Season 7
30 episodes · Sep 26, 1985
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.
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S7E1The Longest Day
Sep 26, 1985Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.
S7E2Here in My Arms
Oct 3, 1985Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.
S7E3While the Cat's Away
Oct 10, 1985Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.
S7E4The Christening
Oct 17, 1985Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.
S7E5A Little Assistance
Oct 24, 1985Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.
S7E6A Question of Trust
Oct 31, 1985Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.
S7E7Awakenings
Nov 7, 1985Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.
S7E8Pictures at a Wedding
Nov 14, 1985Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.
S7E9Until Parted by Death
Nov 21, 1985Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.
S7E10Rise and Fall
Dec 5, 1985Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.
S7E11To Sing His Praise
Dec 12, 1985Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.
S7E12All's Well
Dec 19, 1985Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.
S7E13Aftershocks
Dec 26, 1985Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.
S7E14Unbroken Bonds
Jan 2, 1986Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.
S7E15Web of Lies
Jan 9, 1986Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.
S7E16The Confession
Jan 16, 1986Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.
S7E17Alterations
Jan 23, 1986Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.
S7E18Friendly Enemies
Jan 30, 1986Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.
S7E19A Key to a Woman's Heart
Feb 6, 1986Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.
S7E20A Very Special Gift
Feb 13, 1986Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.
S7E21Irrevocably Yours
Feb 20, 1986Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.
S7E22High School Confidential
Mar 6, 1986Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.
S7E23Distant Rumblings
Mar 13, 1986Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.
S7E24Phoenix Rising
Mar 27, 1986Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.
S7E25The Legacy
Apr 3, 1986Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.
S7E26Arsenic and Old Waste
Apr 10, 1986The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.
S7E27A Change of Heart
Apr 17, 1986Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.
S7E28His Brother's Keeper
May 1, 1986Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.
S7E29Thicker Than Water
May 8, 1986Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.
S7E30The Longest Night
May 15, 1986The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.