The WORST episodes of Rich Man, Poor Man

Every episode of Rich Man, Poor Man ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Rich Man, Poor Man!

The story of the Jordache brothers, whose lives follow very different paths. While one of them eventually reaches power and wealth, the other comes to the brink of destruction. Against the backdrop of the Korean War, student riots and the struggle of blacks for civil rights.

Last Updated: 11/28/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
Chapter 15
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#1 - Chapter 15

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/11/1977

The Senate opens hearings investigating Estep.

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Chapter 7
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#2 - Chapter 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/1976

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

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#3 - Chapter 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/1976

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

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Chapter 9
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#4 - Chapter 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/23/1976

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.

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Chapter 10
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#5 - Chapter 10

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/30/1976

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.

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Chapter 11
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#6 - Chapter 11

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/1976

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.

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#7 - Chapter 12

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/1976

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.

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Chapter 13
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#8 - Chapter 13

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/1976

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.

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Chapter 14
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#9 - Chapter 14

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/4/1977

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

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Chapter 6
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#10 - Chapter 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/1976

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.

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Chapter 16
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#11 - Chapter 16

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/18/1977

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

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Chapter 17
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#12 - Chapter 17

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/1/1977

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

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Chapter 18
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#13 - Chapter 18

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/8/1977

Censure hearings open against Rudy.

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Chapter 19
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#14 - Chapter 19

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/15/1977

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Chapter 20
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#15 - Chapter 20

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/22/1977

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

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Chapter 21
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#16 - Chapter 21

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/1/1977

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.

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Chapter 22
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#17 - Chapter 22

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/8/1977

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.

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Chapter 5
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#18 - Chapter 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/1976

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.

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Chapter 4
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#19 - Chapter 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/1976

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.

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Chapter 3
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#20 - Chapter 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/1976

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

Directors: Bill Bixby
Writer: Irwin Shaw
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Chapter 2
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#21 - Chapter 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/1976

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

Directors: Lou Antonio
Writer: Irwin Shaw
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Chapter 1
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#22 - Chapter 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/1976

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.

Directors: Lou Antonio
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Chapter 1
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#23 - Chapter 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/1976

As World War II ends, a 20 year odyssey begins for brothers Rudy and Tom Jordache. Two brothers couldn't be more opposite as they compete for the attention of their bitter, embattled immigrant parents. Rudy is hard at work at the family bakery trying to figure a way to pay for college, while Tom gets caught in pranks and fights. As Rudy prepares for graduation from high school, events begin to set each on a path of his own. It's the beginning of an unforgettable tale of two destinies that although quite different, can never be separated.

Writer: Dean Riesner
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Chapter 5
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#24 - Chapter 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/1976

Tom's new life with Theresa begins to bring the happiness that has eluded him. Theresa gives birth to their son, Wesley, and Tom achieves early success as a prizefighter. Upon graduation, Rudy begins his business career after a surprising meeting with Duncan Calderwood. Rudy has since met up with Julie again. After an awkward reacquaintance, Rudy learns of the difficult choices Julie must now make in her life.

Directors: Boris Sagal
Writer: Dean Riesner
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Chapter 7
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#25 - Chapter 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/1976

Rudy's ambitious business proposal to Calderwood takes some unexpected turns. Help comes from an unlikely source and Rudy must make a difficult decision. Tom continues to enjoy success in the boxing ring. Rudy's surprise appearance at one of Tom's bouts proves to be a difficult encounter as the brothers discover that their differences remain after many years. Rudy struggles in his renewed relationship with Julie, while Tom confronts his own family problems.

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