TV series
Love thy neighbor.
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
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Episode 1
Sumner is haunted by faces from his past; Paige is in a black mood over Tom's disappearing act; Val is in a quandary over Danny's harassment and Gary's proposal; Jeff moves to ease Karen's nerves.
Directed by Lorraine SennaWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Robin Strasser, Sam Behrens, Kent King, Lar Park Lincoln, Joseph Gian, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Carlos Cantú, Christian Cousins
Episode 2
Gary and Val contemplate a major move, while Danny plots revenge; an unexpected visitor interrupts Sumner's vacation plans; Frank watches as Julie clears the house of all reminders of her mother.
Written by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Sam Behrens, Kent King, Betsy Palmer, Patrick Fischler, Lar Park Lincoln, Joseph Gian, Carlos Cantú, Joseph Cousins
Episode 3
Danny plots revenge against Gary; and Mack is asked to plead Tom's case to Paige. Meanwhile, Anne loses her financial footing; and troubles surface for Karen following Frank's TV appearance.
Directed by Jerome CourtlandWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Sam Behrens, Kent King, Joseph Gian, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Carlos Cantú, Mark Haining, Zane Lasky, Robert M. Koch
Episode 4
Karen's nightmare at the station isn't over; Val's torment on the home front may be coming to an end; and Anne's financial troubles may just be beginning.
Guest stars Robin Strasser, Sam Behrens, Kent King, Betsy Palmer, Pam Grier, Herb Edelman, Joseph Gian, Joseph Cousins
Episode 5
The police search for a murder suspect; a blackmail threat puts Anne in touch with someone from her past; Paige plays hooky to look for another job; Kate spends some time with Sumner.
Directed by Jerome CourtlandGuest stars Reiner Schöne, Sam Behrens, Paul Comi, Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Betsy Palmer, Lar Park Lincoln, Pam Grier
Episode 6
A houseguest makes Anne's life miserable; personal indecision plagues Paige; a cop hounds Frank about Danny's death; family matters seep into Sumner's thoughts.
Written by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Robin Strasser, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Betsy Palmer, Karen Hensel, Emily Ann Lloyd, Herb Edelman, Joseph Gian, Joseph Cousins
Episode 7
Nick and Anne respond to blackmail threats; Paige gets into a squabble at home and seeks to change her image at work; pain gets the best of Sumner; Frank receives troubling news; Gary worries about Val.
Written by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Don Stewart, Emily Ann Lloyd, Paul Nakauchi, Herb Edelman, Joseph Gian, Victoria Ann-Lewis
Episode 8
Anne and Nick get cozy; Sgt. Levine questions Julie about Danny's death; Val and Gary bicker over their rehearsal dinner; Paige feels confused after a chat with Mack; and Anne prepares to confront the blackmailer.
Directed by Michele LeeWritten by James StanleyGuest stars Sam Behrens, Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Lar Park Lincoln, Ronne Troup, Emily Ann Lloyd, Herb Edelman, Christian Cousins
Episode 9
The briefcase turns up; Greg and Paige make headlines after she visits him in the hospital; Karen wants to know Linda better; Val's prenuptial jitters baffle Gary; Frank worries about Julie's new boyfriend.
Directed by Lorraine SennaWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Lar Park Lincoln, Ronne Troup, Emily Ann Lloyd, Joseph Gian, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Carlos Cantú
Episode 10
Anne and Nick fret over the briefcase fiasco; a Sumner Group bigwig is impressed by Linda; Frank lays down the law to a truant Julie.
Written by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Kevin Kilner, Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Don Stewart, Lar Park Lincoln, Joseph Gian, Mark Haining, Zane Lasky
Episode 11
Wedding bells chime for a new bride; Claudia stops at nothing to win control of Sumner's fortune; Mack wants to learn more about Jason; and Val's unpredictable behavior threatens the twins.
Directed by Kevin DobsonWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Tracy Reed, Kevin Kilner, Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Lar Park Lincoln, Emily Ann Lloyd, Angelo Orefice, Christian Cousins
Episode 12
Paige and Greg may finally be singing the same song; Claudia intends to tarnish the holidays for Anne; Gary takes care of the twins in Val's absence; Mack means to save Jason from a terrible fate.
Written by James StanleyGuest stars Kevin Kilner, John DeMita, Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Lar Park Lincoln, Emily Ann Lloyd, David Gale, Victoria Ann-Lewis
Episode 13
Sumner springs some news on Paige; Mack feels helpless when Jason is returned to his brutal father; Paige proceeds with her wedding plans; Gary encourages Val to get treatment.
Guest stars Tracy Reed, Kent King, Lar Park Lincoln, Emily Ann Lloyd, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Christian Cousins, Mark Haining, Zane Lasky
Episode 14
Mack takes steps to gain Jason's trust, while Jason tries to make peace with his father; Claudia hides her glee upon hearing Sumner's news; Frank struggles with dating; Gary and Karen await signs of Val's recovery.
Directed by John PleshetteWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Tracy Reed, Kent King, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Lar Park Lincoln, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Mark Haining, Zane Lasky, Kara Albright
Episode 15
Mack's family history prompts his concern for finding and protecting Jason; Paige gets wise to Linda's aspirations; Kate catches the eye of a photographer; Frank and Julie reach an understanding.
Directed by Lorraine SennaWritten by James StanleyGuest stars Tracy Reed, Jana Marie Hupp, Kent King, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Emily Ann Lloyd, Tony Brafa, Victoria Ann-Lewis
Episode 16
The Mackenzies rearrange their lives for Jason; Gary gets news from Val's doctor; Frank and Charlotte have their first nondate; Linda's ploy backfires; Kate's new pal Steve stirs up trouble.
Directed by Jerome CourtlandWritten by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Tracy Reed, Jana Marie Hupp, Kent King, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Geoffrey Rivas, Emily Ann Lloyd, Michael O'Guinne
Episode 17
Mac determines to get Jason's custody order rescinded or face a jail term for kidnapping; Steve reveals his intentions; Val taunts Gary with more wild accusations; Paige learns of her mother's duplicity.
Written by James StanleyGuest stars Robert Krimmer, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Joseph Campanella, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Emily Ann Lloyd, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Christian Cousins
Episode 18
A friend's return puts Anne in an awkward position; Jason can't seem to escape violence; Claudia's past catches up with her; Gary tries to make a future for himself and the twins; Sumner notices Linda's hard work.
Written by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Rosalind Cash, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Emily Ann Lloyd, Irene Olga López, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Christian Cousins
Episode 19
An antique doll could mean life or death for Anne and Nick; Linda's carelessness could mean the end of her relationship with Michael; Steve follows Claudia to get some answers; Frank plays chaperone to Julie.
Written by James StanleyGuest stars Gene Dynarski, Tracy Reed, John F. O'Donohue, Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Emily Ann Lloyd
Episode 20
Jason moves in with his new foster family; Anne and Nick scheme to double their investment; Linda plays cat and mouse to impress Sumner; Frank searches for Ms. Right.
Directed by Kevin DobsonGuest stars Gene Dynarski, Tracy Reed, Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Thomas Wilson Brown
Episode 21
Mack faces disbarment after helping Jason; Anne and Nick discover that money doesn't buy happiness; Steve lands a job at the Sumner group---as Paige's assistant; and Paige gets the surprise of her life.
Written by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Rosalind Cash, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Geoffrey Rivas, Rick Podell, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Mark Haining
Episode 22
Greg offers Claudia a job in hopes of keeping her in town, while Steve finds out who orchestrated his family's business failure.
Written by James StanleyGuest stars Tracy Reed, Jana Marie Hupp, Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Emily Ann Lloyd, Victoria Ann-Lewis
Episode 23
Claudia settles into her new job, promptly appointing a new board member; Frank gets a job offer; Paige has had about all she can take of her job---and of Linda; Val gets a welcome home from the twins.
Directed by Michele LeeWritten by James StanleyGuest stars Steven Gilborn, Mimi Kennedy, Jana Marie Hupp, Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Emily Ann Lloyd
Episode 24
A rehearsal dinner for Val and Gary seems jinxed when some of the guests are stranded in an office-building fire; Linda spouts off to Karen; hostilities melt between Paige and Steve.
Written by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Tracy Reed, Kent King, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Emily Ann Lloyd, Loyda Ramos, Reid Smith, Joseph Cousins
Episode 25
Linda takes Sumner up on his invitation; Paige's spirits soar at the sight of handsome architect Brian Johnston; Claudia takes steps to get Anne out of her hair; Jason wears out his welcome at the Williamses.
Directed by Anita W. AddisonWritten by Scott HamnerGuest stars Steven Gilborn, Tracy Reed, Kent King, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Emily Ann Lloyd, Philip Brown
Episode 26
Paige is captured on videotape by Brian, and Linda means to see that she pays for her dalliance.
Written by James StanleyGuest stars Frank Novak, Tracy Reed, Kent King, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Emily Ann Lloyd, Philip Brown, Jim Raymond
Episode 27
Jason and Julie are threatened by gang members; Anne's cries for help fall on deaf ears.
Directed by Lorraine SennaWritten by James StanleyGuest stars Frank Novak, Kent King, Lar Park Lincoln, Lance Guest, Emily Ann Lloyd, Philip Brown, Jim Raymond, Joseph Gian
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
James HoughtonKenny Ward
Kim LankfordGinger Ward
Michele LeeKaren MacKenzie
Constance McCashinLaura Avery Sumner
John PleshetteRichard Avery
Ted ShackelfordGary Ewing
Joan Van ArkValene Ewing
Donna MillsAbby Cunningham Ewing Sumner
CBSUnited States
