Season 8

Episode 1

Just Disappeared (1)

Sep 18, 1986

A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.

Episode 2

Distant Echoes (2)

Sep 18, 1986

Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.

Episode 3

Reunion

Sep 25, 1986

Phil tells Karen that he wants Mac to feel what it's like not to know where his wife is. Greg decides to really clean up Empire Valley.

Episode 4

Past Tense

Oct 2, 1986

After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.

Episode 5

Slow Burn

Oct 9, 1986

The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.

Episode 6

For Appearance's Sake

Oct 16, 1986

Abby and kids move back to the ranch to help out Gary's family image. Gary catches Abby in bed with Peter, but doesn't care.

Episode 7

All Over But the Shouting

Oct 23, 1986

Mac thinks Greg has something to do with Karen's kidnapping. Greg puts Phil in a motel until he can arrange to send him to Hong Kong.

Episode 8

Pressure Points

Oct 30, 1986

Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.

Episode 9

Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business

Nov 6, 1986

Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.

Episode 10

Over the Edge

Nov 13, 1986

Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.

Episode 11

A Turn of Events

Nov 20, 1986

Abby suggests Sylvia have an attorney draw up a letter with the truth about Peter, to be released to the public if anything happens to her. Jean tells Ben to report that Peter was seen with Jill before the accident.

Episode 12

Touch and Go

Nov 27, 1986

Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.

Episode 13

The Inside Man

Dec 4, 1986

Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.

Episode 14

Gifts

Dec 11, 1986

Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.

Episode 15

Truth Will Out

Dec 18, 1986

Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.

Episode 16

The Unraveling

Jan 1, 1987

Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.

Episode 17

No Miracle Worker

Jan 8, 1987

Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.

Episode 18

My True Love

Jan 15, 1987

Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.

Episode 19

Never Trick a Trickster

Jan 29, 1987

Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.

Episode 20

A Plan of Action

Feb 5, 1987

Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.

Episode 21

Survival of the Fittest

Feb 12, 1987

Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.

Episode 22

In Mourning

Feb 19, 1987

Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.

Episode 23

Nightmare

Mar 5, 1987

Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.

Episode 24

Neighborly Conduct

Mar 12, 1987

Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.

Episode 25

Deadly Combination

Mar 26, 1987

Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.

Episode 26

Our Secret

Apr 2, 1987

A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.

Episode 27

Breakup

Apr 9, 1987

Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.

Episode 28

Parental Guidance

Apr 30, 1987

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Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.

Episode 29

Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate

May 7, 1987

Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.

Episode 30

Cement the Relationship

May 14, 1987

Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.