The Colbys is an American prime time soap opera, which originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985 to March 26, 1987. Produced by Aaron Spelling, it was a spin-off of Dynasty, which had been the highest rated series for the 1984–1985 U.S. television season. The Colbys revolved around another wealthy, upper-class family, who were distant relatives of the Carringtons of Dynasty and who owned a large multi-national corporation. Intended to surpass its predecessor in opulence, the series' producers were handed an immensely high budget for the era and cast a handful of well-known movie stars among its leads, including Charlton Heston, Barbara Stanwyck, Katharine Ross and Ricardo Montalban. However, The Colbys was ultimately a ratings disappointment, and was canceled after two seasons.
Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
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Season 1 | Episode 1 | The Celebration | 1985-11-20 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 2 | Conspiracy of Silence | 1985-11-27 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 3 | Moment of Truth | 1985-11-28 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 4 | The Family Album | 1985-12-05 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 5 | Shadow of the Past | 1985-12-12 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 6 | A House Divided | 1985-12-19 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 7 | The Reunion | 1985-12-26 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 8 | Fallen Idol | 1986-01-02 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 9 | The Letter | 1986-01-09 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 10 | The Turning Point | 1986-01-16 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 11 | Thursday's Child | 1986-01-30 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 12 | The Pact | 1986-02-06 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 13 | Fallon's Choice | 1986-02-13 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 14 | The Trial | 1986-02-20 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 15 | Burden of Proof | 1986-02-27 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 16 | My Father's House | 1986-03-06 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 17 | The Outcast | 1986-03-13 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 18 | The Wedding | 1986-03-20 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 19 | The Honeymoon | 1986-03-27 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 20 | Double Jeopardy | 1986-04-10 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 21 | A Family Affair | 1986-04-17 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 22 | The Reckoning | 1986-05-01 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 23 | Anniversary Waltz | 1986-05-15 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 24 | Checkmate | 1986-05-22 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 1 | The Gathering Storm | 1986-09-24 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 2 | No Exit | 1986-09-25 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 3 | Jason's Choice | 1986-10-02 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 4 | The Matchmaker | 1986-10-16 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 5 | Something Old, Something New | 1986-10-23 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 6 | The Gala | 1986-10-30 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 7 | Bloodlines | 1986-11-06 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 8 | Deceptions | 1986-11-13 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 9 | And Baby Makes Four | 1986-11-27 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 10 | Bid for Freedom | 1986-12-04 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 11 | Sanctuary | 1986-12-11 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 12 | Reaching Out | 1986-12-18 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 13 | Power Plays | 1987-01-01 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 14 | The Legacy | 1987-01-07 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 15 | The Home-Wrecker | 1987-01-15 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 16 | Manhunt | 1987-01-22 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 17 | All Fall Down | 1987-01-29 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 18 | Guilty Party | 1987-02-05 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 19 | Fallon's Baby | 1987-02-12 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 20 | Answered Prayers | 1987-02-26 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 21 | Return Engagement | 1987-03-05 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 22 | Devil's Advocate | 1987-03-12 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 23 | Betrayals | 1987-03-19 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 24 | The Dead End | 1987-03-25 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 25 | Crossroads | 1987-03-26 | 60 min |
Production | Esther Shapiro | Producer |
Production | Aaron Spelling | Executive Producer |
Production | Douglas S. Cramer | Producer |
Sound | Bill Conti | Main Title Theme Composer |