

Dallas died so Fresno could live—Carol Burnett's raisin empire melodrama is unhinged perfection.
Season 1 • Episode 5
LatestThe identities of two killers are revealed amid courtroom pandemonium. Cane has to be in two court rooms at the same time and tell two different stories.
In Fresno, California, the once-wealthy Kensington family's raisin-growing empire has fallen on hard times. They are led by widowed matriarch Charlotte, who is locked in a deadly power struggle with rival raisin magnate Tyler Cane.
Acting
Burnett playing it straight while everything collapses around her.
Writing
Every line sounds like soap opera Mad Libs and lands.
Costume
Shoulder pads big enough to shade the entire San Joaquin Valley.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Aired right as Dallas and Dynasty peaked; networks actually commissioned competing agricultural satires. Fresno won by being louder.
The raisin props were real California product—set designers fought for 'dignified shrivel.' The Cane/Kensington feud was originally scripted for oranges.