Season 7

1985 · 30 episodes

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.

1The Longest DayHarry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.
2Here in My ArmsHospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.
3While the Cat's AwayVal finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.
4The ChristeningVal allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.
5A Little AssistanceCathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.
6A Question of TrustElliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.
7AwakeningsGary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.
8Pictures at a WeddingVal and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.
9Until Parted by DeathVal and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.
10Rise and FallJoshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.
11To Sing His PraiseGary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.
12All's WellCathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.
13AftershocksLilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.
14Unbroken BondsGary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.
15Web of LiesGary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.
16The ConfessionKaren loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.
17AlterationsOlivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.
18Friendly EnemiesPeter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.
19A Key to a Woman's HeartKaren can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.
20A Very Special GiftAbby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.
21Irrevocably YoursAbby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.
22High School ConfidentialMichael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.
23Distant RumblingsOlivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.
24Phoenix RisingAbby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.
25The LegacyGary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.
26Arsenic and Old WasteThe secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.
27A Change of HeartLaura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.
28His Brother's KeeperSumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.
29Thicker Than WaterKaren closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.
30The Longest NightThe police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.

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