S5E1 - The People vs. Gary Ewing
Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.
Sept. 29, 1983, midnight
S5E2 - Fugitives
When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.
Oct. 6, 1983, midnight
S5E3 - Nowhere to Run
Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.
Oct. 13, 1983, midnight
S5E4 - Marital Privileges
Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.
Oct. 20, 1983, midnight
S5E5 - One Kind of Justice
When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.
Oct. 27, 1983, midnight
S5E6 - ...And Never Brought to Mind
Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.
Nov. 3, 1983, midnight
S5E7 - Sacred Vows
Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.
Nov. 10, 1983, midnight
S5E8 - A Change of Heart
Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.
Nov. 17, 1983, midnight
S5E9 - Money Talks
Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.
Nov. 24, 1983, midnight
S5E10 - Homecoming
Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.
Dec. 1, 1983, midnight
S5E11 - I'll Tell You No Lies
Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.
Dec. 8, 1983, midnight
S5E12 - Denials
Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.
Dec. 15, 1983, midnight
S5E13 - Witness
Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.
Dec. 22, 1983, midnight
S5E14 - Secrets Cry Aloud
Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.
Dec. 29, 1983, midnight
S5E15 - Forsaking All Others
Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.
Jan. 5, 1984, midnight
S5E16 - Reconcilable Differences
Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.
Jan. 12, 1984, midnight
S5E17 - Second Chances
Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.
Jan. 19, 1984, midnight
S5E18 - Lest the Truth be Known
Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.
Feb. 2, 1984, midnight
S5E19 - So Shall You Reap
Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.
Feb. 9, 1984, midnight
S5E20 - High Ideals
Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.
Feb. 16, 1984, midnight
S5E21 - No Trumpets, No Drums
Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.
Feb. 23, 1984, midnight
S5E22 - Silent Missions
Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
March 1, 1984, midnight
S5E23 - Finishing Touches
Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
March 8, 1984, midnight
S5E24 - Yesterday, It Rained
Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
March 22, 1984, midnight
S5E25 - Negotiations
Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.
March 29, 1984, midnight