Chapter 5
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II - S1 - E5
Rudy and Wes barely escape murder and Falconetti is arrested for the attempt on their lives. But Rudy's surrogate family is in danger of collapsing due to Billy's involvement with Wesley' girl friend.
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II: Season 1 - 22 Episode s
1x1 - Chapter 1
September 21, 1976
U.S. Senator Rudy Jordache is disillusioned about politics and concerned about his stepson Billy Abbott, and Wesley Jordache, the son of his murdered brother Tom.
1x2 - Chapter 2
September 28, 1976
An obsessive billionaire threatens Rudy's business world, so Rudy concentrates on rebuilding his personal life through relationships with his two surrogate sons.
1x3 - Chapter 3
October 5, 1976
Maggie and Rudy have their fling interrupted with the sudden return of her daughter, while Wes and Billy show personal interest in Ramona.
1x4 - Chapter 4
October 19, 1976
Billy seeks to start his career in the recording industry while Rudy and Estep's field personnel quickly try to find Sarah, who is the key to unlocking the past of the billionaire threatening Rudy.
1x5 - Chapter 5
October 26, 1976
Rudy and Wes barely escape murder and Falconetti is arrested for the attempt on their lives. But Rudy's surrogate family is in danger of collapsing due to Billy's involvement with Wesley' girl friend.
1x6 - Chapter 6
November 9, 1976
The investigation Rudy is conducting reveals a traitor in the Estep organization while Estep shifts alliances to Falconetti. Behind the scenes, Diane and Wes have a brief fling.
1x7 - Chapter 7
November 16, 1976
1x8 - Chapter 8
November 23, 1976
1x9 - Chapter 9
November 30, 1976
The news is not good by Billy, Ramona is caring his child. Falconetti joins together with Estep to kill Rudy, who gets comfort from his renewed friendship with Kate.
1x10 - Chapter 10
December 7, 1976
Wes and Diane get married. Billy confesses to betraying Rudy and wants to help him while Rudy seeks help from Maggie to save his career and bring Estep down.
1x11 - Chapter 11
December 21, 1976
1x12 - Chapter 12
December 28, 1976
1x13 - Chapter 13
January 4, 1977
Rudy continues his efforts to send Estep to prison.
1x14 - Chapter 14
January 11, 1977
Billy, working for Estep in Las Vegas, follows Falconetti. Back in Washington, the Senate decides to go forward on hearings investigating Estep.
1x15 - Chapter 15
January 18, 1977
The Senate opens hearings investigating Estep.
1x16 - Chapter 16
February 1, 1977
The Senate hearings collapse; Rudy goes to Aspen. Falconetti goes to work for Estep, target: Rudy Jordache.
1x17 - Chapter 17
February 8, 1977
Rudy is faced with charges of falsifying evidence connected to the Senate hearings into Estep's businesses.
1x18 - Chapter 18
February 15, 1977
Censure hearings open against Rudy.
1x19 - Chapter 19
February 22, 1977
1x20 - Chapter 20
March 1, 1977
The drama builds as Billy manages to sneak into Estep's files and Mrs. Estep remains hidden away.
1x21 - Chapter 21
March 8, 1977
Rudy tracks down the person who is behind Estep's power. Wes gets beaten up by Falconetti and is confronted for the last time by Rudy.
1x22 - Chapter 22
March 8, 1977
Rudy tracks down the person who is behind Estep's power. Wes gets beaten up by Falconetti and is confronted for the last time by Rudy.