SYNOPSES: JANUARY 1981

JANUARY 1, 1981 (EP. #4190)
Philip remembers proposing to Pat. Then Pat gets up and he asks her if she remembers his proposing to her. / Rachel arrives home and hugs Amanda. / Rachel wishes Jamie Happy New Year and then sees Matthew. Mac tells Rachel that Ada wanted to be home. Brian tells Rachel that he is supposed to keep his eye on her but it is okay if she wants to go outside. / Marianne calls Pat's and asks Philip if her mom is okay. Philip tells Marianne that Pat had too much to drink but he doesn't know why or what anyone can do. / Outside, Jamie tells Rachel that things are good between him and Mac and that Mac wants him to take over for him. Jamie also tells her that he thinks this hunt for Mitch is a wild goose chase but Rachel says they have to know for sure and to support Mac and love him. / Jim brings Margo a good offer on her house and then asks her to the Supper Club for dinner and she accepts. / Joey tells Ada they have plenty of time yet but she wants to leave right away for the memorial service. / Cory, Clarice, and Larry arrive at the service. Then Marianne extends her sympathy. Jim and Margo arrive and Rachel arrives with Jamie and Mac and then she comforts Ada. Next, the service begins. / Pat tells Philip she would like to go to the memorial service but Philip tells her she is in no condition to go. An angry Philip tells Pat he doesn't understand why she drank so much that she passed out. Pat tells Philip it was New Year's Eve but he asks her what her excuse will be next time. / The service for Charlie Hobson continues with Larry speaking about what a great man Charlie was. / Jess tells Jordan that the Arena is in good shape but reminds him that his dock project is to be completed first. Then Jess tells Jordan he may be interested in acquiring the Supper Club. / Rachel tells Mac she is worried about Ada because she is holding all the grief inside. Mac assures Rachel that Ada will be fine in time. / Mac tells Rachel that Amanda is okay and that he thinks Jamie will be a fine publisher. Rachel tells Mac that she agrees that they have to try and find Mitch. Then Rachel looks at the map and Mac tells her he will start his search tomorrow or the next day. Rachel tells Mac that she never loved Mitch and slept with him only once in St. Croix when she was trying to find out where he was. Mac doesn't understand why no one ever told him this. Rachel tells Mac she has never loved anybody but him. Mac tells her his life doesn't mean anything without her. Mac and Rachel agree to drop the divorce for good. / Joey tries to keep Ada company and get her to open up but she tells him she isn't ready to do that yet and needs time to be alone. Ada thanks him for everything and then Joey leaves. / Pat tells Philip there won't be another time. Philip tells Pat that there will be another time and another and another. Philip also tells her that it hurts that he can't help her. Then he leaves. / As Jess and Jordan dine at the Supper Club, Jess notices Margo and tells Jordan that she could be a problem and he needs to take care of her. / Rachel holds Matthew and Mac tells her he will find Mitch. Jamie and Brian discuss taking her back and then Rachel tells everyone that she would like to go for a walk with Amanda alone before she goes. Rachel takes the map and then heads outside with Amanda. / Mac notices that the map is missing and then they see Amanda. Amanda tells them that her mommy is gone and then they hear a car engine starting.

JANUARY 2, 1981 (EP. #4191)
As Mac and Brian talk, Mac notices that the map is missing and then they see Amanda. Amanda tells them that her mommy is gone and then they hear a car engine starting. / Clarice looks at a picture of Charlie and then Blaine calls and tells her how sorry she is about her father passing on. Blaine also tells Clarice that she would like to come over and talk to her. / Ada remembers a recent moment with Charlie and then opens the door to Leigh. / Mac tries to get Amanda to tell them where Rachel went. Jamie checks outside and tells them that the station wagon is gone. Brian tells them Rachel is due back at the prison and if she has really left is in serious trouble. / Leigh asks Ada about his father and tells her that he never got to know him. They grieve together and comfort each other. / Blaine arrives at Clarice's. / Brian tells them if Rachel doesn't come back she will be considered escaped. Then Mac figures out that Rachel took the map and Jamie tells Mac he never should have told Rachel about the plan to try to find Mitch. Then Brian tells them that he called the prison and bought them a couple hours. Mac tells them he knows the direction where Rachel is headed. / Blaine tells Clarice that Larry has been acting differently lately and she thinks she is to blame. Then Larry enters and accuses Blaine of telling Clarice about it. / Ada finishes telling Leigh about Charlie and comments that Mac Cory has a grandson named Dennis. Leigh tells Ada that his brother's name isn't Dennis but Denver. Then Leigh leaves with Ada giving him a flower to remember Charlie with. / Jamie tells Mac that he is going to help him with finding Rachel and Cecile can take care of the Complex. Brian agrees that Jamie should help so Mac agrees. / Larry accuses Blaine of telling Clarice about the loan he got from Jordan but Blaine tells Larry she didn't know anything about it. Blaine leaves and Clarice wants to know what this is all about. / Jamie visits Cecile and tells her that his mom is missing and he and Mac are going to go look for her. Jamie tells Cecile that they want her to take over the Complex while they are gone. / Clarice tells Larry she won't live in a house bought with Jordan Scott's money. They argue and then Larry walks out when Leigh comes home. / Mac tells Ada that Rachel is missing and he needs her to help take care of the kids while he and Jamie are gone. Ada suggests that they get the police involved but Mac tells her that Brian says they should find her before the police and get her to turn herself in. Mac also tells Ada that Jamie thinks he is to blame for Rachel taking off. / Clarice tells Leigh that Denny called and wants to know if he is coming home today. Then Leigh tells her that he went to see Ada to talk about their father and now he understands that he spent so much time disliking someone he never even knew. / Jamie tells Cecile how much she means to him and she tells him that she will do a good job running the Complex while they are gone. Jamie tells her he is beginning to realize how much he counts on her for things. / Leigh finishes packing and Clarice tells him she is sorry to see him go. Then Leigh asks her if he can move here to live. Clarice says she thinks it's a great idea but he better talk to Denny and Suzanne about it first. / Mac tells Ada that Jamie is asking Cecile to cover for them while they are gone. Ada tells Mac she thinks Cecile will hurt or use Jamie just like Blaine did. Then Jamie arrives and tells them Cecile will look after the Complex. Ada tells them not to worry about the kids. Ada tells them she hopes they find Rachel before the police do.

JANUARY 5, 1981 (EP. #4192)
Ada tells Mac and Jamie that she hopes they find Rachel before the police do. Mac tells them that he is sure Rachel will follow the map to find Mitch and Jamie hopes they can find her fast. / Zachary gets a call from the prison warden and learns that Rachel is missing. Then he decides to go talk to Brian about it. / Larry arrives at the Arena. / Joey asks Larry what is wrong but Larry says everything is fine. Larry also tells Joey that he is tired of waiting for the good life and Joey says he can understand that. / Nellie tries to keep Zachary out of Brian's office but Zachary enters and asks Brian where Rachel is. Then Zachary tells Brian that Rachel is a fugitive. / Clarice shows up at Ada's. / Jordan asks Blaine if she is okay because she seems a little down but she tells him that she is fine. / Clarice tells Ada how Larry has been acting crazy, first with a sports car and now he borrowed money from Jordan Scott to buy a house. / Joey calls Blaine and tells her that Larry is with him and acting funny. / Back at the Cory house, Mac and Jamie finally decide not to wait any longer for Brian to call and as they open the door to leave an officer tells them that he has to detain them for questioning. / Blaine tells Larry to go home to his family but he tells her that he is tired of waiting for the good things in life and doesn't see anything wrong in wanting them now. Then Jordan arrives and asks if everything is okay. / Brian arrives and tells Mac and Jamie not to say anything. He also tells them that Colton hasn't had enough time to go through the courts to prevent them from going after Rachel. Then Zachary arrives. / Larry tells Jordan that he isn't going home tonight to show everyone where he stands. So Jordan offers Larry a place to spend the night as his guest. / Ada advises Clarice to talk to Larry so she calls home but he isn't there. Clarice also tells Ada that Leigh is going to move to Bay City. / Brian gets on Zachary's case and tells them that unless he has the legal means to detain them he is out of line. / Ada tells Clarice that it will be nice to have Charlie's son around. Then she tells Clarice that it looks like Rachel has taken off to find Mitch. / Larry accepts Jordan's offer and when he leaves with Joey, Blaine asks Jordan what he is trying to do. / Zachary accuses Mac of arranging this situation. Mac tells Colton to get out but Colton promises that if he plans to meet up with Rachel he won't be far behind. Outside Zachary tells the police to make sure that they know they are being watched and then make it appear like they are being pulled off the watch and that's when he really wants them to be watched. / Blaine gets upset with Jordan and tells him that if he hadn't given Larry a place to stay he might have gone home to Clarice. Jordan tells Blaine he misjudged Larry and that he has a lot more ambition than he thought. / As Larry checks into his room, Joey asks Larry if he is okay. Larry tells Joey he is fine. Then he remembers fighting with Clarice. / Brian advises Mac and Jamie to stay home because of the police outside. After Brian leaves, Jamie notices that the police are gone. Mac tells him it could be a trap but both men decide to take a chance and leave to go find Rachel.

JANUARY 6, 1981 (EP. #4193)
After Tracy rehearses "The Rose" with Dooley and Jason, Jason gets a call from Jordan asking to see him today. / Russ tells Dr. Berger he has arrived at a decision about the new care unit. / Blaine calls Clarice (who is upset that Larry didn't come home last night) and asks her to meet her at the Arena in an hour. / Russ tells Dr. Berger that he is accepting the position and wants to be able to select the people for the unit. Dr. Berger agrees and cautions Russ that this job will be a very demanding and time consuming position. / Clarice meets Blaine and Blaine tells her that Larry spent the night at the Arena. Blaine also tells her she may need to give in on this issue with Larry. Then Larry enters. / Cecile goes over Philip's work with him and reminds him that Mac and Jamie have left her in charge. Cecile also tells Philip that Pat called in sick and she wonders if she is sick sick or drunk sick. / Blaine meets Jess and Jordan and Jess gives Blaine her first profit check. / Russ tells Olivia that he has accepted the job and would like her to be his assistant. / Larry and Clarice apologize to each other. Then Clarice tells Larry she thinks she has a way for them to get the house without Jordan's money. / Blaine is surprised by how much money the check is for and thanks Jess and Jordan. Jess tells Blaine he appreciates her help with the docks project. When Blaine leaves, Jordan assures Jess that Margo Grove is being taken care of. / Margo signs the papers on the sale of the house and thanks Brian for all his legal help. Then Margo tells Brian that Jerry is enjoying his time in Florida and has found a couple homes for her to choose from. After the closing on Thursday Margo tells Brian that she is going to put her stuff in storage and then head to Florida, stopping to visit some friends along the way. Margo tells Brian her one regret is Blaine and she is very worried about her. / Clarice tells Larry that Leigh is going to move to Bay City and live with them. Clarice goes on to tell him that she wants to go back into working as a beautician to earn extra money. Larry decides it is a good idea because then he can use Jordan's money to fix up the house. Then Blaine enters and asks to speak to Larry alone. / Jordan tells Jason that his bosses want to be his new silent partner in running the club. Jordan makes Jason an offer but Jason tells him he will think about it. Tracy wonders what business deal Jordan proposed. / Blaine shows Larry the check from the big boss and says she is giving it to him to get the house instead of borrowing the money from Jordan. Larry tells Blaine that at least he is borrowing the money without selling himself like she has. / Eileen gives Philip some more work and tells him that Pat Randolph would like him to call her at her home. / Jason tells Tracy that Jordan wants to buy into the club and that he would have an answer for him tomorrow. Tracy tells Jason she doesn't trust Jordan and suggests he say no but Jason tells her he doesn't know.

JANUARY 7, 1981 (EP. #4194)
Cecile calls Pat and tells her that she needs her to come to work. Pat tells her she doesn't feel up to it. Cecile tells Pat if she doesn't come to work then she can't keep her job open. / Clarice meets Joey at the Roller Disco and tells her that since the Roller Disco closed down last week she needs his help with Ada and has a plan for the space. / When the phone rings Pat decides it must be Cecile and won't answer it but it is Philip calling her. / Marianne visits Rick at the lab and tells him he is working too hard and not getting enough sleep. Rick then apologizes for canceling dinner on her but says he has to work late so they make plans for dinner on Friday instead. / Clarice tells Joey that she thinks Ada needs something of her own. Clarice tells Joey the Health Connection owns this space and intends to turn the space into service shops. Clarice tells Joey she would like the space to be used for Ada's Beauty Parlor. / Cecile tells Liz she is in a terrible position because Pat hasn't come to work again. Then she tells Liz she had no choice but to tell Pat to come in or she would lose her job. / Jordan tells Jess that he thinks Jason will agree to the deal for the Supper Club and has a meeting with him this afternoon. Then Jess tells Jordan that their entire operation is moving to Bay City in a few months. / Kit tells Rick that Miranda hasn't been herself lately. Then she gets on Rick's case for seeming edgy and not taking care of himself. Kit also tells Rick that Jerry is in Florida looking for a house for Margo and she isn't sure the time it takes to get involved is worth it. / Marianne visits Liz and learns that she thinks Pat is drinking again and Cecile told Pat that if she doesn't come to work, she will lose her job. / Joey tells Clarice that the beauty parlor sounds like a great idea. Clarice asks him to help out getting the place in shape. / Marianne tries to convince Pat to go back to work. Pat tells her that Philip has walked out on her so she doesn't care about work. / Jordan tells Jason that he should stop in and see Ilsa Bower while in Vegas because she will show him a good time. Jason tells Jordan that he would like to wait until he gets back from Vegas to decide on the deal for the Supper Club. / At the hospital, Philip meets with Marianne and tells her that he isn't trying to hurt Pat but she doesn't need him because she has been using him as a crutch with her drinking problem. Philip also tells Marianne that he could have accepted her drinking problem but chose instead to walk away and make Pat face it. / Jordan tells Jess that he thinks Jason will go for the deal because he seems interested in the organization. / Marianne tries to talk to Pat but Pat tells her that she wants to be left alone. Marianne tells Pat that she may get what she wants. / Bill Eastlake and Chuck Mulholland of the FBI arrive at Zachary Colton's office. Colton tells them that if they follow Rachel Cory's husband and son they will lead them to her.

JANUARY 8, 1981 (EP. #4195)
Bill Eastlake and Chuck Mulholland of the FBI arrive at Zachary Colton's office. Colton tells them that if they follow Rachel Cory's husband and son they will lead them to her. Colton also tells them that Rachel has some crazy idea that the man she shot and killed is still alive. / Pat remembers Philip being angry with her after she drank New Year's Eve. Then Liz is surprised to see Pat at work. Pat tells Liz to tell Cecile she is here and stone cold sober. / Rachel calls Sue from a pay phone and tells her that she needs to speak to her and asks to come over and got the address from Ernie. However, Sue hangs up. / Colton tells the FBI that he thinks Mac and Rachel Cory have arranged a rendezvous in order to leave the country together. He also tells them that there is no way Blake could be alive. Then Larry enters and learns he will be assisting the FBI on this case. / Marianne visits Rick at the lab and asks him to get a bite to eat with her. She also tells Rick she doesn't think he looks real healthy. / Pat accuses Liz of running to Marianne with news about Pat's job. When Liz defends Cecile, Pat calls her a bigger fool than she thought. Then Liz walks out. / Colton tells Larry he wants him on this case. Larry tells them from what he understands Mac and Rachel are looking for Mitch Blake. / Margo thanks Brian for all his help on the sale of the house and then tells him that she is going to be leaving for Florida right away. / Clarice and Joey tell Larry that they are thinking of buying the Roller Disco and turn it into a beauty parlor for Ada. Then Clarice realizes Larry is packing and he tells her that they need to talk. / Liz brings Cecile to Pat's office but Pat isn't there. Liz tells Cecile that she was in earlier. Then Cecile tells Liz she is growing very close to Jamie again and wants to do a good job while he gone. Then Pat enters and Liz leaves her to talk with Cecile. / On the phone, Margo talks to Jerry (off-camera) and tells him she will be stopping in New Orleans and Mobile on the way to Florida and will be leaving right away. / Marianne notices that Rick seems warm and asks him to see a doctor. Then she tells him she is concerned about her mother's drinking. Rick tells her that there is nothing she can do and her mother has to want to stop on her own. / Joey leaves and then Larry tells Clarice he has to leave town because Colton wants him to work with the FBI in finding Mac, Rachel, and Jamie. / When Margo gets in her car to leave she is surprised by an unknown man who tells her not to say a word and to just drive straight ahead. / Cecile and Pat have a run-in and then Cecile fires Pat. / Joey arrives at the lab and asks Rick to get a bite with him but Rick declines. When Joey leaves, Rick collapses. / Rachel finds Sue and tells her she isn't going to let her go until she gets the information she has come for.

Note: Last appearance by Judy Cassmore as Margo Grove.

JANUARY 9, 1981 (EP. #4196)
Sue tells Rachel that they left the wounded man at a doctor's office outside the town of Green Gables. / Kit runs into Joey at the hospital and he tells her that he was supposed to eat with Rick. They both decide that he didn't look good earlier. / Rick is unconscious in the lab. / In a restaurant Mac and Jamie decide to look into finding the doctor's offices rather than finding Sue. The first town they will hit is Green Gables. / Joey tells Kit that he is doing good and enjoys working at the Arena. Joey also tells her that he is living at Ada's for now. Then Linda tells Kit that there is a call for her. / Zachary visits Miranda and tells her that Mac is going to stay with Rachel. He also says that he thinks Mac and Rachel are planning to rendezvous and then leave the country together. / At the diner, Larry and the FBI ask about Rachel. They learn that no one has seen her but they have seen two men a little while ago that match Mac and Jamie's descriptions. Larry also learns that they wanted to know the quickest route to Green Gables. / Rick gets up and then collapses again. / Joey finds Rick on the floor and Rick tells him he feels dizzy. Joey calls for some help so then Linda and Russ arrive. / Miranda tells Kit that she is leaving town and going back to Philadelphia. Kit asks her if her leaving has something to do with Mac and Miranda admits that Mac is part of it. Then Linda arrives and tells Kit that Rick has been rushed to the emergency room. / Rachel pays a visit to the doctor's house. / The doctor tells Rachel that he treated a man for a gun shot wound a few months ago. Then Rachel shows him a picture of Mitch and the doctor confirms that it was Mitch he treated but he claimed to have amnesia. The doctor goes on to say that the man stole some money and probably headed for the train yard. / Russ tells Rick that he has a bad case of the flu and will be staying in the hospital over night. Then Kit enters and learns Rick has the flu and doesn't want to stay in the hospital. / Rachel asks a train worker about the train routes and tells him she is looking for a man who might have hopped a train at night. The worker tells Rachel that the only train at night goes to Red River, Colorado and that's where some train hoppers camp out. So Rachel decides to take the train to Red River. / Joey tells Russ that Rick can stay with him at Ada's. Rick agrees to it and then Kit thanks Joey for his help. / Kit tells Linda that she realized today that she is starting over again. Kit also says that with Amy, Brad, and now Miranda leaving she realizes that you cannot run away from your problems. / On the train Rachel remembers Sue saying that they left the man at a doctor's house and the doctor telling her that the man took off after he treated the wound and about a small camp where railroad bums hung out together. Then she learns that she is four hours away from Red River. / Mac and Jamie arrive at the doctor's office and learn that Rachel was there and that Mitch is alive. When Mac and Jamie leave, the doctor realizes that the lady is Rachel Cory and calls the police.

Note: Last appearance of Judith McConnell as Miranda Bishop

JANUARY 12, 1981 (EP. #4197)
In Red River, several men didn't recognize the picture of Mitch that Rachel showed them. Rachel met Mel, the man who rode in a train boxcar with Mitch to Red River. A concerned Marianne came over when Pat avoided her phone call. Marianne rushed Pat to the hospital when Pat hurt herself cutting vegetables. Jamie refused to let Mac find Rachel alone, despite learning that Zachary asked the FBI for assistance. Chuck Mulholland and Bill Eastlake of the FBI doubted Larry's dedication to apprehending Rachel. Larry searched for Mac and Jamie while Chuck and Bill questioned the doctor who treated Mitch. Olivia lectured Pat about alcoholism and suggested group therapy. Kit joked to Marianne about Rick being a difficult patient. Kit told Marianne she heard from Jerry and wondered why Margo hadn't called or arrived in Florida yet. Marianne and Kit decided to become roommates. Larry reluctantly allowed Mac and Jamie to escape for Red River. After questioning the train worker, Larry and the FBI men planned to follow Mac and Jamie. Pat admitted to Marianne she drove Phillip away and needs to take care of herself instead of depending on others. Mel told Rachel that he left Mitch to recuperate at Ma Davis's cabin and suggested she go there to find him.

JANUARY 13, 1981 (EP. #4198)
The train worker explained to Larry and the FBI men they should be able to catch up to the train heading for Red River. Bill Eastlake called Zachary about his suspicions that Larry let Mac and Jamie escape. Larry called Clarice, who thinks Rachel ran away because she’s convinced Mitch is alive. Arriving home from Wisconsin, Leigh told Clarice that Denny wasn’t happy about Leigh moving out and is still bitter over Charlie. Tracy told Russ she plans to stop touring after the Vegas gig. Russ and Olivia discussed staffing for the new Emergency Care Unit. Olivia told Russ that Jason wanted her to break up his marriage to Tracy. Leigh flirted with an amused Blaine, who advised there aren’t any job openings at the Arena. Joey suggested Leigh contact Sam Waters about working construction for the Cory/Halloway dock project or help with building Ada’s beauty parlor. Mac asked Jamie to carry on the Cory legacy and revealed plans to write his memoirs. Russ confronted Jason, who lied that Olivia misunderstood his intentions. Clarice and Leigh discussed his job search and the plans for Ada’s beauty parlor. Larry and the FBI men caught up to Mac and Jamie on the train. Tracy decided to end her professional relationship with Jason, after Russ told her about his conversations with Olivia and Jason. Mac assured Jamie they will find Mitch Blake.

Note: Denny served during the Vietnam War and wears a leg brace because of a war-related injury.

JANUARY 14, 1981 (EP. #4199)
Sam Waters and Jordan discussed arranging an accident at the Cory/Halloway dock project, which Jess wants shut down. Joey left Rick alone, but insisted on having Marianne come over later. Leigh was embarrassed when Clarice introduced Blaine as Larry’s sister. Clarice and Blaine wondered if Larry would resume interest in purchasing a house once Rachel had been found. Rick refused the soup and faked taking the pill Marianne brought over. Marianne and Joey separately denied Rick’s suggestions that Marianne was seeing Jamie. Jordan funded Joey’s Reno trip to learn card dealing. Olivia suggested Pat as fundraiser for the Emergency Care Unit to Russ and Dr. Berger. Jess appointed Blaine to head a new operation, but warned her to stay away from Joey or risk rousing Jordan’s jealousy. Joey and Russ brought Rick to the hospital when his fever worsened. Tracy advised Jason she wants to remain at the Supper Club instead of touring. Russ and Linda examined Rick. Joey called Kit when Rick was unable to provide his personal information. Kit felt guilty for being unable to help Rick and considered calling her family. Jordan assured Jess that Blaine has no lingering feelings for Jamie or his family. After a disagreement with Dooley about Russ and Tracy, Jason decided to call Jordan.

Note: Rick’s full name is Eric David Halloway. His birthday is May 6, 1954.

JANUARY 15, 1981 (EP. #4200)
Liz refused to answer Phillip’s questions about Pat’s whereabouts. Brian showed Charlie’s estate papers to Ada, who worried about Rachel. An overworked Cecile gave secretary Harriet a hard time. Jordan and Jess hoped arranging more accidents would shut down the Cory/Halloway dock project. Cecile was shocked when Phillip resigned after learning that Pat had been fired. Russ told Jason his professional relationship with Tracy is over. Jason warned Russ that Tracy won’t be content as a housewife. Ada and Clarice discussed Joey, Rick, and Kit. Jason and Jordan discussed plans to finalize their deal on the Supper Club. Jordan offered to contact Ilsa Fredericks to help Jason with his problems. Leigh asked Sam Waters about a construction job. Clarice explained to Ada the plans for the new beauty parlor. Leigh told Clarice and Ada that he registered for classes and looked for work. Liz wasn’t much of a comfort to Cecile. Cecile signed contracts for Brian and asked him not to tell Mac about the dock project fire. Russ told Tracy that everything is settled with Jason. Jordan called Ilsa(off-camera) and asked her to take care of Jason’s needs while he’s in Vegas. From a payphone, Rachel refused to reveal her whereabouts to Ada. Rachel panicked and asked for Ada’s help when she learned Mac and Jamie are looking for her.

JANUARY 16, 1981 (EP. #4201)
Larry and the FBI men kept an eye on Mac and Jamie, who made plans to split up. Mac departed from the train being tailed by Bill Eastlake while Chuck Mulholland and Larry secretly stayed with Jamie. Rachel stopped at a diner, looking for a ride to Ma Davis’ cabin. Tracy didn’t mind breaking plans when Russ needed to check on Rick at the hospital. Captain Petroni refused to believe Zachary’s insinuations about Larry’s suspected lack of conduct. Mitch awoke from another dream about his shooting. Russ, Olivia, and Linda fretted over their failed attempts to break Rick’s fever. Andy, a gas station attendant, offered Rachel the use of a jeep to reach Ma Davis’ cabin. Tracy was touched by Jason’s sweet talking. Kit told Marianne that Rick’s illness brought her and Joey closer. Marianne admitted to Kit she can’t return Rick’s feelings yet. Russ suggested Kit prepare herself and the family for the worst when discussing Rick. Zachary ordered Chuck and Larry to arrest Jamie for aiding a fugitive. Russ didn’t believe Tracy’s belief that Jason wanted to forgive and forget. Jamie was arrested before he could get any information out of Mel, who had previously helped Rachel. Chuck denied the possibility and Larry was stunned when Jamie blurted out that Mitch was alive. Mitch heard a jeep crash, where Rachel was knocked unconscious.

JANUARY 19, 1981 (EP. #4202)
Chuck Mulholland had Jamie booked for aiding a fugitive. Tracy, Jason, and Dooley arrived in Vegas. Dooley decided to check out the pool, while Tracy called Russ. Mitch watched over a sleeping Rachel and couldn’t understand why she looked familiar to him. Russ decided to make arrangements to join Tracy in Vegas. A demoralized Jamie called Brian and found comfort with Larry being assigned to his case. Jamie told Larry he felt guilty for being unable to find Rachel. Jason had Tracy leave to make dinner arrangements so he could call Ilsa. Kit visited with a recovering Rick. Mitch found a newspaper article about his shooting and realized that Rachel is on the run. Russ informed Rick that his viral flu was caused by a mosquito in the lab he was working in. Zachary threw him out when Larry objected to Jamie being questioned without sleep or a lawyer present. Brian arrived just in time to interrupt Zachary’s interrogation of Jamie. Sandy took a call from Jason, who was invited by Ilsa to check out the Health Club. Russ and Olivia warned Kit that a side effect of Rick’s viral flu is depression. Zachary warned Larry his conduct as a police officer is being investigated. Jamie told Brian that Mac is still looking for Rachel and that Mitch is alive. Rachel woke up and recognized Mitch at her bedside.

Note: First appearance of Chris Rich as Sandy Alexander. First appearance of Gwyda DonHowe as Ilsa Fredericks.

JANUARY 20, 1981
Pre-empted for the President's Inauguration.

JANUARY 21, 1981 (EP. #4203)
Blaine asked Jordan why Joey was sent away to Reno. Ada explained Jamie’s arrest to Rick, who sung Joey’s praises. Melissa interrupted an argument between Ilsa and Sandy to introduce Jason. Ilsa suggested Jason have Tracy visit the Health Club. Blaine eased Jordan’s jealousy by explaining that Joey is not her type of man. Ada told Brian she feels like her whole world is falling apart because of recent events in her family. Jim offered to take a stressed-out Liz to dinner. Zachary convinced Mr. O’Dell of the Commissioner’s Office to have Captain Petroni keep an eye on Larry. Kit gave Rick details about his illness. Rick saw an opportunity to get closer to Marianne when Kit explained she and Marianne will be living together. After Tracy and Dooley rehearsed, Jason convinced Tracy to accept Ilsa's invitation. Ilsa forced Sandy to blackmail a woman into joining the Health Club with incriminating photos. Then, Ilsa assigned Sandy to take care of Tracy during her visit. Brian and Jamie had a conference while waiting for Zachary. Jess agreed when Blaine suggested she check out Miranda Bishop’s house, which is on the market. Jess was impressed with how Blaine handled Jordan’s jealousy. Melissa warned Sandy to obey Ilsa, but Sandy vowed to free himself. Ada comforted Jamie.

Note: First appearance of Taro Meyer as Melissa Needham.

JANUARY 22, 1981 (EP. #4204)
Jerry, back from Florida, worried to Brian about Margo’s whereabouts. Melissa checked Tracy into the Health Club free of charge as a special guest. Rachel was surprised to wake up and come face-to-face with Mitch. Brian agreed to have a trace put on Margo and assured Jerry not to worry. Cecile planned to visit Jamie in jail and told Liz to shut down the dock project. Jerry asked Kit if they could continue to see each other. Sandy flirted with Tracy while giving her a tour of the Health Club. Kit and Marianne both had reservations about pursuing new relationships. Mitch asked Rachel about the recurring dreams he's been having. Rick admitted his feelings for Marianne to Jerry. Rick was jealous when Marianne showed concern for Jamie. Cecile visited Jamie in jail, where they shared a kiss. Marianne blamed the fever when Rick declared his love for her, then admitted she may have feelings for someone else. Liz was reluctant when Cecile insisted she contact Brian about confidential papers Mac had drawn up about Jamie and Cory Publishing. Liz left to meet Jim instead of helping Cecile with work. Sandy was interested to hear from Tracy about Bay City and Mac Cory. Jerry warned Jamie that he cannot be released from jail unless Mac and Rachel return. Rachel asked Mitch to come back to Bay City.

Note: First appearance of Paul Tinder as Jerry Grove. Bay City has a population of over 200,000.

JANUARY 23, 1981 (EP. #4205)
Mel agreed to help Mac find Rachel. Ilsa forced Sandy to put the moves on Tracy. Mitch and Rachel left the cabin. Jordan gave Larry a loan for the house he plans to purchase. Tracy was thrilled when Russ called to say he’s coming to Vegas on Friday. Blaine changed the subject when she didn’t want to discuss Jordan's loan with Larry. Blaine realized her divorce from Jerry is final today. During dinner, Tracy was impressed with how well- rounded Sandy seemed. Zachary ordered Bill Eastlake to arrest Mac and Rachel together. Blaine didn't appreciate Jordan’s suggestion that Larry be hired at the Arena. Rachel was reluctant to tell Mitch about his past and the shooting. Sandy made advances towards Tracy at her hotel suite. Zachary demanded that Jamie answer his questions or languish in prison. It was an awkward moment for Mitch when Mac and Rachel reunited. Tracy let Sandy stay for a while at the hotel suite when she learned Sandy was following orders from Ilsa. Sandy told Tracy that Jason asked Ilsa to make sure Tracy was well taken care of while in Vegas. Zachary gloated to Jamie that Mac and Rachel will be apprehended soon. Jamie taunted Zachary with the idea that Mitch is alive and that he convicted an innocent woman. Sandy lied to Ilsa about his “date” with Tracy. Mitch fled when Mac asked Mitch to clear Rachel of murder.

JANUARY 26, 1981
Pre-empted.

JANUARY 27, 1981 (EP. #4206)
Bill Eastlake caught up with Mac, Rachel, and Mitch and planned to escort them to Bay City so the murder charges could be dropped. Brian and Jerry weren’t able to prevent Jamie from being transferred to an Ogden prison. Zachary refused Chuck Mulholland’s suggestion to release Jamie, despite learning that Mitch is alive. Joey offered to help Rick romance Marianne. Tracy was sympathetic when Sandy apologized and showed shame for his job as a prostitute. Rachel promised Mitch she’d gradually explain everything that had happened to him. Rachel assured Mitch he will regain his memory. Kit wanted to help when Joey explained that Rick is depressed about Marianne. Brian was relieved to hear that Mac, Rachel, and Mitch are together and heading back to Bay City. Kit convinced Marianne to talk to Rick. Mac witnessed Rachel comforting Mitch about his amnesia. Marianne agreed to resume seeing Rick once he’s released from the hospital. Tracy suggested Sandy use his skills for a new line of work, but Sandy was pessimistic about being able to escape Ilsa. Tracy was puzzled by Sandy’s interest in Bay City and Mac Cory. Kit and Jerry decided to make dinner together. Brian didn't buy it when Zachary claimed he was powerless to stop Jamie's prison transfer. Mac told Rachel that Jamie was sent to prison.

Note: Paul Perri resumes the role of Joey Perrini until March 6, 1981.

JANUARY 28, 1981 (EP. #4207)
Tracy questioned Jason’s intentions for providing a gift to a music critic. Larry promised to take Cory to the park after snapping at the boy. Larry told Clarice he hopes the offer on the house will be accepted, so that the family wouldn’t be so crowded. Brian couldn’t say when Ada asked why Jamie hasn’t been released from prison. Tracy apologized after accusing Jason of setting her up with Sandy. Tracy told Jason that she wants to cut the Vegas gig short and that Russ is coming for a visit. Brian suggested that Ada use Charlie’s insurance check on herself. Brian convinced Jerry to wait for word on Margo’s whereabouts before taking any action. Dooley told Tracy that Jason resented her time being divided between her singing career and Russ. Leigh and Joey talked about hockey and the Arena. Larry and Jerry agreed to be careful of Zachary and nail Jordan. Jason confronted Ilsa about Tracy’s incident with Sandy. Ilsa offered to arrange an accident to take care of Russ permanently. Ada promised to consider Clarice and Joey’s offer to open the beauty parlor. Sandy told Melissa he wants to free himself of Ilsa and search for his natural father in Bay City. Larry warned Leigh about Jordan and accepting a job at the Arena. Ilsa vowed to punish Sandy for not fulfilling his duties with Tracy. Tracy arrived at the Health Club to spent time with Sandy at the pool.

JANUARY 29, 1981 (EP. #4208)
Blaine warned Joey that their friendship makes Jordan jealous. Pat and Olivia decided to plan a telethon fundraiser for the Emergency Care Unit. Russ suggested a slow recovery for Rick, who was discharged from the hospital. Rick looked forward to Marianne’s visits while he’s recuperating at Ada’s. Jerry flirted with Kit. Jordan explained the ins and outs of card dealing at the Arena to Joey, who wasn’t pleased to hear that some customers are allowed to win. Ada warned Cecile not to use or hurt Jamie. Philip accepted Olivia’s request for help with the telethon when he learned Pat was involved. Olivia agreed to take care of Russ’s patients while he’s away in Vegas. Kit was disappointed with Marianne’s ambivalence towards Rick and concern for Jamie. Pat invited Philip over to her apartment. Blaine advised Joey to turn a blind eye towards unethical practices at the Arena. Philip was pleased with Pat’s recovery from alcoholism. Pat and Philip cleared the air about their relationship and agreed to work together. Brian was put off by Cecile’s insistence to see Mac’s confidential papers about Cory Publishing and Jamie. Ada found comfort in Joey and Rick being at her house. Brian gave Jerry his divorce papers and agreed to step up the search for Margo. Brian assured Jerry that Zachary will not stand in the way of Jamie’s freedom.

JANUARY 30, 1981 (EP. #4209)
Mac and Rachel returned home to greet Ada and Amanda. Sandy felt inspired by Tracy to want more out of life. Brian and Russ consulted with Mitch about his recovery. Ada told Rachel that she is opening a hair salon. Mac and Ada helped Rachel come to grips with recent events. Sandy told Tracy about his dreams and abusive childhood. Sandy and Tracy agreed to meet up later when Ilsa requested to see Sandy privately. Brian asked Russ how Mitch’s memory might return. Russ wondered about the outcome once Mitch remembers his love for Rachel and son, Matthew. Zachary revealed his plans to benefit from Jamie’s arrest to Chuck Mulholland. Ilsa warned Sandy not to become attached to Tracy. Mac and Rachel credited their reunion to Mitch and agreed to help with his amnesia. Russ gave Mitch medical advice and suggested psychiatrist Dr. Doris Wagner for therapy. Mac decided to confront Zachary, who Brian blamed for the delay of Jamie’s release from prison. Rachel visited Mitch in the hospital. Tracy was shocked when Sandy revealed Mac Cory as his natural father. Ada advised against it when Rachel explained she and Mac are assisting with Mitch’s recovery. Mac was diffused but still suspicious when Zachary explained he had arranged Jamie’s release. Tracy encouraged Sandy not to let his past interfere with forging a relationship with Mac.