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.
Episodes: 30
Star Cast: Michele Lee , Constance McCashin , Ted Shackelford , Joan Van Ark ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 The Longest Day
Air Date: 1985-09-26
Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.
Ep.2 Here in My Arms
Air Date: 1985-10-03
Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.
Ep.3 While the Cat's Away
Air Date: 1985-10-10
Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.
Ep.4 The Christening
Air Date: 1985-10-17
Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.
Ep.5 A Little Assistance
Air Date: 1985-10-24
Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.
Ep.6 A Question of Trust
Air Date: 1985-10-31
Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.
Ep.7 Awakenings
Air Date: 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.
Ep.8 Pictures at a Wedding
Air Date: 1985-11-14
Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.
Ep.9 Until Parted by Death
Air Date: 1985-11-21
Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.
Ep.10 Rise and Fall
Air Date: 1985-12-05
Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.
Ep.11 To Sing His Praise
Air Date: 1985-12-12
Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.
Ep.12 All's Well
Air Date: 1985-12-19
Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.
Ep.13 Aftershocks
Air Date: 1985-12-26
Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.
Ep.14 Unbroken Bonds
Air Date: 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.
Ep.15 Web of Lies
Air Date: 1986-01-09
Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.
Ep.16 The Confession
Air Date: 1986-01-16
Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.
Ep.17 Alterations
Air Date: 1986-01-23
Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.
Ep.18 Friendly Enemies
Air Date: 1986-01-30
Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.
Ep.19 A Key to a Woman's Heart
Air Date: 1986-02-06
Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.
Ep.20 A Very Special Gift
Air Date: 1986-02-13
Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.
Ep.21 Irrevocably Yours
Air Date: 1986-02-20
Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.
Ep.22 High School Confidential
Air Date: 1986-03-06
Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.
Ep.23 Distant Rumblings
Air Date: 1986-03-13
Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.
Ep.24 Phoenix Rising
Air Date: 1986-03-27
Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.
Ep.25 The Legacy
Air Date: 1986-04-03
Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.
Ep.26 Arsenic and Old Waste
Air Date: 1986-04-10
The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.
Ep.27 A Change of Heart
Air Date: 1986-04-17
Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.
Ep.28 His Brother's Keeper
Air Date: 1986-05-01
Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.
Ep.29 Thicker Than Water
Air Date: 1986-05-08
Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.
Ep.30 The Longest Night
Air Date: 1986-05-15
The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.
