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Series · 1981 – 1982 · Soap

Flamingo Road

The lives and trials of the residents of Truro, Florida.

★6.3 1981 – 1982 2 Seasons Rita Lakin TV-MA

Flamingo Road is an American prime time soap opera that aired on NBC. It was first seen as a TV movie on May 12, 1980, and as a series on January 6, 1981, after a rebroadcast of the pilot on December 30, 1980. The show is based on the 1949 movie starring Joan Crawford, which is, in turn, based on the novel by Robert Wilder. Flamingo Road was created to compete against CBS's Dallas and Knots Landing, nighttime dramas that were inspired by the daily afternoon soap operas that had been a staple of TV for years. The character of Constance Weldon ranked at #16 on E!'s list of The 50 Most Wicked Women in Primetime.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 37 episodes

The Hostages (1)

Episode 01

The Hostages (1)

Jan 6, 1981 · 60 min

Sheriff Titus Semple hardens his grip on Truro by double-crossing a drug dealer, who takes revenge by abducting Semple's deputy Fielding Carlyle and his new bride Constance.

The Hostages (2)

Episode 02

The Hostages (2)

Jan 6, 1981 · 60 min

Sheriff Titus Semple hardens his grip on Truro by double-crossing a drug dealer, who takes revenge by abducting Semple's deputy Fielding Carlyle and his new bride Constance.

Illicit Weekend

Episode 03

Illicit Weekend

Jan 13, 1981 · 60 min

Newly married Fielding, who is running for the state senate, takes his mistress to a campaign speech with him in Tallahassee.

The Titus Tapes

Episode 04

The Titus Tapes

Jan 20, 1981 · 60 min

Titus bugs rooms above Lute-Mae's bar for the purpose of blackmail. Lane runs into an old acquaintance familiar with her unsavory past.

A Mother's Revenge

Episode 05

A Mother's Revenge

Jan 27, 1981 · 60 min

Suspicions concerning the Weldon mill fire flare up again. Fielding learns a damaging secret about his political rival.

The Fish Fry

Episode 06

The Fish Fry

Feb 3, 1981 · 60 min

With his popularity at an all-time low, Fielding fortifies himself with drink before an election speech at a fish fry.

The Election

Episode 07

The Election

Feb 10, 1981 · 60 min

As the election nears, Sam asks Elmo to endorse Fielding in the state-senate race.

Jealous Wife

Episode 08

Jealous Wife

Feb 17, 1981 · 60 min

Constance finds Fielding and Lane locked in an embrace and asks Titus to run Lane out of town.

Trapped

Episode 09

Trapped

Mar 3, 1981 · 60 min

As Skipper prepares to leave Truro behind, his father is seriously injured in an accident that Skipper blames on himself.

Bad Girl

Episode 10

Bad Girl

Mar 9, 1981 · 60 min

A girl with a sordid past sets her sights on Skipper. Lane is terrified when an old acquaintance is killed in an "accident."

Secrets

Episode 11

Secrets

Mar 10, 1981 · 60 min

Constance is bent on destroying Skipper's new romance. A killer is tracking Lane.

They Drive By Night

Episode 12

They Drive By Night

Mar 17, 1981 · 60 min

A mysterious killer draws closer to Lane. Fielding is involved in an auto-accident that could ruin his political career.

Hell Hath No Fury

Episode 13

Hell Hath No Fury

Mar 17, 1981 · 60 min

Constance seeks revenge on her estranged husband by having an affair with Sam.

Bad Chemistry

Episode 14

Bad Chemistry

Apr 2, 1981 · 60 min

A chemical leak threatens to close down the mill and could impoverish the town unless Fielding persuades the state senate to allow them more time for a clean up.

Hurricane

Episode 15

Hurricane

Apr 2, 1981 · 60 min

The killers tracking Lane seek refuge from a hurricane in Lute-Mae's place.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.3 /10

based on 12 votes

Synopsis

Flamingo Road is an American prime time soap opera that aired on NBC. It was first seen as a TV movie on May 12, 1980, and as a series on January 6, 1981, after a rebroadcast of the pilot on December 30, 1980. The show is based on the 1949 movie starring Joan Crawford, which is, in turn, based on the novel by Robert Wilder. Flamingo Road was created to compete against CBS's Dallas and Knots Landing, nighttime dramas that were inspired by the daily afternoon soap operas that had been a staple of TV for years. The character of Constance Weldon ranked at #16 on E!'s list of The 50 Most Wicked Women in Primetime.

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Cast

8 principal cast

John Beck

John Beck

Sam Curtis

Woody Brown

Woody Brown

Skipper Weldon

Howard Duff

Howard Duff

Titus Semple

Morgan Fairchild

Morgan Fairchild

Constance Carlyle

Mark Harmon

Mark Harmon

Field Carlyle

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

Claude Weldon

Cristina Raines

Cristina Raines

Lane Ballou Curtis

Barbara Rush

Barbara Rush

Eudora Flowers

Where to watch Flamingo Road

Flamingo Road is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The soap from Rita Lakin, Robert Wilder has 2 seasons and 37 total episodes, rated 6.3/10 by 12 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Flamingo Road have?

Flamingo Road has 2 seasons with 37 episodes in total.

Is Flamingo Road still on the air?

Flamingo Road has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Flamingo Road?

Flamingo Road airs on NBC.

When did Flamingo Road first air?

Flamingo Road first aired on January 6, 1981.

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