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
Karen has surgery to remove a bullet from her back. Sumner releases Mack's evidence to the District Attorney.
Directed by Alexander SingerGuest stars Pat Petersen, Claudia Lonow, Steve Shaw, Jason Bernard, Joseph Chapman, Selma Archerd, John Gowans, Ed Griffith
Episode 2
Karen must choose between a risky operation and total paralysis and death. Sumner and St. Claire meet.
Directed by Ernest PintoffGuest stars Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Claudia Lonow, Dick Christie, Steve Shaw, Jason Bernard, Burke Byrnes, Arnold F. Turner
Episode 3
Abby corroborates Sumner's story about killing St. Claire, while Karen returns home from the hospital.
Directed by Alexander SingerGuest stars Pat Petersen, Nancy Kwan, Steve Shaw, Jason Bernard, Ed Griffith, Katherine Wallach, Marguerite DeLain, David Selburg
Episode 4
Lilimae tells Joshua she's his mother. Abby plots revenge versus Sumner. Karen tells Gary about her condition.
Guest stars James Sloyan, Peter Fox, Millie Perkins, Lisa Brady, Renée Jones, Francine Molter, Richardson Morse, David Wells
Episode 5
Sumner tries to repair his relationship with Caulfield. Ben has a new admirer at the station.
Guest stars Peter Fox, Jack Bannon, Millie Perkins, Wendel Meldrum, Nancy Jeris, Lisa Brady, Renée Jones, Richardson Morse
Episode 6
Abby learns Val's children could be heirs to the Ewing fortune. Gary's tries to reunite the MacKenzies.
Guest stars Peter Fox, Jack Bannon, Arnold F. Turner, Millie Perkins, Wendel Meldrum, David Selburg, Lisa Brady, Renée Jones
Episode 7
Mack is served with divorce papers. Joshua and Cathy consummate their relationship.
Guest stars Pat Petersen, Albert Salmi, Peter Fox, Jack Bannon, Steve Shaw, Sandy Kenyon, Arnold F. Turner, Greg Berg
Episode 8
After delivery, Val is told her babies are stillborn. Mack and Karen spend the weekend together.
Written by Joel J. FeigenbaumGuest stars Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Jack Bannon, Steve Shaw, Sandy Kenyon, Wendel Meldrum, Lisa Brady, Renée Jones
Episode 9
Abby begins to understand the truth about Val's babies. Mack and Karen host Thanksgiving for their friends.
Guest stars Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Steve Shaw, Sandy Kenyon, Jenny Gago, Wendel Meldrum, Robert Jayne, Dan Ponce
Episode 10
Mack believes Galveston is connected to the Tidal Basin murders. Abby confronts Ackerman about Val's babies.
Written by Joel J. FeigenbaumGuest stars Tonya Crowe, Peter Fox, John Carter, Howard Duff, Laurence Haddon, Larry Margo, Rick Deats, Patricia Richarde
Episode 11
After Galveston offers Gary a real estate partnership, Abby grows suspicious. Karen's condition worsens.
Guest stars Jerry Lacy, Peter Fox, Sandy Kenyon, Greg Collins, Howard Duff, Nick Angotti, Michael Crabtree, Ken Hill
Episode 12
Karen finally tells Mack about her paralysis. Galveston offers Mack help in solving the Tidal Basin murders.
Guest stars Pat Petersen, Peter Fox, Steve Shaw, Anthony Eisley, Jason Bernard, Wendel Meldrum, Howard Duff, Clayton Landey
Episode 13
Galveston wants Sumner to take over his empire. The detective finds Val. Karen is admitted to the hospital.
Directed by Lorraine SennaWritten by Scott HamnerGuest stars Pat Petersen, Dick Sargent, Steve Shaw, Arnold F. Turner, Wendel Meldrum, Howard Duff, Rosemary Alexander, Otto Felix
Episode 14
Galveston discovers the plot involving Val's babies and tells Abby he will tell Gary everything.
Guest stars Pat Petersen, Peter Fox, Steve Shaw, Jim Calvert, Debra Christofferson, Wendel Meldrum, Howard Duff, Victoria Ann-Lewis
Episode 15
Sumner finally reveals his connection with Galveston, who is now being implicated in the Tidal Basin murders.
Directed by Lorraine SennaWritten by Scott HamnerGuest stars Pat Petersen, Dick Christie, Peter Fox, Anthony Eisley, Howard Duff, Gigi Vorgan, Mayf Nutter, Debra Dusay
Episode 16
Gary tries to help Val remember who she is. Abby is suspicious of Galveston. Mack readies warrants for murder.
Directed by Bill DukeGuest stars Tony Frank, Peter Fox, Howard Duff, Lisa Brady, Ken Hill, Mayf Nutter, Susan Duvall, Hugh Maguire
Episode 17
Mack gets confessions in the Tidal Basin murders. Val prepares for her wedding. Galveston has plans for Abby.
Directed by Ernest PintoffGuest stars Peter Fox, Sandy Kenyon, Anthony Eisley, Howard Duff, Marianne Muellerleile, Lisa Brady, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Ken Hill
Episode 18
Val's memories return, but she still thinks she's married to Gary. Ben discovers some odd cargo in transit.
Directed by Bill DukeGuest stars Peter Fox, Wendel Meldrum, Howard Duff, Ken Hill, Mayf Nutter, Jay S. York, J.W. Smith, Sterling David
Episode 19
Galveston lies near death. Joshua and Cathy resume their romance. Val yells at Lilimae for abandoning her.
Guest stars Pat Petersen, Charles Aidman, Steve Shaw, Lisa Brady, Richard Sarradet, Lou Felder, Richard Livingston, Byron Clark
Episode 20
Ben discovers Galveston Industries was responsible for water contamination. Galveston lies near death.
Directed by Ernest PintoffWritten by Joel J. FeigenbaumGuest stars Pat Petersen, Peter Fox, Paul Comi, Steve Shaw, Billy Vera, Dan Ponce, Lisa Brady, Victoria Ann-Lewis
Episode 21
Galveston dies, as Sumner is urged to help run his father's business.
Directed by Bill DukeGuest stars Pat Petersen, Nathan Purdee, Ava Gardner, Steve Shaw, Sandy Kenyon, Madison Mason, Warren Munson, Jesse Jacobs
Episode 22
Sumner calls a press conference to discuss Galveston. Mack and Ben investigate an address in Wespall.
Guest stars Charles Aidman, Ava Gardner, Steve Shaw, Madison Mason, Dan Ponce, Gigi Vorgan, Nancy Jeris, Lisa Brady
Episode 23
Karen locates a nurse who was on duty the night Val's babies were born. Gary remains suspicious of Sumner.
Guest stars Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Ava Gardner, Steve Shaw, Madison Mason, Don Hood, Patti Yasutake, Jill Andre
Episode 24
Abby learns the TV station is just a front. Gary discovers Galveston left Empire Valley to him in his will.
Directed by Linda DayWritten by Lynn Marie Latham, Bernard LechowickGuest stars Pat Petersen, Stephen Tobolowsky, Steve Shaw, Sandy Kenyon, Richard Bull, Don Hood, Jenny Gago, Laurence Haddon
Episode 25
Cathy and Joshua get married. Gary receives an unusual proposition concerning Empire Valley.
Guest stars Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Troy Byer, Steve Shaw, Sandy Kenyon, Madison Mason, Robert Jayne, Laurence Haddon
Episode 26
Karen confronts Dr. Ackerman. Gary agrees to plans for Empire Valley. Abby seeks the truth about Val's babies.
Directed by John PattersonGuest stars Pat Petersen, Troy Byer, Ava Gardner, Steve Shaw, Madison Mason, Joe Regalbuto, Lisa Brady, Victoria Ann-Lewis
Episode 27
Sumner wants Abby to talk Gary into pulling out of Empire Valley. Ben asks Val to marry him.
Guest stars Pat Petersen, Teri Austin, Ava Gardner, Alex Rodine, Donald Craig, Ben Hartigan
Episode 28
Ruth offers Abby information about Val's babies. Cathy and Joshua clash over renting their own apartment.
Guest stars Molly Hagan, Ava Gardner, S.A. Griffin, Dalton Cathey, Tim Donoghue, Sandy Edgerton, Douglas Rowe, Robert Gormley
Episode 29
Abby helps Ruth try to convince Sumner and Laura to end their relationship. Mack and Karen find Dr. Ackerman.
Guest stars Jeff Austin, Ava Gardner, Madison Mason, Don Stewart, Patricia Parris, John Hostetter, Lisa Brady, Laurence Haddon
Episode 30
Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.
Directed by Alexander SingerWritten by Joel J. FeigenbaumGuest stars Molly Hagan, George D. Wallace, Joe Regalbuto, Jenny Gago, Michael Laskin, Lisa Brady, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Robin Ginsburg
Episode information updated Sep 18, 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
