Episodes
1. Chapter 1
September 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.
Guest Stars:
Dimitra Arliss, Davey Davison, Herbert Jefferson Jr., Van Johnson, Kay Lenz
2. Chapter 2
September 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.
Guest Stars:
Dimitra Arliss, Herbert Jefferson Jr., Dick Sargent, John Anderson, Sorrell Booke
3. Chapter 3
October 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.
Guest Stars:
Dimitra Arliss, Colleen Camp, John Anderson, Sorrell Booke, Joey Forman
4. Chapter 4
October 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.
Guest Stars:
Dimitra Arliss, Colleen Camp, John Anderson, Sorrell Booke, Arlo Guthrie
5. Chapter 5
October 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.
Guest Stars:
Van Johnson, John Anderson, Sorrell Booke, Cassie Yates, Kimberly Beck
6. Chapter 6
November 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.
Guest Stars:
Herbert Jefferson Jr., John Anderson, Cassie Yates, Kimberly Beck, Peter Donat
7. Chapter 7
November 16, 1976
Guest Stars:
John Anderson, Sorrell Booke, Cassie Yates, Kimberly Beck, Peter Donat
8. Chapter 8
November 23, 1976
Guest Stars:
John Anderson, Kimberly Beck, Madeleine Sherwood, Russell Johnson, Fred Holliday
9. Chapter 9
November 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.
Guest Stars:
Dimitra Arliss, Colleen Camp, Cassie Yates, Kimberly Beck, Peter Donat
10. Chapter 10
December 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.
Guest Stars:
Cassie Yates, Kimberly Beck, Peter Donat, Laraine Stephens, Dennis James
11. Chapter 11
December 21, 1976
Guest Stars:
Dimitra Arliss, Herbert Jefferson Jr., Cassie Yates, Kimberly Beck, Joan Tompkins
12. Chapter 12
December 28, 1976
Guest Stars:
Dimitra Arliss, Kay Lenz, Cassie Yates, Peter Donat, Laraine Stephens
13. Chapter 13
January 4, 1977
Rudy continues his efforts to send Estep to prison.
Guest Stars:
Kay Lenz, Cassie Yates, Peter Donat, Laraine Stephens, George Gaynes
14. Chapter 14
January 11, 1977
Billy, working for Estep in Las Vegas, follows Falconetti. Back in Washington, the Senate decides to go forward on hearings investigating Estep.
Guest Stars:
Kay Lenz, Colleen Camp, Kimberly Beck, Peter Donat, George Gaynes
15. Chapter 15
January 18, 1977
The Senate opens hearings investigating Estep.
Guest Stars:
Kay Lenz, Kimberly Beck, Peter Donat, Laraine Stephens, G. D. Spradlin
16. Chapter 16
February 1, 1977
The Senate hearings collapse; Rudy goes to Aspen. Falconetti goes to work for Estep, target: Rudy Jordache.
Guest Stars:
Kay Lenz, Kimberly Beck, Laraine Stephens, George Gaynes, G. D. Spradlin
17. Chapter 17
February 8, 1977
Rudy is faced with charges of falsifying evidence connected to the Senate hearings into Estep's businesses.
Guest Stars:
Kay Lenz, Colleen Camp, Cassie Yates, Kimberly Beck, Laraine Stephens
18. Chapter 18
February 15, 1977
Censure hearings open against Rudy.
Guest Stars:
Kay Lenz, Dick Sargent, Cassie Yates, Kimberly Beck, Ken Swofford
19. Chapter 19
February 22, 1977
Guest Stars:
Kay Lenz, Cassie Yates, Kimberly Beck, Laraine Stephens, Barry Sullivan
20. Chapter 20
March 1, 1977
The drama builds as Billy manages to sneak into Estep's files and Mrs. Estep remains hidden away.
Guest Stars:
Kay Lenz, Cassie Yates, Kimberly Beck, Peter Donat, Laraine Stephens
21. Chapter 21
March 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.
Guest Stars:
Kay Lenz, Cassie Yates, Kimberly Beck, Ken Swofford, Stanley Kamel
