Decline and Fall

Having successfully frustrated Richard’s plans by marrying Frank Agretti, Angela returns to Falcon Crest, where her family rallies to her side and plans are devised for Richard’s total downfall. When Samantha returns to Chicago from Paris, Richard tells her to forget their association or she will have to pay consequences. Nonetheless, when Samantha arrives at Falcon Crest, she provides evidence that Richard was involved in Angela’s kidnapping. Consequently, Pilar and Angela work with the S.E.C. to facilitate Richard’s financial ruin.