Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1989, Dynasty came to an end on an unexpected cliffhanger due to a combination of "dwindling ratings, inflated star salaries, ...

The third installment of the 1981 drama Dynasty continues to follow the Denver oil empire as they overtly wage war against their rival Colby Co. The ABC Network released the season in October 1982.

Dynasty premiered 45 years ago on Jan. 12, 1981, and changed the history of TV forever. The show centered on two wealthy — and feuding — families: the Carringtons and the Colbys. It was the top show ...