Thu, Jan 4, 1979
Sweeney is shocked by her surprise visitor's revelations. While dining at the Medicine Man with M.J., Colin learns disturbing news about Nola from Barney. Mike opens up to his hospital roommate Hank Chambers. Sweeney and Missy have a very important conversation, but Missy can't be consoled.
Mon, Jan 8, 1979
Doreen grows paranoid that her careful plans will go awry, when her alibis leave for Kim's party. Steve and Carolee quarrel over telling Jason about Nola's condition. Mel sets Doreen's evil plot in motion. Barney and Sweeney note Doreen's odd behavior. After she leaves in a snowstorm, Steve regrets fighting with Carolee.
Tue, Jan 9, 1979
Billy's jealousy is aroused at Kim's party. A paranoid Doreen silently reassures herself that everything is going to plan. Carolee meets trouble on the road. Steve enlists the help of former Hope Memorial head of security Cappy Randall to make contact with Jason. A subdued Carolee arrives at her final destination.
Wed, Jan 10, 1979
Carolee's predicament has her confused. Mel admits he was hired to do a job, though he refrains from revealing Doreen's involvement. Kim's Wild party draws police attention, which terrifies Missy just as she's dancing with Luke and beginning to enjoy the scene. Steve attempts to phone Carolee, but the number she left has been disconnected. Carolee declares that the person who hired Mel must be crazy.
Thu, Jan 11, 1979
Carolee wonders who hates her, but Mel isn't telling. Auntie Kim's First Annual Winter Carnival draws protests from neighbors. Helping M.J. babysit Lee Ann, Colin reminisces about his own daughter, prompting an unexpected kiss. Missy freaks out when the police arrive at Kim's loft. After getting a disconnected phone line, Steve grows concerned about Carolee's absence.
Fri, Jan 12, 1979
Doreen reminds Mel that he's in deep, but she's not. Steve and Matt search Carolee's patient files for a clue. Lt. Perry arrives at Matt's request, which sends Missy into another tizzy. Mona and Nola drop by the hospital to visit Steve, who scrambles to keep his mother unaware of what's really happening. Carolee realizes the full extent of Doreen's madness.
Mon, Jan 15, 1979
Carolee tells Doreen what she thinks she wants to hear, but Doreen insists her rival should suffer. While looking through the patient files, Sweeney makes a suggestion that could lead everyone in the right direction. Luke and Missy are confused by Doreen's high spirits at The Medicine Man. Carolee struggles while Steve tries to distract the children who want their mother.
Tue, Jan 16, 1979
M.J. suggests how Mike can utilize his anger to improve his condition. Kim is unsympathetic to Billy's tears. Nola and Colin have different views of a supportive family. Steve tells Mona about the situation with Carolee, and she takes action. Carolee warns Mel that Aldrich name means much more than he knows in Madison, but he issues a chilling retort.
Wed, Jan 17, 1979
The police appear to zero in on a suspect. Kim bad mouths Missy and offers to help Luke at The Medicine Man. Doreen feigns innocence when questioned by the police. Sweeney encourages Luke to gain Missy's trust by getting her to reveal the awful past that led to her incarceration. Doreen makes a move on Steve.
Thu, Jan 18, 1979
Carolee takes action to get out of her predicament. Dr. Simon Tracs offers the possibility of hope for Mike. Mike realizes Sara may possess greater responsibility for his current situation. Bettina reassures Sara that her life with Mike can still be fulfilling. Steve receives sinister news from Lt. Perry. Doreen taunts Carolee.
Fri, Jan 19, 1979
Mel wants to end Doreen's plot before they're caught. Maggie speaks with Lt. Perry then breaks the bad news to Steve. Missy suffers a violent nightmare involving her stepfather. Mel instructs Carolee to write a letter to Steve. Doreen delights in the thought that Steve will soon hate Carolee. Carolee arms herself with a makeshift weapon and prepares to strike.
Mon, Jan 22, 1979
Carolee's plan fails. Cappy brings news of Jason to Steve, Mona, and Nola. Steve tells Stephie and Erich why Carolee isn't around lately, and Doreen exploits the situation. Missy opens up to Sweeney about an abusive stepfather. Mel admits that Carolee turns him on. Carolee suggests to Mel that Doreen is lying about her finances.
Tue, Jan 23, 1979
Everyone is stunned when a letter from Carolee arrives at Hope Memorial with the news that she has run off with another man. Although Lieutenant Perry is convinced of the letter's veracity, Steve has other ideas. M.J. reminds Mike how he and Sara helped her get her life back on track after the tragic fire at Andre's. Mike's spirits are lifted with a visit from Michael-Paul.
Wed, Jan 24, 1979
An angry Mel wants a meeting with Doreen. M.J. surprises Matt with news about Mike. Missy confides in Luke that she's on parole but fails to tell him the details of her conviction. Barney sings to Sweeney. Doreen manipulates Mel with promises of more money, forcing her to phone her father Evan.
Fri, Jan 26, 1979
Doreen misses a call from her father's secretary. Kim advises mopey Greta and Billy to be more proactive about Carolee. Nola seeks medical advice from Steve. Evan phones The Medicine Man and gets Luke instead of Doreen. Luke is stunned by Evan's words. Later, the same word gets to Steve, who wants answers from Doreen.
Mon, Jan 29, 1979
Doreen buckles under Steve's questioning about the money she wants from her father and her knowledge of Carolee's letter. Lieutenant Perry isn't moved by Steve's new information. M.J. convinces Mike to have surgery at Hope Memorial. After her encounter with Mel, Carolee is more determined than ever.
Tue, Jan 30, 1979
Cappy agrees with Steve's suspicions and meets Doreen at The Medicine Man. Billy spots Carolee's watch in Doreen's possession. After speaking with Steve, Billy begins to understand what's really happening. Observing Greta's tender care of Lee Ann, Kim remembers her own unloved childhood.
Thu, Feb 1, 1979
Steve and Billy confirm the watch in Doreen's possession as Carolee's, and Billy begins surveillance at the Madison Arms. Carolee insists to Mel that Evan disinherited Doreen, who is playing Mel for a fool. Lieutenant Perry confirms that Carolee's letter was written on stationery from the Madison Arms. Later, Mel demands his money from Doreen. Doreen retrieves a pistol and laughs maniacally at the thought of committing murder.
Fri, Feb 2, 1979
Doreen inadvertently leads Steve, Billy, and Cappy to Carolee. Maggie reminds Greta she can come home after Greta laments not being closer to Billy now that they're playing house at Kim's loft. Cappy radios a message to Lieutenant Perry at police headquarters. Steve arrives just as Mel, Carolee, and Doreen converge. With guns drawn and agreements broken, a shot is fired.
Mon, Feb 5, 1979
A violent shootout leaves two victims critically injured. Hank and Mike tease M.J. Mike tells Matt about his decision regarding surgery in Houston. Matt is summoned to the emergency room. Lieutenant Perry fails to receive the whole truth and nothing but the truth from one of his witnesses. One gunshot victim is dead and another is prepped for life or death emergency surgery.
Tue, Feb 6, 1979
Luke and Missy turn a corner in their relationship when she manages to say aloud she's on parole, and he responds that he loves her. Sara brings news of shocking events to The Medicine Man, where Hank and Bettina are celebrating their third wedding anniversary. After Sara admits to Barney her culpability in Mike's situation, he reassures her that with patience and understanding, she and Mike will soon celebrate their first anniversary together. Bettina advises Sara to break down Mike's walls. A grim surgery is underway on the shooting victim, but Matt declares it's in God's hands.
Wed, Feb 7, 1979
Nola receives a letter from Jason, but she fears Carolee will expose the secret she's carrying. Colin is summoned when the shooting victim develops an arrhythmia after surviving surgery. Mona phones Evan Fleming and suggests he come to Madison. Greta notices bruises on Carolee, whose tears of joy also mask an inner pain.
Thu, Feb 8, 1979
Dr. Tracs meets with Matt and Maggie to discuss Mike's upcoming surgery. Feeling that she's pushing Mike too hard for forgiveness, Matt takes a hard line with Sara. Barney's graphic description of the warehouse shooting makes Missy uncomfortable. Missy laments to Sweeney her fears of Luke's possible reaction when he finally learns what crime she committed. M.J. doesn't have an answer for Sara, who wants to know her secret for communicating well with Mike. While discussing M.J.'s newfound closeness with Colin, Sara flees in tears. Mona and Evan reminisce about Jason and Doreen's early marriage, and Evan blames himself for the things that went wrong in Doreen's life.
Fri, Feb 9, 1979
Carolee confides in M.J. the full extent of her encounter with Mel. More information about Mel comes to light. Steve bristles when Lieutenant Perry presses for a statement from Carolee. Nola visits Carolee but upsets her terribly by refusing to admit the truth about her pregnancy. M.J. grows concerned when Steve says Carolee will have to give all the details of her experience to the police.
Mon, Feb 12, 1979
The staff of Hope Memorial gives Carolee an uncomfortable welcome back party. Mike rejects Sara's kiss, but she vows to stand by him. Mike admits his fear to Luke. After Carolee confides in her about Mel, Maggie insists she seek professional help. Luke gives Missy a sweet gift. Matt and Steve receive the unexpected results from Doreen's blood test.
Tue, Feb 13, 1979
Greta visits Mike and offers encouragement. A panicked Nola plots to intercept a letter from Jason to Mona. The night before surgery Mike reminisces about falling in love with Sara, and Hank is happy to lose a bet. Following an extravagant night on the town with Colin, M.J. suddenly withdraws when talk turns to Nola, leading an irritated Colin to storm out.
Wed, Feb 14, 1979
Mike is prepped for surgery, but Matt doesn't feel he has the proper will to survive. Sara realizes that Matt blames her for Mike's behavior. Maggie insists to Matt that the family remain united. Nola lets Sara down. Carolee must face Lt. Perry's questioning, which Steve halts when Carolee becomes too emotional. As Mike's surgery winds down, Sara vows to fight for her marriage regardless of Matt and Maggie's feelings toward her.
Thu, Feb 15, 1979
Dr. Tracs informs the Powers family that Mike should see results in ten days time. Maggie offers her support to Sara. A frustrated Billy considers dropping out of college. Kim continues to give Billy and Greta irresponsible advice while flirting with Luke. Missy and Luke enjoy an afternoon at the movies. Matt convinces Steve to help bring Doreen back to reality.
Fri, Feb 16, 1979
Nola finds a letter to Mona from Jason in the morning mail. After Sara admits to her father that Matt thinks she should give up on her marriage, Barney suggests to Matt that Sara and Mike will have a long life together. Mike finds a way to minimize Dr. Trax's hopeful prognosis. M.J. confesses to Carolee about finding Nola and Colin together. Nola reads Jason's letter which confirms he left Madison because of Nola's infidelity. Mona catches Nola destroying the letter and demands an explanation.
Mon, Feb 19, 1979
Mona warns Nola she'll discover why Nola is so intent on stopping the search for Jason. Carolee confides in M.J. her reluctance to be intimate with Steve again. Mona gives Cappy the envelope to Jason's letter in hopes that the postmark might help them find him. Nola informs Colin they need to talk, but he begs off to take M.J. a gift. Carolee cries about keeping secrets.
Tue, Feb 20, 1979
When Steve begins to notice Carolee's odd behavior, she talks with Maggie, who begs her to undergo counseling. Lee Ann and Greta begin to cramp Kim's style, and Kim has another bitchy encounter with Missy. Billy asks Steve about obtaining a job at Hope Memorial, but when Steve offers financial help in the form of a loan instead, Billy rejects it.
Wed, Feb 21, 1979
Maggie suggests to Mike it's time for him to stop being so angry at Sara. Nola reluctantly agrees to meet Colin at his hotel suite. Sara grouses to Nola about Nola not being there for her during the situation with Mike, but Nola insists she has her own problems to resolve. Nola later meets with Colin and blackmails him into pressuring Mona to stop the search for Jason.
Thu, Feb 22, 1979
Mike asks Hank to do him a favor on Sara's birthday. Missy meets with Mrs. Craig, her parole officer, and expresses her fears about being intimate with Luke. Against Sweeney's advice, Luke meets Missy at Mrs. Craig's office. Mike's gesture gives Sara renewed hope at her birthday celebration.
Mon, Feb 26, 1979
Carolee tearfully reveals to Steve what happened between her and Mel., and Steve reassures her of his love and devotion. A frustrated Billy walks out after a pleasant discussion with Greta regarding Lee Ann and his responsibilities turns sour. Matt's disappointment at Mike's lack of post-surgery progress prompts Mike's theory that he's always been a failure as a son because he didn't try hard enough. However, after Matt leaves, Mike notices a sudden change in his abilities.
Tue, Feb 27, 1979
Mike hides his newfound abilities from Hank and M.J. Reminiscing about their mother's death, Sara and Nola plan to add a small reading library to one of Hope Memorial's waiting rooms in Virginia's honor. Assured that she and Mike won't ever have children, Sara decides she'll give all of her attention to Nola's baby. Nola is about to share a secret with Sara when Colin interrupts them. Mona tells everyone that Cappy was unable to contact Jason, who has sailed off for parts unknown. During a visit with Mike, Sara's insistence on breaking down Mike's wall leads to anger, and he accidentally reveals that his condition has improved.
Wed, Feb 28, 1979
Despite his good news, Mike rejects Sara. Hank congratulates Mike in his progress but overcome with emotion, wheels himself out of the hospital room. Matt and Maggie are delighted to hear Sara's good news. Afterward, Matt has to sedate Doreen with Thorazine when she begins to hallucinate. Bettina comforts Hank, who admits that although he's genuinely happy for Mike, he wanted to be the one who received a miracle. Carolee becomes upset when Steve refers to their collective situation, for which Carolee claims sole ownership. Frustrated, Steve phones Maggie for help.
Thu, Mar 1, 1979
Irritable and hungry, Billy lashes out at Greta. Kim convinces Greta to go after him, offering to take care of Lee Ann, who is fussy and feverish. Evan insists upon an apology to Steve for the grief Doreen caused his family. At the Medicine Man, Billy rejects Greta's attempt to make things right, prompting Matt and Maggie to drive her home where they find Kim neglecting the baby. After examining Lee Ann, Matt and Maggie decide to rush her to Hope Memorial.
Fri, Mar 2, 1979
At Hope Memorial, Dr. Lavery places Lee Ann in pediatric ICU and orders a spinal tap. Sara's impromptu visit to Mike during his physical therapy session with Dr. Mitchell makes him self-conscious and unable to perform. Nola and Sara agree to a pact to spend more time with one another and not keep secrets. Colin gives M.J. a bouquet of jonquils, which Sara and Nola each notice. Hank admits to Mike that he was jealous of his recovery, and the pair sing Zippity Do Dah. As a grim Maggie emerges from Lee Ann's room, Greta begins to cry for her baby.
Mon, Mar 5, 1979
The doctors theorize Lee Ann could have either bacterial or viral meningitis but must await lab tests to confirm it. With Lee Ann's temperature dangerously high, antibiotic treatment is initiated. After learning about Lee Ann's illness, Carolee insists she and Steve rush to Hope Memorial but she admits she fears leaving the house. Mike notes M.J.'s elation following her lunch with Colin. Sara comes to visit Mike, just as M.J. comments that Colin has nothing to do with Mike and Sara's estrangement. As Sara reads a letter Michael Paul wrote to him about coming home, Mike suddenly becomes enraged.
Tue, Mar 6, 1979
Mike's behavior toward Sara regresses to hostility when he accuses her of using Michael Paul to get what she wants. Using the situation with Lee Ann to her advantage, Nola suggests that Mona arrange a trust fund for the unborn Aldrich baby, just in case something should happen to either one of them. Carolee warns Nola to tell Mona the truth about her pregnancy or risk Carolee telling her first. Matt doesn't want to tell Greta that Lee Ann could die. Barney attempts to counsel Billy, who wants to run away from his responsibilities just as Barney once did. Greta watches helplessly as Lee Ann begins to have a seizure and wishes Billy were there.
Wed, Mar 7, 1979
There's a turning point in Lee Ann's condition. Missy and Luke appreciate the romantic moonlight just before dawn. Mike flinches when Greta compares her love for Billy with Sara's for Mike. Dr. Mitchell confides in Matt and Maggie that he wants to see Mike go home, despite his lack of progress. Colin asks M.J. to compile a list of why they shouldn't become lovers. After finally arriving at Hope Memorial, Billy must face an angry Matt, who unleashes his fury.
Thu, Mar 8, 1979
Evan urges Carolee to visit Doreen, whom he feels is no longer the person they once knew. Steve seeks help for himself from Marge Nolan, Carolee's counselor. Greta returns to the loft where Kim is entertaining Martin, her handsome but thick mechanic. Greta becomes alarmed at the thought of Billy removing his belongings from Kim's. When Doreen becomes agitated and needs restraint, Nurse McBride coaxes Carolee into helping her. A phone call to ICU regarding Lee Ann is from Billy, but when Nurse Marion gives the receiver to Greta, Billy hangs up.
Fri, Mar 9, 1979
Nola suggests that Sara remind Mike how their relationship started -with a kiss. Billy packs his belongings, admitting to Greta he can't handle all the pressures and responsibilities in his life. As he walks out on her, Greta's patience erupts in anger. Nola tries to convince Carolee to keep quiet and pretend Nola never told her what happened with Colin. Sara takes Nola's advice, but when it begins to work, Mike orders her to get out.
Mon, Mar 12, 1979
Carolee admits to Steve that she can no longer make simple decisions in her life because she hasn't control over anything, which is a typical reaction following rape. Mike writes a poem about his encounter with Sara. After he throws it away, Bettina retrieves it and uses it as proof to Sara that Mike is making progress. Learning from Steve about Nola's visit to Carolee, Mona attempts to discover why Nola is being so secretive and edgy. Steve reassures Carolee that he'll be patient in resuming a physical relationship with her.