Peyton Place

Dr. Michael Rossi arrives by train in the small New England town of Peyton Place. He is greeted at the station by teenager Rodney Harrington and his girlfriend, Betty Anderson, who drive him to the local inn. Rodney catches his father,…

Norman learns that Rodney is after Allison. Leslie urges Rodney to forget what he saw last night. Dr. Rossi gets settled and meets Constance, whom he's sure that he knows, which worries her.

Dr. Rossi tells Betty she may be pregnant. Laura decides to stay on as Rossi's secretary. Matthew urges Connie to tell Allison the truth about her birth. Betty tries to talk to Rodney. Dr. Rossi remembers Connie and the circumstances of…

Lesley Harrington tells July Anderson he loves here. July says she cannot leave George, because she still loves George, despite things he does and despite she is afraid of him. Constance visits Mike Rossi to tell the truth, about the…

After George beats up Julie, he asks for help with doctor Rossi, to whom he tells she fell off the stairs. Later, he tells to his daughter she is too good for Rodney. Michael confronts Constance with the fact she is shutting him out of…

When Andrea Nichols asks Norman out for a date, he blames Rod for setting them up. Rod did this so he can go out with Allison. When Betty finds out Rodney went out on a date with Allison, she is shocked. Meanwhile, George feels guilty…

Rodney makes up with Allison and they end up almost kissing, before they are interrupted. Meanwhile, George wants to make up with Julie and she purposes to go in therapy, which makes George angry.

Constance comes back from her night out with doctor Rossi and invites him in. Rodney thinks Allison is not interested in him. She ends up going home crying and blames her mother for her being afraid to love someone. The next day, doctor…

It's the yearly Peyton Place Founders Festival. Allison is at the Harrington house for a family brunch. Leslie finds out Catherine isn't feeling well. Rod tells Allison he loves her and they kiss. Meanwhile, Julie forces Betty to tell Rod…

Rossi intercepts Betty before she gets to Rodney and questions her intentions. Although she wants to be Rod's girl, Betty expresses reluctance in entrapping him. Later, Betty presses Leslie Harrington for the reason his son rejected…

While the fireworks of the festival are shot in the air, Rodney and Allison kiss. They are interrupted by Betty, who says she wants to talk to Rod. Meanwhile, Constance joins Michael and Laura for dinner. While Rod is talking to Betty,…

Matthew tells to Allison and Constance, Rodney and Betty were involved in a car accident. He says Betty is badly injured and is in surgery in the hospital. When George finds out, he is enraged and takes out on Leslie, blaming his son…

Doctor Rossi informs Julie and George that Betty had a miscarriage because of the car accident. Julie later visits her daughter and tells her George knows about the former pregnancy. Rodney tells Allison he has to be with Betty.…

Although Julie Anderson wanted her daughter to tell Rodney about the miscarriage, Betty plays out her deception and marries Rod before a Justice of the Peace in nearby White River. The following morning, Rod's conspicuous absence at the…

Betty tells Allison she and Rodney are married. When she tells Constance, she is mad and wants to do something, but is stopped by Michael. Constance becomes mad at her. Before Rod and Betty go to the Harrington house to inform them about…

Betty attempts niceties with her new mother-in-law, but Catherine is perfectly cold toward her. Norman uses his mother's illness as an excuse for her rude behavior. Betty pays a call on Dr. Rossi, who urges her to tell Rod the truth…

Leslie tells Betty he accepts her as a Harrington member. Next, doctor Morton comes over to check on the sick Catherine. She asks him to spy on Betty, whenever she visits the hospital. Meanwhile, George visits Leslie at work to come up…

Eli Carson receives a special delivery letter and rushes to Dr. Rossi's office. He reveals that his son, who has been imprisoned for murdering his wife eighteen years ago, may soon be paroled. Elliot Carson has maintained his innocence…

Newlyweds Rod and Betty dine at the Inn with her parents, unaware of the drama being enacted at the Harrington home. With Dr. Morton away in Boston, Rossi attends to the ailing Catherine (Peyton) Harrington. A ruptured ulcer is his…

Returning to the Harrington home following dinner with Betty's parents, Rodney learns that his mother has been rushed to the hospital. Betty, who has just had an argument with Rod, presses him to go without her. She packs a bag and…

Old Eli Carson suffers an angina attack in the town square and is attended to by Dr. Rossi, who instructs Laura to have Catherine Harrington's autopsy rescheduled. Chief of Staff Dr. Morton pulls rank and proceeds with the autopsy.…

After Mike talks to Connie, he returns to his office where Laura informs him a patient has backed out because of Catherine's death. Doctor Morton talks trash about Michael to Leslie, who sticks up for doctor Rossi. Meanwhile, Rodney tells…

Leslie tells Betty to not make a big deal out of her future divorce with Rodney, but she tells him she isn't planning on divorcing his son. He then goes to her parents George and Julie to talk about the divorce, but he is annoyed with…

Betty is still being looked down on by Leslie and now Rod also doesn't talk to her anymore. She has had enough and says she is to move back in with her parents again. He offers her money to leave town, but she rejects it. After he is…

William Kennedy comes to visit Leslie Harrington, while the will of Catherine is being read out loud. There are problems when it appears Martin Peyton, Catherine's father, is included in the will as well. George decides to also go the…

Matt visits Elliot in prison, where Elliot makes it clear he is determined to return to Peyton Place and prove his innocence. Rodney flirts with Allison, but is embarrassed when they run into his ex-father-in-law George. George later goes…

Laura accepts a luncheon date with Dr. Joe Bradley. Laura's deceased husband, Donald Brooks, and Dr. Bob Morton assisted Bradley in his final surgery some five years ago. Her curiosity aroused by Bradley's inquiries regarding anything…

When help is looked for, Mike turns to the Anderson home. He soon worries about the domestic violence. George is taken to the Doctor's Hospital, where Mike and Dr. Morton anger each other about who is in charge. Julie temporarily stays at…

Norman overhears Leslie urging Dr. Morton to proclaim Catherine incompetent when she ordered the codicil to her will, but he refuses to. Laura tries to help Mike out in the hospital, but he feels manipulated into spending time with her.…

Rossi tells George that Julie is temporarily staying with Connie Mackenzie, while Julie reveals to Leslie that she is leaving George. Leslie offers Julie her old job back at the mill, but she refuses, stating that it won't solve anything.…

It's now winter and Allison tells her mother she doesn't think Elliot Carson has murdered his wife. When Betty visits Julie at the MacKenzie house, Julie tells her she is going to leave George. Later, Betty goes to her drunk father and he…

Everyone is worried with Betty's sudden disappearance. Leslie and Rod hire a private detective, who claims to have seen her in a hotel called Quincy. While Rodney feels guilty and is sad, Leslie is delighted because he thinks a divorce…

Elliot arrives in Peyton Place and first visits his father. Betty phones her mother to insure her that she is safe in New York. Allison prepares to sign up for Peyton College. Later, she meets up with Rodney and tells him Betty is in New…

It is midnight and George is still in his office with his gun. Julie and Connie are informed by Mr. King. Meanwhile, Elliot and Mike meet each other for the first time. Later, Mike and Julie arrive at George's office. When they hear a…

Elliot bonds with Allison when they talk about their love for writing. Later, Leslie offers Elliot a job at the mill, but he responses in-politely and refuses. Meanwhile, Laura resigns as Mike's secretary. Norman brags to Rodney that he…

In New York, Betty applies at an employment agency, but refuses to tell where she is from. She is suggested to go back to Peyton Place. She is emotional and runs into Sharon Purcell, who offers Betty a helping hand. Back in Peyton Place,…

Connie and Allison are disappointed when Julie tells them she is ready to go to her own house. George is in therapy by Dr. Kessler. Mike asks Julie if she wants to be his secretary, since his latest secretary Laura has left for Europe.…

Elliot runs into Elizabeth's younger brother Paul Hanley on the streets of Peyton Place. Having studied in Cambridge, Paul has returned to teach at Peyton College. They discuss Elizabeth's death. Paul assures Elliot that his testimony…

After talking to Paul, Allison goes to the pharmacy, where Calvin tells her make-up will make her look cheap. Matt walks in and Calvin tells him he is certain Elliot has killed Elizabeth. When Betty and Sharon are catching up, Betty tells…

After he appears bearing the gift of a sweater for Allison, Connie reminds Elliot that Allison never wanted for anything as a child. Later, Connie and Rossi's nice evening is ruined when they argue about Connie's possessiveness toward…

Betty answers the phone in Sharon's apartment and speaks to Sharon's mother. Betty realizes that Sharon isn't much different from herself, a small-town girl with very humble origins. Betty phones Julie, who reveals that George has…

Rodney visits Betty at the Anderson home and offers to help her anyway he can. Connie drives Elliot to the hospital where Eli is having gallbladder surgery. Connie confesses to Elliot that she met Dr. Rossi when he interned at the New…

Betty meets Leslie at the Mill and offers to annul her marriage to Rodney in exchange for Leslie's promise to pay George's medical fees. Leslie agrees to the deal. After Betty leaves, Detective Blaine brings his report about Betty's…

Paul drives Allison home. Elliot is just walking away from the MacKenzie home and gets a lift from Paul. Elliot thinks he is persuading her and reminds him Allison is only 18. Paul confronts him with his past, which makes Elliot angry.…

Leslie gives Rodney a copy of Detective Blaine's report on Betty, but Rodney rips it up without reading it. Connie celebrates her birthday. Connie declines Elliot's dinner offer as she already has plans with Rossi. Rodney attempts to…

Allison wishes Eli a bon voyage before his trip to Florida. Elliot reveals to Eli that Allison is his granddaughter, the product of his affair with Connie 18 years ago. Allison argues with Connie about the New York trip and laments to…

Julie is apprehensive when the sanitarium psychiatrist suggests George have a trial visit to Peyton Place. Elliot informs Dr. Rossi that he intends to take possession of the cottage again. Leslie gives Julie a copy of Blaine's report on…

Elliot tells Calvin Hanley that he knows Elizabeth was seeing Leslie when she was murdered. Later, Calvin visits Leslie, who admits that Catherine wrote a letter to Martin Peyton that detailed Leslie's affair with Elizabeth. Paul attempts…

Betty and Rodney's marriage is annulled. Rossi suggests to Julie that Betty might consider training as a nurse's aide. Leslie and Norman argue about Leslie's intent to prove Catherine was incompetent when she added the codicil to her…

Betty interviews with Nurse Choate at Doctor's Hospital, but Choate is skeptical about Betty's commitment to nursing. Allison offers Paul sympathy over his father's death, though Paul is unmoved. Rodney tells Allison that his marriage is…

Julie and Nurse Choate clash at the hospital. Dr. Rossi convinces Betty not to quit her job without giving it a proper chance. Rodney and Allison meet for a skiing trip, while Norman laments that he is tired of ""going downhill"". Elliot…

Attorney Wainwright suggests Leslie drop the codicil fight since Elliot is in possession of evidence that implicates Leslie in Elizabeth's murder. At the Shoreline Cafe, Rita Jacks and her friend Kitch taunt Norman. Kitch spikes Norman's…

Leslie gives Constance one day to hand over Elizabeth's diary or he'll expose Allison's true parentage. Allison interrupts Connie, who is attempting to contact Elliot with news of Leslie's blackmail. Kitch and his gang tie a drunken…

Julie and Betty nervously welcome George home from the sanitarium. Rita visits Norman in the hospital and meets a disapproving Rodney. Elliot promises Leslie he won't use Elizabeth's diary against him if Leslie agrees to stay away from…

Dr. Morton learns that his daughter Claire is coming home to Peyton Place from Lima, Peru. Rodney assures Leslie that he will deal with the person who spiked Norman's drink at the Shoreline. Nurse Choate and Betty spar again at the…

Paul visits Leslie and accuses him of murdering Elizabeth. Dr. Morton receives a phone call from Claire, who arrives at Miami International Airport. Norman asks Rita out on a date, but she tells him that his family wouldn't approve of…

Elliot is served with a subpoena, ordering him to produce Elizabeth's diary at Leslie's court hearing to void the codicil to Catherine's will. Matt discourages Elliot from burning the diary to protect Allison. Rita buys a book to teach…

Paul goads George into getting drunk at Ada's Tavern and informs him that Leslie has chased after many married women -not just Julie. Rodney tells Allison that Leslie has agreed to drop the codicil suit. Wainwright offers Leslie a…

Paul drops George off at the Harrington mansion and tells him that Leslie killed Elizabeth Carson. Dr. Morton discovers that Claire isn't registered at the hotel where she said she'd be staying. George breaks into the mansion, wrestles a…

Rossi and Dr. Morton fight to save Elliot's life. Leslie reveals to Norman and Rodney that he has decided to leave Peyton Place. Paul tells Allison about the shooting at the Harrington mansion. Rossi and Dr. Morton worry about a bullet…

Rodney and Norman question why George would want to kill Leslie. Julie reports to Constance that George has been reconfined to Greenvale Sanitarium. Matt insists Eli be contacted in Florida with the news of Elliot's condition. Elliot…

Leslie offers to pay Elliot's medical bills in gratitude, but Elliot states that he only wants his good name back. Leslie promises to clear Elliot of Elizabeth's murder. Rodney learns from Betty that George and Paul were drinking at Ada's…

Constance tells Allison that Elliot Carson is her natural father and reveals the story of her conception. Leslie assures Julie that he isn't guilty of murdering Elizabeth. Allison turns to Paul after rejecting Connie as a liar. Claire…

Allison vows to never speak again to Constance if Elliot doesn't survive the surgery. Ada tells Paul he's still a troublemaker, just like he was as a child. Paul responds that he was always good at everything except loving. Betty and…

Julie calls Constance to tell her that Allison is spending the night at the Anderson home. Rossi invites Claire to go ice-skating. Connie warns Leslie that if he doesn't go to the police to clear Elliot's name, she will. Allison refuses…

Rodney encounters Constance at Elliot's cottage and confesses that he knows who killed Elizabeth; Connie reassures him that Leslie loves him. Leslie prepares to leave for Boston, where he plans to clear Elliot's name by confessing the…

Rod tries to tell Norman about Catherine, but he is unable to. Allison tells Mike she will return home. Mike responds he was at the hospital when Connie gave birth to her. Connie is delighted when she returns home and assures her she…

Paul admits that he always ends up hurting the people around him, prompting Elliot to suggest he make changes in his life. Betty observes that Claire and Dr. Rossi would be a good match romantically. Claire admits to her father that she…

Eli returns from Florida for the wedding of Elliot and Constance. Rodney welcomes David, Doris, and Kim Schuster to the mansion after David takes over Leslie's position at Peyton Mill. Later, Doris cattily remarks that Rodney has no…

Elliot and Constance are married by Reverand Jerry Bedford, in standing room only ceremony. Reverand Bedford demonstrates an interest in Betty. The Schuster family moves into the Harrington mansion. Rossi reveals that George Anderson is…

Connie and Elliot leave Peyton Place for their honeymoon. Allison meets Doris and Kim Schuster, who stop by the bookstore. Doris tells Allison that daughter Kim is deaf. Kim secretly steals a bell from the store. Matt interviews David…

Rodney lectures Norman about frugality after Norman buys a car with his allowance. Rita models a new outfit for Ada and states that she wants to change image, implying it is for Norman's benefit, but Ada states flatly that it isn't right.…

Attorney Theodore Dowell urges Rodney to look after Norman now that Leslie is gone. Allison decides to attend a house-warming/painting party at Rodney and Norman's new apartment. Rita arrives at the apartment having made new curtains for…

Having dinner with Rossi, Claire is annoyed when he questions why she refused her father's offer to place her on staff at Doctor's Hospital, but later, Claire admits to Grace she refused because she's married and likes Rossi too much.…

Norman reveals his identity to Doris, who admits she is lonely too and invites him to return and talk anytime. Rodney and Allison phone Doris with the news that Kim has been found. Julie hints that she would like for Betty to date…

Norman and Rodney quarrel when Rod confronts his brother about the incident with Doris at the mansion. David and Doris argue about Kim, with David stating that it is a warning of something more serious. David stops by the Carson home the…

Allison rejects Elliot's offer to take her and Connie to dinner, stating that she is babysitting Kim Schuster. Kim destroys a picture she and Doris were drawing. Theodore Dowell dines at the inn with the Schusters. At Doctor's Hospital,…

Allison prevents Kim from running away again. Steven meets Doris Schuster in the Colonial Inn bar. Dining with Rossi at the inn, Norman is surly and rude to Theodore Dowell, who extends a dinner invitation to Rodney and Norm. Allison…

After dinner with the Dowells, Doris worries that it is only a matter of time before people discover that she is David's second wife. Steven has a drink at Ada's tavern. Realizing he is Hannah Cord's son, Ada warns him not to return.…

Allison reveals to Connie and Elliot that the Schusters would like for her to care for Kim. Rodney and Norm discuss Norman's upcoming graduation. Later, at the pharmacy soda fountain, Norman greets Steven. Steven reveals that Theodore…

After Steven and Theodore clash over a business thing, Steven meets Julie and Betty, who are there to discuss George. Theodore announces he is nowhere near recovering and wants him to be transferred to another institution. Julie tells…

Julie agrees to consider David Schuster's job offer. Elliot gives Allison a bracelet inscribed with the French phrase Je veille sur ceux que je v'aime. Norman tells Rodney that Steven Cord has returned to Peyton Place, and Steven reports…

Rita is being harassed by her old friends Joe and Earl. Allison witnesses this and helps Rita out. She later tells Allison she wants to finish high school, but doesn't know how. Norman walks in and after Rita leaves, Allison gets mad at…

After meeting Steven at the inn, Rodney admits to Allison that he never liked Steven. Betty reports her date with Reverand Jerry Bedford to Julie, confessing that it was refreshing to get out their house for a while. Ada finds Rita…

Elliot invites Rodney into the house for coffee and cake after his date with Allison, then tells Constance that everytime he looks at Rodney, he sees Leslie -the man who cheated with his wife and allowed him to spend 18 years in prison…

Joe phones and harrasses Rita. Betty reluctantly apologizes to Miss Choate for being insubordinate, then is paid a special visit by Steven, who seems to be interested in her. Dr. Morton interrogates Rossi about his feelings for Claire.…

Rod and Norman receive a letter from Leslie, who announces he is traveling to Switzerland. Norman refuses to respond and visits Rita, who admits being bothered frequently by Joe. Doris and Kim visit Dr. Rossi to let Kim be examined. He…

Norman catches Rita talking to Joe and threatens him to leave Rita alone with killing him if he won't. Betty walks in on them and tells Rita she thinks it is a marvelous idea for her going to a night school. Doris visits David and he…

Joe tries to force Rita into his car, but Elliot saves her. She later begs Elliot not to call the police. He later takes her to Ada Jacks' Tavern, where Ada and Norman are. Rita pretends nothing has happened, while Elliot describes the…

In Boston, Steven declares to Hannah that one day the House of Peyton will be theirs. Norman tries to soothe Rita, who is still shaking from the attack by Joe. Later, Ada suggests that Rita should go away to college. Rodney tells Norman…

At Doctor's Hospital, Markham collapses, and Rossi learns that the patient is Claire's husband. Betty nurses Steven's minor injuries. Coevring the accident for The Clarion, Matt thinks is a hero for pulling Vincent Markham out of the…

Elliot learns from Allison that last night wasn't the first time Joe Chernak harrassed Rita and ignores Connie's request that he leave it to the police. Claire and Vincent have a strained conversation at the hospital. Steven continues to…

Rodney meets Allison at the playground where Kim encounters two little girls who taunt her. Dr. Morton talks with Vincent to understand why his marriage to Claire failed. Rita models the new dress she bought for Norman's graduation and…

Allison and Norman graduate high school. Rossi forces Vincent to remain in the hospital for further tests, while Vincent demands that Claire not see the results. The Carsons have a small party to toast the new graduates. Steven declares…

Rita turns home after being molested by Joe and Ada senses something is wrong. However, Rita lies she's fine. Dr. Rossi admits to Claire her husband is suffering from polycyclemia, but that he insists on going back to Peru. He warns her…

Rita is still acting weird because of her incident with Joe and people start to notice it. She is also being looked down on by other graduates and decides to leave the party. Norman receives a phone call from Leslie, who asks him to come…

Claire admits she doesn't want to go through with the divorce, because Vincent will die if he'll go back to Peru. Rita arrives home delusional. Allison and Rod are cooking dinner at Rod's apartment and kiss each other. Julie questions…

Dr. Rossi comes over to the Schusters to look what happened to Kim and states she is perfectly fine and was faking to be in pain. Doris asks David to permit her to be her mother and thus keep Allison away from her. Meanwhile, Rita…

Michael denies inviting Kenneth over. Kenneth also states he came because of Vincent's illness. Norman visits Mrs. Chernak to ask where Joe is. Mrs. Chernak announces he left town. Allison comes over to the Schuster home, but Doris makes…

Kenneth admits to Michael he thinks Vincent can be persuaded to stay in Peyton Place by supporting him financially. He later meets his sister-in-law Claire for the first time. Julie questions David why he compares himself to Leslie all…

David is mad at Doris for firing Allison, but she doesn't want to talk about it. Elliot tells Allison he doesn't like the way David looks at her. Allison admits she thinks David likes her as well. Kenneth mentions to Vincent he has met…

Kenneth gives Vincent money for medical care, but Vincent thinks it's a trap and declines it. Steven admits to David he and Theodore aren't good partners. Ada tells Dr. Rossi she is worried about Rita. Connie tries to talk to Rita about…

Vincent urges Betty to marry Steven, but she states they are only friends. Michael tells Vincent he won't go with him to Peru. Steven invites Betty for dinner at the former Harrington house. Matt tells Allison he is going to leave Peyton…

Rita tells Norman she doesn't want to break up with him. Eli is shocked when he finds out Elliot will take over the newspaper, afraid his son will get hurt. Mike admits to Claire it is the wrong time to divorce Vincent, now that he might…

Elliot's newspaper article in which he criticizes David is published. Allison tells it's a horrible letter, stating it is a personal attack. Elliot gets mad at her when she blames him for only writing the letter because of David's…

Elliot sees Allison talking to David. David confronts him with the newspaper article. Kenneth announces to Mike Vincent will return to Peru, but that he will help him financially. Before leaving, Kenneth donates $10,000 to the Doctors…

Rita is waiting for Norman to pick her up. Eli has no trust in his son being able to run The Clarion, the local newspaper. Allison and Rod are looking for Norman and Rita for their double date, but Norman is nowhere to fight since his…

Rod and Allison have a pick nick at the beach, while waiting for Norman and Rita to arrive. They kiss each other. Joe's mother demands to know how he got his scratch on his head and Joe loses his temper. Eli states Matthew is going away…

Norman and Rita make up, but when they kiss, Rita notices he still isn't over the fact she and Joe once dated. She admits she kissed him back when he forced himself upon her at the prom night. In his apartment, Rod sees Norman's scratched…

Connie and Doris first meet. Doris begs Allison to babysit after Kim tonight. Elliot is talking to Matt about how to take over The Clarion. Dr. Rossi hands over Kenneth's $10,000 check to Dr. Morton. David visits Martin Peyton, but ends…

Rod asks Stella where Joe is and admits Joe beat up Norman. Dr. Rossi tries medicate Gus, but Stella responds he is away. Jerry encounters Betty and questions her about Steven, but she is very distant to him. Connie wants to arrange a…

Stella informs Joe Rod stopped by to see him. Joe begs her to leave Peyton Place with him. She next meets up with Ada, who tells her she should convince Joe his relationship with Rita is over. David talks to Doris about his meeting with…

Kim watches Joe die and runs away. Rod calls the hospital. Betty answers and notices it's Rod on the line. Two fishermen find Joe's body and notice he is dead. Allison and Norman look for Kim and find her shaky and crying. Connie and…

Betty is at David and Doris' dinner party, but is with her mind at Rodney's phone call to the hospital. Allison admits to Doris and David Kim ran away. They are worried, because Kim can't stop crying. Sgt. Edward Goddard questions Rita…

Doris announces to the people at her dinner party Joe is dead. Rita informs Norman as well and is afraid the police will find out Joe has fought with Norman and so Norman will be a suspect. When he confronts Rita with thinking he killed…

Betty visits Rod on a late hour because of his phone call. Rodney states he didn't kill him, that it was an accident. She suggests him to call the police and tells him she wants to help. Rod later admits what happened to Norman. Norman…

Rodney turns to the police to make a statement about Joe's death. He is assisted by his attorney Theodore Dowell and attorney John Fowler. He admits he didn't call the police immediately because he panicked. Dr. Rossi reveals to Gus his…

Rod confronts Norman with him still thinking Rod killed Joe. Ada suggests Rita not to get involved with the murder case. Sgt. Goddard visits the Anderson home to question Betty about Joe's death. Betty tells Rod said to her it was an…

Rodney brings his condolences to the Chernak family. Stella tells him he shouldn't be there and tells him she will never forgive him. Elliot tells Norman his father called him because he is worried about Norman. Mr. Dowell suggests Rod…

Allison apologizes to David and Doris for making Kim talk about Joe's death. David tells he must tell the police about what Kim said. Doris however doesn't want to tell the police, stating the police will question Kim a lot. Meanwhile,…

Rod is in trial. John Fowler wants his bail to be denied. Theodore Dowell tries to defend him without success. Leslie, back from Europe, interrupts them in court. Allison admits she thought for a moment Rod was guilty. Connie responds…

Mr. Dowell suggests Leslie to keep a low profile. Norman wants to introduce Rita to his father, but Rita suggests him to wait. Dr. Rossi wants to buy a research laboratory with Kenneth's money. Steven tells Mr. Dowell he wants to help him…

Rodney is in jail. Norman tells Steven Joe was mad at him for dating Rita. Connie tells Elliot he can't afford to have personal feeling when he wants to be a newspaper editor. Elliot visits Rodney in jail to give him advice to survive in…

Leslie wants to make up with Elliot, but Elliot doesn't want to bury the past. Doris tries to teach Kim how to talk normally. David tells Doris Mr. Fowler wants Kim to come to the station for a statement, but Doris doesn't want her to.…

Gus tells Julie Leslie is responsible for him losing his job. Norman welcomes his father, who is apologizing to him for all the trouble he caused. Steven asks Ada about all the people who came in the night Joe Chernak was murdered. Mike…

Stella gives her official statement and tells Rod was boiling when he was looking for Joe. Rita tells Norman her mother is thinking of leaving Peyton Place for a while, because she is scared of the Joe Chernak case. Norman tells her it's…

Allison is in treatment for her car accident. Connie is informed and doesn't take it well. Mr. Dowell calls Steven to inform him Peyton blames him for Leslie returning. Sgt. Goddard tells Elliot he doesn't know who hit Allison. Ada…

Allison is under an oxygen tent in intensive care. John comes to Ada's tavern to ask Rita some questions about her past with Joe. He is surprised when Rita tells him Elliot was present at the night. After the conversation, John is able to…

Leslie tells Rod he is thinking of relocating the trial to somewhere outside Peyton Place, so they will have a fair trial. Theodore Dowell discourages the idea, stating it will only work in their negative. Rod finally decides he wants the…

Betty tells Stella Joe's death was an accident, but she refuses to believe her. Kim demands on seeing Allison, but Doris and David are afraid of telling her about her situation. In the pharmacy, Norman questions Kim about the night Joe…

Leslie approaches Gus to tell him Rodney didn't kill Joe, but Gus threatens to kill him if he will be anywhere near him. When Leslie is back at home, Gus breaks in and pushes Leslie against the wall. Meanwhile, Elliot demands to know who…

Steven visits Rod in jail as his attorney and questions him about what really happened the night Joe died. Gus is about to get drunk in Ada's Tavern, but Stella stops him. Connie is afraid Allison will die. Elliot visits Timothy Banks,…

Leslie travels to Boston to see Mr. Peyton, asking to help him with getting Rodney out of jail. Mr. Peyton responds with saying he detests Leslie and should have never let his daughter marry him, before he sends him away. Meanwhile, David…

Marian Fowler deliberately rams her car into a garage post to cover up the damage done when she hit Allison. Leslie admits to Rod he went to Mr. Peyton to ask for help. Betty and Stella make clear they dislike each other. Marian comes to…

Marian and John bring their damaged car to the garage. Leslie and Rita meet for the first time and immediately like each other. Rodney is bailed out of jail and immediately goes to the hospital. Stella takes her personnel file folder out…

Rodney visits Allison in the hospital. Russ demands on talking to Marian, but she avoids him. Theodore suggests Rodney not to testify in court, but Rodney wants to tell the truth. Russ suspects Marian of having hit Allison with her car.…

Rodney heads to court. Marian wonders if John ever feels guilty about sending people to jail. Stella begs for Gus not to come to court. Dr. Rossi informs Dr. Morton Allison has developed paralysis in her left side of the head and is…

The Rodney Harrington murder hearing begins. David is granted to proceed his plans at the Peyton Mill. Martin announces he is going to spend some time with the family. Norman is interrogated at the hearing. Gus is at the hearing as well…

Kim is asked to the stand. She tells John Fowler Rodney and Joe were fighting and Rod made him fall by throwing a hook at him. Rodney's attorney Steven Cord tries to convince the judge Kim's memories of the night are vague. He tries to…

Stella tells in court Rodney told her he was going to kill Joe. Rodney is shocked, stating she is lying. Steven proves there were no witnesses who could hear their conversation. Judge Webber announces after the hearing Rodney will be sent…

Mike is mad at Stella for what she said in court. Steven brings Rodney to the crime scene, where Rod tells him in details what happened. Ada fears her daughter will be called to stand in trial, but Rita refuses to flee. Steven fears for…

Martin Peyton is unsatisfied with Rodney's trial, blaming Steven he wasn't prepared enough and demanding him to destroy Stella. Elliot is struggling with writing a news article about Rodney's trial. Later at home, Connie reveals she is…

Elliot thinks reading to Allison will make her wake up. John asks Connie about Norman and Rita's relationship. Martin tells Leslie he wants Mr. Dowell off the case, being replaced by Steven. Theodore resigns as Rodney's attorney,…

Rod decides to confront Stella, but walks away when he sees her. Theodore announces to Leslie he resigned as Rodney's attorney. Steven tells Michael he thinks it's odd Stella didn't came to him when Rodney supposedly threatened to kill…

Rod demands an explanation for Stella's lying. She refuses to talk to him and he tells her he never meant to hurt Joe. Steven wants to replace Mr. Dowell, but Leslie has his doubts because of his lack of experience. Rod comes in and…

Marian admits to John she has had an affair. John is outraged, throws her out of his house and announces he is going to file for a divorce. Elliot is still determined to locate the person who hit Allison. Dr. Rossi notices there is…

Dr. Gehring tells Dr. Rossi and Elliot Allison's hand moved. Doris and Kim leave town for the New York Institute. Elliot tells Rodney he ought to control himself. Gus demands Stella to tell Fowler Rodney was bothering her, but she refuses…

Betty steels some files from Nurse Choate's office and is almost caught. Allison opens her eyes, but only sees a blur. Betty brings Rodney and Steven her personnel folders on Stella and Steven makes copies of it.

Nurse Choate's file is aware Stella's file is missing. Elliot doesn't want Dr. Gehring treating Allison anymore. Nurse Choate catches Betty replacing Stella's files. Despite saying she has to inform Dr. Rossi, she shows her sympathy for…

Dr. Rossi offers Betty to resign for stealing Stella's case and not put the incident into her records. Betty responds he may accept her resignation and walks away while crying. Theodore suggests Steven to help Betty find another job.…

Martin and Hannah arrive in Peyton Place. They run into Rodney and Norman, but ignore them. Allison is talking for the first time since being hit by a car. John questions Elliot about what really happened with Rodney and Stella at the…

David moves out of his house into the Inn, selling the house to Martin Peyton. Steven visits his mother and Martin and is being treated badly by him. David admits to Julie he is afraid Martin will take over the Peyton Mill as well. Steven…

Steven digs in Stella's past to find out if there's any dirt in it. Rita confronts Stella with her never being there for her brother. She later announces she is going to tell Steven she didn't see Joe the day he died. Betty tells her…

Elliot is upset Allison doesn't recognize him as her father. Rodney visits Martin, but they can't get along. Mike tries to figure out how big Allison's memory loss is.

Martin accuses Rodney of never visiting his mother's grave. Leslie tells Norman he loved Catherine, but they were never on the same level. Dr. Gehring tries to help Allison recover, but she is still very weak. Rodney visits Allison and…

Rita tells Steven she is going to have to testify. Allison is too weak to walk and is pushed around in a wheelchair. Steven picks Betty up to meet his mother. Connie explains to Russ about Elliot's past. Dr. Rossi confirms Allison doesn't…

Betty meets Martin and Hannah. Martin thanks Betty for helping Rodney by stealing Stella's file, but is shocked by her outspokenness. Meanwhile, Mike and Stella get to know each other better. Stella later accuses Steven of sending Betty…

Allison doesn't remember having dated Rod and thinks she is still very close with Norman, which results into Rita being jealous. Dr. Rossi thinks Allison will be confuses too much if Elliot keeps on visiting her and discourages him from…

Gus confronts Martin with what has family has done to him, but he ignores him. Steven wants Elliot to help him with Rodney's trial, but he doesn't want to help out. David tells Martin the Peyton Mill needs to be modernized, but Martin…

Steven suggests for Martin not to go to trial. Betty visits Peyton's house for Martin's job offer. She and Hannah fight, before Martin arrives and tells her she has the job. Julie and David get into a fight as well, but soon make up.…

Martin arranges a meeting with Steven and Leslie. Rodney's trial brings up memories for Elliot about his own trial. Allison is troubled with frightening nightmares about her car accident. Martin wants to make peace with Leslie, because…

Betty decides to not visit Rodney's trial, because she doesn't want to remind people about his history with her. She spends her time with Peyton, who isn't at the trial for the exact same reason. He tells her the odds are strongly against…

As the trial progresses, more jurors are excused. Norman tells Rita Steven is trying to get more women on the jury, because women are more suspicious of other women, so they will be suspicious of Stella. Fowler, meanwhile, is trying to…

Peyton and Hannah prepare for dinner with Norman. Hannah doesn't hide the fact she dislikes Norman and tells Peyton she thinks he was spoiled and disrespectful as a child. Leslie visits Julie and they almost kiss. As Norman arrives at the…

Rodney visits Allison and she tells him about her nightmares, which are about him. Mike and Stella go out on a date and they are spotted by Betty and Steven. Steven suggests her to forget Mike, but she tells him she can't. Back at his…

Juror Clarence Healy is called to the stand. He performed autopsy on Joe Chernak after he died. Connie makes her first suggestions to Allison she and Elliot are a couple. Stella offers Mike for her to resign, to avoid social difficulties.…

Betty testifies in court. After the hearing, Julie worries Elliot will print articles in the newspaper which portray her in a negative way, but Connie assures her that will not happen. Allison is making her treatment with Dr. Gehring as…

Rita has trouble when she starts to collect memories from Joe. She is nervous for having to testify in court the next day. Steven is mad at Betty for saying the wrong things in court. Betty later goes to the pharmacy, where she has a…

Allison is making progress, as she can move her formerly paralyzed hand again. Dr. Rossi is mad at Stella for talking to Allison. He next has a difficult therapy session, after which he concludes she still thinks her father is the now…

At the stand in court, Rita is confronted with the lies she told the police about Joe. She explains she didn't want to be involved. Steven wants to get into details about Joe and Rita's relationship and requests for Norman to be escorted…

Steven is frustrated over the trial. Gus goes to Ada's Tavern and demands to see Rita. She tries to send him away, but he refuses to and they get into a fight. Stella stops her father as she walks in. Meanwhile, Elliot is upset to hear…

Norman and Rita drive to Owens Ridge to get married. The chapel owner, Dr. Brown, tries to discourage them, without any luck. Not much later, they are married. David catches Gus ruining the Peyton Mill. They get into a fight and Gus…

The day after Norman and Rita eloped, it starts snowing in Peyton Place. Ada is delighted when she hears the news and welcomes Norman into the family. Dr. Rossi tells Gus he has advanced cirrhosis of the liver, which means drinking…

Allison secretly listens to Stella's radio and is shocked to hear Rodney is accused of murder. When Dr. Rossi finds out, he is mad at Stella for exposing Allison to the news. Steven is frustrated to find out Norman and Rita married,…

Rodney visits Allison and tells them about their history. When she reacts confused, he feels she wants to run from him. He announces he will not visit her any longer, despite later admitting he still is in love with her. Meanwhile, Rita…

Gus seeks revenge against Martin Peyton and breaks into his mansion. He drinks a lot of alcohol and confronts him. Peyton is enraged, but helpless. Just before Gus tries to hit him with his cane, he collapses. Meanwhile, Mike and Stella…

Gus' health is in critical condition. Dr. Rossi tries to help him, but can't do a lot because Gus is in shock. Just before he dies, he demands Stella to promise him she'll make Joe's killer pay. Peyton tells the police Gus tried to kill…

Norman tries to find Rodney, who just broke up with Allison. Rod, who turned 21 years old today, is at Ada's Tavern. There he meets an attractive young woman, Karen. They hit it off and dance, before being interrupted by Norman and Rita.…

Dr. Rossi makes Allison realize she has forgotten all the things that caused her pain. She is enraged and tells him she doesn't want to see Elliot nor Connie ever again. Meanwhile, Marian calls the police, asking if the already caught the…

Rodney and Betty talk about their past as a couple and they end up kissing each other. He later receives a check of $1000 from his grandfather to celebrate his birthday. Fowler talks to Stella about her testimony. Eli announces he plans…

Steven learns from Dr. Lawrence that Stella had someone arrested before in her past. Leslie can't forget about catching Betty and Rodney together and discusses it with Julie. Betty visits Allison in the hospital. Allison asks her about…

Gus Chernak is buried. Stella and her mother stir up attention when they show up at Rodney's trial right after the burial. Steven fears the sympathy they are getting will have a huge influence on the opinion of the jury. Meanwhile,…

Michael has to testify in court. He says that Rodney wasn't really angry, which means Stella was lying, as she told he was. After his testimony, Stella is recalled to the stand. She admits that, by the time, she was too confused to think…

Marian goes to the police to tell them about the accident she caused. Russ goes the police as well and is there knocked down by John. Steven convinces David to let him use Kim for the trial. Later that day, Steven tells Betty he thinks…

Eli tries to convince Elliot and Connie it might be possible John didn't know what Marian did. Steven is not sure if the confession of Marian could influence the trial, but Rodney, frustrated over how long the trial is lasting, tells him…

The jury visits the wharf, where Joe died. Steven becomes jealous when he spots Betty and Rodney together on the street, talking. Allison is mad Dr. Gehring is no longer allowed to take care of her. She is visited by Marian and forgives…

Peyton decides to go to court, because Rodney will be called to the witness stand today. However, Betty discourages him to do so. Meanwhile, Elliot suggests Connie to send Allison to a more professional doctor in Boston, so she will…

Rita tells Stella she probably would never had married Joe if he asked her. Fowler is mad at Elliot for allowing Allison to go to court. After Rodney's testimony, Allison agrees to visit Norman and Rita. Steven and Betty try to distract…

Steven tells Rod he made a good impression on the jury, until he didn't tell the judge Joe's death was an accident. Betty admits to her mother she still is in love with Rodney. Allison starts to finally treat Elliot with respect, but…

Stella asks Fowler how long the trial will take, because she wants to leave town as soon as possible. Gehring has quit has job and plans on moving back to Boston. Allison comes to say goodbye and when Elliot sees them talking, who becomes…

The jurors discuss everything that has been said in the trial to reach a verdict. Norman is scared, explaining it could've been him who was charged. Marian tries to make John realize that there is a possibility Rodney is innocent. Mike…

Betty thinks Martin Peyton is Steven's father and he admits he suspects that same thing as well, but that he is too afraid to ask. Allison tells her mother she should have been put up for adoption as a baby. Leslie admits to Rodney he has…

Rodney is found guilty of second-degree murder. Betty blames Stella and confronts her. Peyton is disappointed in Steven for losing, but Hannah shows pride. Elliot blames Fowler and they get into a fight. Rita tries to comfort Norman, who…

Steven is frustrated over losing the case and is determined to go into higher appeal. He receives a phone call from Lawrence, announcing Richard Jensen, a person from Stella's past, is on his way. Meanwhile, Rita tells Eli she thinks…

Stella becomes terrified when she receives a visit from Richard Jensen. He blames her for having went to jail for two years. He demands her to break into the storage room of the hospital and steal the morphine and other pills. She refuses…

Steven refuses to give up Rodney's case when Peyton asks him to. Betty tells Rita not to be intimidated by Martin Peyton. Allison finds a scrapbook about her life Elliot hold while in prison. Richard visits the hospital and demands Stella…

Steven is frustrated Richard isn't taking actions. Norman forces Rita to accompany him to dinner with Peyton tonight. Martin Peyton visits Rodney in jail and Leslie later threatens him to stay away from him. Elliot is glad Allison starts…

Stella brings Richard a bag full with stolen narcotics. However, Dr. Rossi, thinking Richard has medical problems, runs into him first and questions him. He later runs into Stella and she admits she stole his keys to steal morphine.…

Stella is willing to make a formal confession of perjury. Fowler is convinced he still can win the case. Rodney can't believe he could be free soon. Michael bails Stella out of jail. Elliot thinks Fowler knew all along Stella was lying…

Betty tells Norman and Rita their dinner with Peyton is canceled. Eli is mad at Elliot for using the newspaper to blackmail Fowler. Betty admits to her mother she doesn't love Steven because she still is in love with Rodney. However, when…

Steven fears Elliot blistering John via the newspaper will be an obstacle in Rodney's trial. Eli is outraged Elliot published a personal attack. Rodney is finally a free man. Norman and Rita invite him to move in with them, but Leslie…

Martin Peyton tells Rodney he wants him to live with him so he can expose him to everything he stands for. He agrees to live with him, but only if he doesn't have to go to college and can get a job instead. Meanwhile, David expects to be…

The winter is over. Steven and Betty are about to get married. Julie suspects Betty doesn't love him. Hannah blames Martin for using Betty as Catherine's replacement. Before the ceremony, Hannah reveals to Steven she bought a house for…

Betty and Steven are married. Theodore has been replaced by Steven and announces his retirement. After the ceremony, the newlywed move into their new house. Allison and Rodney go to the wharf and bond.

Allison and Rodney make a boat trip, where they reunite and kiss. Julie feels bad George couldn't be at the ceremony. Ada feels bad she couldn't give her daughter a real ceremony. Rodney tells Martin Peyton he wants to own a garage, but…

At their honeymoon, Steven demands Betty not to work for Martin Peyton anymore. Eli encourages Rita to push Norman to go to college. Rodney shows Allison his garage and introduces her to his mechanic Lee. Ann starts her work as a…

Ann looks up all the papers of summer 1949 in the archive of the Clarion and as shocked to read an article about a tragedy in which a boy fell to the Shoreline rocks. Steven and Betty return from their honeymoon. Leslie doesn't want…

Hannah suspects there is still something going on between Betty and Rod. Connie is worried about Rod and Allison's relationship. Michael tries to become more acquaint anted with Ann. Leslie wants Eli to suggest Norman to go to college.…

Michael and Ann meet up at the bar. Allison isn't sure what to do with her relationship with Rod. Later that day, Rodney, Allison, Norman and Rita go to a party. There, Rodney dances with Sandy, a girl who turns out to be Lee's wife. When…

Michael suggests Ann to tell people about her past, instead of keeping it a secret. Allison tells her mother her relationship with Rodney was a mistake. Hannah admits to her she doesn't think Betty should keep on working. Rodney goes for…

Ann is afraid to see all the records about the incident. Norman reveals he is enrolled in college. Ann remembers she took the blindfold off an instant before Chris fell. Allison notices Rodney's interest in Sandy and makes clear to her…

Martin Peyton and Hannah wonder why Ann came back to Peyton Place. Steven feels guilty because he was one of the kids shouting at Ann that she pushed Chris when they were kids. Rita reveals to her mother she is pregnant, but worries she…

Hannah worries Betty and Ann will become friends and wants Peyton to force her to leave, but he rejects the idea. Michael encourages Ann to tell the hospital staff about her past. Rita passes out in the pharmacy and after lying about the…

After being aware of the threat letter, Ann realizes she has to tell the truth. Dr. Morton admits he wouldn't have hired her if he had known about her past. Norman is hiding the truth of Rita's pregnancy for his father. Steven questions…

Ann blames Michael for Dr. Morton wanting to speak to her. She next goes into Morton's office and begs him not to fire her and he responds she is now on probation. Meanwhile, Elliot is worried about Allison's future with Rod. Norman wants…

Dr. Rossi tells Rita she is not pregnant, but not sleeping and eating enough. Martin Peyton wants a new will and is determined to contact Ann's father. Steven and Betty prepare for a plan against Martin Peyton. Betty offers to be his spy.

Lee thinks Sandy is seeing Rodney behind her back and notices Ann. Peyton tells Rodney he has rewritten his will, but Rodney doesn't want to know about the contents. Dr. Rossi has a therapy session with Allison and isn't convinced she is…

Lee doesn't want Ann to dig up the past and assures her Chris has forgiven her. Allison is unsure about what to do with her future. Hannah tells Betty she should not have married Steven, but Betty responds she shouldn't live with all the…

Lee apologizes to Ann for his behavior. Sandy thinks he still has bad intentions towards Ann. Dr. Rossi worries about Rita's health and admits to Ada he thinks she has rheumatic fever. Allison tells her mother she thinks she isn't really…

Michael calls Ann naive for buying a car from Lee. Sandy tells Lee Chris will visit them in Peyton Place, but he responds he doesn't want him to. Julie feels guilty about divorcing George to marry Leslie. Peyton tells Elliot he doesn't…

Michael takes Ann to the cliff to make her remember that night and they end up kissing. Allison feels bad about what Peyton said. Leslie announces to Rodney he plans on marrying Julie and he doesn't take the news well. Peyton offers…

Rod tells Peyton Norman needs only thing one of him he never got: love. Ada reveals to Rita that when she was pregnant, she considered giving her up for adoption. Steven contacts Arthur Crain, a man who witnessed Chris' accident. He tells…

Rodney tries to apologize, but they end up fighting. Rodney tells Norman he thinks he is spoiled and finally blames him for having been on trial. Sandy tells Rita how lucky she is with Norman. Connie expresses her disapproval of Allison…

Lee softens up as Chris arrives in town. Ann is worried about having seen Chris. Rodney and Allison admit they are too different from each other to be in a relationship. Rita tells Leslie Norman doesn't want to have anything to do with…

Ann tells Mike she is in love with him. She later bumps into Chris and becomes acquainted to him, without telling who she is. Hannah wants the painting of Catherine to be removed, explaining it could help Ann realize who her parents are.…

Chris reveals to Ann he knows who she is. She tries to explain everything to him, but he walks away and wonders why she isn't sure if she pushed him. Connie gives Rodney advice about relationship problems. Elliot tells Mike Ann is too…

Steven wants Chris to try and remember the night of the accident, but Lee tries to prevent Steven from talking to him and hits him. Norman thinks Rita is only pretending to be happy with him. Mike wants Ann to leave the past behind her…

Chris wants Lee to stop constantly bothering him. Allison notices her relationship with Rodney isn't working anymore. While confronting him, she proposes to him, but he refuses. Upon arriving home, she tells her parents she wants to move…

Rodney is fed up with Sandy's constant flirting and calls her cheap. They initially fight, but end up kissing. Chris and Allison get acquainted and he tells her she is beautiful. Hannah is considering telling Steven the truth about his…

Hannah tries to make the torn painting look like the act of Ann, telling Martin she broke into their house. However, Peyton doesn't believe her. Sandy is upset Chris is choosing Allison over her to read to him and starts to feel hatred…

After Rodney catches Betty with Catherine's paintings, she tells him about her suspicions regarding Ann and the Peytons. Michael demands Lee to stay away from Ann. Allison is shocked to hear Ann is probably the one who pushed Chris of the…

Steven tells Betty he thinks Hannah knows something about Ann's father. Betty tells him someone smashed Catherine's painting and that she was later lied to about it by Hannah. Meanwhile, Allison tells her parents she ended her…

Leslie wants information about the slashed painting. Norman worries about his fight with Rodney and goes to Eli for advice. Allison apologizes to Ann for her reaction when she told her about her past and tells her she is causing people…

Hannah is upset because she thinks she is going to lose Steven. Chris is fed up with Lee's over-protectiveness. The hostility between Mike and Lee grows bigger. Connie explains to Chris Allison isn't like any other girl. Sandy tells Lee…

A doctor tells Ann Brian was planning on going to Peyton Place and asked for both Ann and Steven before he died. Norman demands to know why Allison broke up with Rodney. Lee forces Allison to talk Chris into leaving town. Betty notices…

Brian Colby's burial is held. Hannah expresses her hate towards Brian and Catherine. Betty tells Rodney that Brian was an artist and that drawings of Catherine have been found in his suitcase. Connie is doubting if Peyton Place will be…

Ann announces she plans on staying in Peyton Place. Peyton wants to invite Steven to visit him in the hospital and later lies to Ann about Brian's drawing of Catherine, claiming he never met him. Leslie admits he wants to know everything…

Ann talks to Chris about the accident, which upsets him. He tries to walk away, but falls off the wharf into a boat and is unconscious. After the ambulance takes him away, Lee demands her to stay away from Chris forever. Meanwhile, Elliot…

Sandy tries to stop Ann from visiting Chris. Dr. Rossi announces Peyton will soon be released from the hospital. Allison is mad at Elliot for his different opinion about the accident involving Chris. Steven asks Betty what Rodney was…

Connie worries about her pregnancy. Dr. Morton instructs Ann to stay away from Chris. Chris doesn't blame Ann for the accident and tells Lee he doesn't think she pushed him off the cliff anymore. After Peyton's arrival back home, Rodney…

After being fired, Ann plans on leaving Peyton Place, but Mike convinces her to stay. Chris is shocked to hear Ann was fired because of their conversation, but doesn't want to do anything about it. Lee finally agrees with Sandy's wishes…

Peyton admits to Betty that Brian Colby, actually named Brian Cord, is Steven's father, but that he held it a secret to protect everyone. She is mad, but agrees to keep it a secret from Steven. Meanwhile, Mike asks Connie to give Ann a…

Steven threatens to take legal actions against Lee if he keeps on harassing Ann. Rodney interrupts them and gets Lee to admit he was talking trash about him to Steven. When Rod fires him, they end up fighting, with Rodney winning the…

Norman questions Rodney's friendship with Betty. Rodney's fight with Lee reminds him of the night Joe died. Peyton wants to place a memorial ad in the paper of Catherine. Rita tries to make Rodney give Lee his job back, but he doesn't…

Connie wants Allison to admit that she has feeling for Chris. Sandy barges in on Chris's visit to the Mackenzies, expressing her worries of Lee's behavior. She tells the Carsons that Lee's after Rod. Elliot joins her to look for Rod.…

Betty walks out on her marriage with Steven and turns to her mother. He tries to contact her, but she doesn't want to talk to him. Chris makes Lee promise not to bother Ann ever again. Connie admits to Ann she initially didn't want her to…

Lee is worried about Chris' sudden disappearance. Rodney begs Betty to tell Steven the truth, but she explains she'd rather have him thinking she's having an affair. Steven is frustrated over his marriage and takes it out on Ann. Allison…

Ann receives her father's inheritance. Lee wants a job from Leslie, but he doesn't want to help him and Lee threatens not to leave it with that. Steven asks Allison for permission to use the information Chris told her in confidence. He…

Betty receives a letter from Steven, in which he asks for a divorce. Julie tries to convince her to fight for her marriage. Allison regrets having told Chris' secret, but knows it's for the best. Steven gets into a fight with Chris over…

When Ann hears the news about Chris' revealing she's innocent, she announces she finally can have a future. Steven barges into Ada's tavern, demanding a drink, and later tells her Betty has left him. Michael is happy to hear Ann is now…

Ann finds out her father's real last name was Cord. Betty tells Rodney that Steven is divorcing her. She wonders if it is a punishment, for not having loved Steven when she married him. Meanwhile, Steven questions Elliot about Betty and…

When Ann shows him the letter showing her father's real name was Cord, Steven finally realizes Rodney was telling the truth. Ann thinks he knew all along and suspects that they sent her away. She can't believe Hannah lied to her face all…

Ann visits the Peyton mansion and demands an explanation. Hannah tells her she hated them when they were born and wanted Brian out of her life. She admits Brian had an affair with Catherine Peyton, his art student, and was later paid by…

Allison is looking for Chris at the beach and notices Lee riding by with his motorcycle. She is shocked to find Ann's lifeless body on the rocks of the sea. Rodney announces he is moving out of the Peyton mansion. Allison is sad over…

Chris feels betrayed by Allison and is annoyed by the interrogation of Ann's death. Rodney tells Allison she shouldn't let Ann's death stop her from living. Ada fears Mike's aggressive behavior since Ann's death will make him do something…

Mike questions Lee about his whereabouts when Ann died, but he responds by saying she probably killed herself. When Lee tells him Ann was a lost case, Mike gets mad and hits him. Rod tells Steven that Ann was in a shock after having…

Sandy tells Chris that Lee was with her when Ann died, but he doesn't believe her. Peyton confronts Rodney with him having left the Peyton mansion and later questions him about Hannah's whereabouts around the time Ann died. Rodney…

Rodney tells Peyton he wants to move back into his mansion, but expresses his desire of Hannah leaving. Peyton responds it's too late for firing her. Meanwhile, Elliot isn't glad to find out Fowler is investigating Ann's death. Fowler…

Lee's bottle is found and he is soon arrested. Allison tries to convince Chris to tell her what he knows, but he states he doesn't know anything. Lee blames Allison for his arrest and calls Sandy to order her to find out what she told the…

Chris admits to Allison that he was in love with her, until she betrayed him. He blames her for being incapable of love. The trial against Lee starts. Lee pleads not guilty and wants Steven as his lawyer, but he refuses. Steven later…

Allison is in a state of shock. Rodney proposes to her, but she refuses, thinking he feels sorry for her. Connie and Elliot worry about her, realizing she went through too much the last years. Leslie visits the Peyton house and surprises…

Elliot wants Michael to take some rest. Lee admits to Steven that he pushed his brother off the bluff, but says that he didn't have anything to do with Ann's death. Steven finally agrees to take on his case. Meanwhile, Mike finds Allison…

Mike becomes mad when he learns that Steven will serve as Lee's attorney. Lee agrees to do whatever Steven tells him to. Allison secretly leaves the hospital. Betty feels that Steven is only helping Lee to eventually upset Martin Peyton.…

The news of Allison's disappearance shocks Peyton Place. Elliot takes it out on the hospital, for nobody having stopped her from leaving. Chris isn't glad that Steven will be Lee's lawyer. Rodney searches all over town for Allison,…

Rodney admits that he proposed to Allison only a few hours before her disappearance. He and Norman later start a search for her. Elliot expresses his worries about Allison to Mike. Fowler doesn't believe Lee's side of the story about the…

Rodney feels guilty about Allison's disappearance. Martin assures him that Allison will never return to Peyton Place again. Elliot believes that Lee is responsible for Allison leaving town and is frustrated that he can't do anything about…

Lee denies having pushed Allison to leave town. Rodney feels that he could've stopped her from leaving. Betty wants to help Connie forget about Allison, but she says she couldn't ever do that. Steven expresses his hatred for Hannah and…

Steven admits to Chris that he is counting on his help on the Ann Howard case. Hannah tries to get rid of every evidence of Brian Colby ever having lived. Chris pushes Sandy to testify against Lee. Connie wants to name her son after…

Sandy starts to think that Lee might be guilty of the murder of Ann. Elliot has left for New York to look for Allison. Connie has some pregnancy troubles and is brought to the hospital by Betty. Peyton wants Rodney to encourage Betty to…

Elliot returns from his trip to New York to stand by Connie as their son is born. Steven asks Betty to spy for him at the Peyton mansion, convincing her to try and get information which could help him at the defending of Lee. Connie feels…

Steven tells Betty that he will go as far as he has to to get the truth out of Peyton and Hannah. Peyton forces Hannah to leave Peyton Place, after telling Steven that she is going to New York. He explains that it is a plan, trying to…

Fowler questions Michael about Steven's relationship with Ann. Confused, Michael contacts Peyton, demanding information about whether Hannah met Ann on the day of her death. Peyton's unclear answers make Michael suspect there is more to…

Michael gives a testimony in court. Afterwards, Elliot is upset he didn't attack Lee in it. When Betty finds out Hannah is leaving town, she responds by saying she hopes she never comes back. Judge Chester is unsatisfied with the trial,…

In court, Steven tries to make Mike consider the possibility that Ann killed herself. Mike admits that that was his first thought when he found out that she died. Meanwhile, Rita asks Connie if she can work as Matthew's babysitter. Norman…

Steven wants Sandy to behave as a supporting wife, so it will look like Lee is a good natured man. Chris tells Steven he doesn't believe that Steven thinks that Lee is innocent. Elliot offers Michael to be Matthew's godfather. Steven lies…

Sandy tries to grow closer to Rodney and, although he tries to do the opposite, they end up kissing each other. When Steven and Lee find out that Chris is testifying against Lee, Steven wants to show the judge that Chris' hatred for Lee…

When Norman and Rita find a girl in the cabin, they try to talk to her, but she is awfully scared and tries to run away. Trying to help her, they refuse to let her go. She starts to struggle and eventually falls unconscious. It is then…

Nobody is able to calm the unidentified girl, with nurse Choate even calling her vicious. Elliot tries to find out how she got Allison's bracelet, but she is too frightened to speak. Her fright worries Elliot, suspecting that something…

Steven tries to prove that Chris' story as a witness of Ann's death isn't trust-able. Connie receives a prank call from an anonymous man claiming he has seen Allison. At the hospital, Rachel is finally trusting the people around her.…

Rodney brings a visit to the girl with Allison's bracelet, but she reacts violently when he tries to talk to her. Hannah begs Betty for forgiveness for treating her badly. For a moment, Betty sympathizes for her, until she finds out…

Rodney fears the trial could have impact on Peyton's health and decides to spend some time with him. Betty wants Steven not to include Hannah as a witness of Ann's death, but he refuses to take her advice. Sandy blames Chris for having…

Rachel starts working in a minor job at the hospital. Her mental problems make Dr. Rossi think she isn't co-operative and when he threatens to send her into the hands of the juvenile authorities, she again reacts violently. Meanwhile, Lee…

Dr. Rossi receives a visit from Mrs. Burroughs, a woman who lived on a farm near Rachel. She explains that Rachel's parents died and that her aunt Lucy Chandler, whom she was living with, died a week ago. She warns him not to send her…

Rachel starts to worry when she realizes the police are searching for her. The next morning, Eli notices that she spent the night on a park bench and they get acquainted. She confides in him that her uncle treated her horribly, even…

Rodney again forces Rachel to tell everything she knows about Allison. When she denies knowing anything, he takes her to the police station. There, she is forced to go to prison until her uncle arrives. When Rita finds out about that, she…

Norman and Rita offer to have Rachel live with them, but Michael tells them they can't take her in because they are only 19 years old. Elliot feels that Leslie is trying to convince him to hate Peyton. Rachel feels that she is being…

While having her wounds stitched in the hospital, Rachel tells Dr. Rossi about the abuse in her past. She tells him that Jack beat her up regularly with a belt, but that she refused to cry. She says that she always went to the cabin in…

Norman wants to attend Peyton's testimony, but feels that he shouldn't. Peyton speaks about the conversation between Ann and Hannah, shortly before she died. He tells that Ann was emotionally exhausted when she left. When Steven tries to…

Jack tries to visit Rachel, but he isn't allowed to see her. Judge Chester thinks Steven's interrogation with Peyton is going too far and suggests him to withdraw from the case if he continues to act unprofessional. Nevertheless, Steven…

Dr. Rossi promises Rachel that Jack won't return. Leslie expresses his disappointment in Steven, but Betty responds by blaming him for being too afraid to confront Peyton himself. Hannah is excited to receive a phone call from Steven,…

Rachel refuses to receive Constance's visit, but Michael convinces her to. Chris confronts Sandy with her connection to Rodney. Hannah is seen entering Ann's apartment. Lee blames Steven for ruining his chances on winning the case and…

Connie takes Matthew outside for the first time. Steven tells Betty that he will try to prove that Hannah mentally pushed Ann over the edge, causing her to kill herself. Rachel is forced to talk to Jack. He tries to convince her to come…

Jack threatens to get Rachel and Michael if she blackmails him. Steven interrogates Hannah. He points out her bitterness against Ann. After an emotional interrogation, she admits that she had a second meeting with Ann at the bluff,…

Rachel apologizes to Connie for her behavior. Elliot recently has found out that Jack has a mysterious past, because he can't find any information about it. Meanwhile, Hannah claims that she saw Lee pushing Ann off the cliff. Steven…

Peyton feels that he has failed as a father. He tells Michael that he doesn't believe that Ann could ever have committed suicide and promises him that he will make Lee pay for what he has done. Meanwhile, Leslie admits to Rodney that he…

Jack assures Elliot that Rachel is telling the truth about how she found the bracelet, explaining that she never lies. Leslie confronts Peyton with the truth finally revealed, to which he responds that Leslie has never belonged in the…

Rodney is mad at Martin Peyton for hiding a huge secret for all those years, but he rationalizes it by explaining that he did it to protect Catherine. Rodney admits that he doesn't remorse not having loved his mother. Meanwhile, Betty is…

Judge Chester decides not to bind Lee Webber over for trial, and he is released from prison. Martin congratulates Steven, but still holds Lee accountable for Ann's death and vows to see him punished. Chris implores Sandy to leave his…

Lee tries to stop Sandy from leaving him. Rachel tries to learn more about Michael's relationship with Ann, but he doesn't like to talk about it. Steven makes clear to Rodney that knowing that they are brothers will not change anything…

Jack orders Rachel to not ever tell anyone about his connection to Allison. Hannah packs to leave town and tells Martin Peyton that she doesn't have a definite destination to go to. Elliot is against Rachel moving in with them, feeling…

Hannah comes to Steven to say goodbye to him, but he takes this opportunity to find out if she were lying about having seen Lee killing Ann. Before leaving, she assures him that she wasn't lying and he admits that he wants to love her,…

Norman notices that Rachel is a very quick learner. Steven and Betty arrive at the Peyton mansion, noticing that it is on fire. Steven doesn't hesitate and goes in, saving Peyton's life. When Rachel hears the sirens, she gets extremely…

While still in critical condition, Peyton asks Steven what he wants in return for saving his life. Rachel is reluctant to move into the Carson home, because she knows that Elliot isn't fond of her. Lee still is angry about Sandy's short…

Rachel moves into the Carson home and adjusts to being Matthew's babysitter. Lee promises Sandy that he will make her want him back. She turns to Rodney, but he asks her to stay away from him. Lee tries to visit Martin Peyton, but is…

The tension between Chris and Lee grows. Leslie tells Rodney that Steven having saved Martin could work against him and advices him to do anything to stop Steven from gaining power. Martin offers Betty to decorate the mansion, which is in…

Chris is intending to use the gun to kill Lee. Lee announces he got a job at a fisher's boat. Before Chris is able to shoot him, Sandy comes in, which stops Chris. Meanwhile, Steven announces to Peyton that he will move in with him. The…

Norman misinterprets that Lee was going to attack Chris and takes Chris to his house. Rodney takes Rachel home and is spotted by Jack. Connie admits that she has accepted that Allison has left town. Rodney announces that he is moving out…

Rita advices Norman not to interfere with Chris and Lee. Rodney doesn't understand why Steven and Betty want to live with Martin Peyton. Ada finds out that her gun is missing. Peyton questions Steven if he should sue Hannah, but he…

Steven thinks Lee has stolen Ada's gun, unaware that Chris did it. Jack tries to convince Rachel that Elliot and Connie only took her in the house to get more information about Allison. He later announces that he is moving to Peyton…

When Rodney announces that he is moving into a garage, Lee gives him a hard time, even vandalizing his place. Lee later attacks Chris, because he tried to stop him when he was harassing Sandy. Meanwhile, Rachel is receiving scary phone…

Sandy realizes that she can't be with her husband any longer and tries to convince Chris to leave town with her. He promises he will leave with her, but insists on stopping at home alone first. Meanwhile, Peyton admits to Betty that he…

Chris, thinking it is Lee coming in the house, attempts to shoot Steven. When the police arrive, Steven lies that the gun went off by accident. Meanwhile, Connie wants Michael to return to Peyton Place. Norman is annoyed by Rita's…

Mike returns from vacation. Sandy files for divorce. Steven and Betty move into the Peyton mansion and deal with Leslie's confrontation against Peyton. Mike admits that he doesn't ever intend on leaving Peyton Place. Rodney and Rachel are…

Jack advices Rodney not to hurry his relationship with Rachel. When Rita collapses in front of Norman, she admits that she has had these attacks several times. Steven assures Betty that he feels comfortable in the Peyton mansion. Leslie…

Rachel feels upset over Michael's outburst. Rita is diagnosed with rheumatic fever, but Dr. Rossi suspects she might have a more serious disease: mitral stenosis. Peyton hires Betty as Hannah's replacement. Jack tells Ada about Eddie, her…

Rachel thinks her relationship with Rodney is going too fast, but he thinks he isn't able to slow down. Peyton announces that Thomas will be replaced and wants a portrait of Betty to hang in the mansion. Elliot finds out that Rachel is…

Norman wonders why Ada never told him she knows Chandler. Lee notices an advertisement in the paper to be Peyton's chauffeur. Rachel admits to Rita that she found Allison's bracelet in Chandler's car and plans on leaving Peyton Place for…

Rachel moves into Norman and Rita's apartment and is determined to find out what happened to Allison. Leslie tries to dig into Jack Chandler's past. Steven thinks Peyton is using Betty. Lee applies for a job as Peyton's chauffeur.

Lee is hired as Peyton's chauffeur. Connie is mad at Elliot for scaring away Rachel. Norman isn't pleased with having over Rachel. Peyton tells Steven he hired Lee as his chauffeur to make him pay for killing Ann. Eli confronts Elliot…

Steven feels Betty is defending Peyton too much. Rachel tells Rita she is determined to find out if Jack killed Allison. Norman has asked for a study finance loan, but he isn't qualified to receive money because he is wealthy Leslie's…

Rachel tries to run away from Chandler, but he refuses to let her go. She struggles and finally hit him in the head with a candle stick and is driven back to Peyton Place by Mr. Burrows. Meanwhile, Elliot has come to the farmhouse as well…

Elliot invites Rachel back home. She initially refuses to, but accepts his offer when he apologizes. He later asks Leslie for Chandler's personnel file. Rita tries to convince Rachel to tell Elliot about having run into Chandler at the…

Rachel realizes Chandler is still alive, when he walks by the bookstore in Peyton Place. Steven isn't glad with Lee serving as Peyton's chauffeur. Leslie tries to fire Chandler, but Chandler blackmails him with an illegal deal they made…

Peyton meets with his Boston attorney Kennerly to change his will. Lee is upset to see Rodney and Sandy out on a date. Norman refuses a loan from Leslie. Chandler claims that he loves Rachel and that she misunderstood about his intentions.

Chandler steals Rachel's puppy. Elliot thinks Chandler has an obsession for Rachel. Rodney feels that Peyton is trying to point out that Steven is now, in his eyes, the better grandson. Lee harasses Sandy for dating Rodney, but Rodney…

Lee finds Rachel's puppy, who has been dumped in Peyton's limousine by Chandler. Leslie wants to teach Rodney how to run business. Even though Rita is ordered by the doctor to take it easy, she agrees to babysit Matthew. Elliot convinces…

Betty warns Rachel about Lee. When Lee blackmails Chandler into arranging him a date with Rachel, Chandler demands him to stay away from her. Elliot finds the buckle with the initials "JF" and when questioned about it, Rachel lies about…

Rachel asks Chandler for an explanation for his cruel behavior. He tries to apologize, but she feels that she doesn't trust him and leaves. Meanwhile, Norman thinks Rachel is playing a game with the whole town and doesn't want Rita to…

Even though the report on her New York days are false, Betty considers doing as Leslie urged her to. She isn't able to go forward with it and considers telling Steven the truth, but she doesn't have the courage. Meanwhile, Rita fears she…

Betty tells Peyton about her doubts concerning if she is suited for a high class life. Eli finds out an unknown person has been living with Chandler at his farmhouse. Steven finds out Betty has been meeting Leslie. Connie confronts Elliot…

Betty reads in Peyton's will that his entire estate will go to her after his death, but only if she marries Rodney. When Leslie finds out about this, he tries to convince Betty to marry Rod. Meanwhile, Elliot searches Rachel's room for…

Lee tells Steven that Betty has stolen Peyton's will. When warned by Rita, Michael barges himself into Chandler's apartment and is shocked to see that Rachel is seemingly enjoying staying at his place. Meanwhile, Rita collapses in…

Steven questions Betty about her whereabouts around the time she stole the will and she lies about it. Rita is in the hospital getting an EKG. It is revealed that Lee told Steven about his wife's actions in order of Peyton, who knew about…

Rachel admits to Elliot that she found Allison's bracelet in Chandler's car and that she lied about everything out of fear of Chandler. Dr. Rossi tells Norman that he can't make love with Rita anymore because of her condition. Chandler…

Elliot hits Chandler unconscious. Later, Chandler charges him with assault. Betty announces to Peyton that she will battle him to change back his will. Steven tells Elliot that if proven guilty, Elliot could be sent to jail for 1 to 12…

Rachel feels that it is her fault if Elliot goes to prison. Elliot tells Eli he doesn't regret beating up Chandler. Lee tries to convince Sandy to go back to him and kisses her. Rachel visits Chandler in the hospital and suggests him to…

Rachel tells Connie that Chandler will eventually destroy everyone and that he must be stopped. Chandler threatens to talk about Dr. Rossi and Rachel's so-called relationship if he works against him. Ada confirms to Leslie that Chandler's…

Rodney feels Betty is becoming Peyton's pet. Chandler reminds Leslie that he hired him 20 years ago to kill his wife. Michael suggests Elliot to send Rachel to a boarding school. Peyton asks Leslie to help him break up Steven and Betty's…

Norman refuses Rodney's money. Chandler has backed off from the charges, but Elliot wants to press the case. Leslie pretends not to know anything about Chandler. Michael suggests Rachel to leave town for a while, which makes her think she…

Steven receives a confidential letter and immediately leaves for New York. During an argument, Rachel tells Michael she loves him and she kisses him after wards. Eli warns Elliot that Chandler is about to leave town. Steven was supposed…

Michael tells Rachel they can never have a relationship. Rachel is mad at Michael for him treating her as if she was any other girl. Elliot is upset that Chandler has been released from prison. Martin is throwing a party for Steven's 28th…

Steven demands to find out who has written a blame report to him about Betty's theft and turns the letter to the newspaper. This much to Rodney's disgust, who advises Betty to leave Steven. Steven later confronts Betty with her past in…

Betty admits to having stolen Peyton's will and explains to Steven that she has to divorce him and marry Rodney if she wants to inherit Peyton's money. Later, Steven tries to prevent Elliot from printing the Blaine report. Meanwhile, Rita…

Rodney is furious at Peyton and tries to avoid him. Elliot and Connie arrange a police offer to protect Rachel from Chandler. Rodney admits to Rachel he wishes Michael would stay away from her. Betty attempts to reconcile with Steven.…

Steven claims Peyton announced he wants to move Catherine's grave. Lee lies to the police about not knowing where Chandler is. Despite her claim she is in love with him, Rodney breaks off his relationship with Sandy. Lee suggests Chandler…

Peyton offers Sandy $2,000 to leave town the same night, but she angrily rejects his offer. Rodney confronts Michael with his over-protectiveness of Rachel. Steven wants to include Norman in his plan to destroy Peyton. Sandy announces she…

Rodney discourages Norman from siding with Steven. Lee blames Peyton for scaring Sandy away. Rachel unsuccessfully attempts to run away from Chandler. After knocking him in the head, Rachel is taken captive at her old farm.

Chandler claims that Rachel set the house on fire, killing her parents, but Rachel insists it was an accident. He furthermore reveals that Allison told him she saw Rachel killing her aunt Lucy. Rachel admits to having hated Lucy, but…

Aware that Chandler is still on the loose, the Carson house remains restless. Rachel considers telling Connie about her information on Allison, but is too afraid. Meanwhile, Betty thinks Peyton is buying her expensive jewelry and rejects…

Chandler attempts to check into a motel, but is recognized by the manager and reported to the police. Elliot and Connie find out Rachel gave them a false statement. Rodney orders Steven to let him and Norman alone concerning Peyton's…

Because the Carsons have lost their trust in Rachel, Michael is being contacted to talk to her, but he isn't able to get through her. When Peyton announces he is leaving for Boston, Steven decides to follow him. Rachel, distressed by…

Elliot thinks Chandler and Rachel both kidnapped Matthew. Betty cheats on her husband by kissing Rodney. Steven reveals he has seen Peyton secretly meeting a young woman. Rachel calls the Carson home and lies about being abducted.

Rachel leaves Matthew at the hospital, leaving a letter in which she lies that Chandler, while holding her captive, allowed her to drop off Matthew. Chandler is arrested by the police. Elliot thinks Rachel is fully responsible for…

Rachel has lost her mind and thinks she is Allison. Michael explains she is doing this because she knows Rachel isn't worthy of the Carsons' love, unlike Allison. It is revealed that Rachel accidentally killed her aunt and kept her…

Steven asks Dr. Rossi to become Peyton's doctor again, but he is too upset by Rachel's leaving. Chandler tries to blackmail Leslie into bailing him out. Norman asks Connie to let Rita become Matthew's new babysitter, but Connie, not…

Steven and Betty don't trust the arrival of widowed Adrienne Van Leyden. Chandler tells Lee he wants Steven as his lawyer. Rita has breathing problems and is taken to the hospital. It turns out she is pregnant, but due to her weakened…

Chandler uses a gun to escape from jail. Unlike Norman, Rita is delighted to find out she is pregnant. Adrienne tells Martin she thinks Steven is too hostile for their plan. Norman blackmails Leslie into giving him a job. Steven tries to…

Betty admits she feels threatened by Adrienne's presence, but Steven assures her he has no special interest in the woman. Connie apologizes for her outburst to Norman. Mike is startled when he finds out Adrienne has arrived in town,…

Adrienne slaps Michael and claims he is only bitter because of his hero worship of Dr. Van Leyden. Elliot tries to force Lee into telling him about Chandler. Adrienne announces to Steven she wants to sue Michael for slander, but he…

Ada suspects Rita isn't happy. Peyton questions Leslie about why he hired Chandler and threatens to disinherit him. Elliot tries to find out who slipped Chandler the gun, but Ada orders him to quit his man-hunts. Betty questions Steven as…

The gun which Chandler used to escape arrives at the Clarion by mail. Rod suggests to Norman to move, but Rita refuses to. When Leslie finds out he is a suspect for having given Chandler the gun, he calls for his security chief Stan…

Betty is angry at Steven for his meetings with Adrienne, but when she sees her standing, Betty kisses Steven to make Adrienne jealous. Later, Lee starts flirting with Adrienne, and Steven reacts over-protectedly. Betty blames Peyton for…

Norman admits to Rodney that Leslie helped Chandler escape. Peyton and Adrienne set out to Boston to include Adrienne in his will. Ada's estranged husband Eddie Jacks returns to Peyton Place and insists on meeting Rita, much to Ada's…

Steven announces he has subpoenaed Peyton's will. Peyton announces he is engaged to Adrienne. Adrienne later questions him about this scheme. Betty confronts Steven with his attraction to Adrienne and his jealousy about her engagement.…

Eddie announces he has come to town to get in touch with Rita. Adrienne tries to make Betty jealous by saying that she noticed Steven's attraction to her. Elliot realizes Chandler's death end his hope of ever finding out what happened to…

Eddie gets a job at the Clarion and reveals to Elliot that he has been in prison for five years. Leslie tries to convince Ada to drive Eddie out of town. Adrienne sets out to the beach to seduce Steven. They are seen kissing by Rita.

Rita is shocked and enraged to meet her father. She later admits to Rodney she saw Steven kissing another woman. Lee tells Peyton he saw the same, but promises to keep silent. Rita is mad at Ada for having lied about her regarding her…

Steven assures Adrienne they will never have an affair, but they end up kissing again. Rita is still quarreling with her mother. Peyton confronts Adrienne with falling in love with Steven and threatens to expose her if she runs off with…

Eddie tells Leslie about Adrienne's past as a party girl and announces he wants to be his business partner. Leslie thinks Adrienne will inherit all of Peyton's money. Betty admits to Rodney she fears losing Steven to Adrienne.

Rod confronts Steven with having kissed Adrienne, but he denies the whole thing. Rod later advises Betty to leave Steven. Meanwhile, Rita decides she wants to meet her father again, but Eddie ends up trying to set her against her mother.…

Norman demands that Eddie leave Rita alone. Michael reveals that shortly before Philip allegedly committed suicide, he told a doctor he was looking forward to life. Peyton attempts to encourage Betty to be suspicious of her husband's…

Steven secretly meets Adrienne in Boston. Rodney refuses to interfere with Betty's life. Peyton accuses Lee of having told Rodney about Steven's affair. Ada tries to convince Elliot to drive Eddie out of town. Betty has followed Steven to…

To reconcile with her daughter, Ada reluctantly hires Eddie as a bartender. Adrienne tells Peyton she was aware that she was being watched in Boston by Betty. Eddie confirms that Leslie and Chandler have met in the past, but refuses to…

Rodney tries to discourage Betty from suspecting her husband of cheating. Adrienne is disgusted that Peyton wants to stick to their original plan, despite risking a scandal. Betty confronts her husband with his adultery. He initially…

Betty walks out on her marriage and leaves the Peyton mansion. Eddie wonders why Elliot is suddenly suspicious of him. Forced by Steven, Adrienne comes to tell Betty nothing has happened between Steven and her, but soon admits to the truth.

Betty refuses to speak Steven and announces to Peyton that there will be no reconciliation. She later announces to Rod she is going to see a lawyer regarding her marriage. Meanwhile, Elliot notices a mysterious meeting between Eddie and…

Elliot thinks there is a connection between Eddie and Chandler. Michael tells Connie he's visited Rachel and that she's improving. Steven blames Peyton for Adrienne's presence being part of a scheme and claims his affair with Adrienne was…

Betty returns from Boston. Peyton tells Rita she's always welcome at the Peyton house. Michael thinks Eddie isn't putting his daughter in the first place. Rita thinks Norman thinks badly of Eddie because he still hasn't accepted her past.…

Eddie blames Ada of bad parenting, which she blames on his absence. She tells him about Rita and Joe Chernak. Leslie wants Eddie to reveal information on Adrienne's wild past, so Peyton will break off the engagement. Adrienne schemes…

When Steven accuses him of knowing of Peyton's use of Adrienne to break up him and Betty, Rodney hits him. The next day, Eddie tells Steven about Adrienne's past. Rodney takes Betty to the woods and kisses her.

Betty is startled by Rod's kiss, unwilling to be involved with him again. She is next visited by Steven, and tells him she doesn't believe him any longer. Rod tells Rita she shouldn't push Norman into returning to college. Peyton thinks…

Norman blames Eddie for having returned to Peyton Place to profit from his daughter's marriage into a wealthy family and Eddie eventually hits him. Peyton thinks Eddie will turn Norman and Rita against him and offers Norman to pay for…

Steven sues Peyton for incompetency. He forces Betty to attend the hearing. Peyton tells his lawyer Kennerly that Adrienne will never become his wife. At the stand, Adrienne denies having been hired to break up Steven and Betty's…

Leslie offers Eddie money to leave him alone. Adrienne feels ashamed that her past is now public information and blames Peyton for it. Connie and Elliot return from visiting Rachel. Eddie swindles Leslie into giving him $50,000 and making…

Steven is again successfully seduced by Adrienne. Eddie prepares himself for killing Peyton. Leslie tells Eddie to try to get information from Lee, as Peyton tells Lee to do the same with Eddie. Norman visits Dr. Rossi about his cracked…

Eli tells Rita she has to choose between Norman and Eddie. Adrienne tells Steven she loves him and they kiss. Betty gives in to Rodney and they kiss. Lee reports to Peyton that he sees through Eddie's attempts to turn him against Peyton.…

Steven admits to Adrienne he considered pushing Peyton off the stairs. Lee continues pretending not to know what Eddie is up to. Dr. Rossi tells Peyton his body is deteriorating. Leslie puts pressure on Eddie to kill Peyton.

Steven tells Adrienne it will never work out between them. Peyton threatens to break off the engagement if Adrienne keeps seeing Steven. Norman realizes he wants to have a baby. Eddie tells Leslie he can convince Lee to kill Peyton.…

Peyton reveals to Adrienne that Dr. Van Leyden killed himself because she made him lose his dignity. The next day, Peyton is almost hit by a motorcycle driver. Lee saves him, but he is fired moments later on insistence of Adrienne.…

Eddie realizes he must kill Peyton before he marries Adrienne the next day. Adrienne notices everyone disapproves of her marriage to Peyton and she begs Connie to attend the wedding. Betty visits the Peyton mansion to sign a property…

Eddie pretends to be sick to provide himself an alibi on the night he is supposed to kill Peyton. Peyton tells Adrienne he plans on moving to the apartment where Philip killed himself. Adrienne is fed up with Lee's presence. Betty wants…

Rita notices that Eddie has left the apartment at night. Peyton tells Lee he intends on ruining Adrienne. Adrienne tells Betty nothing happened between she and Steven. Following a confrontation, Adrienne attempts to hit Betty but…

Martin and Lee catch Eddie standing over Adrienne's body and suspect him of having killed her. Rita is worried about Eddie and breaks down. While in jail as a suspect for murder, Eddie tells Steven that he saw his wife leaving the…

Rita is hospitalized. Dr. Rossi tells Norman she can't find out about Eddie's situation. Peyton tells Lee he thinks Eddie came to the mansion to kill Peyton by contract, not Adrienne. Betty tells Steven she was just wandering around at…

In jail, Eddie admits to Peyton he was ordered by Lelsie to kill him. Betty insists to Elliot that Eddie is innocent. Rita finds out her father is in jail for murder suspicion. Norman threatens Eddie he will get hurt if something happens…

Norman asks his father to bail out Eddie. Eddie is arraigned. He lies to Rita that he went to the Peyton mansion to talk to Peyton about Rita's condition. Peyton tells Betty he is aware she was in the home when Adrienne died, but…

Adrienne is buried. Peyton gives Eddie $50,000 for Norman and Rita. He later discusses their mutual hatred with Steven. Leslie threatens to withdraw bail.

Peyton is in possession of the note which proves that Leslie ordered Eddie to kill him. He announces to Leslie he is leaving Peyton Place and lures him to his office by offering him the mill. Rod finds out a dark-haired girl visited…

Eddie is thrown out of his apartment due to the murder accusation and moves in with Ada. Peyton calls Leslie and warns him Lee is coming over to kill him and attempts to blackmail him into killing Lee. Betty tells Steven about the night…

A severely injured Lee leaves the mill. Steven announces he has found out Eddie isn't responsible for Adrienne's death. Lee arrives at the Peyton mansion and threatens to shoot Peyton, but Steven defends Peyton and Lee is eventually…

Peyton blames Steven for having shot Lee. Leslie demands that Eddie give him the note proving he ordered him to kill Peyton. Elliot wonders why Connie is so upset with Adrienne's death.

A lost baby has been found on a bus in Peyton Place. Steven tells Betty she will be investigated, unless she poses as his loving wife. Leslie denies having hired Eddie to kill Peyton. Peyton leaves town due to health reasons and assigns…

Dr. Rossi at first doesn't believe the baby's mother is the young, unwed Jill. She admits she stole the baby from an adoption agency. Steven questions Michael about Peyton's condition. Betty admits she needs Rod. Connie mistakes Jill for…

Mrs. Hewitt refuses to sublet Jill a room because she is an unwed mother, but Eli persuades her to change her mind. Sandy, visiting Peyton Place to attend Lee's funeral, stops to talk to Steven. Norman assures Rita she can't trust Eddie,…

Dr. Rossi is still reluctant to release the baby to Jill. Jill later asks Rodney and after-wards Eli for a job. Steven tells Betty that Adrienne's official cause of death is an accident. Jill tells Connie she ran away from home when she…

Connie thinks Allison has an illegitimate baby. Jill fears her baby will be taken away from her. Norman tells Eddie he wishes he would go away forever. Steven is upset that Betty is now dating Rodney and he forces himself up to her. When…

Following the news of her father, Rita collapses. Dr. Rossi thinks she needs heart surgery. Following Steven's assault, Betty's face is covered with wounds. When Rod finds out, he goes to the mansion to beat up Steven. Jill makes more…

Rita is diagnosed with pulmonary edema and undergoes open heart surgery. Norman fears losing her and the baby. Ada reconciles with Eddie for Rita's best interest. Connie scolds Jill for her frequent self-comparison with Allison.

Jill tells Steven that Kelly is Allison's baby. She tells him that she met Allison four months ago in Kansas. Meanwhile, Dr. Rossi announces that Rita is fine. Rita's condition suddenly worsens and she is again taken into surgery.

Following the surgery, Rita suffers a miscarriage. Connie doesn't believe Kelly is Allison's baby. Ada catches Eddie running out on the family again. Eddie admits he returned to Peyton Place to con Rita out of her husband's money, but…

Rod tries to cheer up Norman. Connie and Elliot interrogate Jill and Dr. Rossi later tells them he is sure Jill is Kelly's mother. Outside Peyton Place, Steven meets a man and offers him a ride to town. It turns out he is Michael's…

Joe tells Michael he could no longer stand living with his sister and therefore traveled to Peyton Place. Connie thinks Allison could have been capable of giving up her child to a stranger, but Elliot refuses to believe Jill. Betty…

Jill recognizes Joe and nervously visits Steven, urging him to arrange a birth certificate for Kelly. Elliot is mad at Rodney, thinking he might have impregnated Allison once. Ada is mad at Eddie for using his con acts to cheer up Rita.…

Rodney denies having known that Allison has a baby. Having received a telegram conforming Kelly is Allison's baby, Connie apologizes to Jill. Rodney, thinking he is the father, demands to have the baby, but Jill has already promised it to…

Rodney wants to claim the baby, but Betty doesn't want to have anything to do with it. Eli wonders why Allison trusted Jill. Rod demands a blood test. Joe tells Michael that Kelly is his and Jill's baby.

Joe is upset to find out that Jill gave the baby to the Carsons. Ada suggests Rita to put the miscarriage in the past and move on. Elliot is still reluctant to take in Kelly.

Rodney wants to be a part of Kelly's life. Michael tells Joe that Dom is looking for him due to a debt. Jill fears Rodney will sue for custody. Betty tells Rodney she will accept Kelly, but not love her. Joe reminds Rita of Joe Chernak.

Norman suggests Joe not to try to be like his brother. Connie tells Betty she won't allow her and Rod to adopt Kelly if Betty feels so negatively about the baby. Eddie questions Rod about Joe Chernak, but Rita tells him why Rod's not the…

Norman is helped out of the car wreck by Rev. Tom Winter. A severely injured Joe is rushed to the hospital. Rita suffers from traumas of Joe. Steven hints to Rodney he will have to choose between Betty and Kelly. Joe has personal…

Rodney feels Kelly would be better off with him than with the Carsons. Michael recommends that Norman allow Rev. Winter to help Rita recover. Joe is surprised Jill actually gave up the baby. Tom is informed that his wife is in bad shape.

Eddie tries to find out more on Joe Chernak, but he is advised not to dig into the past. Michael orders Jill to stay away from Kelly. Joe confronts Rita with her fear of him.

Eddie insists on forcing Joe to leave town so Rita can recover. Betty tells Rodney she wants to move to a barn nearby. Rita tells Norman she did not want to talk to Rev. Winter. Joe confronts Michael with Susan's late night visit to him.

Jill fears Kelly will forget her. Tom refuses to admit that Susan is an alcoholic. Susan shows her discontent of her husband's profession, but Tom refuses to be a part of her father's business. Joe forces himself up to Jill.

Joe confesses to Michael he came to town because he fled from a robbery gone wrong. Ada feels Eddie should leave town. Rodney and Jill grow closer as Jill admits Joe beat her up. Tom thinks Rita still feels she isn't good enough for Norman.

As advised by Tom, Rita decides she can face Joe again. Betty announces her divorce is in its final stage. Jill threatens to go to the police if Joe contacts her one more time. Betty asks Rev. Winter if she can marry Rodney in his church.

Norman can't find Rita. Tom tries to prevent Susan from getting drunk. Jill tells the Carsons to keep Joe away from Kelly. Eddie picks a fight with Joe. The town residents start a search for Rita. Joe spots her going into the place where…

Following a confrontation between Joe and Rita, Eddie starts a severe fight with Joe. Rita tells her mother she is no longer afraid of the past. Michael regrets having taken in Joe. Joe tells the Carsons he is Kelly's father.

Michael admits to Elliot he knew about the true parentage of Kelly, after which Elliot breaks off their friendship. Jill admits to Connie she lied about Allison and Kelly. Susan admits to Steven she is lonely. Rev. Winter agrees on…

Michael and Joe fight over the Rita incident. Eddie is still convinced Joe attacked Rita. Connie refuses to give up Kelly. Ada tells Rita that, without notifying them, Eddie has left town.

During Founders Day Festival, Connie is upset to have to give up Kelly. Rita misses her father. Carolyn flirts with Joe. Kelly is reluctantly given to Jill.

The Festival reminds Betty of the past. Carolyn discusses her parents' divorce with Joe. Joe tries to kiss her, but Carolyn pushes him away. Susan continues to use Steven to make her husband jealous. Tom announces he will never leave Susan.

Tom and Susan plan a romantic afternoon. Jill applies as Rev. Winter's assistant. Elliot feels the town has become a prison for Connie and offers her to leave. Betty admits she would've hated Kelly had Rodney taken her in.

Carolyn is mad at her mother for having filed for divorce. Connie and Elliot pack their stuff to leave town. Marsha is given a hard time by her daughter. Steven tells Betty he has processed their divorce.

Betty unsuccessfully begs the Carsons to stay until the wedding. Susan questions the existence of God. Carolyn and Joe continue their constant bickering. The Carsons accept Michael's apology, before leaving town.

Much to the upset of their friends, the Carsons have left town. Leslie finds out the Peyton Mill has been sold and that he thus loses his job. Julie visits Peyton Place to attend Betty's wedding. Joe thinks Rev. Winter has hired Jill…

Hannah, on Peyton's orders, advises Steven not to interfere with Betty's love life. Rodney and Betty are married in church. Marsha tells Rev. Winter she will not leave for New York after all. Steven tells Susan he will break up Betty's…

To prove her husband's manhood, Susan offers to take Jill into their home. Now that the Mill has been sold, Norman asks Ada for a job at her tavern. Ada gives Norman and Rita a gift of $50,000 from Peyton which Eddie told her to give…

Carolyn spends a date with Joe to anger her mother, but she refuses to respond to his romantic encounters. Marsha asks Michael to tell Joe to leave Carolyn alone. Jill moves in with the Winters, as do Rodney and Betty in their new barn.

Norman wants to partner with Rodney to open a large motorcycle shop, but Rod is not enthusiastic. Despite some reluctance of Michael, the Russells move into the Carsons' house. Tom suspects Susan is up to a scheme. Joe assures Marsha he…

Carolyn feels humiliated by Joe, since he dumped her for being too young. Rod and Norman make plans for their motorcycle shop. Susan notices Jill idolizing Tom and calls her a replacement wife. In their last appearance on the show, Connie…

Feeling rejected by Carolyn, Joe forces his way back into Jill's life. Michael asks out Marsha, which angers Carolyn. Susan discusses Tom's attraction to Jill. She later catches Joe forcing himself up to Jill and calls her cheap, before…

The tension between Joe and Carolyn grows at a rock concert, as Joe hits Dennis, a friend dancing with Carolyn. Susan overhears a warm conversation between Tom and Jill, in which Tom convinces Jill not to leave town. Mike and Marsha start…

Carolyn feels that her mother has changed since the divorce. Tom comforts Jill, after she talks to a girl in the hospital who also had an illegitimate child but handled the situation differently. It becomes noticeable that Tom is…

Jill attempts to help Susan as she has a drunken rage. Carolyn takes an interest in Jeff. Norman tells Rodney that Steven has offered to help their motorcycle shop survive. Marsha shares her view on her ex-husband with Mike. Tom feels…

Joe asks out Carolyn, but she rejects him. Michael takes out Marsha for dinner and they kiss after-wards. Eli tells Jill he misses her and thinks she is still not alright. Carolyn thinks her mother is only pretending not to love Fred…

Jill alarms Michael about Tom's interest in her. Betty makes clear to Steven she wants him out of her life. A welfare worker visits the Winters and decides that Jill's living with them is working fine. During a bike ride, Rodney almost…

Susan tells Tom she does not blame him for his feelings for Jill. Fred thinks it is better for Marsha and Carolyn if he leaves town, but this upsets Carolyn. It becomes clear Marsha is hiding the real reason for divorcing Fred. Tom acts…

Jill feels her presence is breaking up Tom and Susan's marriage, but Tom tells her she will lose custody of Kelly if she leaves. Steven finds out Leslie has paid Eddie $50,000 and steals the proof of it, to later confront Ada. Jeff feels…

Tom has found out Susan lied on her reason of absence and feels it is a part of her scheme to break up their marriage. Carolyn tells her mother she understands her divorce and uses Marsha's happiness to allow herself to date anyone she…

Following the motorcycle accident, Rodney is brought to the hospital in critical condition. Dr. Rossi concludes that he has a spinal cord injury. Steven tries to comfort Betty, but she wants him to leave her alone. Norman feels guilty…

Rodney tells Dr. Rossi he can't feel anything. Leslie visits Rod and blames Steven for the accident. Susan again gives Jill a hard time. Tom defends Jill and later kisses her before leaving. Dr. Miles feels Dr. Rossi is taking too much…

Betty is informed that Rodney is paralyzed. Leslie thinks Steven hit Rodney on purpose and tells him he won't get away with it. Tom admits to Michael that Susan is addicted to alcohol and is advised to send her to a sanitarium. Steven…

Betty tells Rita they can't show emotions around Rodney. Tom blames Susan for Jill having left the home and then starts a search. Like Betty, Norman blames Steven for the accident. Susan fears losing Tom and admits she needs him.

Tom admits to Michael that he desires Jill. Before leaving town for good, Leslie tells Betty he doesn't approve of her. Marsha tells Michael she doesn't want to slow down their relationship. Jill is secretly staying at Ada's. During his…

Tom tells Jill they are meant for each other, but she wants him to leave her alone. Due to his loss of control he fails to show up to church. Meanwhile, Rodney, who has given up on life, starts feeling again. When Michael is asked to find…

Betty tries to be optimistic, but Rodney realizes that his chances on recovering is not a guarantee. Marsha and Carolyn argue over sex. When Mrs. Thomas tells Jill she is taking away the baby from her, Jill flees with Kelly. Steven drops…

Betty blames Steven for trying to break up their marriage. Following a drunken rage, Susan is taken into the hospital. Joe is interrogated on Jill's whereabouts. Michael tells Marsha they can't be together unless she feels free, with…

Tom goes to Boston to resign the ministry, but Reverend Gates won't grand him that. In the hospital, Susan regrets having driven away Tom. Michael tells Steven that Rodney is suffering from mental depression, and therefore forbids him…

Rita wants to help Jill get back Kelly, and wants custody of the baby until she succeeds. Steven advises Jill to reveal her sexual tension with Tom in court to explain why she suddenly ran away. Joe confronts Jill with the outcome of her…

Without Susan's co-operation, Steven wants to prove to Judge Chester that Jill was forced to run away due to a sleazy set up by Susan. Chester, however, wants no part of it and gives the custody of Kelly to Norman and Rita. Carolyn tells…

Michael offers Jill a job as a nurse at the hospital. Following a quarrel, Carolyn and Jeff grow closer. Joe does not want Norman and Rita raising his daughter. Rodney is assigned to a new therapist, with whom he does not get along.

Mike makes clear to Tom that Jill lost her baby because of him. Shortly after, Tom announces his plans on divorcing Susan. Meanwhile, Norman fears that Betty will turn to Steven for comfort again. Carolyn finds out that her father is…

When Betty finds out that Norman is suspicious of her meetings with Steven, she gets mad at him for not trusting her. Tom lands a job as a fisherman. Marsha admits that she knew about Donna even before the divorce, and Carolyn thinks that…

Despite other claims, Rodney convinces himself that Betty does not want to be with him anymore. Carolyn confronts her father with his affair with Donna, and he is surprised that she is blaming her mother for it. Joe provokes a fight with…

Susan threatens to ruin Jill's life if Tom does not take her back. Joe refuses to admit that he still has feelings for Jill. Marsha makes clear to Carolyn that Fred is the cause for her divorce. Betty gets a job at the motorcycle shop.…

Joe realizes how bad his relationship with his daughter is. Steven makes an anonymous donation for Rodney's recovery costs. Due to the conflicts with her daughter, Marsha, feeling trapped, tries to break off her relationship with Michael.

Dr. Rossi is worried that Rodney is now driving himself to exhaustion. Tom refuses to continue his duties as a reverend. Harry's wife Alma suspects that their son does not want to return home. Marsha catches Carolyn and Jeff being…

Michael tells Marsha that she can't let Carolyn break them up. Harry and Alma prepare for their son's arrival. Susan has another drunken rage. Joe bonds with Jill.

Harry and Alma's son Lew returns from New York. Jill fears that she has nothing to offer Kelly. Jeff, who believes that she set up their romantic night to get back at her mother, is still mad at Carolyn.

Susan changes the adultery charges to mental cruelty, and kisses Steven afterward. Carolyn interrogates Michael on his intentions with Marsha. Betty is upset to find out that Rodney went outside for the first time since his accident…

Betty thinks her husband is punishing her for something. Harry is worried about how Lew has changed. Joe tells Jill that he wants to marry her. Carolyn is in love sorrow over Jeff.

As Joe is about to leave town, Jill comes in to reconcile with him. Michael feels that he has failed as a brother. Harry finds out that Lew has been cutting class. Rod becomes worried when he sees Betty talking with Steven in the hospital.

Joe and Jill are married and they regain custody of Kelly. Afterwards, they decide to leave town. Lew gets frequent calls from a woman in New York. Jeff tries unsuccessfully to make Carolyn jealous. With Jill gone, Susan reaches out for…

Michael is upset that Rod has quit therapy, and thinks it has something to do with Betty and Steven. Marsha gives Carolyn a hard time over having forgotten a meeting with her. After cutting his hand at work, Tom is taken to the hospital.

When Alma confronts Lew with his strange behavior, he admits that he was moved by the horrible way black people are treated in New York. Steven tries to assure Rod with a hard approach that he is not involved with Betty, but tells him…

Betty goes to Tom for advice on her marriage. Steven admits to Susan that he still loves Betty, and then kisses her. They are interrupted by a phone call from Hannah, who tells Steven that Martin Peyton has died. After a confrontation…

The townspeople are informed by Martin Peyton's death. Steven immediately sets his mind on the will. Betty is given a hard time over inheriting his money. Harry fears that Lew will throw away his future career in medicine. Michael sees…

Marsha fears that Caroyln is having sex with Jeff and is upset that Michael advises her not to interfere. Steven and Susan continue their affair. Lew discusses his racial identity struggle with Michael. Carolyn admits to her mother that…

Betty urges Rodney not to let Steven harm their marriage anymore. Lew withdraws from a school project. Carolyn is afraid to tell Marsha how serious her relationship with Jeff is, until Jeff upsets her. While Rod starts to regain feeling…

Betty shows her newly acquired power by arranging Peyton's funeral, which enrages Hannah. Fred talks to Carolyn about her relationship with Jeff. Harry gets mad at Lew for his constant racial remarks. Susan wants to conspire with Steven…

After interrogating him on his relationship with Carolyn, Fred orders Jeff to stay away from his daughter. Norman is mad that Betty took Peyton's portrait of her and confronts Steven with it. Fred blames Marsha for Carolyn's rebellious…

Lew poses as his father to make a phone call to New York. He asks about a comatose patient, E.J. Cunningham. Worried about losing custody, Marsha turns to Mike for advice. He, in turn, proposes to her. Jeff offers Carolyn for both to date…

Marsha tries to win over Carolyn's love. Harry is worried about the long distance call on his name. Following their fight over Betty, Rita leaves the apartment to stay at Ada's. Carolyn tells her father that she wants to live with him,…

Carolyn returns from Boston and stays at her friend Pat. Rod prepares to leave the hospital. Norman continues to bicker with Betty over her portrait. Betty shows interest in buying the Peyton mansion from Steven.

Rod returns home. Rita refuses to go back to Norman until he agrees not to interfere with Betty and Rod. Michael convinces Marsha to not let Carolyn get in the way of her feelings. She listens and accepts his marriage proposal.

Michael and Marsha visit the Miles family for dinner. Susan tells Betty that she intends to live in the Peyton mansion after she marries Steven. Lew's girlfriend Joanne fears that he cheated on her in New York.

Harry finds out that Lew is making phone calls to a New York girl, but Lew refuses to speak about it. Meanwhile, Norman agrees to let Betty and Rod alone. Jeff becomes jealous when he sees Carolyn dancing with Dennis. Sgt. Walker is upset…

Betty offers a high prize to buy the Peyton mansion, but Steven believes she is only interested in it to get in his way. Fred apologizes to Marsha for his past behavior and suggests that he wants to save their marriage.

Steven orders Susan to tell Rodney that Betty has been seeing him. Norman and Rita plot to find a man for Maggie, and decide on Eli. Marsha persuades Michael to elope. Vickie, Lew's friend from New York, arrives in town, announces her…

Steven has accepted Betty's offer. Vickie forces her way in Lew's life through threatening to lie about him to the police. Alma is surprised when Lew tells her that he will marry Vickie. Betty finds out that she has not inherited Peyton's…

During a fight with Betty, Rodney suffers a relapse and can't move anymore. Rita gives Maggie a make-over. Harry feels that Lew is throwing his life away by marrying Vickie and thinks that he doesn't love her. Norman blames Betty for…

It is revealed that Peyton's latest will demands that all money was sent to a foundation. Betty is enraged and blames Steven. Fred asks for Carolyn's help to win back Marsha's affection. Eli and Maggie's blind date goes wrong. Harry…

Dr. Rossi tells Betty that Rodney has severe doubts about his marriage. Carolyn informs Marsha that Fred wants to reconcile with her. Harry refuses to accept that Lew is dropping out of high school.

After hearing about Rod's doubts, Betty turns to Tom for comfort. Rita pursues Norman to not interfere with Rod's problems. Mike invites Marsha to go on vacation with him to the Bahamas. Joanne is upset when she finds out about Vickie.

Following a confrontation with Norman about Betty, Rodney requests a separation from his wife. Harry consults police information about Lew from Sgt. Walker. Eli is able to break through Maggie's hostile attitude.

While Betty packs to leave the house, Rodney's ability to move returns. Alma wants Vickie to give up her baby for adoption. Steven informs Betty about news on Peyton's will. Lew is worried when Harry suddenly leaves for New York.

Lew tries to find out what went on between Harry and Sgt. Walker's conversation. Tom reminds Maggie of her late husband. Jeff is mad at Carolyn for meeting with other men. Fred feels that Carolyn is choosing Mike over him.

Betty tells Rodney that she can't live without him. Lew assures Vickie that he is going to come clean with his father as soon as he returns from New York. Jeff claims to Fred that Carolyn is seeing Lew. Rod wants to leave town for college.

Betty fears that Rodney will realize that he can live without her. Joanne is mad at Lew over Vickie. Marsha worries about how the town would react at a mixed relationship between two teens. Carolyn forces Jeff to tell Fred that he lied.

Betty changes her mind about going after Peyton's estate. Rod is determined to attend college without Betty. Maggie fears that she hurt Eli's feelings when she rejected him for ice fishing. Lew wants to stop hanging out with Carolyn due…

Carolyn is upset that her father believes Jeff's lies about Lew. Lew confronts Jeff with his lies. Rodney prepares to leave for Boston, but assures Betty that there is always room for her, believing that they could have a future together.

Steven is surprised that Betty has gone with Rodney. Maggie discusses her ex-husband with Eli. Fred tells Dr. Miles that he does not want Carolyn and Lew to be involved with each other. Harry does not want to co-operate, which leads to a…

When one of his patients suddenly opposes his treatment, Dr. Miles suspects that Fred has got something to do with it. Steven introduces Betty to Peyton's former nurse, miss Ivers. She reveals that Peyton had several wills.

Carolyn and Lew's so-called relationship is now the talk of the school. Marsha and Fred fight over Carolyn's situation. Mike asks Marsha to marry him that night and she accepts. Jeff tries to assure Fred that he lied before, but Fred is…

After a public fight with Fred, Michael reveals that he will marry Marsha. Eli proposes to Maggie. Carolyn apologizes to her mother for not having trusted her in the past. Jennifers requests Betty's help to assure that Hannah won't…

While preparing to elope with Mike, Marsha is almost raped by Fred. Vickie apologizes to Lew for blackmailing him and grows closer to him. Steven is appalled to find out that Hannah continues to try and destroy Betty. Marsha and Sergeant…

Marsha finds Michael with Fred, who is passed out. Eli decides that he will not accept Maggie's rejection. Michael is worried that he can't revive Fred. Dr. Miles determines a severe injury in Fred's skull.

Steven advises Rossi not to give a statement to the police. Lew comes clean to Alma about the hit-and-run accident. Steven meets with the Asst. D.A., who's building a case against Rossi. A weakened Fred tells Marsha that Rossi is…

Harry destroys the detective's report on Lew. Betty shows the house to prospective buyers. Steven tells Betty he'll be going after Peyton's will by himself. Marsha alerts Carolyn about the circumstances leading up to Fred's injury. Rossi…

Rossi is booked for Fred's murder. Marsha tries to comfort a grieving Carolyn. Sgt. Walker comes to question Norman and Rita.

Rossi is denied bail. Maggie finally agrees to marry Eli. Susan confides in Tom with her misgivings about Steven taking Rossi's case. Carolyn visits Rossi in jail to tell him that she believes in his innocence.

Steven meets with Marsha as he tries to build his defense strategy. Betty and Norman argue about Steven possibly inheriting Martin's estate. Marsha asks Tom to arrange Fred's funeral. Lew tries to confess to Harry, who refuses to listen.

Dr. Rossi prepares for his hearing. After a conversation with Lew, Harry learns from Sgt. Walker that a man named Larry Burrows has implicated Lew and that he's wanted by the police. Susan has a breakdown in front of Tom and he slaps her.…

Sgt. Walker, Marsha, Norman, Rita, Ada, Harry, and the proprietor of the motel take the stand in Rossi's hearing. The judge decides to bind Rossi over for trial. Meanwhile, Lew decides to comply with the police, and Susan, who may have…