Season 2
1980-1981
Hitchhike: Part 1
Airdate: Thursday, November 20, 1980
Written by Don Murray
Directed by Edward Parone
Sid plays good Samaritan to a female hitchhiker in trouble - who subsequently accuses him of rape; Sid’s freshly divorced younger sister, Abby, arrives in the cul-de-sac .
Hitchhike: Part 2
Airdate: Thursday, November 27, 1980
Written by Don MurrayDirected by Edward Parone
Diana scolds her father for picking up the female hitchhiker; Sid learns that his attorney, Richard, has botched his defense in his attempted-rape case; Abby digs to turn up additional information to help her brother.
Remember the Good Times
Airdate: Thursday, December 4, 1980
Written by Diana GouldDirected by James Sheldon
Gary sponsors a new AA member with a lovestarved wife; Abby casts her roving eye on several men in the community.
Chance of a Lifetime
Airdate: Thursday, December 11, 1980
Written by John PleshetteDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
Laura's promising real-estate career makes Richard feel insecure---he impetuously quits his job for what looks to be a better offer.
Kristin
Airdate: Thursday, December 18, 1980
Written by Diana GouldDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
Special Guest Star Mary Crosby
Kristin arrives from Dallas to Southern California and is quickly caught up in a drug bust, begins staying at Gary and Val’s, and immediately catches Kenny’s eye.
Step One
Airdate: Thursday, January 1, 1981
Written by Loraine DespresDirected by Kim Friedman
Diana feels peer pressure to lose her virginity; but Abby needs no encouragement to try to seduce Richard.
Breach of Faith
Airdate: Thursday, January 8, 1981
Written by William HopkinsDirected by Harvey S. Laidman
Richard openly flirts with Abby at Laura’s party to celebrate her realtor success; Kenny wants Ginger back but she threatens divorce; Gary finds himself romantically involved with a love-starved wife of a fellow AA member.
Scapegoats
Airdate: Thursday, January 15, 1981
Written by Tim MaschlerDirected by Gabrielle Beaumont
Michael’s hyperactive behavior continues to make him act out; Gary gets in trouble with gangland figures when he makes a contractual agreement he cannot keep; Laura and Richard continue to grow apart.
A Family Matter
Airdate: Thursday, January 22, 1981
Written by David PaulsenDirected by Edward Parone
Special Appearance by Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing
Abby arranges a dinner between J.R. and Gary so he’ll loan him $50,000; Ginger is reluctant for Kenny to move back home; Richard is frustrated with Laura working so much; Val wants J.R. to stay out of Gary and Lucy’s lives.
Choices
Airdate: Thursday, January 29, 1981
Written by L. Virginia BrowneDirected by Kim Friedman
Sid is oblivious to Linda’s seduction; Richard gives Laura the brush-off; Abby opens Val’s eyes to Gary and Judy’s rendezvous.
A State of Mind
Airdate: Thursday, February 5, 1981
Written by Robert W. GilmerDirected by Alexander Singer
When Jeff learns of his ex-wife’s affair with Richard, Abby worries she could lose custody of her children in part for Karen’s oversharing of information.
Players
Airdate: Thursday, February 12, 1981
Written by Susan Misty StewartDirected by Jeff Bleckner
Karen turns a deaf ear to Abby's warning that Sid's employee is infatuated with him; Val confesses that Gary had an affair with Judy Trent.
The Loudest Word
Airdate: Thursday, February 19, 1981
Written by Joseph B. WallensteinDirected by Kim Friedman
Special Appearance by Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing
Val faces the prospect of her colostomy better than Gary, who falls apart at the seams; Bobby flies out from Dallas to show support for his brother and his wife.
Moments of Truth
Airdate: Thursday, February 26, 1981
Written by Robert W. GilmerDirected by Jeff Bleckner
Thieves intrude on Ginger's baby shower, taking hostages against the armed SWAT team outside.
Man of the Hour
Airdate: Thursday, March 12, 1981
Written by Sara Ann FriedmanDirected by Harvey S. Laidman
Abby gets an uneasy feeling when her ex-Jeff takes their kids for the weekend; Eric saves Ginger’s sister from drowning after she freaks out after smoking a joint laced with angel dust.
More Than Friends
Airdate: Thursday, March 19, 1981
Written by Carol RoperDirected by Alexander Singer
Earl Trent pursues Val to get back at Gary for sleeping with his wife; Richard worries about how close Laura is to her boss; Abby comes onto Gary; Karen frets over Laura to Sid.
Designs
Airdate: Thursday, March 26, 1981
Written by Diana Gould and Robert W. GilmerDirected by Nicholas Sgarro
Special Appearance by Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing
Sid turns down J.R.'s offer to patent his new car-engine design; Kenny is excited about how Ginger’s pregnancy will change their lives; Jeff picks up his children with Abby to go camping… and never brings them home.
Squeezeplay
Airdate: Thursday, March 26, 1981
Written by John PleshetteDirected by Joseph B. Wallenstein
Abby lies that she knew anything about the mob furnishing Gary stolen car parts; Sid and Gary help the feds with a sting operation; Abby learns her ex-Jeff has kidnapped their kids; Sid discovers too late his brakes are out.