The Hearing (1)

what happens

Kirby angrily demands that Alexis divulge the real motive behind her father's murder attempt. In a fit of rage Kirby tries to strangle Alexis. Steven finds a social worker snooping around his apartment and orders her to leave. The incident later is brought up at the custody trial, and the woman describes Steven's behavior as a typical homosexual reaction. Steven's attorney and roommate Chris Deegan brings to the court's attention that Blake has previously been convicted of murdering a gay man and harbors a blind prejudice against homosexuals. Alexis testifies that Blake purchased the baby from Sammy Jo. When Blake loses his composure and lashes out at Alexis, the judge orders him to control himself and adjourns the hearing.

who made it

directed

Robert Scheerer

guest cast

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

• Neva Patterson
• John Randolph
• Milton Selzer
• Peter Mark Richman as Andrew Laird
• Grant Goodeve