John Harkins

Blanche encounters a former schoolmate who is the only man to ever turn her down.

A womanizing Cabot Cove landlord is found murdered and Jessica must prove the innocence of a young boy's mother who is accused of the crime.

The newsroom is shocked at the bizarre death of Chuckles the Clown during a circus parade.

Hunter and McCall learn that a bizarre murder is a biochemist's effort to conceal the killing of a woman's husband in order to win her.

Bobby becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of charades with Sheila Foley in an effort to rescue his kidnapped bride, while J.R. faces a life threatening situation in the asylum. Meanwhile, the transformation of James' life begins when his arrogance leads to disaster in a high roller game of poker.

With the hoodlum Johnny Dancer dead, Carter McKay, Cliff Barnes, and Liz Adams all are likely murder suspects. In other developments, J.R. courts Vanessa, but his hold on her may be tenuous.