Season Four (Episodes 98 - 131)
Click on any of the episode titles below to get a detailed summary of the escapades that occurred on Melrose Place that week.
- Dead Sisters Walking (Episode 130 & 131) - May 20, 1996
Michael and Amanda save Peter while Kimberly takes the fall; Jo and Dominick realize they're in love; Matt finds new ways to study for med school; Billy gives Alison a cavity with his sweetness; impressionable Sydney is taken advantage of by big sister Jane; and a surprise wedding takes place!
- Full Metal Betsy (Episode 129) - May 15, 1996
Betsy plays "drill" sergeant with Peter; Jane lets Syd know what sisterly love is all about; Michael and Amanda play Agents 86 & 99 ala "Get Smart"; Billy fumbles with Alison; Jo and Dominick continue apologizing to each other; Matt gets HOT!; no one really seems to miss Alycia or Bobby.
- Peter's Excellent Adventure (Episode 128) - May 06, 1996
Peter gets the third degree from the police, then goes for a ride on the wild side; Jane gets some advice from the D.A.; Sydney and Billy share in the "now-you-see-me, now-you-don't" award, appearing as briefly as possible; O'Malley charms the pants off of Jo; Jane has Dick while Matt has Prick!
- Melrose Unglued (Episode 127) - April 29, 1996
Bobby and Sydney's relationship ends abruptly; Amanda bursts Teri's (Loni Anderson's) balloons; Kimberly tosses Michael out like a rusty nail after he confesses his infidelity; Jane tells Alison about "life in the Big City"; Dr. O'Malley, being the world's foremost expert in child abuse, decides to meet with childish Jo.
- No Episode - April 22, 1996
The last break of the season as the cast and crew of Melrose Place head into the May sweeps! Will Spring cleaning lead to your favorite character's demise? Only Aaron knows for sure!
- True Fibs (Episode 126) - April 15, 1996
Richard shows Jane just how dangerous NYC can be; Jo sticks her nose in Laurie's business (Not as dirty as it sounds); Syd starts to wise up regarding the bum in her apartment; Kim says "Leggo my ego"; Peter gets arrested; and sweet, sweet Billy returns (sort of!)
- No Episode - April 08, 1996
The cast of Melrose gets yet another break, as does the writer of this page! There are six episodes left. Let's hope the writers squeezed some creative juices while they were on their sabbatical.
- What Comes Up, Must Come Down (Episode 125) - April 01, 1996
It's April Fool's Day, and there are plenty running around Melrose Place; Syd and Bobby continue their ridiculous ways; how does Amanda spell relief?... R-O-L-L-_-I-N-_-T-H-E-_-S-A-C-K; Peter gets himself in below "skin deep"; Alison still has morals; Sydney gets a visit from an old friend; Kimberly tries self-therapy; Richard must have boxed himself into his office because he was nowhere to be seen; Matt has token scene.
- No Episode - March 25, 1996
The entire cast of Melrose takes a break this week, as they wait with bated breath to see if at least one Shue can be acknowledged for their acting abilities!
- Triumph of the Bill (Episode 124) - March 18, 1996
"Ethics" comes to Melrose; Kimberly introduces Rita; Julie Newmar claws for a comeback; Billy wins the hearts of the advertising world; the backbone Billy sports may be Amanda's as she sinks to a new low; Claire reveals her affair; Matt, Alan, and pretty much Sydney, Bobby, and Alycia are all missing in action.
- The Burning Sofa (Episode 123) - March 11, 1996
Directed by "Potsie" from Happy Days . Peter proves doctors aren't such bad patients; Betsy uses her Lorena Bobbitt Signature Series Knife set; Sydney gets as wacko with her friendships as with her clothes; Alycia assumes control of Parezi cable; Billy lands yet another account; Alan "pops a boner"on Matt; Richard reenters the fashion world; Jo can't keep her mouth shut.
- Ruthless People (Episode 122) - March 04, 1996
Billy's spinal cord grows one more vertabrae; Bobby's business "cents" pretty much describes his financial worth; Matt and Alan continue their pre-marital woes; Kimberly finds a new friend in herself; Jo makes Jane a deal she can't refuse while Richard wants to try est; Peter takes a fall; Sydney does nothing...again!
- Run Billy Run (Episode 121) - February 26, 1996
Billy shows a new side of himself, leaving viewers to ponder which is better, "New Formula" or "Classic" Billy?; Jane attempts to ready a line for an upcoming fashion show; Kimberly's mind starts acting up on her again; Peter and Alycia's plan against Bobby reaches stage two; Matt and Alan make a token appearance; Sydney does nothing.
- The Circle of Strife (Episode 120) - February 19, 1996
The Brooke finally runs dry; Billy takes Nike's slogan, "Just Do It" literally; Richard and Jo and dumb luck get the better of Jane once again; Sydney becomes more business savvy; Alycia shows she has the makings of a sleazy lawyer; Michael and Kimberly renew their wedding vows.
- Devil in a Wet Dress (Episode 119) - February 12, 1996
Guest, or should I say, Ghost, appearance by Brooke Armstrong; Jane and Richard battle it out in a sew-sew battle; Amanda and Bobby try to reconcile with Alycia and Peter; Matt and Alan break new ground; Michael loses his senses and goes for Kimberly; Jake, Jane, and Matt vie for the worst haircut award.
- No Lifeguard on Duty (Episode 117 & 118) - February 05, 1996
Bobby father blows smoke; Matt has multiple scenes holding hands; Peter gains ground with Alycia; Syd learns the finer points of baseball; Brooke and Billy wrap up all outstanding marriage issues; Michael and Kimberly get cozy as do Richard and Jo; Jane is Jane; and yes...two people actually do die!
- No Episode - January 29, 1996
Here we go again... No episode this week! This is the only news to have travelled around the world faster than the O.J. Simpson verdict! The folks at Melrose have promised viewers that in the next episode, "Two Will Die!" Hopefully, they don't mean they'll kill two hours with boring storylines, but rather, two characters! Since it seems the writers' plots have been worse than Jane's fashions or Syd's bows lately, all we can do is cross our fingers and pray: "Please, if nothing else, no more Kato Kaelin impressions by Jake!" If you're dying to know what's in store for February, check out thespoilers in The MP Gallery! . Next Monday: "No Lifeguard on Duty" (8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST/PST.)
- The Bobby Trap (Episode 116) - January 22, 1996
Bobby hears from his father, Don Vince Parezi regarding unfinished business with Amanda; Matt discovers the tinsel of Hollywood actors; Peter makes an overture to Alycia; Syd plays musical houses; Brooke and Billy see a marriage counselor; Dr. Mancini tends to a worn-out Dr. Shaw; peace is proposed among Richard, Jane and Jo; Jake spends a second week in water.
- Sydney, Bothered and Bewildered (Episode 115) - January 15, 1996
An episode out of "Fantasy Island." Everybody seems to be dreaming! Syd pushes Jane in front of a moving car, then tries to get her sister a good "home"; Michael chases after Kimmy; Alison believe she can help Brooke; Matt, as well as Jake, accuse Jo or at least Richard of conspiracy; Jake makes his move on Jane; Peter finds an interest in Bobby's attorney.
- The Brooke Stops Here (Episode 114) - January 08, 1996
Well, the previews to next week almost seemed better than the show itself. Syd continues taking her therapist's advice which does not look good; Jane is absorbed in self-pity; Peter confronts Bobby and Amanda about their New Year's kiss; Matt's new beau seems the most unstable lover yet!; Brooke models her new wrist bands; Bobby knows just what buttons of Amanda's to push.
- Holy Strokes (Episode 113) - January 01, 1996
What a way to start the New Year! Jane is alive but *not* kicking; Peter faces a malpractice suit; Billy gets fed up with Brooke's antics, but she shows him who's boss; Jo and Richard are M.I.A.; Matt makes his move; Jake shows his caring side; and we try to figure out who's crazier, Syd or Kimberly!
- No Episode - December 25, 1995
Christmas is a day for Peace on Earth, so obviously we can't have an episode of Melrose Place!
- No Episode - December 18, 1995
Unfortunately, the guys at Fox decided it would be nicer to show a Christmas special instead of Melrose Place. What could they be thinking?
- Oy! To the World (Episode 112) - December 11, 1995
Billy rescues Alison; Matt goes on a second date; Brooke learns that at least she can't have a miscarriage; Amanda admits her love for Peter; Syd runs the Christmas Party; Jane bleaches her roots.
- Two Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Episode 111) - December 04, 1995
Hayley rests in peace; Kimberly returns to Wilshire Memorial; Matt finds a new love, as does Alison; when they call Brooke a "mutha" it's not because she's pregnant; Jake continues to plummet in intelligence; Syd breaks new ground for the number of bows in her hair.
- Hook, Line and Hayley (Episode 110) - November 27, 1995
Kimberly remembers her "No More Victims" training techniques; Alison learns people from Melrose should stay away from the ocean; Matt is nowhere to be found; Amanda decides Peter is the one for her, if not Bobby P; Jake wants his money back.
- Kimberly Does L.A. (Episode 109) - November 20, 1995
Kimberly does 'em all when her libido catches fire; Matt plays super-sleuth for the second time this season; Peter plays on Amanda's weakness; Hayley continues to surprise Alison; Jake wises up while Michael turns dumb and dumber; Bobby Parezi arrives in West Hollywood.
- Free Kimmy (Episode 108) - November 13, 1995
Everyone who was out-of-state last week finally returns; at last, Jack feels the dirt falling over his head; Matt begs Jake for a job; Michael turns twenty-nine; Jane-bashing becomes a new fad; Amanda blows Peter off; Kimberly's libido flares up; Papa smurf, i.e., Jack's father, hires a hit on Amanda.
- El Syd (Episode 107) - November 06, 1995
Jake and Jo speak in Hawaiian; Syd tries her hand at blackmail although she's a little rusty; Alison needs Billy to help her make a tough decision; Matt is finally happy and has a party; Peter comes to Amanda's rescue; Kimberly finds a home. This week's episode contains not only spectacular shots of West Hollywood and the Wilshire District, but mediocre scenes of both Hawaii and Mexico.
- Amanda Unplugged (Episode 106) - October 30, 1995
Jack rests comfortably knowing he's getting paid for doing nothing; Brooke springs a surprise of her own on Billy, surprises being something of an Armstrong trait; Dr. Joyce Brothers starts to stalk Kimberly; Jane and Richard drag on; Jake learns computer lingo can be fun!; Syd catches Amanda in a tender moment with Jack.
- Dial "M" For Melrose (Episode 105) - October 23, 1995
Jack "falls" for Amanda; some of Jo's jealousy rubs off on Jake; Hayley pops a surprise on Billy and Brooke, suggesting he may be a man of many surprises to come; Kimberly recovers on her own better than with Peter's help.
- Let the Games Begin (Episode 104) - October 16, 1995
Everyone is so thankful that Kimberly blew up the building because now they can have a "We Survived the Blast" party; Syd and Michael conjure up a game of their own but need a third player; Matt makes a career change; love on the rocks between Jane and Richard; Jack Parezi has Amanda over for a house warming.
- The Jane Mutiny (Episode 103) - October 09, 1995
Kimmy tries to adjust to real life; Hayley hires D&D; Brooke voices concern about having a mother younger than herself; Jo and Jake discuss "stupid" things; Jane and Richard have their engagement party; Amanda shows Billy kinky Polaroids of herself from her S&M days.
- Drawing Henry (Episode 102) - October 02, 1995
Matt gets tough with his old boss; Jo oozes with jealousy; Billy begins to grow a backbone albeit just a small one; Hayley performs a baptismal on Alison; Kimberly sees the light with a little help from mommy.
- Simply Shocking (Episode 101) - September 25, 1995
Pool boy finally gets pool clean; Kimberly does the "Electric Slide"; Brooke visits Disney World; Billy befriends Alison; Shelly gets a new job while Jane loses one; Jack Parezi stops by to say "Hi."
- Blind Ambition (Episode 100) - September 20, 1995
This is the 100th Anniversary Special. Now that Jess is gone, Jo considers making a play for her other "J"; Syd and Jo get new jobs while careless Matt loses his; Matt plays detective; Brooke uncovers a secret from Amanda's past and Jake is greeted with a past secret himself; Kimberly gets a new home.
- Melrose is Like a Box of Chocolates (Episode 99) - September 18, 1995
Melrose Place gets a facelift; Jake is tormented over Jess' death; Alison can't seem to see straight and wants her job back at D&D; Jane displays her strength; Matt displays his strength; Brooke babbles.
- Post Mortem Madness (Episode 98) September 11, 1995
4616 Melrose Place finds itself the hottest spot in West Hollywood. Find out who survives the blast of the past in this thrilling one-hour season premiere! Meanwhile, poor Matt has a few love problems of his own.
Last Modified September 27, 1996