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- Grace hires young newcomer Tom Hagan to work at the bus stop, while another enigmatic stranger, Ted Hannibal, also arrives in town. Unknown to anyone, both men are in pursuit of a fortune in stolen gold bars, though each for very different reasons.
- Scientist Alan Mitchell suffers from a deep-seated inferiority complex that dates back to childhood with his younger, more accomplished brother Hugh. When Hugh, also a scientist, requests his help in performing a nuclear test, the fate of everyone becomes endangered as tensions between the brothers mount.
- 2012–TV EpisodePhyllis relates for her viewers stories of her youth in the 1950s. Stories include her family's purchase of their first electric Philco refrigerator, as well as other modern conveniences like a vacuum cleaner and a lawnmower. She speaks of the reactions from rural friends and family who were curious about their unusual appliances.
- Phyllis prepares a selection of convenience foods that were common Southern American meals during the 1950s. Her prepared entrees include: creamed chipped beef, honey glazed ham, cube steak, chocolate fudge, Kool Aid, and Cool Whip. She also discusses popular magazines of the era.
- After wanton woman Carol Devon encourages her fifteen year old daughter Jackie to date a variety of older men, Carol finds herself jailed as an unfit mother. Meanwhile, Dr. Starke recommends a foster home for the wayward Jackie who is sent to live with Cabellos family.
- Ann fears losing everything. Ted speaks his mind and prejudices potential shareholders against financial backing of the firm. Merroney scrambles to set things right. Jill urges Ann not to make a rash decision where her marriage is concerned. Bill's opinion of Ted's actions surprises Gwen who suspects her husband has changed more than she realized. Brian wants to talk with Ann about custody of the children. Initially she orders him out of the house, but ultimately she encourages him to wait before proceeding with divorce. Ted's comments find their way into the press. Ted confides to Jennifer that he resents Merroney, but discovers that Merroney is now in control. Merroney calls a press conference. David reassures Jill that he wants their marriage to work. Ann has a surprise visitor.
- Phyllis traveling France with Jack, and Liz's inability to come home for Christmas disappoints the Bourne family. Vicky confides to Arthur that Peter and Liz are in love and want his blessing for their engagement, but another casual remark about the couple's future troubles him. Laura arrives with Dame Violet, her tiresome, pretentious grandmother. Dame Violet's attention to Charles irks Lady Alice, who believes that she has met her once before.
- Charles and Lady Alice engage in a tiff when he jokingly lavishes Dame Violet with praise. Meanwhile, Mrs. Gates tires of being at the Dame's beck and call, and Arthur wants the household to be rid of the woman. However, Alice suddenly realizes that Violet's past holds a scandal and encourages everyone to overlook her shortcomings. Later, the Bourne family is touched by Dame Violet's very special Christmas gifts.
- When Jim and Gates' motorbike disappear at the same time, Gates jumps to the conclusion that Jim has stolen it. Elizabeth delays reporting the incident to the police in hope that Jim will return with a logical exploitation. Nanny admits to Elizabeth that Mr. and Mrs. Gates resent taking orders from a young woman. Postcards arrive from Helen in the Black Forest, and from Phyllis, visiting friends in America. After Elizabeth wants the issue forgotten, Gates demands to have a word with Arthur about Jim.
- A stern Arthur sorts out Jim and smooths things over with Gates. Talk of civil unrest in Spain leads Nanny to the wireless where she hears disturbing news. Arthur places a call abroad to gather more facts. After everyone has a restless night, the family receives a devastating confirmation from the consulate. Lady Alice's faith in God is tested. A gentle rain falls as the family suffers quietly.
- Arthur lectures the family on potential air raids at Larkfield Manor. Jack's dark humor upsets Victoria, who fears she and Klaus will never see one another again. Rosemary shows Parsons a gas mask and learns that many of the staff are deserting her for more patriotic and profitable war jobs. Victoria convinces Arthur to take her to London with him for one last meeting with Klaus. Lady Alice suggests hoarding petrol and food. Gates informs Arthur that he wishes to rejoin the military. Peter receives word that he must return and await deployment. Laura's decision about their future angers Peter. Arthur hints at something permanent for Rosemary. Geoffrey makes a promise to a very fearful Phyllis after Jack models his RAF uniform. Mrs. Gates refuses to tend to refugees at Larkfield Manor. Klaus and Victoria clash over her latest scheme. Angela stops round Arthur's flat to say goodbye, but her confession is interrupted by Rosemary. Arthur is mortified when Victoria goes missing.
- With Arthur away shooting, Phyllis and Jack seize the opportunity to pose Jack's air transfer scheme to Geoffrey. Phyllis invites Geoffrey for dinner and is surprised when he includes Penelope, his mistress. Nanny, Gates, and Mrs. Gates compare the behavior of Larkfield Manor's guests to that of the immoral Edward and Mrs. Simpson. Jack realizes that one person stands in the way of Geoffrey's financial support. Phyllis confronts Geoffrey about Penelope, and later, she gleefully dashes Penelope's illusion of becoming mistress at Layford Park.
- After Nanny hears a rumor from Gates about Penelope Finch, the gossip is passed on to Phyllis. Jack concocts a brilliant scheme to extricate Penelope from Geoffrey's life and enlists Phyllis's assistance. The staff wonders if their king will discard the throne for a twice-divorced woman. Penelope insists upon making things right with the Bourne family. Phyllis invites Rosemary round for a confidential talk about Geoffrey and his duplicitous mistress.
- Lady Alice implies that she would like to see Arthur and Rosemary married. Liz and Phyllis are at odds over the issue of abortion. Later, a recently qualified Liz is called to the home of a village girl and must deliver her first baby. Rosemary busies herself with a recital and preparations for Peter and Laura's wedding. Arthur phones Rosemary and makes a date to talk with her. Liz explains to her family the deplorable conditions of the village and feels ashamed to be a Bourne. Laura admits to Peter her real feelings about their wedding. Arthur is distracted again by Angela Scott. Jack reacts to the news that he is to be a father. Nanny has guessed Phyllis' secret. Rosemary learns from Peter and Laura that Arthur has been spotted around London with an attractive young woman.
- Young Jenny Cordova, a formerly aspiring trapeze artist in a circus family, faces a lifetime in a wheelchair without psychiatric treatment. Her paralysis is psychological in nature, an unusually strong reaction to her father's accidental death during a trapeze performance that went awry and for which Jenny blames herself.
- Jennifer wants Dr. Ivan to reveal the identity of William's natural mother. Mary dines with Sir Neville, who tells her about future plans. Dr. Ivan finds the situation more complex when he inquires about Pat's husband. Ted and Alan learn about their connection to William. Jennifer takes William to Suffolk. Merroney tires of Ted's personal distractions. The board ignores Bill's attempt to underscore potential labor problems. Ted and Alan share a secret. Brian breaks the news to Jennifer. Ted begs Gwen to act as Jennifer's proxy when Alan and Pat come by, but warns her that Jennifer must not know their identity. David and Merroney clash over Ted and Jennifer. A clean break is made.
- Dave Koster wants a first degree murder conviction for Lupton, a heroin addict who killed an NYPD officer. However, a guilty verdict seems like a long shot when the sole witness to the crime is revealed to be Joe Turker, an inveterate gambler who has also served time in prison and is therefore not considered to be a competent witness to the jury.
- Lillian Carroll, the depressed, rejected wife of Dr. Clay Carroll, swallows a bottle pills and phones the hospital to inform her husband of her suicide. Dr. Steffen and the staff at Alden General do their best to keep Lillian talking in order to trace the call and find her before it's too late.
- A twist on the ethics of doctor and patient confidentiality highlight this story in which the district attorney's office authorizes an electronic listening device in a hospital room, then wants to use the information overheard. Dr. Steffen refuses, citing patient privilege, but he soon learns that only the medical aspects of the conversation were considered privileged.
- Nurse Karen Gardner's new assignment in the psychiatric ward calls into question her professional objectivity when patient Edith Arnold fails to progress in her recovery, and it comes to light that Nurse Gardner, herself once a psychiatric patient, has been using her personal experiences in her treatment of Arnold.
- While shopping at the supermarket, Judy meets eligible bachelor Glen over a box of laundry detergent and quickly begins to dream of remarriage. The whirlwind romance pleases Susan, who hopes it will result in the end of Richard's alimony payments. However, a suspicious Richard begins to suspect that Glen isn't the Prince Charming he appears to be.
- Selena Shelby, a sheltered matron living with her invalid mother Cora, takes on a lodger for extra money.When Robert Garvin, the handsome widower renting the room, takes an interest in the receptive Selena, Cora issues stern warnings to not trust the stranger, and Cora begins to fear for her life.
- Kate reveals to Leo the depth of her debt. Abby surprises a bloodied Jaeger. Sir John questions the value of Frere's offer. Sarah changes her attitude when Ken joins her and Mark at the yacht club. Leo and Abby's friendship disintegrates. Gerald and Polly question Abby about Jaeger. Tom feels disrespected by Jack's design for Caroline's yacht. Jaeger has a plan in mind for Abby. Frere's proposed takeover of Relton Marine goes public. Kate needs Jack's sympathetic ear. Sarah and Ken exchange sexual subtext as Mark begins his power race. Leo rages at Jan's lack of attentiveness. Avril warns Tom that Frere could soon control Relton Marine and stop the Barracuda franchise.
- Heart surgeon Dr. Ken Houck's coldness following the death of a child bothers Gail. However, when she sees him breaking down in private, she offers to take him home and finds he's in a deeply troubled marriage. Soon she and Houck develop a more personal relationship.
- After a month abroad to recuperate from her heart attack, Mary suddenly returns on the day Barbara is celebrating her 18th birthday. Bill Riley catches an Australian named Carter surveying the land around Hammond Transport. Edward and Jennifer's growing relationship is strained by Mary's insistence that he attend her homecoming dinner instead of Barbara's birthday party. The brothers learn that Brian, distracted by marital problems, hasn't finalized plans to acquire surrounding property needed for crucial expansion of the firm, and Carter has outbid them. Mary attempts to befriend Barbara. Jennifer refuses to accept Edward's excuses, and he receives unexpected contact from a former flame.
- An enterprising Leo goes into business for himself. Gerald won't divulge to Polly details of his call from Dr. Reynolds. Tom accuses Frere of pursing a personal vendetta against him. Jan deals with Mr. Lee to acquire Anna as her new designer. Amanda becomes Leo's first customer. Sarah wants to tell Mark the truth about her affair with Ken. Jan learns of Sir Edwards' venture capital fund. Tom faces more bad news from his solicitor. Frere attempts to discover whether or not Sir Edward has invested money in the consortium. Gerald's rage astonishes Polly. Avril questions Frere's relationship with his father. Jan doesn't get the answer she wants from Ken. Jack attempts to sell an order to the Admiral. Frere insists to Avril that he won't involve his father in any deal. Sir Edward decides to teach his son a very expensive lesson.
- Elizabeth decides it's time she goes to London to see if a career in medicine is what she truly wants. With Victoria's friend Laura Collins due to arrive for a long holiday, Nanny grouses that the family shouldn't be entertaining. Elizabeth and Victoria plan a dinner party for the Cartlands. Phyllis relates a rumor that Geoffrey has strayed. The family begins to worry about Nanny's odd behavior, which becomes even odder following an accident in the cedar tree.
- Elizabeth has an opportunity to use her medical training after someone falls from the cedar tree. Mrs. Gates feels that Elizabeth is continuing to hold her feelings inside. Victoria imparts Helen's wise words in an attempt to comfort Nanny. Laura's presence has a positive influence on Victoria. Elizabeth cries in private, but receives consolation from an unexpected source. An evening with the Cartlands brings laughter and singing to Larkfield Manor once again.
- In this seriocomic tale, a relaxing convention in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn for Dr. Starke when he decides to visit Madelyn, the daughter of an old colleague. His quest involves him with an assortment of odd characters including an eccentric landlady, three lushes, and Madelyn herself, a kooky artist who's high on LSD. Meanwhile, Dr. Graham receives notice from the police that Starke has been jailed following a fracas.
- After disposing of his latest victim in the woods, a psychopathic murderer uses a nearby rural schoolhouse as a temporary hideout. Meanwhile, the body is discovered by the schoolmarm, who is confronted by the killer and must find a way to save herself and the children.
- When the rector has a heart attack, Arthur informs Rosemary that as church warden, she may have to select a new rector. However, Arthur has very definite ideas about the sort of man to be considered. Jack and Phyllis invite their friends the Bigginses to visit, just as Ralph Marsh, patron of the living for the church, arrives. Marsh's choice of a new rector appalls Arthur, and a battle ensues when the Archdeacon, Marsh's friend, becomes involved.
- Jack and Denis Biggins decide to involve Marsh and the Archdeacon in their ticket agency scheme, as well as Arthur. Marsh makes his case to Rosemary and Liz. Liz convinces Rosemary to meet with Marsh's choice. Nanny fears that Lady Alice is tippling in private. Prepared to resign over the situation with the Archdeacon, Arthur clashes with Rosemary. Marsh defends Jack to Liz. Arthur fears what is coming to the village with war on the horizon.
- Danielle Taylor experiences a series of what appears to be frightening and debilitating seizures. Her husband, surgeon Joseph Taylor, offers a preliminary diagnosis of a slight glandular issue. Ben offers to help his colleague's wife, but diagnostic tests fail to present an organic cause for the problem. Ben wonders if Mrs. Taylor is concealing the true nature of her problem.
- Student nurse Kitty Lee is a Southern belle with an Electra complex and completely dissimilar to the younger student nurses at Alden General. Left out among her peers, Kitty turns to a mature mental patient similar to her image of her own father.
- Bizarre beach images torment Ann. The police and officials close the murder case. Nikos refuses Erik's request that he recant his confession. Krasakis contacts Interpol for information on Judith Huxley. American businessman Samuel Kingdom Webber makes Erik an intriguing offer. Gerald Mace pumps Nestor about the Shepherds. Erik is reunited with friend Imogen Lundqvist, who's assisting an archaeological dig on the island. Krasakis receives the report from Interpol and stuns Erik with his theories about Ann and Judith.
- Gates catches young Jim Tapper reading a copy of Great Expectations lent to him by Elizabeth and returns the book without asking Jim. Arthur supports Gates against Elizabeth resulting in a disagreement between father and daughter over Jim's right to achieve something greater in life. Rosemary meets with a guilty Arthur who is weary of their deception abroad. Jim is involved in an accident.
- Arthur gives Jim a second chance after his accident. Gates and Nanny take an interest in helping Jim learn how to get on in domestic service. Elizabeth refuses to accept that her desire to help Jim may not be in his best interest, until he takes a unacceptable liberty. Nanny makes an astute observation about Jim. Later, Jim watches unhappily as Elizabeth rides away with a date. Arthur makes plans for another trip abroad, and Elizabeth notes an interesting coincidence.
- Dr. Thompson reluctantly agrees to counsel Joseph Baylor, a seventy year old man who learns that he's in perfect health and could live into his nineties, a terrifying prospect for a man whose life thus far has been boring and unremarkable. His attitude slowly begins to change however when he makes the acquaintance of Gertrude Komack, an attractive widow.
- A new home holds a violent old past and present.
- A recently married couple rent an idyllic home to start their new life; however, they are mortified to learn that it was the site of a brutal homicide. Meanwhile, history may be poised to repeat itself as the other dark secrets, including a hidden fortune, begin to come to light.
- The house is struck by a terrible storm..but has Jim's negligence made the situation worse?
- The family fears the cedar tree branch will strike the house, but an unexpected hero saves the day. Mrs. Gates becomes more upset when Lady Alice blames Gates for the situation; he has gone without permission into the village to see about his motorbike. Later, Lady Alice realizes that she misjudged Jim Tapper and requests that Arthur do more to help him. After reading a newspaper account of Hitler's latest activities, Arthur fears that Jim and many other young men like him will soon be called into military service. Gates receives a dressing down.
- Fearing bankruptcy, Ted is dispatched abroad to locate Parker, while behind his back, Carter urges the other board members to select a new chairman. Pamela refuses to be a pawn in Brian and Ann's marital games. Brian advises David that a housekeeper is cheaper than a wife. Jill asks David a direct question about Julie, and later confides in Mary that David has lied to her for the first time. Barbara arrives home early from Paris. David and Bill Riley deliver devastating news, then David receives very different news. Carter forces an emergency board meeting to oust Ted, but there's a surprise attendee.
- After Stan Trenor offers a full confession, police believe a murder to be a simple open and shut case; however, the incident becomes unexpectedly complex when a trio of unrelated witnesses come forward to exonerate Trenor of the crime. It seems that they all saw him in a completely different location while the murder was being committed.
- While walking his do in the park, Peter Dowling is confronted by three young men who threaten him. Dowling kills one of the young men and is indicted for manslaughter. Although the Prestons argue that he killed in self-defense based on the idea of self-preservation, the prosecution disagrees as the boy was unarmed.
- Paul, a hip, smooth-talker with lots of money shows up at the Straightaway with his car. Impressed with his lavish lifestyle and generosity, Scott and Clipper introduce him to their friend Jennifer. However, when another stranger arrives on the scene, they learn Paul isn't who he appears to be.
- Annabelle Troy's mother Mary learns more of the facts surrounding the arson fire at the Weldon mill. Bent on avenging her daughter's death at the hands of Titus, Mary threatens to publicly name him as her killer, and then expose all of his lurid secrets. Field gains knowledge that could give him the upper hand over his political opponent.
- Housewife Vivian Cowley shops compulsively for herself and her sixteen year old daughter. When her husband Walter tries to curtail her spending, Vivian decides to finance her purchases by forging checks using the names of customers who patronize Walter's grocery store.
- After notorious English playgirl Daphne Kemp writes a tell-all book detailing her involvement in a juicy scandal, Valentine is tasked with obtaining the publishing rights to Kemp's book. Consequently, he must pull out all the stops with Kay Latimer in order to get close to Kemp.
- Pious Reverend Hank McKenzie, at odds with his wife Liz, gives comfort to Jane Wells, a lonely young parishioner whose husband recently died. Later an upset McKenzie seeks counsel from Dr. Starke to help him overcome feelings of guilt about his marital infidelity.