Seasons & episodes
S8 · E1Just Disappeared (1) 1986-09-18
A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.
S8 · E2Distant Echoes (2) 1986-09-18
Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.
S8 · E3Reunion 1986-09-25
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.
S8 · E4Past Tense 1986-10-02
After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.
S8 · E5Slow Burn 1986-10-09
The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.
S8 · E6For Appearance's Sake 1986-10-16
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.
S8 · E7All Over But the Shouting 1986-10-23
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.
S8 · E8Pressure Points 1986-10-30
Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.
S8 · E9Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business 1986-11-06
Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.
S8 · E10Over the Edge 1986-11-13
Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.
S8 · E11A Turn of Events 1986-11-20
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.
S8 · E12Touch and Go 1986-11-27
Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.
S8 · E13The Inside Man 1986-12-04
Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.
S8 · E14Gifts 1986-12-11
Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.
S8 · E15Truth Will Out 1986-12-18
Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.
S8 · E16The Unraveling 1987-01-01
Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.
S8 · E17No Miracle Worker 1987-01-08
Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.
S8 · E18My True Love 1987-01-15
Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.
S8 · E19Never Trick a Trickster 1987-01-29
Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.
S8 · E20A Plan of Action 1987-02-05
Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.
S8 · E21Survival of the Fittest 1987-02-12
Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.
S8 · E22In Mourning 1987-02-19
Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.
S8 · E23Nightmare 1987-03-05
Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.
S8 · E24Neighborly Conduct 1987-03-12
Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.