Controlling Interests

Wealthy yacht builder Sam Burton tries to lure prominent advertising expert and author Margaret Lawson away from her career. Standing in the way is her handsome young assistant, Jeffrey, with whom Margaret is having an affair. When Margaret gives in to Sam, she finds that he insists on having the final word in their relationship, whereas she's used to having the upper hand with Jeffrey. Billy gives Dave, who is still addicted to amphetamines, the news that he failed the bar exam. Distraught, Dave begs Megan to come home, but she leaves when she finds him strung-out and belligerent. When Julie informs Dave that Megan is pregnant, Dave flies into a rage. Dave's ensuing physical confrontation with Megan sends her to the hospital, where she miscarries. This dose of reality jars Dave to enter a drug rehabilitation clinic. Peter and Christine celebrate the third anniversary of sharing business and boudoir.

Writing:
  • Aaron Spelling

Stars:
Release Date: 1982-08-21
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5
TMDb: 6.7/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 60

Other episodes for this season

Opening Moves
Episode 1 - Opening Moves
Queen's Gambit
Episode 2 - Queen's Gambit
Enemies Within
Episode 3 - Enemies Within
Double Jeopardy
Episode 4 - Double Jeopardy
Hornet's Nest
Episode 5 - Hornet's Nest
Undercurrents
Episode 6 - Undercurrents
Forsaking All Others
Episode 7 - Forsaking All Others
Pressure Points
Episode 8 - Pressure Points
Restless Night
Episode 9 - Restless Night
Shadow Play
Episode 10 - Shadow Play
Pitfalls
Episode 11 - Pitfalls
Discoveries
Episode 12 - Discoveries
Fast Forward
Episode 13 - Fast Forward
Controlling Interests
Episode 14 - Controlling Interests
Unfinished Business
Episode 15 - Unfinished Business
Fatal Attraction
Episode 16 - Fatal Attraction
Class of '72
Episode 17 - Class of '72
Barriers
Episode 18 - Barriers
Glass People
Episode 19 - Glass People
Second Thoughts
Episode 20 - Second Thoughts
Past Tense
Episode 21 - Past Tense
All the King's Horses
Episode 22 - All the King's Horses