The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy family residing in Denver, Colorado.

The season also features Christopher Cazenove as Blake's brother, Ben Carrington; Kate O'Mara as Alexis' sister Caress Morell; Terri Garber as Ben's daughter Leslie; Leann Hunley as Blake's secretary Dana Waring; and Cassie Yates as Sarah Curtis and old friend of Dex's.

Although the first episode of season seven, "The Victory", premiered with a high Nielsen rating of a 20.1,[1] it was overtaken by Magnum, P.I., now in the same time slot on CBS.

[3][4] During the period between the production of seasons six and seven, Catherine Oxenberg vacated the role of Amanda Carrington,[5] purportedly due to a salary dispute.

Claudia has died in the fire she set at La Mirage, and Amanda (now played by Karen Cellini) is rescued by a returning Michael Culhane, Blake's chauffeur from the first season.

[11][12] Blake turns the tables on Ben and Alexis and recovers his wealth, but loses his memory after an oil rig explosion.

Adam's season-long romance with Blake's secretary Dana Waring culminates in a wedding, which is punctuated in the May 6, 1987 season finale by a car Alexis drove plunged off a bridge into a river and the violent return of a vengeful Matthew Blaisdel (Bo Hopkins).

Once Krystina is reunited with the family, Blake and Krystle drop the kidnapping charges against Sarah, on the condition that she receive mental treatment.