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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 1 - Chapter 1
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    #1 - Chapter 1

    S1:E1

    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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  2. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 2 - Chapter 2
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    #2 - Chapter 2

    S1:E2

    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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  3. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 3 - Chapter 3
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    #3 - Chapter 3

    S1:E3

    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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  4. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 4 - Chapter 4
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    #4 - Chapter 4

    S1:E4

    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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  5. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 5 - Chapter 5
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    #5 - Chapter 5

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    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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  6. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 6 - Chapter 6
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    #6 - Chapter 6

    S1:E6

    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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  7. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 7 - Chapter 7
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    #7 - Chapter 7

    S1:E7

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    Director:Harry Falk
    Writer:Robert Presnell Jr.

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  8. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 8 - Chapter 8
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    #8 - Chapter 8

    S1:E8

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    Director:Joan Darling
    Writer:Elizabeth Wilson

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  9. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 9 - Chapter 9
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    #9 - Chapter 9

    S1:E9

    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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  10. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 10 - Chapter 10
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    #10 - Chapter 10

    S1:E10

    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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  11. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 11 - Chapter 11
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    #11 - Chapter 11

    S1:E11

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    Director:Jules Irving
    Writer:Ann Beckett

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  12. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 12 - Chapter 12
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    #12 - Chapter 12

    S1:E12

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    Director:Ted Post
    Writer:Millard Lampell

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  13. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 13 - Chapter 13
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    #13 - Chapter 13

    S1:E13

    Rudy continues his efforts to send Estep to prison.

    Director:Jules Irving
    Writer:Michael Gleason

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  14. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 14 - Chapter 14
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    #14 - Chapter 14

    S1:E14

    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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  15. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 15 - Chapter 15
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    #15 - Chapter 15

    S1:E15

    The Senate opens hearings investigating Estep.

    Director:Jules Irving
    Writer:Michael Gleason

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  16. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 16 - Chapter 16
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    #16 - Chapter 16

    S1:E16

    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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  17. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 17 - Chapter 17
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    #17 - Chapter 17

    S1:E17

    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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  18. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 18 - Chapter 18
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    #18 - Chapter 18

    S1:E18

    Censure hearings open against Rudy.

    Director:Bill Bixby
    Writer:Michael Gleason

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  19. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 19 - Chapter 19
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    #19 - Chapter 19

    S1:E19

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    Director:Jules Irving
    Writer:Robert Hamilton

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  20. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 20 - Chapter 20
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    #20 - Chapter 20

    S1:E20

    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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  21. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 21 - Chapter 21
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    #21 - Chapter 21

    S1:E21

    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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  22. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 Episode 22 - Chapter 22
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    #22 - Chapter 22

    S1:E22

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

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