Ep 12. The Birthday Party

The Birthday Party episode of Dynasty season 1 follows the events leading up to and during Fallon's 28th birthday party. Fallon is grappling with her feelings for Culhane and Liam, while also dealing with the possibility of losing her father's company to Blake's rival, Jeff Colby. Meanwhile, Steven and Sam struggle with their own relationship issues when Sam's estranged mother shows up unexpectedly.

Fallon prepares obsessively for her birthday party, worried about impressing her wealthy friends and making her ex-boyfriend, Jeff, jealous. Meanwhile, Culhane tries to win back Fallon's trust after she discovers he was previously a corporate spy for Jeff. Liam, the mysterious newcomer who has caught Fallon's attention, tries to discreetly figure out the details of the Carrington family business.

As the party gets underway, tensions between the Carringtons and Colbys continue to rise. Blake and Jeff have a heated exchange, and Fallon ends up intervening, revealing a secret about Jeff that leads to a physical altercation.

Amidst the drama, Steven and Sam face their own challenges when Sam's mother shows up unannounced. Sam struggles with unresolved feelings for his mother, who abandoned him as a child, and Steven tries to be supportive while also grappling with his own issues with his father, Blake.

The Birthday Party episode ends with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger as Fallon and Liam share a kiss, leading to further complications in her love life. Meanwhile, Jeff sets into motion a plan to take over Carrington Atlantic, setting the stage for even more drama in future episodes.

Overall, The Birthday Party episode is a tension-filled hour of television that showcases the complicated relationships and high stakes of the wealthy Carrington family. Viewers will be left on the edge of their seats wondering what will happen next.