The paternity test comes back for little Joseph while the fallout from the Founder's Day party continues. Angela runs Phillip ragged looking for dirt on Jacqueline - but what he finds is electrifying.
Angela uses her knowledge of Denault's past to force him to rein in Richard, but a meeting between father and son doesn't go smoothly. Lance becomes the target of a murder investigation.
Sherriff Robbins and Chase arrive at Richard's house, wanting to ask him some questions after Robbins receives the forensic report on Henri Denault body.
Richard discovers the true power behind The Company. Carlo's killer is unmasked at Nick and Vikki's wedding, which ends in death asthe murderer produces a gun.
Angela blackmails Chase's doctor into declaring him incompetent to run Falcon Crest, Melissa turns to Richard for affection and Chase suffers a setback when Angela tells him of his mother's death.
Julia is sentenced to life in prison. Michael Ranson accuses Dr. Lantry of malpractice. Richard uses Emma to lure Maggie to work for the newspaper and delays the reading of Jacqueline's will.
Cole and Melissa fight for custody of baby Joseph. Angela discovers Chase and Michael's investigations into Dr. Lantry, and Melissa tells Lance she's just using Richard.
Terry sets out to win a wealthy husband at Falcon Crest; Richard fights back when the cartel demands control of his racetrack. Phillip tries to spirit Lantry out of the country while Chase and Michael look for proof of his dealings with Angela.
Chase finds a clause in his grandfather's will that gives him the legal right to oust Angela from Falcon Crest. Terry worms her way into Michael's life and Lance threatens Angela and Melissa.