Season 7

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.

1. 

   1. The Longest Day

   1985-09-26

   Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.

2. 

   2. Here in My Arms

   1985-10-03

   Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.

3. 

   3. While the Cat's Away

   1985-10-10

   Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.

4. 

   4. The Christening

   1985-10-17

   Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.

5. 

   5. A Little Assistance

   1985-10-24

   Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.

6. 

   6. A Question of Trust

   1985-10-31

   Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.

7. 

   7. Awakenings

   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.

8. 

   8. Pictures at a Wedding

   1985-11-14

   Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.

9. 

   9. Until Parted by Death

   1985-11-21

   Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.

10. 

    10. Rise and Fall

    1985-12-05

    Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.

11. 

    11. To Sing His Praise

    1985-12-12

    Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.

12. 

    12. All's Well

    1985-12-19

    Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.

13. 

    13. Aftershocks

    1985-12-26

    Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.

14. 

    14. Unbroken Bonds

    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.

15. 

    15. Web of Lies

    1986-01-09

    Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.

16. 

    16. The Confession

    1986-01-16

    Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.

17. 

    17. Alterations

    1986-01-23

    Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.

18. 

    18. Friendly Enemies

    1986-01-30

    Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.

19. 

    19. A Key to a Woman's Heart

    1986-02-06

    Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.

20. 

    20. A Very Special Gift

    1986-02-13

    Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.

21. 

    21. Irrevocably Yours

    1986-02-20

    Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.

22. 

    22. High School Confidential

    1986-03-06

    Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.

23. 

    23. Distant Rumblings

    1986-03-13

    Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.

24. 

    24. Phoenix Rising

    1986-03-27

    Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.

25. 

    25. The Legacy

    1986-04-03

    Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.

26. 

    26. Arsenic and Old Waste

    1986-04-10

    The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.

27. 

    27. A Change of Heart

    1986-04-17

    Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.

28. 

    28. His Brother's Keeper

    1986-05-01

    Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.

29. 

    29. Thicker Than Water

    1986-05-08

    Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.

30. 

    30. The Longest Night

    1986-05-15

    The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.