The Colbys 1985
What is The Colbys?
The Colbys is an American prime time soap opera that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985 to March 26, 1987. Produced by Aaron Spelling, the series was a spin-off of Dynasty, which had been the highest rated series for the 1984–1985 U.S.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 49
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 20, 1985
- Last aired
- Mar 26, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama, Soap
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 49 episodes and an average 44-minute runtime.
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The Colbys is an American prime time soap opera that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985 to March 26, 1987. Produced by Aaron Spelling, the series was a spin-off of Dynasty, which had been the highest rated series for the 1984–1985 U.S. television season. The show revolved around another wealthy, upper-class family who were distant relatives of the Carringtons from Dynasty and who owned a large multi-national corporation. Intended to surpass its predecessor in opulence, the series was given an immensely high budget for the era and featured a cast that included several well-known movie stars. The program was designed to capitalize on the success of Dynasty while presenting an even more lavish portrayal of wealthy family dynamics and corporate intrigue.
Should you watch it?
“A lavish soap opera following the wealthy Colby family, spin-off of Dynasty.”
- High production values and star-studded cast
- Rich portrayal of elite family dynamics
- Spin-off continuity with Dynasty
- Short runtime with limited episodes
- May feel dated to modern audiences
You enjoy 1980s prime-time soaps with glamour and family intrigue.
Suitable for fans of classic soap operas with mature themes and dramatic storytelling.
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Celebration Mytharc Nov 20, 1985
- E2 Conspiracy of Silence Mytharc Nov 27, 1985
- E3 Moment of Truth Core Nov 28, 1985
- E4 Family Album Core Dec 5, 1985
- E5 Shadow of the Past Core Dec 12, 1985
- E6 A House Divided Core Dec 19, 1985
- E7 The Reunion Core Dec 26, 1985
- E8 Fallen Idol Core Jan 2, 1986
- E9 The Letter Core Jan 9, 1986
- E10 The Turning Point Core Jan 16, 1986
- E11 Thursday's Child Core Jan 30, 1986
- E12 The Pact Core Feb 6, 1986
- E13 Fallon's Choice Core Feb 13, 1986
- E14 The Trial Core Feb 20, 1986
- E15 Burden of Proof Core Feb 27, 1986
- E16 My Father's House Core Mar 6, 1986
- E17 The Outcast Core Mar 13, 1986
- E18 The Wedding Core Mar 20, 1986
- E19 The Honeymoon Core Mar 27, 1986
- E20 Double Jeopardy Core Apr 10, 1986
- E21 A Family Affair Core Apr 17, 1986
- E22 The Reckoning Mytharc May 1, 1986
- E23 Anniversary Waltz Mytharc May 15, 1986
- E24 Checkmate Mytharc May 22, 1986
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 The Gathering Storm Mytharc Sep 24, 1986
- E2 No Exit Core Sep 25, 1986
- E3 Jason's Choice Core Oct 2, 1986
- E4 The Matchmaker Core Oct 16, 1986
- E5 Something Old, Something New Core Oct 23, 1986
- E6 The Gala Core Oct 30, 1986
- E7 Bloodlines Core Nov 6, 1986
- E8 Deceptions Core Nov 13, 1986
- E9 And Baby Makes Four Core Nov 27, 1986
- E10 Bid for Freedom Core Dec 4, 1986
- E11 Sanctuary Core Dec 11, 1986
- E12 Reaching Out Core Dec 18, 1986
- E13 Power Plays Core Jan 1, 1987
- E14 The Legacy Core Jan 7, 1987
- E15 The Home-Wrecker Core Jan 15, 1987
- E16 Manhunt Core Jan 22, 1987
- E17 All Fall Down Mytharc Jan 29, 1987
- E18 Guilty Party Core Feb 5, 1987
- E19 Fallon's Baby Core Feb 12, 1987
- E20 Answered Prayers Core Feb 26, 1987
- E21 Return Engagement Core Mar 5, 1987
- E22 Devil's Advocate Core Mar 12, 1987
- E23 Betrayals Core Mar 19, 1987
- E24 The Dead End Mytharc Mar 25, 1987
- E25 Crossroads Mytharc Mar 26, 1987
Frequently asked questions
Is The Colbys connected to Dynasty?
Yes, it is a spin-off featuring distant relatives of the Carringtons from Dynasty.
When did The Colbys air?
It originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987.
Who produced The Colbys?
It was produced by Aaron Spelling.
What is the show about?
It follows the lives of the wealthy Colby family and their corporate and personal dramas.
Was it successful?
It was intended to match the success of Dynasty but had a shorter run.
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