After Fallon discovers that Jeff Colby's motives to marry her are not for love but for revenge, she is forced to continue with her faux engagement until she can save her family from becoming a casualty of the Colby-Carrington war. Sam pulls out all the stops to earn his citizenship and Steven’s love, while Cristal must choose between her role as a wife or her role as a stepmother.
In the wake of a sudden Carrington death, Blake's temper pushes Cristal to make a bold decision regarding their marriage. Fallon's feud with Jeff goes public, forcing her to rely on her faux-husband, Liam, for support. Steven processes his grandfather's sordid past and decides how he wants to spend his future.
In the wake of a traumatic yet therapeutic Thanksgiving, the Carringtons are ready to embrace a fresh start. As Fallon dives into a new business endeavor, she inadvertently collides with Culhane’s secret life. Sam employs Kirby’s help as he embarks on a new personal venture, and Alexis does her best to drive a wedge between Cristal and Blake.
As the Carringtons track down a dangerous enemy on Christmas Eve, Fallon and Blake clash on how to best handle the situation, stirring up unresolved grievances. Meanwhile, Cristal suspects Alexis may not be telling the whole truth to the authorities, and Kirby is cast out by Anders for having an immature reaction to the grave situation at hand.
When a damaging article is released that threatens the strength of the Carrington reputation, Fallon seeks to get ahead of the narrative by fast tracking a slate-cleaning memoir. Blake throws a celebratory party, and Cristal asks Sam to chaperone an intimidating visitor while she attempts to manage a tricky situation.
Jeff and Alexis create havoc during Fallon and Liam's important interview which spurs a "brilliant idea" for Fallon. Culhane is given a high honor, and some major complications come to light so he turns to Adam and Kirby for help. Sam enlists Brian Littrell as an extreme measure to impress Ryan, with unexpected results.
With her new position as self-appointed head of the family, Fallon finds that with power comes great responsibility. Jeff and Dominique have a true heart-to-heart as Jeff delivers some unexpected news. Culhane turns to Sam for help and Sam gets more than he bargained for. Blake goes to extremes to fight for Cristal.
Dominique plans to launch her new fashion line as she and Alexis once again vie for the same thing. As Sam and Culhane continue their business partnership they find themselves running into a very unusual roadblock. Liam and Fallon devise a plan to find more information on his research, but someone seems to be one step ahead of them.
Dominique is disappointed in the sales for her new business and Jeff advises her to remain patient, but Dom has other plans. Fallon and Sam are faced with a very difficult task. Kirby wants to jump back into modeling, ignoring the concerns of her friends. Adam turns to drastic measures to impress the hospital board. Blake takes Cristal on another adventure. Culhane and Sam receive a surprise.
Blake makes a life changing announcement. Fallon calls on Nene Leakes to help stir the pot of competition in the online shopping world. Alexis attempts to make amends with Fallon and Adam, yet they are both suspicious of her motives. Sam and Culhane have very different ways of processing recent events. A new arrival to Atlanta raises many questions.
Fallon remains hyper-focused on Fallon Unlimited. Kirby returns to the Manor and begins to make amends with those she hurt, with help from Sam. Culhane and Jeff form a new partnership. The recent turn of events causes Blake to become curious about new developments and asks Adam for help. Alexis warns Amanda about Blake.
Fallout from Blake’s gala finally begins to settle and Blake and Cristal work on the next phase of his campaign. As Alexis remains in jail and proclaims her innocence, Amanda sets out to see who might be responsible for the murder. Dominique still doesn’t believe everything Jeff said when he was sick but Culhane believes there may be some truth to Jeff’s suspicions.
Amanda and Alexis don’t see eye-to-eye on Adam and Amanda has reservations about Alexis’ latest adventure. Dominique presents Kirby with an opportunity, but Kirby is fearful. Fallon jumps head-first into a new project and needs Sam’s help. Rita needs to change course as her plan becomes thwarted by an unknowing Blake.
Fallon and Liam go to work on their new plan. As Sam works on his own work/life balance, a guest at La Mirage gives him something to think about. Dominique and Jeff don't see eye-to-eye on a business venture and struggle to make things work. Blake wants to do whatever is necessary to make sure his wife is happy.
As Blake and Cristal attend a Yale reunion, Blake runs into an old friend, Sonya, who has more than just the reunion on her mind. Alexis' launch of her "miracle cream" faces a set back and Sam offers his assistance and Adam scrambles to get what Alexis wants. Amanda grows more suspicious of Charlie and turns to Culhane for help, much to his chagrin. Jeff wants to get to the truth of recent events and Fallon is dealt some disappointing news.
As Liam's movie begins filming, things don't go exactly as planned and Culhane makes some surprising choices. Sam wants to celebrate some good news and Blake offers to help. Fallon turns to Alexis and Dominique for business help and of course it doesn't go smoothly. Jeff seeks out help from a most unexpected source.
Blake and Cristal work on the opening of PPA but not all goes as planned. Fallon goes to extreme measures to further her company. Adam needs Liam's help in his next business venture and when Liam doesn't pull through, Sam reveals a damaging secret. Sam is worried about Culhane and comes up with a plan and needs Kirby's help to execute it. Dominique voices her concern about Jeff's new mission but he's not backing down.
It's Alexis' wedding day and as she attempts to make sure everything runs smoothly, everyone else in the family seems to have their own agenda. Blake receives a package that raises some questions. Fallon and Liam make a life-changing decision. Dominique resorts to drastic measures to further Dom-Mystique and then asks Culhane for a huge favor. Kirby becomes suspicious of Amanda, thanks to Adam.
Fallon and Blake come up with a plan to beat Ben. Dominique works hard to keep herself out of the family drama, no matter how much Ben tries to drag her in. Adam continues to push Alexis to let him on her FSN show to promote his newest medical find. Sam tries to set up Culhane, and he wants no part of it. Alexis seems to have a major change of heart.
With Liam’s deadline quickly approaching, his writer’s block finally seems to get the better of him. Culhane works side-by-side with Nina to promote Liam’s movie, a situation fraught with challenges. Cristal believes she can be of help in a very precarious situation and takes matters into her own hands.
As Liam struggles with his conscience, he receives a not so inspiring sentiment from his mother. Fallon organizes a fundraiser to help save her horse charity. Dex decides to deal with something on his own, which does not go well with Alexis. Dominique is assigned a bodyguard by FSN and he takes his job very seriously.
Tension remains between Blake and Cristal as they disagree on business matters. Alexis prepares for Fallon and Liam’s baby shower and of course goes over the top! Jeff questions his recent decisions. Adam makes matters worse for his family situation. Kirby goes to extreme measures to hopefully appease Amanda and may have found a new majordomo for the Manor in the process.
A new majordomo begins working at the Manor and piques the interest of the Carringtons. Blake and Alexis go on a search and rescue mission. Jeff is put in a precarious position. Fallon is challenged by the FSN board. Sam does not accept Culhane’s business choices and tries to sabotage Culhane’s plan. Adam can’t seem to scheme his way out of his new mess.