Rich Man, Poor Man

S2 · E1 · Sep 21, 1976

Chapter 1 Episode 1

The series kicks off in 1968, with U.S. Senator Rudy Jordache disillusioned about politics and concerned about his stepson Billy Abbott, and Wesley Jordache, the son of his murdered brother Tom.

S2 · E2 · Sep 21, 1976

Chapter 2 Episode 2

An obsessive billionaire threatens Rudy's business world, so Rudy concentrates on rebuilding his personal life through relationships with his two surrogate sons.

S2 · E3 · Sep 28, 1976

Chapter 3 Episode 3

Maggie and Rudy have their fling interrupted with the sudden return of her daughter, while Wes and Billy show personal interest in Ramona.

S2 · E4 · Oct 5, 1976

Chapter 4 Episode 4

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.

S2 · E5 · Oct 19, 1976

Chapter 5 Episode 5

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.

S2 · E6 · Oct 26, 1976

Chapter 6 Episode 6

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.

S2 · E7 · Nov 9, 1976

Chapter 7 Episode 7

Deception and the threat of his own murder force Billy to betray Rudy. Rudy attends a funeral and reconnects with Kate.

S2 · E8 · Nov 16, 1976

Chapter 8 Episode 8

Deception and the threat of his own murder force Billy to betray Rudy. Rudy attends a funeral and reconnects with Kate.

S2 · E9 · Nov 23, 1976

Chapter 9 Episode 9

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.

S2 · E10 · Nov 30, 1976

Chapter 10 Episode 10

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.

S2 · E11 · Dec 7, 1976

Chapter 11 Episode 11

In Dallas, Charles worries about Albert Dietrich--Claire's real father--and locates Rudy's weak spot. Up at Whitby, Wes learns about Billy and Ramona and a bitter fight ensues.

S2 · E12 · Dec 21, 1976

Chapter 12 Episode 12

Charles Estep is aware that Falconetti tried to kill Rudy; he sends one of his men to bail him out so they can get the story of why. Maggie discovers that Falconetti has been bailed out and by whom, but doesn't know why yet. Rudy discovers Wesley and Diane in bed together, right after Diane advises Wesley to go to Ramona and tell her that he loves her. Wesley stops in front of Ramona's house and continues past.

S2 · E13 · Dec 28, 1976

Chapter 13 Episode 13

Wesley goes down to the Port Authority to find Roy and ask for a job. Rudy receives a phone call from an unknown person offering information on the death of Sarah Hunt. Falconetti is watching Roy and Wesley. The mysterious caller was Charles Estep's CFO.

S2 · E14 · Jan 4, 1977

Chapter 14 Episode 14

Billy, working for Estep in Las Vegas, follows Falconetti. Back in Washington, the Senate decides to go forward on hearings investigating Estep.

S2 · E15 · Jan 11, 1977

Chapter 15 Episode 15

The Senate opens hearings investigating Estep.

S2 · E16 · Jan 18, 1977

Chapter 16 Episode 16

The Senate hearings collapse; Rudy goes to Aspen. Falconetti goes to work for Estep, target: Rudy Jordache.

S2 · E17 · Feb 1, 1977

Chapter 17 Episode 17

Rudy is faced with charges of falsifying evidence connected to the Senate hearings into Estep's businesses.

S2 · E18 · Feb 8, 1977

Chapter 18 Episode 18

Censure hearings open against Rudy.

S2 · E19 · Feb 15, 1977

Chapter 19 Episode 19

S2 · E20 · Feb 22, 1977

Chapter 20 Episode 20

The drama builds as Billy manages to sneak into Estep's files and Mrs. Estep remains hidden away.

S2 · E21 · Mar 1, 1977

Chapter 21 Episode 21

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.

S2 · E22 · Mar 8, 1977

Chapter 22 Episode 22

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.