Season 5
Episode Guide
Living With Disaster
S5
E1
Sep 10, 1996
Richard torments Jane's conscience by leaving clues about the murder around her home and office. Detective Wylie tells Amanda that Peter is actually Dr. Peter Howell, who is wanted in Kansas City on charges of murdering his wife.
Over Dick's Dead Body
S5
E2
Sep 17, 1996
Jane suspects that Richard is still alive. Sydney suggests that they dig up the body to alleviate her sister's fears.
Moving Violations
S5
E3
Sep 24, 1996
Jane and Sydney escape when Jane hits Richard in the gut with a shovel. As a deputy is driving Jane and Syd to meet Samantha, they see Richard come out of a grocery store. Richard is killed in a shootout.
Hunka, Hunka Burnin Love
S5
E4
Oct 1, 1996
Peter fires Sydney after learning that she sold his house (which he had listed as a company asset) to pay the practice's debts. Peter has to move into Amanda's apartment.
Un-Janed Melody
S5
E5
Oct 29, 1996
Jane saves Jake and Alison from the fire. Jane apologizes for her outburst, but later tries to seduce Billy to make the couple jealous.
Jane's Addiction
S5
E6
Nov 5, 1996
Jane slashes Alison's tires. Jake catches Jane following Alison and him, and orders her to stop stalking them. Jane files a restraining order against Jake.
Young Doctors in Heat
S5
E7
Nov 12, 1996
Amanda and Peter continue to fight constantly. Peter decides to stay with Michael and Kimberly for a while.
Mission Interpersonal
S5
E8
Nov 12, 1996
Taylor reveals that she is the younger sister of Peter's late wife Beth. She hangs out with Peter while Amanda is away on a business trip, and helps him pick out a ring for her.
Farewell Mike's Concubine
S5
E9
Nov 19, 1996
Kimberly orders Megan to stop "servicing" Michael, but he refuses to stay away from her. Michael cuts off Megan's relationship with her clients.
Nice Work If You Can Get It
S5
E10
Nov 26, 1996
Craig takes the reins of D&D. Arthur pays Amanda to keep an eye on Craig so that the business can stay afloat until he resumes control.
Sole Sister
S5
E11
Dec 3, 1996
Kyle rejects Sydney and vows to make his marriage work. Jane also pushes Syd away as she searches for her birth mother. She learns that her mother is a former actress named Sherry (Larson) Doucette.
Quest for Mother
S5
E12
Dec 10, 1996
Kimberly rejects Michael's final attempt at a reconciliation. He decides to stay with Matt for a while, but Kimberly urges Megan to get Michael back. Dan pressures Matt to move in with him.
Crazy Love
S5
E13
Dec 17, 1996
Sydney resents Jane's new relationship with her mother. Sherry lies about the identity of Jane's biological father, but later reveals that he was a producer with whom she had slept with to win a part.
The Accidental Doctor
S5
E14
Jan 7, 1997
Michael tries to reunite Peter and Amanda in the hopes that Peter will again make a contribution at the office. Kyle tries to play matchmaker at his birthday party, but Amanda isn't ready to talk to Peter.
Escape from L. A.
S5
E15
Jan 14, 1997
Michael signs the divorce papers, and marries Megan during their trip to Las Vegas. Peter learns that Kimberly has a brain tumor, and breaks the news to Michael. Jane is robbed at gunpoint at the boutique.
The Eyes of the Storm
S5
E16
Jan 21, 1997
Michael insists on spending time with Kimberly after learning of her terminal illness. She reveals to Megan that she will crash her car during the next rainstorm.
Better Homes and Condos
S5
E17
Jan 28, 1997
Kimberly pulls Michael from the wrecked vehicle while Megan calls for help. Michael experiences internal bleeding, and flatlines.
Great Sexpectations
S5
E18
Feb 4, 1997
Megan becomes concerned by the amount of time Michael is spending with Kimberly. When Megan convinces Michael to ignore a call from Kimberly and spend the night with her, Kimberly suffers a seizure.
Catch Her in a Lie
S5
E19
Feb 11, 1997
Megan is furious to learn that Michael has slept with Kimberly. She forgives Michael, but then stakes out the beach house and nearly runs over Kimberly.
Men are From Melrose
S5
E20
Feb 18, 1997
Nick follows Taylor to Peter's house and witnesses a romantic encounter. He later photographs the couple's late-night rendezvous at a golf course. Megan discovers that Kimberly's illness is in remission.
Frames R Us
S5
E21
Feb 25, 1997
Nick drops hints about the photos to Peter. Taylor drugs Nick while Peter removes the pictures from his apartment. When Kyle arrives home, Taylor pretends that Nick is attacking her.
Screams From A Marriage
S5
E22
Mar 4, 1997
Amanda rejects Craig, who seeks a relationship after their night together. Kyle realizes that Taylor has been lying to him.
101 Damnations
S5
E23
Mar 11, 1997
Michael takes Megan back after learning that she has returned to the streets. A woman sues Sydney after she is injured by a display at the boutique.
From Here to Maternity
S5
E24
Mar 18, 1997
Kimberly collapses during an argument with Michael. She learns that she has an aneurysm, but refuses to undergo surgery.
Last Exit to Ohio
S5
E25
Apr 1, 1997
Kimberly's mother and Michael argue when Mrs. Shaw announces her intention to take her daughter back to Cleveland. Michael insists that Kimberly is too weak to travel.
The Dead Wives Club
S5
E26
Apr 8, 1997
Jake and Alison hit the road in the hopes of finding a place to get married. Their car breaks down in a small town, where they eventually tie the knot.
Deja Vu All Over Again
S5
E27
Apr 15, 1997
Sydney suffers broken ribs and a separated shoulder in her fall, but her pain is eased when she learns that she could receive five million dollars. Craig tells Amanda that he will take care of the lawsuit by seducing Sydney.
All Beths are Off
S5
E28
Apr 22, 1997
While having lunch with Megan, Jennifer hears Kyle's voice. She slaps him. Kyle visits her at the beach house, and apologizes for the way he broke off their Boston affair.
Ultimatums and the Single Girl
S5
E29
Apr 29, 1997
Amanda and Kyle seek divorces so that their spouses can't get a cut of the jazz club. Sydney decides to give up her lawsuit for a $50,000 settlement because she doesn't want to hurt Craig.
Going Places
S5
E30
May 6, 1997
Michael decides to convince Peter that he has a disease called rage epilepsy. He and Taylor drug Peter, then tell him that he struck Taylor during a blackout.
Secrets and Lies, And More Lies
S5
E31
May 13, 1997
The jazz club celebrates its grand opening. Amanda pushes Kyle away after he hires Jennifer as a bartender. Sydney undermines Amanda's authority at D&D.