Season 12
1990-1991
Return Engagement
Airdate: Thursday, September 13, 1990
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Sumner is haunted by faces from his past; Paige is in a black mood over Tom's disappearing act; Val is in a quandary over Danny's harassment and Gary's proposal; Jeff moves to ease Karen's nerves.
Blind Side
Airdate: Thursday, September 20, 1990
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Gary and Val contemplate a major move, while Danny plots revenge; an unexpected visitor interrupts Sumner's vacation plans; Frank watches as Julie clears the house of all reminders of her mother.
God Will
Airdate: Thursday, September 27, 1990
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Danny plots revenge against Gary; and Mack is asked to plead Tom's case to Paige. Meanwhile, Anne loses her financial footing; and troubles surface for Karen following Frank's TV appearance.
Dead But Not Buried
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Karen's nightmare at the station isn't over; Val's torment on the home front may be coming to an end; Anne's financial troubles may just be beginning; Gary and Karen discuss the aftermath from their recent terrors.
What If?
Airdate: Thursday, October 25, 1990
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The police search for a murder suspect; a blackmail threat puts Anne in touch with someone from her past; Paige plays hooky to look for another job; Kate spends some time with Sumner.
You Can Call Me Nick
Airdate: Thursday, November 1, 1990
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A houseguest makes Anne's life miserable; a cop hounds Frank about Danny's death; personal indecision plagues Paige; family matters seep into Sumner's thoughts.
Do Not Attempt to Remove
Airdate: Thursday, November 8, 1990
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Nick and Anne respond to blackmail threats; Paige seeks to change her image at work; Frank receives troubling news; Gary worries about Val’s behavior since her fall.
The Best Laid Plans
Airdate: Thursday, November 15, 1990
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Anne and Nick get cozy; Sgt. Levine questions Julie about Danny's death; Val and Gary bicker over their rehearsal dinner; Paige feels confused after a chat with Mack.
Side by Side
Airdate: Thursday, November 29, 1990
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Claudia schemes to keep Paige out of Greg’s hospital room; Karen wants to know Linda better; Val's prenuptial jitters baffle Gary; Frank worries about Julie's new boyfriend.
The Lady or the Tiger
Airdate: Thursday, December 6, 1990
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Anne and Nick fret over the briefcase fiasco; Claudia pulls some strings to save Greg’s life; a Sumner Group bigwig is impressed by Linda; Frank lays down the law to a truant Julie.
Asked to Rise
Airdate: Thursday, December 13, 1990
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Wedding bells chime for a new bride; Claudia stops at nothing to win control of Sumner's fortune; Mack wants to learn more about Jason; and Val's unpredictable behavior threatens the twins.
A Merry Little Christmas
Airdate: Thursday, December 20, 1990
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Paige and Greg may finally be singing the same song; Claudia intends to tarnish the holidays for Anne; Gary takes care of the twins in Val's absence; Mack means to save Jason from a terrible fate.
The Unknown
Airdate: Thursday, January 3, 1991
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Sumner springs some news on Paige; Mack feels helpless when Jason is returned to his brutal father; Anne counters Claudia’s blackmail; Gary encourages Val to get treatment.
Simmer
Airdate: Thursday, January 10, 1991
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Mack takes steps to gain Jason's trust; Claudia hides her glee learning Greg and Paige aren’t engaged anymore; Frank struggles with dating; Gary and Karen await signs of Val's recovery.
A Sense of Urgency
Airdate: Thursday, January 31, 1991
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Paige gets wise to Linda's aspirations; Kate catches the eye of a photographer; Frank and Julie reach an understanding; Mack's family history prompts his concern for finding and protecting Jason.
Always on Your Side
Airdate: Thursday, February 7, 1991
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The Mackenzies rearrange their lives for Jason; Gary gets news from Val's doctor; Frank and Charlotte have their first nondate; Kate's new pal Steve stirs up trouble.
In the Dog House
Airdate: Thursday, February 14, 1991
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Mac determines to get Jason's custody order rescinded or face a jail term for kidnapping; Steve reveals his intentions; Val taunts Gary with more wild accusations; Paige learns of her mother's duplicity.
Call Me Dimitri
Airdate: Thursday, February 21, 1991
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A friend's return puts Anne in an awkward position; Jason can't seem to escape violence; Gary tries to make a future for himself and the twins; Sumner notices Linda's hard work.
Bad Dog
Airdate: Thursday, February 28, 1991
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An antique doll could mean life or death for Anne and Nick; an argument between Linda and Michael ends their engagement; Val accuses Gary of cheating with Anne; Frank plays chaperone to Julie.
Gone Microfiching
Airdate: Thursday, March 7, 1991
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Jason moves in with his new foster family; Anne and Nick scheme to double their investment; Linda plays cat and mouse to impress Sumner; Frank searches for Ms. Right.
Upwardly Mobile
Airdate: Thursday, March 28, 1991
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Anne and Nick discover that money doesn't buy happiness; Jason’s dad doesn’t show up for a farewell exchange; Steve lands a job at the Sumner group; Paige is surprised to discover Greg and Linda together.
An American Hero
Airdate: Thursday, April 4, 1991
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Greg offers Claudia a job in hopes of keeping her in town, while Steve finds out who orchestrated his family's business failure; Jason delivers his scholarship winning essay dedicated to Mack.
Where There's a Will, There's a Way
Airdate: Thursday, April 11, 1991
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Claudia settles into her new job, promptly appointing Anne as a new board member; Frank gets a job offer; Paige has had all she can take of Linda; Val gets a welcome home from the twins.
The Last One Out
Airdate: Thursday, April 25, 1991
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On the night of Val and Gary’s rehearsal dinner, several guests are stranded in the Sumner Group building while a fire is put out on the third floor.
A Horse Is a Horse
Airdate: Thursday, May 2, 1991
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Linda takes Sumner up on his invitation; Paige's spirits soar at the sight of handsome architect Brian Johnston; Claudia takes steps to get Anne out of her hair; Jason wears out his welcome at the Williamses.
Play, Pause, Search
Airdate: Thursday, May 16, 1991
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Paige is almost captured on videotape by Brian; Anne continues to experience money trouble; Linda worries a missing Brian will use their videotape against her; Michael quits his job and leaves town.
Dead Skunk
Airdate: Thursday, May 16, 1991
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Jason and Julie are threatened by gang members; Steve runs into trouble with the police; Anne's cries for help fall on deaf ears; Karen is involved with a life-threatening car chase.