Berrenger's
Love is their weapon.
1985•1h 0m•5.0/10
SoapDrama
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5.0/10(2)
Berrenger's is an American primetime television soap opera created by Diana Gould that aired on NBC in 1985. The series revolved around the Berrenger family, a New York dynasty which owned the glamorous department store which bore their name. Following in the tradition of Dynasty and Dallas, Berrenger's played up to the familiar motifs of 1980s soap operas - glamorous and beautiful characters, using money and power in games of love, business and betrayal. The series was cancelled after 13 one-hour episodes had been produced. In North America, only 11 of the 13 episodes were screened. Because of studio television output deals it was screened in Europe and Australia, and has sustained a modest cult following.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 5, 1985
Last Aired
March 9, 1985
Networks
NBC
Created By
Lynn Marie Latham
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Overture
Air date: 1985-01-05
A typical morning at the family-run New York department store Berrenger's has family patriarch Simon at odds with his son Paul over a proposed merger, naive Ohio transplant Cammie starting her first day on the job and a treachorous in-law scheming to help a rival family destroy the Berrenger empire.
E2
For Gloria's Benefit
Air date: 1985-01-12
Julio searches for a way to finish the Julian Morrell dress order with his sister Ana's help, Cammie dates John, Gloria prepares for the hospital benefit fashion show and Melody undermines Shane's chances of being named president. Danny pressure the Treasury Department to cut through red tape to let in a Hong Kong shipment.
E3
Of Boardrooms & Bedrooms (a.k.a. Paul's Small Victory)
Air date: 1985-01-19
Shane gets a tongue-lashing from Simon about her disruptive relationship with Paul, Cammie's confused by Laurel's sudden hostility, Babs is stung by Simon's conviction she doesn't have what it takes to make a business successful and Julio panics when Babs plans to examine the books.
E4
Fame & Misfortune
Air date: 1985-01-26
In Los Angeles, Danny tries to help Shane find her daughter, who was kidnapped by her ex-husband five years earlier. Julio makes a bargain with a factoryowner to get the Julian Morrell dresses done, but Todd pulls the successful line from the salesfloor in an attempt to make Shane look bad.
E5
Seduction (a.k.a. Damsels in Distress)
Air date: 1985-02-02
Paul and Gloria's son David tries to reunite his folks, an enthralled Simon makes Laurel the lead model in a big ad campaign, Paul decides to investigate Danny and Ana worries when she learns who Julio's new business partner is. Melody plots to reveal her and John's relationship to her mother, but catches Cammie instead.
E6
Dangerous Ground
Air date: 1985-02-02
David takes a few lessons from his rule-bending grandpa while Paul wonders what to make of the news that there are no records of Danny's existence. Todd is named comptroller and Cammie is put in charge of the new Julian Morrell shop, infuriating Stacey.
E7
Power Play
Air date: 1985-02-09
Paul discovers Danny is the owner of Trans Allied and the force behind the impending merger. Simon woos Laurel, Danny offers Gloria power and a position with his company if she votes for the merger, Babs blackmails Mr. Allen.
E8
Best Laid Plans
Air date: 1985-02-16
Danny and Gloria join forces to gain control of the store, Shane and Paul reconcile, Simon's increasing infatuation with Laurel gives Danny a lever and Frank is beaten when he questions the illicit activity in the shipping area.
E9
Roll Tape
Air date: 1985-02-23
Mr. Allen demands his cash from Babs, who turns to her father for help. Treasury Agent Chapman kills himself and the newscast on the dress line turns into an airing of the sex tape of him and Laurel.
E10
Hidden Agenda
Air date: 1985-03-02
Laurel vanishes in the wake of the sex tape airing, Simon admits he was wrong about Danny, Paul orders Todd to rehire Frank at the loading dock and Cammie argues with Billy over his gambling debts. Danny rails to his grandfather, revealing the root of his obsession with the Berrengers: he believes himself to be Simon's rejected bastard son.
E11
Maelstrom
Air date: 1985-03-09
Simon convinces Laurel to stay with him until the scandal dies down, Shane and Paul plan to wed, Babs catches wind of the loading dock problems, Danny gains part ownership of the Julian Morrell line when Mr. Allen sells out and tells Shane he'll find her daughter if she marries him.
E12
Party Favors
Simon tells Melody there are several possibilities for president, Julio and Barbara discuss finances for their new dress line, Billy's gambling problems resurface and Danny offers to help clear the red tape Shane and Max have encountered in Hong Kong.
Cast
Eddie Velez
Neva Patterson
Sam Wanamaker
Ben Murphy
Leslie Hope
Jonelle Allen
Art Hindle
Yvette Mimieux
Jeff Conaway
Jack Scalia
Anita Morris
Claudia Christian
Andrea Marcovicci
Donna Dixon
Robin Strand
Richard Sanders
Frank Chapman
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