Dynasty
The first season of the primetime soap begins with oil tycoon Blake Carrington marrying his former secretary, Krystle. Krystle's former lover, Matthew, returns to town and causes more problems when he tells Krystle that he's still in love with her.
The Victory
Alexis's life is spared as Krystle is able to restrain Blake's lethal temper; as La Mirage burns, Amanda is rescued by a mysterious stranger; Claudia is claimed victim by the ravaging flames.
Sideswiped
An incensed Blake discovers the morning headlines accusing him of murder and arson; Adam offers his loyalties to Alexis and Colbyco; Alexis acquires enough stock to assume control of Denver-Carrington.
Focus
As Krystle recovers from the accident, Alexis persuades the D.A. to suspect Blake of arson; Dominique offers Blake a 50 million dollar loan; Phill Thorpe threatens to murder Krystle in retribution against Blake.
Reward
Blake fires the La Mirage manager for withholding crucial information regarding the fire; Alexis offers a reward for the arrest and conviction of the arsonist; Michael Culhane continues to romance Amanda.
The Arraignment
Krystle's dizzy spells force her to see a doctor; Jackie remembers seeing the La Mirage blaze start in Claudia's room, proving Blake's innocence; Blake receives a letter from Caress, pleading for his help.
Romance
Blake's trip to Caracas to free Caress proves unsuccessful; Dex's proposal of marriage to Alexis is rejected; Blake catches Michael Culhane and Amanda in a passionate embrace and immediately fires the promiscuous chauffeur.
The Mission
Blake and Dex's plan to free Caress from prison succeeds, as she returns to Denver with a fever for revenge; Sammy Jo is pregnant with Clay's baby and warns Steven no court would deny her custody of Danny.
The Choice
Caress vows retribution for her years of imprisonment; Michael Culhane uses Zach Powers to acquire thirty percent of "The Crater" project; Sammy Jo tells a distraught Clay of her pregnancy; Caress blackmails Emily Falimont.
The Secret
Caress continues to extort Emily Fallmont; Clay, suffering from guilt, proposes marriage to Sammy Jo, Las Vega style; Michael is forced to tell Amanda the truth; Emily tells Buck of her past with Ben and fleeing from his rage.
The Letter
A dying Emily begs Blake to use the letter she wrote to bring an end to Alexis and Ben's treachery; Clay and Sammy Jo are married, Nick Kimball relentlessly pursues Dominique's affections; Blake rejects Michael Culhane's efforts for a reconciliation.
The Ball
Using Emily's letter, Blake devises a way to regain his empire; Sammy Jo learns she is not pregnant, but keeps it a secret from Clay; fearing Michael Culhane's deceitful intentions.
Fear
Alexis relinquishes control of Denver-Carrington and the mansion back to Blake; Ben battles Alexis for equal control of Colbyco; Michael Culhane and Alexis form an alliance against Blake.
The Rig
Sammy Jo fears she will lose Clay if he learns about her false pregnancy; Adam discovers the identity of the mysterious woman tormenting Ben; An explosion rips through an oil rig, trapping Blake amidst raging flames, as Ben leaves him to die.
A Love Remembered, Pt. 1
Ben returns to Blake's aid and pulls him to safety, both narrowly escaping the devastation of the ensuing explosion; Blake suffers memory loss due to the explosion; Alexis leads Blake to believe they have been married for the past twenty-three years.
A Love Remembered, Pt. 2
Sammy Jo informs Clay of her desire for an annulment to their marriage; Dominique is roughed up by thugs threatening her to cooperate with their boss, as Gary Tilden coincidentally returns to Denver.
The Portrait
Krystle suspects Blake's once passionate feelings for Alexis may still be lingering; Blake and Ben reach a mutual reconciliation; Amanda disappears to London; Leslie Carrington finds Ben.
The Birthday
Clay reluctantly signs the annulment papers to end his and Sammy Jo's marriage; Blake persuades Leslie Carrington to stay in Denver and give Ben a second chance; Adam proposes to Dana.
The Test
Krystina lapses into unconsciousness, as doctors fight against time to bring her back; Krystle rebuffs Alexis' sincere concern for Krystina's health; Steven and Sammy Jo assume the appearance of a normal marriage for Danny's sake.
The Mothers
Krystina is flown to California, awaiting a donor for her vital heart transplant; Leslie moves into the Carrington mansion; Blake and Krystle mount a media blitz to plea for a heart donor.
The Surgery
Krystina's only hope for life seems dashed, as the mother of the heart donor retracts her offer to allow the operation; Neil McVane carries out his promise of blackmail.
The Garage
Krystina is welcomed home, following her so-far successful heart transplant; Alexis' affections are pursued by a wealthy real estate baron; convinced he is not a Carrington, Adam's life begins to crumble.
The Shower
Adam continues to slip further away from Dana and his family, as doubts to his Carrington heritage have their effect; Alexis ends her relationship with Michael Culhane.
The Dress
Sarah makes a dress for Krystina identical to one worn by her own little girl; concerned over his irrational behavior, Blake hires a private investigator to follow Adam, as his self-destructive quest leads toward disaster.
Valez
Steven struggles with his love for Sammy Jo and his homosexuality; despite being warned of Dirk Maurier's questionable business practices, Alexis agrees to a partnership; Leslie and Clay's romance leads to passion.
The Sublet
Krystle and Blake wait helplessly as the police search for Sarah and Krystina; Adam tips Neal McVane to a stock buyout by Alexis and Dirk Maurier; Nick Kimball celebrates his recent good fortune with a marriage proposal to Dominique.
The Confession
Krystina and Krystle are reunited, as Sarah is placed under private psychiatric care; Adam confesses his true identity to Blake and Alexis; following a visit to his mother's grave, Adam returns to Dana and pleads for her forgiveness.
The Affair
Blake is stunned to learn that Clay may be Ben's son; Jackie's attempt to reunite Dominique and Garrett fails; Sarah accepts her baby's death after witnessing the gravesite; Clay tells Leslie of their possible blood ties.
Shadowplay
Krystle is followed by a mysterious stranger, Clay and Ben plan to leave Denver following the inconclusive blood test to determine Clay's real father; Blake and Alexis show their love for Adam by adopting him legally.
