Pacific Palisades is an American soap opera that aired on Fox during prime time from April to July 1997. Produced by Aaron Spelling, the show was cancelled after just thirteen episodes despite a last-minute attempt to increase ratings by casting Joan Collins.
CreatorsAaron Spelling, Diane Messina Stanley
Welcome to the Neighborhood
Apr 9, 1997
A new nighttime soap from producer Aaron Spelling, set in an upscale Southern California community. ""It's a friendly neighborhood,"" says Spelling, ""but I don't think [the characters] are friends. Everybody's trying to get more than they've got."" In the opener, Nick and Joanna Hadley arrive from Michigan with Joanna's teen sister in tow, and reunite with their college friends--and new neighbors--Robert and Kate Russo. As the Hadleys adjust to their new home, they meet other denizens of the area, including Jessica, Robert's employee (and lover); and Laura, an aggressive real-estate agent who sets her sights on Nick.
The Bet
Apr 16, 1997
Kate unsuccessfully tries to tell Robert about her pregnancy when he receives a call informing him of the accident at the Mall. At the Mall, Matt saves Rachel from falling concrete. A doctor assures Nick and Joanna that Rachel suffered no serious injuries, just some swelling at the back of the skull. Robert and Nick blame each other for what has happened as they are swamped by reporters. Beth is suspicious over Cory's nonchalance at her missing bracelet. Laura makes a bet with Cory over seducing Nick. Robert asks Nick and Jessica to investigate the accident and informs Jessica that he is leaving Kate. Cory attempts to get a refund on Beth's bracelet but is forced to offer plastic surgery for the store owner's wife as it is only partial. Rachel comes back to consciousness. Cory assures his attorney that he will raise $20 000. Kate tells Joanna about Robert's affair and her pregnancy. Robert warns Jessica not to resign as it will make the company look responsible for the accid
The Other Woman
Apr 23, 1997
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All Hell Breaks Loose
Apr 30, 1997
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Mothers and Other Strangers
May 7, 1997
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Runaway
Jun 11, 1997
Laura learns that her old boyfriend, millionaire John Graham, is coming to town, Nick and Joanna fight over Joanna's secret and Rachel runs away from home. Cory and Beth go to dinner with Frank and Amy Nicholls which leads to Cory find himself in deeper trouble then ever before.
Past & Present Danger
Jun 18, 1997
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Desperate Measure
Jun 25, 1997
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Best Laid Plans
Jul 2, 1997
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Private Showing
Jul 9, 1997
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Motherly Love
Jul 16, 1997
With Michael's help, Joanna and Nick search frantically for Rachel and the man she's with; Robert rushes to the hospital--and away from Jessica--when he learns that Kate's been in a car accident; and Beth gets an unexpected visitor from her past. Meanwhile, Laura falls for her mother's fabricated news; and Matt tries to console Kate.
Sweet Revenge
Jul 23, 1997
Kate suffers the consequences of her ill-conceived deed and blames her situation on Robert; Joanna is concerned about Rachel's latest crush; and Beth reveals all the details of her shady history to Jessica, but is upset when Cory learns the same information. Meanwhile, Laura insists that Christina get a second opinion on her illness.
End Game
Jul 30, 1997
Matt becomes Russo's newest employee, thanks to Kate's newly acquired power at the office, but his presence only helps reunite Robert and Jessica. Meanwhile, Christina and Laura continue to one-up each other; Quinn reconsiders his plot against Cory, for Beth's sake; and Rachel falls deeper for Nick.
