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
A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.
Directed by Joseph L. ScanlanWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Teri Austin, Louis Giambalvo, Steve Shaw, Wendy Fulton, Doug Savant, Robert Ito
Episode 2
Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Teri Austin, Louis Giambalvo, Steve Shaw, Wendy Fulton, Doug Savant, Robert Ito
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Joseph L. ScanlanWritten by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Teri Austin, Louis Giambalvo, Steve Shaw, Wendy Fulton, Doug Savant, Robert Ito
Episode 4
After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Louis Giambalvo, Paul Linke, Wendy Fulton, Doug Savant, Brian Austin Green
Episode 5
The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.
Written by Joel J. FeigenbaumGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Louis Giambalvo, Steve Shaw, Wendy Fulton, Marcia Solomon
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Joseph L. ScanlanWritten by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Louis Giambalvo, Ruth Roman, Steve Shaw, Bennet Guillory
Episode 7
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.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Teri Austin, Louis Giambalvo, Iona Morris, Ruth Roman, Wendy Fulton, Scott Jones
Episode 8
Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Louis Giambalvo, Ruth Roman, Steve Shaw, Victoria Ann-Lewis
Episode 9
Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Teri Austin, Ruth Roman, Steve Shaw, Wendy Fulton, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Hunt Block
Episode 10
Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.
Written by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Ruth Roman, Steve Shaw, Wendy Fulton, Brian Sheehan
Episode 11
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.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Ruth Roman, Lillian Lehman, Wendy Fulton, Hunt Block
Episode 12
Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.
Directed by Lorraine SennaGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Teri Austin, Ruth Roman, Lillian Lehman, Wendy Fulton, Doug Savant, Hunt Block
Episode 13
Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.
Directed by Paul TuckerGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Ruth Roman, Wendy Fulton, Catherine MacNeal, Hunt Block
Episode 14
Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.
Written by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Steve Shaw, Wendy Fulton, Harry Townes, Doug Savant
Episode 15
Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.
Written by Scott HamnerGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Wendy Fulton, Harry Townes, Doug Savant, Joshua Devane
Episode 16
Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Dennis Haysbert, Dana Ashbrook, Wendy Fulton, Harry Townes
Episode 17
Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.
Written by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Tonya Crowe, Michelle Phillips, Dana Ashbrook, Harry Townes, Frank Birney, Brian Austin Green, Michael Daevid, Randy Crowder
Episode 18
Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.
Directed by Lorraine SennaWritten by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Michelle Phillips, Ruth Roman, Wendy Fulton, Brian Austin Green, Hunt Block
Episode 19
Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Michelle Phillips, Katherine Moffat, Wendy Fulton, Hunt Block, Matthew Newmark, Kevin McBride, Nick Angotti
Episode 20
Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Tonya Crowe, Michelle Phillips, Teri Austin, Katherine Moffat, Wendy Fulton, Christopher Kriesa, Hunt Block
Episode 21
Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.
Directed by Michael PreeceGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Michelle Phillips, Teri Austin, Steve Shaw, Wendy Fulton, Hunt Block
Episode 22
Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Michelle Phillips, Teri Austin, Wendy Fulton, Hunt Block, Matthew Newmark, Carlos Cantú, J.P. Bumstead
Episode 23
Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.
Directed by Bill DukeGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Teri Austin, Wendy Fulton, Victoria Ann-Lewis, Hunt Block, J.P. Bumstead, Alan Feinstein, Terence Goodman
Episode 24
Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.
Directed by Lawrence KashaWritten by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Tonya Crowe, Michelle Phillips, Teri Austin, Wendy Fulton, Hunt Block, Lawrence P. Casey
Episode 25
Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.
Directed by Beth BrickellGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Tonya Crowe, Michelle Phillips, Wendy Fulton, Mary McKuen, Hunt Block, Morgan Lofting, Milton Murrill
Episode 26
A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Michelle Phillips, Teri Austin, Doug Savant, Brian Austin Green, Joshua Devane
Episode 27
Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Tonya Crowe, Michelle Phillips, Teri Austin, Wendy Fulton, Brian Austin Green, Hunt Block, Terry Burns
Episode 28
Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.
Guest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Marcia Solomon, Hunt Block
Episode 29
Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.
Directed by Joseph L. ScanlanWritten by Lynn Marie LathamGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Harry Townes, Doug Savant, Joshua Devane, Marcia Solomon, Hunt Block
Episode 30
Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.
Written by Bernard LechowickGuest stars Nicollette Sheridan, Pat Petersen, Tonya Crowe, Teri Austin, Steve Shaw, Marcia Solomon, Hunt Block, Kay Cole
Episode information updated Sep 16, 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
