Falcon Crest
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Series Overview
Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced. The series revolves around the feuding factions of the wealthy Gioberti/Channing family in the Californian wine industry. Jane Wyman starred as Angela Channing, the tyrannical matriarch of the Falcon Crest Winery, alongside Robert Foxworth as Chase Gioberti, Angela's nephew who returns to Falcon Crest following the death of his father. The series was set in the fictitious Tuscany Valley northeast of San Francisco.
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9 Seasons • 227 Episodes
60 min per episode
1981 – 1990
Premiered: Fri, Dec 4, 1981
Latest Aired Episode
Season 9, Episode 22: “Home Again”
As Richard and Lauren enjoy their wedding at the winery, Richard agrees to sell Falcon Crest back to Angela on the condition that half will go to his sons in the event of her death. Lance, however, will receive ten percent now and the remainder after Angela's death. As the wedding reception draws to a close, Angela recalls all the people who passed through Tuscany Valley during the last decade and toasts the future of Falcon Crest.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Falcon Crest (Theme Song)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2014-12-20
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Earl Hamner, Jr.
Earl Hamner, Jr., Sheri Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Earl Hamner, Jr.
Producer
Sheri Anderson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Falcon Crest
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What is Falcon Crest about?
Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced. The series revolves around the feuding factions of the wealthy Gioberti/Channing family in the Californian wine industry. Jane Wyman starred as Angela Channing, the tyrannical matriarch of the Falcon Crest Winery, alongside Robert Foxworth as Chase Gioberti, Angela's nephew who returns to Falcon Crest following the death of his father. The series was set in the fictitious Tuscany Valley northeast of San Francisco.
How many seasons does Falcon Crest have?
Falcon Crest comprises 9 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Falcon Crest?
Key cast members in Falcon Crest include Jane Wyman, David Selby, Lorenzo Lamas, Gregory Harrison, Kristian Alfonso.
Who created or directed Falcon Crest?
Falcon Crest was developed and directed by Earl Hamner, Jr..