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Falcon Crest S6E15 — When the Bough Breaks
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Falcon Crest•Season 6•Episode 15

When the Bough Breaks

7.4/10 · 43 votesJan 23, 198760 min

Ranked #18 of 28 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

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In addition to a huge ransom, the kidnappers demand that Meredith, the only one who can identify them, be handed over to them in exchange for Richard's son. Richard learns that Angela was responsible for putting Meredith in his household and vows that she

Directed byMichael A. Hoey
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Jane Wyman

Jane Wyman

Angela Channing

David Selby

David Selby

Richard Channing

Robert Foxworth

Robert Foxworth

Chase Gioberti

Lorenzo Lamas

Lorenzo Lamas

Lance Cumson

Susan Sullivan

Susan Sullivan

Maggie Gioberti

Ana Alicia

Ana Alicia

Melissa Agretti

Margaret Ladd

Margaret Ladd

Emma Channing

Chao Li Chi

Chao Li Chi

Chao-Li

Dana Sparks

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Vickie Gioberti

Brett Cullen

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Dan Fixx

John Callahan

John Callahan

Eric Stavros

Cesar Romero

Cesar Romero

Peter Stavros

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Michael A. Hoey

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Episode Summary

"When the Bough Breaks" is episode 15 of Falcon Crest season 6. It scored 7.4/10 from 43 votes, ranking #18 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Michael A. Hoey, it aired on January 23, 1987.

Next: E16 · The Cradle Will FallBest of Season 6