Sun, Sep 19, 1976
After a summer in Europe, Brian Walling returns to America to work for the Cardaway Corporation, run by his father Don. Brian meets attractive Summer Johnson, the African American room mate of his friend Glory Dalessio. Brian's sister Stacey is opposed to Cardaway's production of a dangerous chemical, and she decides to undermine the business with a hidden bomb. Meanwhile, Astrid Rutledge attempts to block the appointment of Mark Desmond Cardaway's board of directors. Mark's girlfriend Yvonne worries that her former career in porn films will be exposed by Astrid.
Sun, Sep 26, 1976
Yvonne turns to Helen Walling who suggests stopping distribution of the porn flick Flowers of Paradise by appealing to the producer, Yvonne's ex-husband Brad. Brian hears rumors that Cardaway is planning a mass layoff of employees. Stacey confesses to her brother that she was responsible for the explosion at Cardaway. Later, Brian meets Summer again. Mark is appointed to the Cardaway board. Stacey realizes learns she's wanted by the cops for an act of terrorism.
Sun, Oct 3, 1976
Summer helps Stacey evade the authorities, but when Glory discovers her hiding in their apartment, she calls the cops. Mark's forced to tender his resignation from the Cardaway board after Astrid vindictively exposes Yvonne's past as a porn star. Meanwhile, Yvonne reluctantly agrees to stay with Brad, who promises to stop distribution of Flowers of Paradise. Anderson wants to discontinue his relationship with Glory, and she resorts to blackmail to keep him. Cardaway board member Hilary Madison finds her new chauffeur Nick very attractive.
Sun, Oct 17, 1976
Stacey is placed under protective custody. Glory's role in Stacey's arrest is exposed. Yvonne attempts suicide. Hilary helps Nick acquire a job as a draftsman at Cardaway. Brian and Summer quarrel and then recognize their attraction to one another. Barbara Coby meets with Nick, who is working for her as an industrial spy at Cardaway.
Sun, Oct 24, 1976
The police release Stacey into the custody of her parents, and she decides it might be worse than jail. Glory exposes her affair with Anderson. Brian plans a date with Summer. Don plots the takeover of another company. Yvonne agrees to receive psychiatric help in exchange for Mark returning to Cardaway. Hilary discovers one of Nick's secrets.
Sun, Nov 7, 1976
Brian and Summer can't fight their attraction any longer. Nick attempts to explain the situation with his son to Hilary, who believes him. Stacey and Helen have a serious conversation about Stacey's inability to conform to the ideal of a perfect Walling child. Howell and Don argue about the takeover, and it ends with a life-or-death emergency.
Sun, Nov 14, 1976
Howell faces a difficult decision. Hilary chastises the board of directors for using an illness to their own advantage. Sharon agrees to dismiss Nick, but only after he performs one final act of treachery for her. Later, Nick is nearly caught in the act of industrial espionage. Don sets a time limit for the takeover. The board vows to unmask the spy at Cardaway.
Sun, Nov 21, 1976
Don craftily manipulates Howell into making the right decision. Nick's treachery is revealed at Cardaway, and Hilary informs him that the company intends to press charges. Brian attends a family get together with Summer. Summer's grandmother finds Brian charming, but her prejudiced brother warns Brian to stay away or face the physical consequences.
Sun, Nov 28, 1976
In jail for industrial espionage, Nick appeals to Hilary's kindness and asks her to take responsibility for his son. The judge in Stacey's case considers an alternative and then hands down a sentence. Howell finds that he made the correct decision. Don offers to keep Sharon from going to jail if she agrees to a Cardaway takeover. Leona gives Anderson a taste of being left at home alone. Brian reassures Summer that he's serious about their future as a couple.
Sun, Dec 5, 1976
Nick enters a plea, and Hilary receives custody. Summer wants to know why Brian hasn't told his family about their relationship. Stacey adheres to the judge's orders. Leona's friend Julie makes a shocking admission, and later, Julie's husband makes an equally shocking allegation about Leona and Julie's friendship. The Wallings are less than thrilled when Brian reveals that he's in love with Summer.
Sun, Dec 12, 1976
His parents' reaction to the news that he wants to marry Summer forces Brian to move in with Summer. A recovered Howell returns to the company. Helen becomes attracted to David Valerio, the director of her drama group. Anderson confronts Leona about the accusations leveled at her by Julie's husband. After denying the accusations, Leona makes a reluctant confession to Julie then runs away. Julie chases after Leona, leading to a horrific accident.
Sun, Dec 19, 1976
Julie's angry husband confronts the Gaults. Summer receives startling news that she shares with Stacey, but swears her to secrecy. Don decides to use a Cardaway board member to put a stop Brian and Summer's growing relationship. Stacey becomes involved in Cardaway business again. Helen rejects David's mutual attraction to her and leaves the drama club.