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The Best Episodes of Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II

Every episode of Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II!

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#1 - Chapter 1
S1:E19/21/1976
U.S. Senator Rudy Jordache is disillusioned about politics and concerned about his stepson Billy Abbott, and Wesley Jordache, the son of his murdered brother Tom.
Director:Lou Antonio
Writer:Millard Lampell
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Director:Lou Antonio
Writer:Millard Lampell
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#2 - Chapter 2
S1:E29/28/1976
An obsessive billionaire threatens Rudy's business world, so Rudy concentrates on rebuilding his personal life through relationships with his two surrogate sons.
Director:Alex Segal
Writer:Ann Beckett
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Director:Alex Segal
Writer:Ann Beckett
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#3 - Chapter 3
S1:E310/5/1976
Maggie and Rudy have their fling interrupted with the sudden return of her daughter, while Wes and Billy show personal interest in Ramona.
Director:Bill Bixby
Writer:Robert Presnell Jr.
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Director:Bill Bixby
Writer:Robert Presnell Jr.
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#4 - Chapter 4
S1:E410/19/1976
Billy seeks to start his career in the recording industry while Rudy and Estep's field personnel quickly try to find Sarah, who is the key to unlocking the past of the billionaire threatening Rudy.
Director:David Friedkin
Writer:Millard Lampell
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Director:David Friedkin
Writer:Millard Lampell
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#5 - Chapter 5
S1:E510/26/1976
Rudy and Wes barely escape murder and Falconetti is arrested for the attempt on their lives. But Rudy's surrogate family is in danger of collapsing due to Billy's involvement with Wesley' girl friend.
Director:Harry Falk
Writer:Ann Beckett
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Director:Harry Falk
Writer:Ann Beckett
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#6 - Chapter 6
S1:E611/9/1976
The investigation Rudy is conducting reveals a traitor in the Estep organization while Estep shifts alliances to Falconetti. Behind the scenes, Diane and Wes have a brief fling.
Director:James Sheldon
Writer:Millard Lampell
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Director:James Sheldon
Writer:Millard Lampell

The 20 WORST Episodes of Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II

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#7 - Chapter 7
S1:E711/16/1976
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Director:Harry Falk
Writer:Robert Presnell Jr.
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Director:Harry Falk
Writer:Robert Presnell Jr.
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#8 - Chapter 8
S1:E811/23/1976
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Director:Joan Darling
Writer:Elizabeth Wilson
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Director:Joan Darling
Writer:Elizabeth Wilson
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#9 - Chapter 9
S1:E911/30/1976
The news is not good by Billy, Ramona is caring his child. Falconetti joins together with Estep to kill Rudy, who gets comfort from his renewed friendship with Kate.
Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Millard Lampell
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Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Millard Lampell
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#10 - Chapter 10
S1:E1012/7/1976
Wes and Diane get married. Billy confesses to betraying Rudy and wants to help him while Rudy seeks help from Maggie to save his career and bring Estep down.
Director:Karen Arthur
Writer:Elizabeth Wilson
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Director:Karen Arthur
Writer:Elizabeth Wilson
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#11 - Chapter 11
S1:E1112/21/1976
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Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Ann Beckett
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Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Ann Beckett
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#12 - Chapter 12
S1:E1212/28/1976
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Director:Ted Post
Writer:Millard Lampell
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Director:Ted Post
Writer:Millard Lampell
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#13 - Chapter 13
S1:E131/4/1977
Rudy continues his efforts to send Estep to prison.
Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Michael Gleason
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Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Michael Gleason
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#14 - Chapter 14
S1:E141/11/1977
Billy, working for Estep in Las Vegas, follows Falconetti. Back in Washington, the Senate decides to go forward on hearings investigating Estep.
Director:Ted Post
Writers:Ann Beckett, Elizabeth Wilson
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Director:Ted Post
Writers:Ann Beckett, Elizabeth Wilson
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#15 - Chapter 15
S1:E151/18/1977
The Senate opens hearings investigating Estep.
Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Michael Gleason
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Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Michael Gleason
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#16 - Chapter 16
S1:E162/1/1977
The Senate hearings collapse; Rudy goes to Aspen. Falconetti goes to work for Estep, target: Rudy Jordache.
Director:Paul Stanley
Writer:Michael Gleason
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Director:Paul Stanley
Writer:Michael Gleason
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#17 - Chapter 17
S1:E172/8/1977
Rudy is faced with charges of falsifying evidence connected to the Senate hearings into Estep's businesses.
Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Ann Beckett
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Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Ann Beckett
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#18 - Chapter 18
S1:E182/15/1977
Censure hearings open against Rudy.
Director:Bill Bixby
Writer:Michael Gleason
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Director:Bill Bixby
Writer:Michael Gleason
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#19 - Chapter 19
S1:E192/22/1977
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Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Robert Hamilton
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Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Robert Hamilton
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#20 - Chapter 20
S1:E203/1/1977
The drama builds as Billy manages to sneak into Estep's files and Mrs. Estep remains hidden away.
Director:James Sheldon
Writer:Ann Beckett
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Director:James Sheldon
Writer:Ann Beckett
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#21 - Chapter 21
S1:E213/8/1977
Rudy tracks down the person who is behind Estep's power. Wes gets beaten up by Falconetti and is confronted for the last time by Rudy.
Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Michael Gleason
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Director:Jules Irving
Writer:Michael Gleason
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#22 - Chapter 22
S1:E223/8/1977
Rudy tracks down the person who is behind Estep's power. Wes gets beaten up by Falconetti and is confronted for the last time by Rudy.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Chapter 1" is the best rated episode of "Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Lou Antonio and written by Millard Lampell, it aired on 9/21/1976. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter 2".