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30 Episodes 1986 - 1987
Episode 1
Thu, Sep 18, 1986 60 mins
Part 1 of two. Karen begins to pick up on her abductors' plans, while Greg fills Peter in on Lotus Point's cleanup project. Karen: Michelle Lee. Greg: William Devane. Peter:Hunt Block
Episode 2
Thu, Sep 18, 1986 60 mins
Conclusion. Gary goes head-to-head---and turns some heads---when he enters the State Senate race against Peter (Hunt Block); memories of Paige's mother haunt Mack. Peter Dobson, Nicollette Sheridan.
Episode 3
Thu, Sep 25, 1986 60 mins
Mack (Kevin Dobson) fails to get clues to Karen's disappearance, and takes out his frustration on her sons; Ben's past involvement with Jean (Wendy Fulton) surfaces; Abby enjoys playing the perfect wife; in flashbacks, romance complicates life for young Mack (Doug Savant). Joan Van Ark, Donna Mills. Paige/ Anne: Nicollette Sheridan.
Episode 4
Thu, Oct 2, 1986 60 mins
An unexpected visit from an old chum leaves Sumner (William Devane) puzzled; Karen's captor undergoes an abrupt behavior change; Mack finds a friend in Paige (Nicollette Sheridan); Jill gets Gary to focus on the campaign. Michele Lee, Kevin Dobson, Constance McCashin, Hunt Block, Teri Austin.
Episode 5
Thu, Oct 9, 1986 60 mins
Karen is left imprisoned in a burning farmhouse; Sumner explodes over the actions of his college chum Phil Harbert (Louis Giambalvo); Gary and Peter prepare to butt heads on a TV interview; harassing phone calls may force Ben to agree to spy on Sumner. Michele Lee, William Devane, Douglas Sheehan.
Episode 6
Thu, Oct 16, 1986 60 mins
The hunt for Karen's kidnapper focuses on two suspects; Paige's appearance in Mack's life becomes an issue in the McKenzie household; Olivia's needs prevent Gary (Ted Shackelford) from meeting important deadlines; a nervous Sumner tries to cover his tracks; Abby gets Peter into a compromising position. Phil: Louis Giambalvo. Matthew Pierce: Bill Morey.
Episode 7
Thu, Oct 23, 1986 60 mins
Sumner (William Devane) puts a new employee on the payroll; an unexpected dinner guest greets Ben; Laura inadvertently confirms Mack and Karen's suspicions; Mack vows to prevent Sumner from covering any more tracks; on election eve, Ben is pressured into endorsing a candidate on-air. Constance McCashin, Kevin Dobson, Nicollette Sheridan.
Episode 8
Thu, Oct 30, 1986 60 mins
The new state senator's victory and the reopening of Lotus Point are celebrated; the authorities close in on Phil (Louis Giambalvo); Peter gets orders from Sumner and Abby, and an ultimatum from Sylvia (Ruth Roman). Hunt Block, Ted Shackelford, William Devane.
Episode 9
Thu, Nov 6, 1986 60 mins
Karen insists that Paige (Nicollette Sheridan) move in with her family; Peter agrees to an in-depth profile by Ben; a Hollywood studio dangles a carrot in front of Val; Jean ponders a new assignment for Ben. Michele Lee, Steve Shaw, Pat Petersen, Hunt Block.
Episode 10
Thu, Nov 13, 1986 60 mins
Peter (Hunt Block) finds himself in hot water after Sylvia disappears from her apartment; Lilimae has a feeling that Paige (Nicollette Sheridan) is less than honest; trouble is brewing in Karen's household; Jean shows up at Sumner's watering hole; Gary falls into old habits with Abby, then backs Jill into a corner.
Episode 11
Thu, Nov 20, 1986 60 mins
Peter panics and public speculation abounds after an accident in a desolate area leaves one victim lying motionless at the bottom of a ravine; Ben (Douglas Sheehan) is suspicious of Abby's alliance with Peter and Sylvia; Karen (Michele Lee) makes a disturbing discovery in her own home. Peter: Hunt Block.
Episode 12
Thu, Nov 27, 1986 60 mins
Peter (Hunt Block) tries to cover his tracks with the help of Sumner and Abby; Paige and Michael's relationship comes under Karen and Mack's scrutiny, while Val's new secretary comes under Ben's scrutiny; Gary is faced with painful news about Jill; an old love letter to Mack piques Karen's curiosity.
Episode 13
Thu, Dec 4, 1986 60 mins
Val has suspicions about Ben's activities; Ben has suspicions about why Sumner wants him as Peter's press secretary; Paige (Nicollette Sheridan) drops Michael and decides to pursue Peter (Hunt Block). Sylvia: Ruth Roman. Jean: Wendy Fulton. Bradley: Larry Cox. Miller: Kevin McBride.
Episode 14
Thu, Dec 11, 1986 60 mins
Paige's divisiveness begins to disrupt the family; Eric (Steve Shaw) becomes the voice of reason for Michael (Pat Petersen); Abby and Peter scheme to use Ben against Sumner; Laura can't wait to share her good news with Sumner. Olivia: Tonya Crowe. Young Mack: Doug Savant.
Episode 15
Thu, Dec 18, 1986 60 mins
Karen continues digging for clues to Paige's background; Abby realizes Olivia's increasing drug dependence; Gary (Ted Shackelford) becomes aware of Jill's dishonesty; and new facts emerge about Mack's first love. Olivia: Tonya Crowe. Lilimae: Julie Harris. Paige: Nicollette Sheridan. Winston: Harry Townes.
Episode 16
Thu, Jan 1, 1987 60 mins
Olivia (Tonya Crowe) learns her mother is a tough adversary; Karen (Michele Lee) tries to get to the bottom of Paige's lies; Gary makes a decision about his future; and Mack (Kevin Dobson) resigns himself to his inevitable journey. Winston: Harry Townes. Jill: Teri Austin. Brian: Brian Green.
Episode 17
Thu, Jan 8, 1987 60 mins
Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne (Michelle Phillips). Winston: Harry Townes. Lilimae: Julie Harris. Gary: Ted Shackelford. Olivia: Tonya Crowe. Abby: Donna Mills.
Episode 18
Thu, Jan 15, 1987 60 mins
Mack has an uneasy reunion with Anne (Michelle Phillips) while Karen faces the uneasy task of meeting her; Olivia tries to put her life back together; Gary's proposed settlement is not generous enough for Abby; and Sumner suspects Ben (Douglas Sheehan) of treachery. Paige: Nicollette Sheridan. Jean: Wendy Fulton. Peter: Hunt Block.
Episode 19
Thu, Jan 29, 1987 60 mins
Sumner sets a trap to learn who planted a bug in his office; Anne makes alternate plans after Paige refuses to return home with her; Ben (Douglas Sheehan) gets a chilling new assignment; Val meets the star of her movie. Deborah Kensington: Katherine Moffat.
Episode 20
Thu, Feb 5, 1987 60 mins
Ben (Douglas Sheehan) hastens to get his family out of town; Paige joins the Lotus Point staff and returns to live with the McKenzies, but Anne (Michelle Phillips) has other plans for her daughter---and for Mack (Kevin Dobson); and Laura returns to the cul-de-sac. Val: Joan Van Ark. Lilimae: Julie Harris.
Episode 21
Thu, Feb 12, 1987 60 mins
Ben is caught trying to leave town, but he's given a reprieve to accomplish his deadly task; Sumner makes an apology, which Laura (Constance McCashin) may never hear; the opening of Lotus Point's new club brings an uninvited guest. Val: Joan Van Ark. Jean: Wendy Fulton. Lilimae: Julie Harris.
Episode 22
Thu, Feb 19, 1987 60 mins
Jean feeds the newspapers a story about Sumner; Lilimae hopes Karen can shed some light on the goings-on at the Gibson house; and Abby urges Peter (Hunt Block) to protect his interests. Laura: Constance McCashin. Nick: Alan Feinstein.
Episode 23
Thu, Mar 5, 1987 60 mins
After hearing news about Ben, Val shops for a gun and goes after Jean (Wendy Fulton); and Val's turmoil causes Gary to miss his wedding. Jill: Teri Austin. Lilimae: Julie Harris. Karen: Michele Lee. Val: Joan Van Ark.
Episode 24
Thu, Mar 12, 1987 60 mins
The Gibsons learn of Jean's fate; Karen is civil to a new neighbor until she's compelled to speak her mind; Peter discovers Olivia's intriguing secret; Sumner (William Devane) fires a once-trusted employee; and Jill (Teri Austin) confronts the woman who's interfering with her wedding plans. Al: Lawrence Casey. Anne: Michelle Phillips.
Episode 25
Thu, Mar 26, 1987 60 mins
Anne (Michelle Phillips) finds a way to lure Mack over to her new house---and begins showing up at the most inopportune moments; Laura refuses to forgive Val; and the Gibsons install a security system in their home. Olivia: Tonya Crowe. Peter: Hunt Block. Paige: Nicollette Sheridan. Karen: Michele Lee.
Episode 26
Thu, Apr 2, 1987 60 mins
Mack (Kevin Dobson) learns the extent of Anne's desperation; Peter works his wiles on a vulnerable Olivia, while Paige (Nicollette Sheridan) urges him on and Abby warns him; and Gary (Ted Shackelford) puzzles over Jill's reaction to Peter's tragedy. Anne: Michelle Phillips. Karen: Michele Lee.
Episode 27
Thu, Apr 9, 1987 60 mins
Abby seethes when she learns of Olivia's involvement with Peter (Hunt Block), but Sumner (William Devane) promises to keep Peter away from Olivia; Ben experiences another anxiety attack; and Mack's clever ploy triggers an unexpected reaction from Anne (Michelle Phillips). Ben: Douglas Sheehan. Paige: Nicollette Sheridan. Karen: Michele Lee.
Episode 28
Thu, Apr 30, 1987 60 mins
Peter learns what happened to Sylvia's letter; Mack (Kevin Dobson) reels in confusion over Anne's latest confession; Laura gives birth to a new child; Abby hatches a new scheme; Ben takes on a new assignment. Constance McCashin, Donna Mills, Hunt Block.
Episode 29
Thu, May 7, 1987 60 mins
Efforts to reach Ben generate growing apprehension in Val (Joan Van Ark); Paige joins the search for the truth about her mother's past; a bit of gossip leaves Olivia heartbroken; and the women in Peter's life release their pent-up hostilities on him. Peter: Hunt Block. Abby: Donna Mills. Young Sumner: Joshua Devane.
Episode 30
Thu, May 14, 1987 60 mins
Abby and Olivia each fear the other is responsible for the tragedy at Lotus Point---Abby frantically covers her tracks and Olivia reacts hysterically to the day's events; and Val (Joan Van Ark) waits for a call from Ben. Paige: Nicollette Sheridan. Karen: Michele Lee.