Episodes 30

1 Buying Time

October 4, 1984

Karen has surgery to remove a bullet from her back. Sumner releases Mack's evidence to the District Attorney.

2 Calculated Risks

October 18, 1984

Karen must choose between a risky operation and total paralysis and death. Sumner and St. Claire meet.

3 Hanging Fire

October 25, 1984

Abby corroborates Sumner's story about killing St. Claire, while Karen returns home from the hospital.

4 A Little Help

November 1, 1984

Lilimae tells Joshua she's his mother. Abby plots revenge versus Sumner. Karen tells Gary about her condition.

5 Ipso Facto

November 8, 1984

Sumner tries to repair his relationship with Caulfield. Ben has a new admirer at the station.

6 Truth and Consequences

November 15, 1984

Abby learns Val's children could be heirs to the Ewing fortune. Gary's tries to reunite the MacKenzies.

7 Love to Take You Home

November 22, 1984

Mack is served with divorce papers. Joshua and Cathy consummate their relationship.

8 Tomorrow Never Knows

November 29, 1984

After delivery, Val is told her babies are stillborn. Mack and Karen spend the weekend together.

9 We Come Together

December 6, 1984

Abby begins to understand the truth about Val's babies. Mack and Karen host Thanksgiving for their friends.

10 Message in a Bottle

December 13, 1984

Mack believes Galveston is connected to the Tidal Basin murders. Abby confronts Ackerman about Val's babies.

11 Distant Locations

December 20, 1984

After Galveston offers Gary a real estate partnership, Abby grows suspicious. Karen's condition worsens.

12 Uncharted Territory

December 27, 1984

Karen finally tells Mack about her paralysis. Galveston offers Mack help in solving the Tidal Basin murders.

13 Weighing of Evils

January 3, 1985

Galveston wants Sumner to take over his empire. The detective finds Val. Karen is admitted to the hospital.

14 #14 With a Bullet

January 10, 1985

Galveston discovers the plot involving Val's babies and tells Abby he will tell Gary everything.

15 Inside Information

January 17, 1985

Sumner finally reveals his connection with Galveston, who is now being implicated in the Tidal Basin murders.

16 Out of the Past

January 24, 1985

Gary tries to help Val remember who she is. Abby is suspicious of Galveston. Mack readies warrants for murder.

17 Lead Me to the Altar

January 31, 1985

Mack gets confessions in the Tidal Basin murders. Val prepares for her wedding. Galveston has plans for Abby.

18 Fly Away Home

February 7, 1985

Val's memories return, but she still thinks she's married to Gary. Ben discovers some odd cargo in transit.

19 Rough Edges

February 14, 1985

Galveston lies near death. Joshua and Cathy resume their romance. Val yells at Lilimae for abandoning her.

20 The Emperor's Clothes

February 21, 1985

Ben discovers Galveston Industries was responsible for water contamination. Galveston lies near death.

21 The Deluge

February 28, 1985

Galveston dies, as Sumner is urged to help run his father's business.

22 A Piece of the Pie

March 7, 1985

Sumner calls a press conference to discuss Galveston. Mack and Ben investigate an address in Wespall.

23 The Forest for the Trees

March 22, 1985

Karen locates a nurse who was on duty the night Val's babies were born. Gary remains suspicious of Sumner.

24 A Man of Good Will

March 28, 1985

Abby learns the TV station is just a front. Gary discovers Galveston left Empire Valley to him in his will.

25 For Better, For Worse

April 4, 1985

Cathy and Joshua get married. Gary receives an unusual proposition concerning Empire Valley.

26 Four, No Trump

April 11, 1985

Karen confronts Dr. Ackerman. Gary agrees to plans for Empire Valley. Abby seeks the truth about Val's babies.

27 A Price to Pay

May 2, 1985

Sumner wants Abby to talk Gary into pulling out of Empire Valley. Ben asks Val to marry him.

28 One Day in a Row

May 9, 1985

Ruth offers Abby information about Val's babies. Cathy and Joshua clash over renting their own apartment.

29 Vulnerable

May 16, 1985

Abby helps Ruth try to convince Sumner and Laura to end their relationship. Mack and Karen find Dr. Ackerman.

30 The Long and Winding Road

May 23, 1985

Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.

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