Intrigue

Wilson West tells Eric that Billy is his son, unplanned but not unwanted; since his teenage mother died delivering him, Wilson's parents are helping him raise the boy. Dating privileges are maintained "for observation" as Michael Towner bravely owes up being the one who accidentally hit Mary when she dashed after Annie, who realizes she's the guilty one but only tells off Matt's overprotective vindictiveness. Sign language in a deaf-run restaurant helps Matt make up with Heather. Jimmy Moon dumps Lucy on account of a fussy habit. Charles Jackson nearly loses hope that Annie would come around and Ginger imposes a "break", but both women come to their senses after some surprising "counseling" and fibs. Mary is released from the hospital, but recovery up to basketball level is far from certain.—KGF Vissers

In the season finale, Mary faces a long and painful recovery after her accident, while Lucy and Jimmy Moon break up after Jimmy is critical of Lucy's new blonde hair. Annie attempts to mend the broken relationship with her father and Ginger, his new girlfriend, upon receiving helpful advice from Mrs. Bink (returning guest star Eileen Brennan)