Ep 3. The Tangled Vines

The Tangled Vines is the third episode of the first season of Falcon Crest. The story begins with Angela Channing, the powerful and manipulative matriarch of the Falcon Crest vineyard, facing a major problem with her vineyard as the grapes have started to wilt due to a mysterious disease. Angela is worried about the future of her vineyard, and she suspects that her rival, Chase Gioberti, might be behind the disease.

Meanwhile, Chase and his family are settling in the Napa Valley, moving into their newly inherited estate from his grandfather. Chase's wife Maggie tries to make friends with Angela, but Angela is cold and distant towards her. As the Giobertis start to learn more about the local community, they come across Richard Channing, Angela's scheming nephew, who owns a local newspaper. Richard is more than happy to help Chase and his family, but Chase is suspicious of his intentions.

The Tangled Vines also focuses on the tangled personal relationships of the characters. Angela's daughter, Julia, is still upset over the death of her husband and has been trying to cope with her grief for the past year. However, she is now starting to become interested in the new veterinarian in town, Michael. But, Michael is not entirely genuine, and Julia may get more than she bargained for if she pursues a relationship with him.

Angela's grandson, Lance, is also causing a stir. He is a playboy who is in a relationship with Melissa, a woman who is rich and well-connected. However, he is also secretly seeing her sister, Cassidy, which could lead to a major scandal if their relationship is discovered.

As the episode progresses, the mystery surrounding the disease affecting Angela's grapes deepens. She believes it could be sabotage and sets a trap to catch the culprit. Meanwhile, Maggie and Richard team up to investigate Angela's possible involvement in the disease outbreak. Michael also reveals some troubling information to Julia about his past, causing her to question whether or not she can trust him.

The tension between Angela and Chase continues to simmer, with both determined to prove their superiority over each other. In the end, the tension explodes into a dramatic confrontation as Chase accuses Angela of trying to sabotage his new vineyard. The episode ends with a cliffhanger, leaving viewers wondering what the fallout will be as the battle between the two powerful families heats up.

Overall, The Tangled Vines starts to delve deeper into the complex relationships and power struggles between the characters on Falcon Crest. It sets up several intriguing storylines to follow in future episodes while also showcasing the beauty of the Napa Valley and the vineyards that serve as the foundation for the show's drama.