But I Don't Need Therapy

But I Don't Need Therapy
Season 4, Episode 14

Air date	August 13, 2021
Written by	Aubrey Villalobos Karr
Directed by	Brandi Bradburn
Viewers	0.30 million (300,000)
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"But I Don't Need Therapy" is the fourteenth episode of the fourth season and the seventy-eighth overall of The CW's Dynasty. It aired August 13, 2021.

Synopsis[]

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE - Dominique is disappointed in the sales for her new business and Jeff advises her to remain patient, but Dom has other plans. Fallon and Sam are faced with a very difficult task. Kirby wants to jump back into modeling, ignoring the concerns of her friends. Meanwhile, Adam turns to drastic measures to impress the hospital board. Blake takes Cristal on another adventure, determined to get what he wants. Lastly, Culhane and Sam receive a surprise.^[1]

Plot Summary[]

SPOILERS AHEAD

Weeks after Anders' death, acceptance is in short supply. Kirby leaves the hospital in complete denial, falling off the wagon when she tries to model at the Designer Institute Ball. Blake is grateful for Cristal's recovery, but realizes he cannot build Primetime Private Air on the up and up. Adam co-opts Alzheimer's research at the hospital to create a dynasty of his own. Dominique and Jeff advise each other on far-fetched undertakings (hers in promotion; his with tech rival Nolan). Michael and Sam are eaten away by paranoia over Abbott's criminal activities. Fallon breaks down when she confronts her own sense of loss. Kirby finally visits her father's grave. After a heartfelt talk with Anders' spirit, she resolves to enter rehab and pull her life together.^[2]

Cast[]

Starring[]

Elizabeth Gillies as Fallon Carrington
Daniella Alonso as Cristal Carrington
Elaine Hendrix as Alexis Carrington (credit only)
Rafael de La Fuente as Sam Jones
Sam Underwood as Adam Carrington
Michael Michele as Dominique Deveraux
Robert Christopher Riley as Michael Culhane
Sam Adegoke as Jeff Colby
Maddison Brown as Kirby Anders
Adam Huber as Liam Ridley (credit only)
Alan Dale as Joseph Anders
Grant Show as Blake Carrington

Guest Starring[]

Ramón de Ocampo as Nolan Jamison

Co-Starring[]

Steven J. Young as Bobby Larson
Tamil Periasamy as Korosh Patel
Tiffany Fallon as Paloma Benioff
Curtis Jones as Edward Clementi
Glenn Magee as Garth Wheeler
Jassey Kris as Hot Tea Atlanta Reporter
Shaye Shahangian as Hairstylist

Trivia[]

This episode's title, along with its synopsis, directors and writer were revealed on May 24, 2021 via press release.
As part of the main cast, Elaine Hendrix and Adam Huber are credited despite their absence.
Kirby Anders is the titular character of the episode.
Joseph Anders appeared in visions to console Kirby.

Quotes[]

Hot Tea Atlanta Reporter: Hi. Who are you wearing and what can you tell the Hot Tea Atlanta viewers about the designer?

Dominique: I'm wearing me. This is a custom Dom-Mystique gown, inspired by a design of my mother's.

Hot Tea Atlanta Reporter: A personal story. I love that.

Dominique: Wouldn't we all love to have a designer create something personal just for us? But that's not an option for most people.

Hot Tea Atlanta Reporter: Oh, tell me about it.

Dominique: But I am proof that you don't have to spend a fortune to look like the belle of the ball.

Joseph: Fallon, I know you can do this. I've been aware of how special you are since you could first walk. I'm proud of you, as always. Anders.

Joseph: You know, grief is a useless emotion, Kirby.

Kirby: But I still feel it.

Joseph: There are no merit badges for guilt. I could maybe get you one for moving on and taking care of yourself.

Kirby: So you're not mad?

Joseph: Every time we have an argument, we always come back together again. This would have been the same. You'll always be my daughter. We just ran out of time on this one. Now go live a big, beautiful life. And get yourself a pocketknife.