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The wine-soaked drama of Falcon Crest reaches new heights of delicious deception in Season 4, Episode 22, "A House Divided," where family loyalties are tested and mysterious newcomers harbor dangerous secrets.

Fresh from their Tahiti honeymoon, Cole and Melissa return to Falcon Crest only for their marital bliss to be tested by old insecurities about children. Meanwhile, Angela Channing demonstrates her masterful manipulation skills with pregnant Lorraine, making it painfully clear she cares only about securing another heir to the Falcon Crest dynasty. When Lorraine realizes she's merely a vessel for Angela's dynastic dreams, she stages a confrontation at lunch—though her choice to dump salad on a shrimp cocktail rather than execute the classic soap opera drink-throw leaves something to be desired in the drama department.

The episode delivers a thrilling surprise for viewers as we discover the mysterious advertising executive Cassandra Wilder and her brother Damon (played by Jonathan Frakes, who would later become famous as Commander Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation) are harboring some connection to Angela's past involving a mysterious fire. Their scheming to use Richard as a way to get to Angela hints at a revenge plot simmering beneath the surface. When Angela finally comes face-to-face with Cassandra, she experiences an eerie sense of recognition, setting up what promises to be a shocking revelation.

Chase demonstrates his own strategic prowess by convincing Connie Giannini to embrace her family heritage rather than sell her vineyard to Angela, thereby thwarting his aunt's expansion plans. Meanwhile, Terry breaks free from Richard's manipulation when she realizes his possible involvement in framing Lance, though her independence doesn't extend to her romantic pursuits, as she continues pursuing the politically ambitious prosecutor despite his clear message that she's not "governor's wife material."

Have you noticed how Falcon Crest's storylines are growing increasingly bold and audacious this season? Share your thoughts about this episode and your predictions for the season finale by sending me a text or leaving a review!