The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Showing Season 7 of 15
Season 7
1985
The residents of an idyllic seaside cul-de-sac face an ongoing feud over a corrupt land development deal and the supposed suicide of one of them. Ava Gardner joins the cast.
01. The Longest Day
1985-09-26
Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.
02. Here in My Arms
1985-10-03
Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.
03. While the Cat's Away
1985-10-10
Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.
04. The Christening
1985-10-17
Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.
05. A Little Assistance
1985-10-24
Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.
06. A Question of Trust
1985-10-31
Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.
07. Awakenings
1985-11-07
Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.
08. Pictures at a Wedding
1985-11-14
Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.
09. Until Parted by Death
1985-11-21
Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.
10. Rise and Fall
1985-12-05
Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.
11. To Sing His Praise
1985-12-12
Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.
12. All's Well
1985-12-19
Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.
13. Aftershocks
1985-12-26
Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.
14. Unbroken Bonds
1986-01-02
Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.
15. Web of Lies
1986-01-09
Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.
16. The Confession
1986-01-16
Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.
17. Alterations
1986-01-23
Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.
18. Friendly Enemies
1986-01-30
Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.
19. A Key to a Woman's Heart
1986-02-06
Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.
20. A Very Special Gift
1986-02-13
Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.
21. Irrevocably Yours
1986-02-20
Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.
22. High School Confidential
1986-03-06
Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.
23. Distant Rumblings
1986-03-13
Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.
24. Phoenix Rising
1986-03-27
Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.
25. The Legacy
1986-04-03
Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.
26. Arsenic and Old Waste
1986-04-10
The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.
27. A Change of Heart
1986-04-17
Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.
28. His Brother's Keeper
1986-05-01
Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.
29. Thicker Than Water
1986-05-08
Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.
30. The Longest Night
1986-05-15
The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.
