Episodes

1: The Hostages (1)

Jan 6, 1981

In the series premiere, Fielding Carlyle, the deputy sheriff of Truro County, takes his new bride, the wealthy Contance Weldon, on a honeymoon yacht cruise. But they are taken hostage by a drug smuggler, who was double-crossed by Fielding's boss and mentor- the corrupt Sheriff Titus Semple.

2: The Hostages (2)

Jan 6, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: This series picks up where the 1980 TV-movie left off, as Sheriff Titus Semple hardens his grip on Truro by double-crossing a drug dealer, who takes revenge by abducting Semple's deputy Fielding Carlyle and his new bride Constance.

3: Illicit Weekend

Jan 13, 1981

Newly married Fielding, who is running for the state senate, takes his mistress, Lane Ballou, to a campaign speech with him in Tallahassee.

4: The Titus Tapes

Jan 20, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: Titus bugs rooms above Lute-Mae's bar for the purpose of blackmail; and Lane runs into an old acquaintance familiar with her unsavory past.

5: A Mother's Revenge

Jan 27, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: Suspicions concerning the Weldon mill fire flare up again; and Fielding learns a damaging secret about his political rival.

6: The Fish Fry

Feb 3, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: With his popularity at an all-time low, Fielding fortifies himself with drink before an election speech at a fish fry.

7: The Election

Feb 10, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: As the election nears, Sam asks Elmo to endorse Fielding in the state-senate race.

8: Jealous Wife

Feb 17, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: Constance finds Fielding and Lane locked in an embrace and asks Titus to run Lane out of town.

9: Trapped

Mar 3, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: As Skipper prepares to leave Truro behind, his father is seriously injured in an accident that Skipper blames on himself.

10: Bad Girl

Mar 9, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: A girl with a sordid past sets her sights on Skipper; Lane is terrified when an old acquaintance is killed in an ""accident.""

11: Secrets

Mar 10, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: Constance is bent on destroying Skipper's new romance; and a killer is tracking Lane.

12: They Drive By Night

Mar 17, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: A mysterious killer draws closer to Lane; and Field is involved in an auto-accident that could ruin his political career.

13: Hell Hath No Fury

Mar 17, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: Constance seeks revenge on her estranged husband by having an affair with Sam.

14: Bad Chemistry

Apr 2, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: A chemical leak threatens to close down the mill and could impoverish the town unless Field persuades the state senate to allow them more time for a clean up.

15: Hurricane

Apr 2, 1981

Courtesy of TV Guide: The killers tracking Lane seek refuge from a hurricane in Lute-Mae's place.

Season 2

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