Welcome to the Neighborhood 4/09/97

A new nighttime soap from producer Aaron Spelling, set in an upscale Southern California community. "It's a friendly neighborhood," says Spelling, "but I don't think [the characters] are friends. Everybody's trying to get more than they've got." In the opener, Nick and Joanna Hadley arrive from Michigan with Joanna's teen sister in tow, and reunite with their college friends--and new neighbors--Robert and Kate Russo. As the Hadleys adjust to their new home, they meet other denizens of the area, including Jessica, Robert's employee (and lover); and Laura, an aggressive real-estate agent who sets her sights on Nick.

The Bet 4/16/97

Robert's world comes crashing down personally and professionally; Matt threatens the building inspector (Dirk Blocker); Nick teams up with Matt in his search for Rachel; and Cory goes to the racetrack in an effort to pay off a litigious patient. Meanwhile, Laura plans to visit Nick while Joanna's at the hospital; and Kate keeps a secret from Robert.

The Other Woman 4/23/97

Nick ignores Robert's instructions and proceeds with his investigation; Laura hunts investors for a new real-estate firm; Jessica and Matt go to Santa Barbara; and Rachel conceals her involvement with Michael (Trevor Edmond). Meanwhile, Cory's winning streak continues.

All Hell Breaks Loose 4/30/97

Robert and Kate's marriage continues to suffer due to his lingering attraction to Jessica (Jocelyn Seagrave); and Nick put his life on the line to find out the truth about the Mall collapse. Meanwhile, the Palisades residents get a mysterious new neighbor; Rachel has boy problems; and Laura gets an interesting offer regarding her job.

Mothers and Other Strangers 5/07/97

Nick thinks he's discovered who's responsible for the mall's collapse; Beth gets better acquainted with what Cory's really like; and the purpose of Christina's visit becomes apparent. Meanwhile, Robert tries to patch things up with Kate; Rachel continues to date Michael; and Laura's financial backer leaves town. [Joanna is Rachel's mother, a result of a rape when she was 14].

RunAway 6/11/97

Laura continues to pursue Nick; and Jessica advances her relationship with Matt, whose intentions may not be entirely romantic. Meanwhile, Cory and Beth are asked to grant special requests; and Rachel runs away from home.

Past and Present Danger 6/18/97

When Cory refuses to put Frank's wife under the knife--for good--the loan shark suggests that Beth may be the one needing surgery; and Rachel tries to figure out who her father is. Meanwhile, Robert risks losing a project when a client learns that Jessica no longer works for him; and Laura's wealthy former flame comes to town.

Desperate Measures 6/25/97

Cory frets about the operation he must perform on Frank's wife; Jessica returns to work at Robert's firm; and Kate tries to keep up her appearance so Robert won't stray again. Meanwhile, Rachel searches for her dad with help from a new computer and Michael; Robert's client makes an impending deal more difficult to close; and Matt asks Jessica to move in with him.

Best Laid Plans 7/02/97

Rachel and Joanna make very different discoveries when they individually (and secretly) seek out the same man; Laura leads John down her road to revenge; and Beth is hit hard by the truth about Cory's gambling habit. Meanwhile, Jessica is used by one man and caught in a compromising position by another's wife.

Private Showing 7/09/97

Laura uses some inside information from John's wife to put him in an uncomfortable--but familiar--position; Matt's involvement with Evelyn affects the Graham project; and Rachel sets up a secret meeting with a man from her past. Meanwhile, Kate gets an unwelcome neighbor; Cory tries to get back in Beth's good graces; Christina takes a more active role in the agency.

Motherly Love 7/16/97

With Michael's help, Joanna and Nick search frantically for Rachel and the man she's with; Robert rushes to the hospital--and away from Jessica--when he learns that Kate's been in a car accident; and Beth gets an unexpected visitor from her past. Meanwhile, Laura falls for her mother's fabricated news; and Matt tries to console Kate.

Sweet Revenge 7/23/97

Kate suffers the consequences of her ill-conceived deed and blames her situation on Robert; Joanna is concerned about Rachel's latest crush; and Beth reveals all the details of her shady history to Jessica, but is upset when Cory learns the same information. Meanwhile, Laura insists that Christina get a second opinion on her illness.

[UNKNOWN] 7/30/97

Matt becomes Russo's newest employee, thanks to Kate's newly acquired power at the office, but his presence only helps reunite Robert and Jessica. Meanwhile, Christina and Laura continue to one-up each other; Quinn reconsiders his plot against Cory, for Beth's sake; and Rachel falls deeper for Nick.