Season 7
1985-1986
The Longest Day
Airdate: Thursday, September 26, 1985
Written by David Paulsen
Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman
Val finds the twins but is unable to prove the children are hers; Mack has a restraining order slapped on the adoptive parents; Gary gets tragic news from Dallas; Laura returns to the real-estate business.
Here in My Arms
Airdate: Thursday, October 3, 1985
Written by Parke PerineDirected by Nick Sgarro
Karen tries to find hospital records on Val's babies; Mack looks for Nurse Wilson for proof; the custody battle over the twins upsets an unstable Sheila Fisher; Sumner fires Gary's construction engineer.
While the Cat's Away
Airdate: Thursday, October 10, 1985
Written by E Jeffrey SmithDirected by Lorraine Ferrara
Abby fills in at Empire Valley for an absent Gary; Mack grills the Fishers about the illegal-adoption racket; Val's preoccupation with her twins leaves Ben feeling neglected; Cathy has a surprise for Joshua.
The Christening
Airdate: Thursday, October 17, 1985
Written by David AssaelDirected by Larry Elikann
The Fishers ask to say their last goodbyes to the twins; Joshua crushes Cathy's enthusiasm over the new apartment; Mack has more than he bargained for with his new assistant; Abby supervises Empire Valley construction.
A Little Assistance
Airdate: Thursday, October 24, 1985
Written by Melanie MintzDirected by Roy Campanella, Jr.
Joshua's deception brings sympathy from Cathy, whose bruises bring whispers from Val and Lilimae; Ben orders Joshua to improve his show's ratings; Sumner hires a new assistant; Gary comes to terms with his depression.
A Question of Trust
Airdate: Thursday, October 31, 1985
Written by Bernard LechowickDirected by Linda Day
Karen decides to get to know Jill better in case she proves to be an adversary; Gary asks questions at the construction site; Abby sets Elliot up to ensure his loyalty; Joshua can no longer ignore Cathy's T.V. popularity.
Awakenings
Airdate: Thursday, November 7, 1985
Written by Lynn LathamDirected by Lorraine Ferrara
Joshua tests his limits on his TV show and in his marriage; Mack learns what makes Jill tick; Karen solicit Laura's help; Gary has a revelation.
Pictures at a Wedding
Airdate: Thursday, November 14, 1985
Written by David Paulsen & Michael FilermanDirected by Nick Sgarro
Cathy is more afraid of Joshua’s temper than ever; Ben checks on Lilimae's medical condition; Gary takes a hard look at Val's twins; Karen and friends prepare for Val’s wedding at Lotus Point.
Until Parted by Death
Airdate: Thursday, November 21, 1985
Written by Bernard LechowickDirected by Larry Elikann
Gary makes an unexpected appearance at Val & Ben’s wedding; Lilimae's eyes are opened by Joshua's lies; Elliot goes prowling at Empire Valley; Laura provides a haven when Joshua poses a physical threat to Cathy.
Rise and Fall
Airdate: Thursday, December 5, 1985
Written by Parke PerineDirected by Robert Becker
Joshua becomes a time bomb set to put his deadly plan in motion; Gary asks Mack to investigate a murder; Abby and Sumner learn the grim truth about Elliot's accident.
To Sing His Praise
Airdate: Thursday, December 12, 1985
Written by Lynn LathamDirected by David Paulsen
Joshua’s death casts a pall over the #CulDeSac, with many wanting answers; Sumner makes an offer to buy the land he believes is rightfully his; Gary confronts Abby about her collusion with the Empire Valley scheme.
All's Well
Airdate: Thursday, December 19, 1985
Written by Alan GoldfeinDirected by Joseph L. Scanlan
Lilimae keeps Cathy quiet about the details of Joshua’s death; Gary shares his discovery at Empire Valley with Mack; Greg gets a stern warning from Mack; Gary comes up with a means to an end.
Aftershocks
Airdate: Thursday, December 26, 1985
Written by Roberto LoiedermanDirected by Alexander Singer
The explosion at Empire Valley alters the hit man's strategy and brings publicity; Lilimae has a standoff with Cathy, then accuses Ben of destroying Joshua by taking away his show; Ben is pulled off the Empire Valley story.
Unbroken Bonds
Airdate: Thursday, January 2, 1986
Written by Diana Kopald MarcusDirected by Roy Campanella, Jr.
Val tells Karen that Gary confronted her and he knows he’s the twins father; Lilimae worries that Joshua’s case will be reopened; Laura surprises Greg with a dinner invitation; Jill meets Gary while playing damsel in distress.
Web of Lies
Airdate: Thursday, January 9, 1986
Written by Diana Kopald MarcusDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
Lilimae and Cathy remain trapped in their lies about Joshua's death; Abby feigns indifference to Karen's state planning-commission job offer; Karen and Mack run into Gary and Jill at a hotel; Ben tries to cheer Cathy up.
The Confession
Airdate: Thursday, January 16, 1986
Written by David PaulsenDirected by Nick Havinga
New evidence raises doubts with the police about Joshua's death; Jill offers to aid Karen in her battle with Abby; Cathy is charmed by the new sax player in her group; Peter conspires with his mother.
Alterations
Airdate: Thursday, January 23, 1986
Written by Parke PerineDirected by Linda Day
Jill invades Mack's territory again and makes him an offer; Olivia overhears a conversation between her mother and Sumner.
Friendly Enemies
Airdate: Thursday, January 30, 1986
Written by Diana Kopald MarcusDirected by Joseph L. Scanlan
Peter reveals his true identity to Sumner; Karen discovers Jill’s hotel key in Mack's pocket; Cathy confides in Sonny about Joshua’s death; Abby allows an angry Olivia to stay at Karen’s.
The Key to a Woman's Heart
Airdate: Thursday, February 6, 1986
Written by Lynn LathamDirected by Robert Becker
Karen's marriage suffers the effects of Jill Bennett; Cathy loses her trust in Sonny; Abby offers Peter financial assistance; Laura insists Peter's claim is fraudulent, although Sumner chooses to believe him.
A Very Special Gift
Airdate: Thursday, February 13, 1986
Written by Lawrence KashaDirected by Nick Havinga
Abby goes on the warpath over Gary's public indiscretion; the ice melts between Karen and Mack; gifts come in for the twins' first birthday.
Irrevocably Yours
Airdate: Thursday, February 20, 1986
Written by Sara Ann FriedmanDirected by Robert Becker
Gary's generosity causes an upheaval for Val and Ben; Michael gets wind of Olivia's new habit; Mack discovers Jill has not been truthful with him; Lilimae's comes to terms with Joshua’s death.
High School Confidential
Airdate: Thursday, March 6, 1986
Written by Sally SusmanDirected by David Paulsen
Michael takes the rap for Olivia's careless actions; Mack learns more about Jill's interest in the Westphall case; Laura questions Sumner's business ethics; Gary takes a dangerous spin in a race car.
Distant Rumblings
Airdate: Thursday, March 13, 1986
Written by Joel Okmin & Tom CitranoDirected by Michael Preece
Gary's dominance affects Val and Ben's marriage; Jill confesses her hatred of Paul Galveston; Sumner makes Peter and Sylvia an offer; Abby gets to the bottom of Olivia's lies.
Phoenix Rises
Airdate: Thursday, March 27, 1986
Written by Bernard LechowickDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
Karen finagles some prime land out of Gary; Jill's investigation comes to a standstill; Abby becomes the floor show at a gala, then pays Sylvia a visit.
The Legacy
Airdate: Thursday, April 3, 1986
Written by Lynn LathamDirected by Timna Ranon
Karen worries about Eric’s arsenic poisoning; Abby demands 51% of Peter’s inheritance or she’ll tell Greg he’s not really his brother; Cathy decides to go on tour; Peter scolds Jill to not get involved with Gary.
Arsenic and Old Waste
Airdate: Thursday, April 10, 1986
Written and Directed by David Paulsen
Abby moves quickly to try an unload Empire Valley; doctors determine that Eric was poisoned; worrying about Ben takes its toll on Val, while Ben grapples with how to say goodbye to Cathy.
A Change of Heart
Airdate: Thursday, April 17, 1986
Written by Parke PerineDirected by Joseph L. Scanlan
Greg takes Laura to Vegas where they get hitched; Abby hopes to stall her divorce proceedings; Sylvia is rattled by the upcoming court case; an attention-starved Ben finds a persevering admirer.
His Brother's Keeper
Airdate: Thursday, May 1, 1986
Written by Bernard LechowickDirected by Larry Elikann
Karen realizes she must persuade Gary to sell Empire Valley; a senator's assistance could expedite the cleanup, but Sumner gets to him first; Cathy thinks she has found a tour manager; Jill makes a confession to Gary.
Thicker than Water
Airdate: Thursday, May 8, 1986
Written by Lawrence KashaDirected by Kate Swofford Tilley
Abby assures reporters of the safety of drinking water at Lotus Point as Karen plans to shut down the resort; Sumner primes Peter for a Congressional post; Abby orders Peter to settle with Sumner; Ben's sudden announcement stuns Val; a young woman pays a visit to Mack.
The Longest Night
Airdate: Thursday, May 15, 1986
Written by David PaulsenDirected by Joseph Scanlan
Paige's reunion with Mack is marred as Mack can’t locate Karen; Sumner forces the services of a political strategist on Peter; Val makes a startling discovery about Ben; Karen finds herself locked up with a strange man.