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29 Episodes 1987 - 1988
Episode 1
Thu, Sep 24, 1987 60 mins
Abby scrambles to keep Peter's body hidden, but Karen and Gary interfere; Olivia (Tonya Crowe) crumbles under the pressure of a frightening secret; Paige (Nicollette Sheridan) demands the truth about her real father. Al Baker: Red Buttons. Mack: Kevin Dobson.
Episode 2
Thu, Oct 1, 1987 60 mins
As evidence emerges in the investigation of Peter's disappearance, Gary casts suspicion on Abby; Abby tries to calm a troubled Olivia (Tonya Crowe); Sumner asks his lawyer to break the law to get his hands on a document. Jill: Teri Austin. Det. Garcia: James Luisi.
Episode 3
Thu, Oct 8, 1987 60 mins
Abby covers for Olivia, whose behavior at the memorial service was not lost on Gary or Garcia (James Luisi); Sumner suspects Abby is after Peter's inheritance; Jill takes a personal interest in her and Mack's investigation; and a new acquaintance takes advantage of Mack's generosity. Al: Red Buttons.
Episode 4
Thu, Oct 15, 1987 60 mins
A confessor to Peter's murder comes forth, but Mack and Gary think that someone else was responsible; nightmares haunt Paige; Laura (Constance McCashin) returns without the boys; Jill threatens to walk out on Gary. Abby: Donna Mills. Olivia: Tonya Crowe. Garcia: James Luisi.
Episode 5
Thu, Oct 22, 1987 60 mins
Abby fights to retract her original story as new light is shed on Peter's murder; Jill (Teri Austin) has had it with Gary's many involvements; Laura's behavior baffles family and friends. Paige: Nicollette Sheridan. Sumner: William Devane. Mack: Kevin Dobson.
Episode 6
Thu, Oct 29, 1987 60 mins
Life's precious moments take on new meaning for Laura (Constance McCashin), while Sumner refuses to accept the truth; and Lotus Point gears up for a farewell party. Karen: Michele Lee. Michael: Pat Petersen.
Episode 7
Thu, Nov 5, 1987 60 mins
An angry father, a man escorting his only daughter, and an interloper with designs on Lilimae (Julie Harris) attend the twins' party; Gary's confession leaves Lilimae speechless; Sumner hires a temporary nanny for Meg; and Michael rescues a swimmer. Al: Red Buttons. Jody: Kristy Swanson.
Episode 8
Thu, Nov 12, 1987 60 mins
Abby gets a blast from the past with a visitor to Lotus Point; Karen is dismayed over the women in her sons' lives; and Val and Lilimae find a common bond with their respective "dates." Charles Scott: Michael York.
Episode 9
Thu, Nov 19, 1987 60 mins
Lilimae (Julie Harris) considers Al's proposal with scepticism; Karen hastily prepares a reception at Lotus Point; Abby offers advice to Jill about Gary's involvement with Val and the twins; and Sumner awaits news from Laura. Al: Red Buttons. Jill: Teri Austin.
Episode 10
Thu, Dec 3, 1987 60 mins
Friends gather to console Greg (William Devane), but he refuses to open up about his tragedy; Val feels betrayed by Karen; Laura's sons and Richard arrive for the funeral; and Mack wallows in self-pity. Richard: John Pleshette. Jason: Matthew Newmark.
Episode 11
Thu, Dec 10, 1987 60 mins
Mourners console each other following Laura's funeral, but Jill (Teri Austin) flies into a rage when she sees her brother's ashes on Sumner's coffee table; Karen berates Mack for missing the funeral; Sumner releases his pent-up emotions after viewing Laura's videotape. Richard: John Pleshette.
Episode 12
Thu, Dec 17, 1987 60 mins
Jill confronts Val after Gary returns home late one night; Abby gives Charles (Michael York) a run for his money; and a surprise bundle interrupts Mack and Karen's vacation plans. Jill: Teri Austin. Mack: Kevin Dobson. Gary: Ted Shackelford. Karen: Michele Lee.
Episode 13
Thu, Jan 7, 1988 60 mins
Three days with Meg take their toll on the MacKenzies; Abby's whirlwind romance with Charles (Michael York) is put on hold when he gets a phone call from his wife; Paige discovers Sumner's secret; a secretive woman (Lynne Moody) moves into the cul-de-sac with her daughter (Kent Masters-King).
Episode 14
Thu, Jan 14, 1988 60 mins
A former lover (Peter Reckell) arrives unannounced, leaving Paige feeling uneasy; Abby (Donna Mills) tries to remain unruffled over the appearance of a surprise visitor at Lotus Point. Charles: Michael York. Judith: Eileen Barnett.
Episode 15
Thu, Jan 21, 1988 60 mins
Mack and Karen are troubled by Sumner's duplicity; Charles (Michael York) refuses to be turned down by Abby; opportunity knocks for Johnny (Peter Reckell) at Lotus Point; and Val's confusion compounds with Gary's frequent visits. Judith: Eileen Barnett.
Episode 16
Thu, Jan 28, 1988 60 mins
Abby sets her mind on snaring Charles (Michael York) despite delay tactics from Judith (Eileen Barnett); the new neighbors react guardedly to Karen's dinner invitation; Gary hopes to seal his legal rights to the twins. Jody: Kristy Swanson. Frank Williams: Larry Riley. Patricia: Lynne Moody.
Episode 17
Thu, Feb 4, 1988 60 mins
Karen unwittingly becomes mired in a legal battle between Val and Gary; Johnny wheels and deals with reckless abandon, unaware of what he's gotten himself into; the Williamses (Lynne Moody, Larry Riley) seem to be losing control of their new lives. Jody: Kristy Swanson. Michael: Pat Petersen.
Episode 18
Thu, Feb 11, 1988 60 mins
Charles (Michael York) takes up residence at Lotus Point, but his motives are not lost on Abby; Karen hears the Williamses arguing; another friend is subpoenaed to testify in Gary's lawsuit; and Paige becomes more frustrated in her unrequited attraction for Sumner (William Devane). Patricia: Lynne Moody.
Episode 19
Thu, Feb 18, 1988 60 mins
Abby determines to learn just how important Lotus Point is to Charles (Michael York); Karen and Mack's doubts about keeping Meg begin to surface; Frank (Larry Riley) becomes mired in his own doubts about adjusting to the new life forced upon his family. Patricia: Lynne Moody. Manny: John Aprea.
Episode 20
Thu, Feb 25, 1988 60 mins
Mack and Karen feel Meg's absence; Val has a run-in with Gary in the courtroom; Olivia (Tonya Crowe) blames her mother for the pain she's feeling; and Paige gravitates to Johnny (Peter Reckell) out of loneliness.
Episode 21
Thu, Mar 3, 1988 60 mins
Olivia (Tonya Crowe) becomes the unsuspecting pawn in a mob scheme; Gary throws in the towel at Lotus Point; Johnny (Peter Reckell) competes with Sumner for Paige's affections; and Karen vows to make good on her promise to Laura. Harold: Paul Carafotes.
Episode 22
Thu, Mar 10, 1988 60 mins
Frank (Larry Riley) brandishes a gun in the neighborhood; Pat risks her life by taking the witness stand; Paige goes to work for Sumner but gets no closer to her goal; and the mail brings surprising news for Val. Harold: Paul Carafotes. Prosecutor: Reid Shelton.
Episode 23
Thu, Mar 24, 1988 60 mins
Val (Joan Van Ark) maintains a daily vigil by the mailbox; Karen is surprised---and complimented---by Manny's attentiveness; Abby tries to deter Harold's pursuit of Olivia by killing him with kindness. Harold: Paul Carafotes. Manny: John Aprea. Karen: Michele Lee.
Episode 24
Thu, Mar 31, 1988 60 mins
Abby tries to prevent Olivia and Harold's Mexican wedding; Paige and Johnny (Nicollette Sheridan, Peter Reckell) dig for clues to the authenticity of a historical artifact; Jill drowns her sorrows in the bottle; Karen dotes on Mack (Kevin Dobson). Harold: Paul Carafotes.
Episode 25
Thu, Apr 7, 1988 60 mins
A depressed Olivia refuses to talk to her mother; late-night activity at the Lotus Point marina arouses suspicions; and Val gets another message from Ben. Harold: Paul Carafotes. Frank: Larry Riley. Manny: John Aprea.
Episode 26
Thu, Apr 14, 1988 60 mins
Abby can only blame herself for Olivia's suicide attempt; Mexican federales keep close tabs on Paige and Johnny at the dig site; Jill continues her scheme to undo Val; and Mack tells Karen that he's investigating Manny (John Aprea). Frank: Larry Riley.
Episode 27
Thu, Apr 28, 1988 60 mins
Mack and Karen contact the authorities about Manny; Johnny (Peter Reckell) is forced to pave the way for completion of the Mexican highway project; Jill's meddling signals the undoing of Val (Joan Van Ark); and Michael makes a confession to Olivia. Chava: Bernie White. Donner: Gary Bayer.
Episode 28
Thu, May 5, 1988 60 mins
Karen is ordered to mask her suspicions about Manny (John Aprea); Paige and other excavation workers become targets of sabotage; reports from Washington investigators pique Mack's curiosity; Jill keeps up appearances at a conference in San Francisco. Donner: Gary Bayer. David: David Hayward.
Episode 29
Thu, May 12, 1988 60 mins
Jill's return triggers a terrorizing experience for Val, who realizes the truth about Ben; Karen and Mack take their story to the authorities, while Gary and Abby deal with Manny (John Aprea); and the truth dawns on Paige as Johnny shows his true colors. Chava: Bernie White.