrina Cabrera Ortega

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  2. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 4 - Everybody Loves The Carringtons
    7.0/10(374 votes)

    #2 - Everybody Loves The Carringtons

    S4:E4

    Jeff and Alexis create havoc during Fallon and Liam's important interview. Culhane is given a high honor. Sam enlists Brian Littrell as an extreme measure to impress Ryan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dynasty Season 5 Episode 15 - Ben
    7.1/10(158 votes)

    #3 - Ben

    S5:E15

    Chaos erupts for the Carringtons when Blake's brother comes back into the picture. Sam decides to throw an event and enlists the help of Culhane and Kirby.

    Director:Brandon Lott
    Writer:Bryce Schramm

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  4. Dynasty Season 3 Episode 4 - Something Desperate
    7.2/10(548 votes)

    #4 - Something Desperate

    S3:E4

    Blake and Cristal surprise Adam with some news that doesn't sit well, so Adam attempts to sabotage their plans; Fallon refuses to give up on convincing Liam that she is his soul mate and manipulates Sam into doing her bidding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 6 - A Little Father-Daughter Chat
    7.2/10(345 votes)

    #5 - A Little Father-Daughter Chat

    S4:E6

    As Fallon works to repair her image, she leaves Alexis and Adam in her wake. Jeff and Dominique have a heart-to-heart. Culhane turns to Sam for help. Blake goes to extremes to fight for Cristal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 19 - Everything Looks Wonderful, Joseph
    7.2/10(323 votes)

    #6 - Everything Looks Wonderful, Joseph

    S4:E19

    Someone from Dominique's past returns. Blake takes Amanda under his wing, but she has other ideas. Sam and Culhane divulge a secret to the Carringtons; Fallon takes an unexpected journey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dynasty Season 5 Episode 4 - Go Catch Your Horse
    7.2/10(245 votes)

    #7 - Go Catch Your Horse

    S5:E4

    Amanda and Alexis don't see eye-to-eye on Adam and Amanda has reservations about Alexis' latest adventure. Liam finds himself in sticky situation with Culhane. Dominique presents Kirby with an opportunity, but Kirby is fearful. Meanwhile, Fallon jumps head-first into a new project and needs Sam's help. Rita needs to change course as her plan becomes thwarted by an unknowing Blake.

    Director:Star Barry
    Writer:Libby Wells

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  8. Dynasty Season 5 Episode 7 - A Real Actress Could Do It
    7.2/10(237 votes)

    #8 - A Real Actress Could Do It

    S5:E7

    Blake calls a family meeting, leaving the family a little confused. As Fallon is feeling positive about her new ventures, Jeff delivers some less than stellar news. Blake is suspicious of Daniel and Sam starts to see things differently. Cristal and Alexis find themselves in a compromising situation.

    Director:Ayoka Chenzira
    Writer:Bryce Schramm

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  9. Dynasty Season 5 Episode 8 - The Only Thing That Counts Is Winning
    7.2/10(227 votes)

    #9 - The Only Thing That Counts Is Winning

    S5:E8

    As Fallon gears up for the Peachtree Stakes horse race, she comes up with a plan that she thinks will help her win. Dominique wants Jeff to help promote her new accessory line at the Peachtree Stakes. Blake offers Amanda help and she turns to Cristal for advice. Adam causes problems in Alexis' relationship. Meanwhile, Culhane pursues a new love interest, much to Kirby's dismay. Sam learns of some heartbreaking news.

    Director:Heather Thom
    Writer:Chris Erric Maddox

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  10. Dynasty Season 5 Episode 20 - First Kidnapping and Now Theft
    7.2/10(143 votes)

    #10 - First Kidnapping and Now Theft

    S5:E20

    As Blake institutes damage control to help Adam, Cristal offers advice which falls flat. Sam finds out about an unexpected presence at La Mirage and he and Culhane enlist Liam to help with the situation. Alexis goes to extreme measures to win over Fallon and Amanda. Kirby implements a new life policy and Jeff is not pleased with the results.

    Director:Pat Santana
    Writer:Chris Erric Maddox

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  11. Dynasty Season 3 Episode 13 - You See Most Things in Terms of Black & White
    7.3/10(458 votes)

    #11 - You See Most Things in Terms of Black & White

    S3:E13

    Blake and Cristal contend with their new houseguest. Adam seeks help from Alexis and Colby. Liam gets a significant career opportunity. Sam tries a different kind of relationship. Kirby pines for her crush.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dynasty Season 5 Episode 6 - Devoting All of Her Energy to Hate
    7.3/10(241 votes)

    #12 - Devoting All of Her Energy to Hate

    S5:E6

    Fallon recruits Jeff to help with her next steps. Kirby is ready to rejoin the modeling world but finds it not as easy as she anticipated, so Sam offers to help. Liam and Culhane run into a stumbling block and go to extreme measures to fix the situation. Meanwhile, Blake takes matters into his own hands.

    Director:Brandi Bradburn
    Writer:Liz Sczudlo

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  13. Dynasty Season 5 Episode 10 - Mind Your Own Business
    7.3/10(183 votes)

    #13 - Mind Your Own Business

    S5:E10

    As Liam’s movie begins filming, things don’t go exactly as planned and Culhane makes some surprising choices. Sam wants to celebrate some good news and Blake offers to help. Meanwhile, Fallon turns to Alexis and Dominique for business help and of course it doesn’t go smoothly. Jeff seeks out help from a most unexpected source.

    Director:Heather Tom
    Writer:Chris Erric Maddox

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  14. Dynasty Season 3 Episode 19 - Robin Hood Rescues
    7.4/10(429 votes)

    #14 - Robin Hood Rescues

    S3:E19

    Adam and Liam rush to the aid of Blake and Anders, and Sam gets a special visit from his hero Danny Trejo. Fallon faces legal repercussions for advice “Aunt Alexis” gives a listener on the new podcast and Culhane, Vanessa and Dominique celebrate the success of their reality show by looking ahead to what’s next. Cristal is forced to make a difficult decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 5 - New Hopes, New Beginnings
    7.4/10(362 votes)

    #15 - New Hopes, New Beginnings

    S4:E5

    As Fallon works to repair her image, she leaves Alexis and Adam in her wake. Jeff and Dominique have a heart-to-heart. Culhane turns to Sam for help. Blake goes to extremes to fight for Cristal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 8 - Your Sick and Self-Serving Vendetta
    7.4/10(341 votes)

    #16 - Your Sick and Self-Serving Vendetta

    S4:E8

    As Fallon continues to work on expanding Fallon Unlimited, she crosses paths with an old college friend, who is more than what he seems. Culhane and Jeff support each other until they realize they both want the same thing. Dominique and Blake secretly scheme together. Fallon and Liam work together with surprising results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 20 - You Vicious, Miserable Liar
    7.4/10(320 votes)

    #17 - You Vicious, Miserable Liar

    S4:E20

    Fallon, Sam and Kirby take a trip to Los Angeles. Adam presents his research to the board. Jeff remains annoyed that Dominique is nowhere to be found and exhibits disturbing behavior. Cristal has a heart-to-heart with Amanda.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dynasty Season 5 Episode 3 - How Did The Board Meeting Go?
    7.4/10(261 votes)

    #18 - How Did The Board Meeting Go?

    S5:E3

    Fallon is ready to jump head-first into her former life, much to Liam's worry. Amanda discovers something that could help Alexis' case and recruits Kirby for assistance. Meanwhile, Culhane creates a plan for his future as Kirby and Sam decide to help, much to his chagrin. As Jeff figures out his next steps, Fallon turns to Dominique to help with a work situation. Blake throws the Carrington Gala and not all goes as expected.

    Director:Pascal Verschooris
    Writer:David Israel

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  19. Dynasty Season 5 Episode 5 - A Little Fun Wouldn't Hurt
    7.4/10(247 votes)

    #19 - A Little Fun Wouldn't Hurt

    S5:E5

    Fallon and Liam go to work on their new plan. As Sam works on his own work/life balance, a guest at La Mirage gives him something to think about. Culhane works diligently on a new idea for the Sahara Club. Dominique and Jeff don't see eye-to-eye on a business venture and struggle to make things work. Blake wants to do whatever is necessary to make sure his wife is happy.

    Director:Andi Behring
    Writer:Elaine Loh

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  20. Dynasty Season 5 Episode 9 - A Friendly Kiss Between Friends
    7.4/10(223 votes)

    #20 - A Friendly Kiss Between Friends

    S5:E9

    As Blake and Cristal attend a Yale reunion, Blake runs into an old friend, Sonya, who has more than just the reunion on her mind. Alexis' launch of her "miracle cream" faces a set back and Sam offers his assistance and Adam scrambles to get what Alexis wants. Amanda grows more suspicious of Charlie and turns to Culhane for help, much to his chagrin. Meanwhile, Jeff wants to get to the truth of recent events and Fallon is dealt some disappointing news.

    Director:SJ Main Muñoz
    Writer:Garrett Oakley

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  21. Dynasty Season 3 Episode 15 - Up a Tree
    7.5/10(426 votes)

    #21 - Up a Tree

    S3:E15

    Fallon offers to keep an eye on Connor while Liam follows a lead on his baby mama. Dominique and Vanessa put the wheels in motion for a reality show and get Culhane to play along, while Cristal looks after Beto.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dynasty Season 3 Episode 18 - You Make Being a Priest Sound Like Something Bad
    7.5/10(414 votes)

    #22 - You Make Being a Priest Sound Like Something Bad

    S3:E18

    Blake gets closer to finalizing an important deal while Cristal’s big charity event approaches. Fallon searches out the perfect wedding gift for Liam, and Sam gets a lesson in friendship from Colby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 11 - A Public Forum for Her Lies
    7.5/10(324 votes)

    #23 - A Public Forum for Her Lies

    S4:E11

    As Fallon prepares for her impending initial public offering, she reluctantly turns to Blake for help. Anders confronts Alexis about her machinations. Sam and Culhane hit some roadblocks in their new partnership.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 14 - But I Don't Need Therapy
    7.5/10(321 votes)

    #24 - But I Don't Need Therapy

    S4:E14

    Dominique is disappointed in the sales for her new business, and Jeff advises her to remain patient. Fallon and Sam face a very difficult task. Kirby wants to jump back into modeling, ignoring the concerns of her friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 16 - The British are Coming
    7.5/10(327 votes)

    #25 - The British are Coming

    S4:E16

    Blake makes a life changing announcement, in more than one way. Fallon calls on NeNe Leakes to help stir the pot of competition in the online shopping world. Alexis attempts to make amends with Fallon and Adam, but they are both suspicious of her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Writer of Dubious Talent" is the worst rated episode of "Dynasty". It scored 6.8/10 based on 155 votes. Directed by Heather Tom and written by Katrina Cabrera Ortega, it aired on 8/5/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Everybody Loves The Carringtons".