Dynasty: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Dynasty Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
The Siege (1)
Sep 23, 1987 · 46 min
Still held captive by the deranged Matthew Blaisdel, Blake and his family wait helplessly as Blaisdel's obsession for Krystle grows dangerously stronger. Witnessing Alexis' car plu
The Siege (2)
Sep 30, 1987 · 46 min
Dex is rushed to the hospital while a search party scrambles to locate the missing Carringtons, who are being held captive in a bunkhouse. Fear of the deranged Matthew forces Kryst
The Aftermath
Oct 7, 1987 · 46 min
The incident in the bunkhouse leaves Steven emotionally scarred. The police urge him to seek psychiatric help to deal with the trauma. Jeff and Fallon's unexpected homecoming helps
The Announcement
Oct 14, 1987 · 46 min
Blake asks Steven to be his campaign manager. He is deeply disappointed when Steven declines his offer, expressing no interest in exposing his private life to public scrutiny. Attr
The Surrogate (1)
Oct 28, 1987 · 46 min
Intrigued by Sean's mysterious interludes during the day, Alexis hires a private investigator, Mr. Hess, to follow her enigmatic lover. But when he catches Hess spying on him, Sean
The Surrogate (2)
Nov 4, 1987 · 46 min
Stunned by the morning paper's praise for Blake's stand on conservation, Alexis takes Sean's advice, pointing out another slant to the story. Using Blake's campaign pledge of savin
The Primary
Nov 18, 1987 · 46 min
Distraught over Blake's meteoric rise in pre-election popularity, Alexis gives in to Sean's persuasions, and he flies her off to a remote cabin on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Entr
The Testing
Nov 25, 1987 · 46 min
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 Bla
The Setup
Dec 2, 1987 · 46 min
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 manipulati
The Fair
Dec 9, 1987 · 46 min
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
The New Moguls
Dec 23, 1987 · 46 min
Krystle asks Cora Van Husen to relinquish information on the scandalous video of Blake in her brothel. Though reluctant at first, Cora hands a copy of the tape over. Calling a pres
The Spoiler
Dec 30, 1987 · 46 min
Following Josh Harris' drug overdose death, Sammy Jo carries a burden of guilt. Realizing her obsession to be with Steven is depriving her of an intimate relationship, Sammy Jo ask
The Interview
Jan 6, 1988 · 46 min
Following a night of lovemaking with Leslie, Sean hears a news report on Alexis' bid for governor. Seeing an opportunity to avenge his father's death, Sean returns to Alexis in ord
Images
Jan 13, 1988 · 46 min
Ignoring Blake's objections, Krystle continues her investigation into Alexis' deathbed marriage to Cecil Colby. Cecil's nurse approaches Krystle and volunteers information concerni
The Rifle
Jan 20, 1988 · 46 min
Sean prepares to leave for Natumbe to finalize his deal with Harry Thrasher. Leslie convinces Sean to let her join him on the trip. Alexis tries to persuade Gerald Wilson, Cecil's
The Bracelet
Jan 27, 1988 · 46 min
As Blake rushes to Alexis' side, it is revealed Sean is the gunman who squeezed off the bullet. Recovering from her wounds, Alexis tells Blake she has decided to withdraw from the
The Warning
Feb 3, 1988 · 46 min
Alexis waits for the right moment to crush Sean and Leslie's intimacy. Suspecting that Alexis knows about her and Sean's passionate rendezvous, Leslie vows to take Sean down with h
Adam's Son
Feb 10, 1988 · 46 min
After walking in on Adam and Jesse locked in a bitter fight, Karen falls to the floor with labor pains. Waiting pensively at the hospital, neither Adam nor Jesse can let go of thei
The Scandal
Mar 2, 1988 · 46 min
Certain Sean is intent on exacting revenge for his father's death, Alexis warns Blake that their family may be at risk. Taking Dex with him, Blake leaves for Natumbe to uncover Sea
The Trial
Mar 9, 1988 · 46 min
Following his near fatal brush with death in Natumbe, Blake returns to Colorado facing accusations that he was involved in an illegal weapons deal. Concerned that the bad press wil
The Proposal
Mar 16, 1988 · 46 min
Dana tries desperately to convince Adam how much she wants their son. She proposes that if they were a loving couple again, the judge would find in their favor. Still hurting from
Colorado Roulette
Mar 30, 1988 · 46 min
Adam is absolved of suspicion in the kidnapping of his son when Leslie calls him to say that Sean has taken the baby and is holding her captive. Finding the location of the call th