Season 8

01 Just Disappeared (1) Episode 118th September 1986 A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point. 02 Distant Echoes (2) Episode 218th September 1986 Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter. 03 Reunion Episode 325th September 1986 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. 04 Past Tense Episode 42nd October 1986 After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping. 05 Slow Burn Episode 59th October 1986 The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed. 06 For Appearance's Sake Episode 616th October 1986 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. 07 All Over But the Shouting Episode 723rd October 1986 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. 08 Pressure Points Episode 830th October 1986 Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication. 09 Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business Episode 96th November 1986 Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family. 10 Over the Edge Episode 1013th November 1986 Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter. 11 A Turn of Events Episode 1120th November 1986 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. 12 Touch and Go Episode 1227th November 1986 Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him. 13 The Inside Man Episode 134th December 1986 Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar. 14 Gifts Episode 1411th December 1986 Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car. 15 Truth Will Out Episode 1518th December 1986 Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret. 16 The Unraveling Episode 161st January 1987 Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather. 17 No Miracle Worker Episode 178th January 1987 Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne. 18 My True Love Episode 1815th January 1987 Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben. 19 Never Trick a Trickster Episode 1929th January 1987 Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment. 20 A Plan of Action Episode 205th February 1987 Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger. 21 Survival of the Fittest Episode 2112th February 1987 Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard. 22 In Mourning Episode 2219th February 1987 Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise. 23 Nightmare Episode 235th March 1987 Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean. 24 Neighborly Conduct Episode 2412th March 1987 Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack. 25 Deadly Combination Episode 2526th March 1987 Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures. 26 Our Secret Episode 262nd April 1987 A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose. 27 Breakup Episode 279th April 1987 Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary. 28 Parental Guidance Episode 2830th April 1987 Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth. 29 Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate Episode 297th May 1987 Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate. 30 Cement the Relationship Episode 3014th May 1987 Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.