Season 3
1981-1982
Embedded Files
03.01 - Episode 32
Airdate: Thursday, November 12, 1981
Written by John Pleshette
Directed by Jeff Bleckner
Airdate: Thursday, November 12, 1981
Written by John Pleshette
Directed by Jeff Bleckner
Sid is left paralyzed after the car crash and Karen stays by his bedside. Richard offers his help to the family with medical insurance and loaning money, while Gary wants Karen's forgiveness.
03.02 - Episode 33
Airdate: Thursday, November 19, 1981
Written by Diana GouldDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
Airdate: Thursday, November 19, 1981
Written by Diana GouldDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
Sid forces Karen to consent to his operation to restore him from permanent paralysis, even though it could be a fatal; the Fairgates leave the hospital in silence learning Sid didn’t make it through surgery.
03.03 - Episode 34
Airdate: Thursday, November 26, 1981
Written by Ann Marcus, Ellis Marcus, and Diana GouldDirected by Kim Friedman
Airdate: Thursday, November 26, 1981
Written by Ann Marcus, Ellis Marcus, and Diana GouldDirected by Kim Friedman
Sid’s passing leaves Michael worried something is going to happen to Karen, Eric frustrated with his mom selling his dad’s car, and Diana upset with Karen's attitude; Ginger has her baby.
03.05 - Episode 36
Airdate: Thursday, December 10, 1981
Written by Ellis MarcusDirected by Joseph Manduke
Airdate: Thursday, December 10, 1981
Written by Ellis MarcusDirected by Joseph Manduke
Richard's boss ask him to procure prostitutes for clients and he complies; Abby ends up locating her kids through a postcard sent to Val and leads her ex to believe she’ll remarry him.
03.06 - Episode 37
Airdate: Thursday, December 17, 1981
Written by Sara Ann FriedmanDirected by Kim Friedman
Airdate: Thursday, December 17, 1981
Written by Sara Ann FriedmanDirected by Kim Friedman
Karen’s former boyfriend, Teddy Becker, visits and believes he is Diana’s real father; Val and Lilimae bond after bad memories resurface.
03.08 - Episode 39
Airdate: Thursday, January 7, 1982
Written by Rocci Chatfield and Ray GoldstoneDirected by Jeff Bleckner
Airdate: Thursday, January 7, 1982
Written by Rocci Chatfield and Ray GoldstoneDirected by Jeff Bleckner
Kenny and Ginger struggle with their crying baby, Erin Molly; Karen befriends a widower who encourages her to enroll in grief therapy, but their common bond is misunderstood by Diana.
03.09 - Episode 40
Airdate: Thursday, January 14, 1982
Written by Scott HamnerDirected by Ernest Pintoff
Airdate: Thursday, January 14, 1982
Written by Scott HamnerDirected by Ernest Pintoff
A con man charms Lilimae into believing that he'll become her manager---and her husband.
03.10 - Episode 41
Airdate: Thursday, January 21, 1982
Written by Daniel Jay FranklinDirected by Kim Friedman
Airdate: Thursday, January 21, 1982
Written by Daniel Jay FranklinDirected by Kim Friedman
Laura's friends accompany her on a visit to a mysterious house, whose "ghosts" become very real to Val.
03.11 - Episode 42
Airdate: Thursday, January 28, 1982
Written by James BonnetDirected by Bill Duke
Airdate: Thursday, January 28, 1982
Written by James BonnetDirected by Bill Duke
Val resents Gary and Abby's joint business venture; Lilimae tries to convince Kenny to consider her music options; Richard tries to offer some advice to Gary; Abby makes her move.
03.12 - Episode 43
Airdate: Thursday, February 11, 1982
Written by Mona Houghton and James HoughtonDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
Airdate: Thursday, February 11, 1982
Written by Mona Houghton and James HoughtonDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
The Avery’s host a poker party; Karen accepts a date with a stockbroker; Ginger considers a singing career - against Kenny's wishes.
03.15 - Episode 46
Airdate: Thursday, March 11, 1982
Written by James Houghton and Mona HoughtonDirected by Randa Haines
Airdate: Thursday, March 11, 1982
Written by James Houghton and Mona HoughtonDirected by Randa Haines
News of Laura's pregnancy makes Richard think they can save their marriage; Abby and Lilimae think Val's manuscript is best-seller material and give it to Karen’s brother, Joe, to review.
03.16 - Episode 47
Airdate: Thursday, March 25, 1982
Written by Ray Goldstone and Rocci ChatfieldDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
Airdate: Thursday, March 25, 1982
Written by Ray Goldstone and Rocci ChatfieldDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
An aging silent-film director is enamored of Abby, who's interested only in his inheritance.
03.17 - Episode 48
Airdate: Thursday, April 1, 1982
Written by Sara Ann FriedmanDirected by Alexander Singer
Airdate: Thursday, April 1, 1982
Written by Sara Ann FriedmanDirected by Alexander Singer
Karen is invited to spend the weekend with her new flame and comes to grips with no longer being Sid’s wife.
03.20 - Episode 51
Airdate: Thursday, April 22, 1982
Written by Jeff Cohn Directed by Harvey S. Laidman
Airdate: Thursday, April 22, 1982
Written by Jeff Cohn Directed by Harvey S. Laidman
A disagreement with Gary sends Val on a drive with Olivia, while Gary and Abby celebrate a business deal.
03.21 - Episode 52
Airdate: Thursday, April 29, 1982
Written by Joseph B. WallensteinDirected by Joseph B. Wallenstein
Airdate: Thursday, April 29, 1982
Written by Joseph B. WallensteinDirected by Joseph B. Wallenstein
Gary and Abby's affair is becoming public knowledge; Lilimae worries for Val; Laura blames herself for Richard's illness; Val reacts to Abby’s declaration.
03.22 - Episode 53
Airdate: Thursday, May 6, 1982
Written by Ellis MarcusDirected by Lorraine Senna
Airdate: Thursday, May 6, 1982
Written by Ellis MarcusDirected by Lorraine Senna
Karen and Lilimae confront Gary over his affair with Abby; Laura fears that Richard may be suicidal and moves back to the cul-de-sac; Val comes face-to-face with her blind-eye fear.
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