Episode
Dynasty: The Setup
Overview
Prodded on by Alexis' incessant questioning, Dana reluctantly explains the reason for her infertility was due to a botched abortion many years before. Suspecting Dana is manipulating Adam to selfishly benefit her own future, Alexis schemes to prevent Dana from legally becoming the mother of Adam's surrogate child. Seeking to undermine Steven's position of power at Denver-Carrington, Adam anonymously informs the press of Skip Maitland's arrest for dealing drugs to players on Steven's football team. This sets off a scandal linked to Blake's campaign. Returning from New York guilt stricken by his weekend affair with Leslie, Jeff hopes to work out his problems with Fallon. But when Fallon walks in on Leslie and Jeff innocently finishing business matters, she is convinced their marriage is over. Concerned by his poor playing performance, Steven requests Josh Harris have a physical. Fearing his drug use will be detected Josh quits the team. After Alexis informs Sean of Dana's ill-fated abort
Details
- Series
- Dynasty
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 1987-12-02
- Runtime
- 46 min
Episode context
The Setup is Episode 9 in Season 8 of Dynasty. It aired on 1987-12-02. The runtime is 46 min.
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Episode 8: The Testing
Forced to divest interests in Denver-Carrington to avoid conflict with his political career, Blake struggles to decide who in the family will assume power. Upset that Jeff told Blake of her alien encounter, Fallon bitterly rejects Jeff's request to accompany him to New York. Taking advantage of Jeff's vulnerability, Leslie shows up on board the Carrington jet. She flies with him to New York under the pretext of doing business for Alexis. Taking Dex's advice to call Jeff in an effort to save their marriage, Fallon is devastated when Leslie answers the phone. Blake walks in on Steven as he is reprimanding Josh Harris for his declining performance on the field. Impressed, Blake makes note of Steven's decisiveness in handling the situation. Sammy Jo is confused by her lingering feelings for Steven and her yearning feelings for Josh. Showing up at Josh's apartment, she is torn whether to stay the night. Soon after Sammy Jo leaves, Skip Maitland, the original quarterback for the Monarchs, sh
Episode 10: The Fair
As Alexis' grand fair draws near, Sean assures her that all is going according to plan. Left alone with Dana while Adam and Alexis dance, Sean threatens to blackmail Dana with the truth about her abortion if she does not gather secret information on the Carringtons. After misinterpreting Sammy Jo's plea for him to not quit the team as meaning something more, Josh asks her to marry him. Devastated by her rejection, Josh reverts to his alcohol and drug addiction. While preparing to attend Alexis' Olde English Fair, Fallon informs Jeff of her decision to file for a divorce now, rather than wait for Blake's campaign to finish. Stunned by her sudden desire to end their marriage, Jeff storms from the room. Passing Leslie on his way out, a vulnerable Jeff is tempted by her offer to stop by her suite at the Carlton. Participating in the merriment of the Olde English Fair, Alexis and Krystle are chosen for a tug-of-war contest. Strung out between a pool of slosh, Alexis and Krystle pull ferocio
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Episode 14: Images
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