Just Say No

what happens

Bruce learns that D&D has been purchased by a consortium of doctors. Peter fires Bruce and appoints Amanda president. Amanda gives Billy a promotion and orders him to fire Alison, who has begun to experience blackouts. Bruce hangs himself in Amanda's office. Matt tells Billy that he can save Alison's job by checking her into rehab. They conduct an intervention, and Alison agrees to seek treatment. She escapes when the trio stops for gas, but later checks herself into the clinic. Sydney decides that she doesn't mind being a hostage when Chris buys her expensive gifts and gives her unlimited use of his credit cards. She finally calls Jake and asks for help after Chris loses all of Jane's money and becomes abusive. Michael, Jane and Jake fly to Las Vegas, where Jake expresses his doubts about Sydney's behavior. Jane and Michael learn that all the money is gone, and sleep together. Michael demands to know why Kimberly suddenly has a child. Jo struggles to prove that her son is alive.

who made it

directed

Victoria Hochberg

written

Carol Mendelsohn

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Marcia Cross as Kimberly Shaw
• Jack Wagner as Peter Burns
• Robert Gant as Room Service Waiter
• Stanley Kamel as Bruce Teller
• Cheryl Pollak as Susan Madsen
• Kenneth Tigar as Hospital Clerk
• Ana Mercedes as Maria
• AAlan Echeverria as Dr. Katz