S8E1 - Just Disappeared (1)
A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.
Sept. 18, 1986, midnight
S8E2 - Distant Echoes (2)
Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.
Sept. 18, 1986, midnight
S8E3 - Reunion
Phil tells Karen that he wants Mac to feel what it's like not to know where his wife is. Greg decides to really clean up Empire Valley.
Sept. 25, 1986, midnight
S8E4 - Past Tense
After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.
Oct. 2, 1986, midnight
S8E5 - Slow Burn
The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.
Oct. 9, 1986, midnight
S8E6 - For Appearance's Sake
Abby and kids move back to the ranch to help out Gary's family image. Gary catches Abby in bed with Peter, but doesn't care.
Oct. 16, 1986, midnight
S8E7 - All Over But the Shouting
Mac thinks Greg has something to do with Karen's kidnapping. Greg puts Phil in a motel until he can arrange to send him to Hong Kong.
Oct. 23, 1986, midnight
S8E8 - Pressure Points
Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.
Oct. 30, 1986, midnight
S8E9 - Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business
Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.
Nov. 6, 1986, midnight
S8E10 - Over the Edge
Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.
Nov. 13, 1986, midnight
S8E11 - A Turn of Events
Abby suggests Sylvia have an attorney draw up a letter with the truth about Peter, to be released to the public if anything happens to her. Jean tells Ben to report that Peter was seen with Jill before the accident.
Nov. 20, 1986, midnight
S8E12 - Touch and Go
Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.
Nov. 27, 1986, midnight
S8E13 - The Inside Man
Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.
Dec. 4, 1986, midnight
S8E14 - Gifts
Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.
Dec. 11, 1986, midnight
S8E15 - Truth Will Out
Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.
Dec. 18, 1986, midnight
S8E16 - The Unraveling
Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.
Jan. 1, 1987, midnight
S8E17 - No Miracle Worker
Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.
Jan. 8, 1987, midnight
S8E18 - My True Love
Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.
Jan. 15, 1987, midnight
S8E19 - Never Trick a Trickster
Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.
Jan. 29, 1987, midnight
S8E20 - A Plan of Action
Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.
Feb. 5, 1987, midnight
S8E21 - Survival of the Fittest
Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.
Feb. 12, 1987, midnight
S8E22 - In Mourning
Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.
Feb. 19, 1987, midnight
S8E23 - Nightmare
Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.
March 5, 1987, midnight
S8E24 - Neighborly Conduct
Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.
March 12, 1987, midnight
S8E25 - Deadly Combination
Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.
March 26, 1987, midnight
S8E26 - Our Secret
A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.
April 2, 1987, midnight
S8E27 - Breakup
Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.
April 9, 1987, midnight
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S8E28 - Parental Guidance
Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.
April 30, 1987, midnight
S8E29 - Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.
May 7, 1987, midnight
S8E30 - Cement the Relationship
Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.
May 14, 1987, midnight