Sammy Jo Carrington is a fictional character on the ABC television series Dynasty, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro.

In The CW's 2017 reboot of the series, actor Rafael de la Fuente portrays a gay male version of the character, named Sam "Sammy Jo" Jones.

Sammy Jo remained on the series until its finale in 1989, with Locklear reprising her role for the 1991 miniseries Dynasty: The Reunion.

It soon becomes clear that Sammy Jo has married Steven for his money, as she starts buying expensive clothes and charging them to Blake.

Sammy Jo overhears Steven talking with Alexis about the secret possibility that Blake is not Fallon's biological father.

Sammy Jo leaves the baby with Blake and Krystle, and moves to New York to pursue a modeling career.

Steven's new wife Claudia starts receiving gifts and phone calls seemingly from her presumed dead ex-husband, Matthew Blaisdel.

Sammy Jo tricks Steven's brother, Adam, to take her to the airport, allowing her to kidnap Danny.

When her actress friend Rita Lesley practices a new role in a blond wig, Sammy Jo realizes she is a lookalike for Krystle.

Blake and Krystle agree not to press charges in return for Sammy Jo's cooperation with the police search for Joel and Rita.

A pilot for a Dynasty reboot for The CW was announced in September 2016,[3][4] and Rafael de la Fuente was cast as Samuel Josiah Jones, a gay male version of Sammy Jo, in March 2017.

[8] The nephew of Cristal Flores (Nathalie Kelley), a Latino version of the original series' Krystle, Sam is a "cute schemer" who is romantically connected to Steven Carrington (James Mackay).

[5][6][7] Executive producer Stephanie Savage said, "With Steven Carrington out and proud, it makes sense for Sammy Jo to be a man.

"[9] Executive Producer Sallie Patrick said that Sam has "every bit of the pot-stirring troublemaker vibe that Heather Locklear had on the original.

"[13] De la Fuente noted, however, that Sam's relationship with Steven will be a "rollercoaster" that will "take quick, sharp turns".

"[17] The episode was later confirmed to be the season finale,[18] since production of Dynasty was suspended in March 2020 as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

To secure the money, Sam arranges for a friend to steal Cristal's engagement ring and other valuables during a charity gala in "Guilt is for Insecure People".

An incriminating phone that had been in Blake's possession is stolen as well, and Sam goes to Steven for help retrieving it in "Private as a Circus".

In "Company Slut", Carrington majordomo Anders manipulates Sam into the path of Steven's ex-boyfriend Ted Dinard.

In "The Best Things in Life", Cristal remembers how Sam's abusive father Alejandro caused her miscarriage when she tried to protect Iris from him.

Alive and scheming with Iris, Alejandro reveals himself to an emotional Sam, who has no idea that his parents are extorting Cristal to push through their shady deal with Carrington Atlantic.

Sam helps Cristal and the Carringtons turn the tables on Alejandro and Iris by taking his father's phone and impersonating him to his minions.

In "Our Turn Now", Sam is hurt when Steven puts a stop to rekindling their romance, and has Fallon set him up with a date for her wedding.

Blake exposes the truth about Melissa to Sam, who comes to accept the news of the baby as a positive thing in his life.