Circle of Strife

what happens

Kimberly is hurt when she receives divorce papers, although they had been filed months before her reconciliation with Michael. He suggests that they have a real wedding at the beach house and renew their vows. Michael fires Sydney at Kimberly's request. Sydney sues Michael and Peter for sexual harassment, and they are forced to appoint her office manager. Peter stifles Alycia's suspicions by claiming that his father was destroyed by the Parezis. They launch a plan to ruin Bobby's image by making it appear that he is bribing a senator. Jo accidentally takes Jane's sketch pad, and the designs are included in Richard's new line. Alison is outraged when Billy embarrasses her in front of a client to set up his own pitch. They later sleep together, and Billy tries to bully Alison into moving in with him. Alan tells Matt that the show's producer has decided that he and his co-star, Valerie, should marry as a publicity stunt.

who made it

directed

Janet Greek

guest cast

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

• Julianna McCarthy as Mabel
• BBelita Moreno as Gloria Bryan
• Kathleen Freeman as Madge
• Rob Youngblood as Dave Erickson
• Patrick Muldoon as Richard Hart
• Anne-Marie Johnson as Alycia Barnett
• John Enos III as Bobby Parezi
• LLonnie Schuyler as Alan Ross