As of July 2026, Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 aired in 1976 with 22 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.

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Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1

1976 22 Episodes Drama ⭐ 8/10

Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 has built a devoted audience among viewers who want their drama to earn its emotional beats. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 11 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Peter Strauss sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 keeps coming up in conversation. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. Season 1 of Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II includes 22 episodes. It aired from September 1976 to March 1977. This season stars Peter Strauss, Gregg Henry and James Carroll Jordan. Peter Strauss and Gregg Henry lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1976. Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 resists tidy resolutions in a way that respects how messy real consequences actually are. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Peter Strauss carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

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🎬 Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1 — Episode Guide

U.S. Senator Rudy Jordache is disillusioned about politics and concerned about his stepson Billy Abbott, and Wesley Jordache, the son of his murdered brother Tom.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rudy continues his efforts to send Estep to prison.

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

The Senate opens hearings investigating Estep.

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

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

Censure hearings open against Rudy.

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

🎭 Cast of Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II Season 1

Peter Strauss

Gregg Henry

Wesley Jordache

James Carroll Jordan

James Carroll Jordan

Peter Haskell

Susan Sullivan

William Smith

Penny Peyser

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