Kirk is stunned by the arrival of his little brother Donnie. Maria does her best to pull herself together after the accident.

Jason challenges his doctor's bleak prognosis of his future. Peter prepares for an awesome challenge--dinner with Helen's family.

Jennifer endures the ordeal of her rape trial while Jason awaits the doctor's report on if he will ever walk again.

Michael's grad party plans are sabotaged, calling for disaster control. Jason encourages the despondent Maria to join in the fun.

Brian faces painful memories from his past. Jason and his new roommate share the struggle on the long road to recovery. Maria tutors Kirk, and Michael searches for a job.

A tormented Jason comes home with mixed results, while Karin's return from the drug re-hab is met with little fanfare. Michael embarks on a new career. Maria and Kirk find they have more in common than they thought.

Jennifer battles with her father over buying a car, while Maria and Kirk find themselves growing closer.

Maria and Jennifer escape for a weekend of camping and find they can't run away from their problems. Jennifer shares her darkest secret with Maria.

Kirk confronts his father when he turns up to take Donnie home. The annual end-of-summer bonfire proves eventful when Maria finds she must deal with both Kirk and Jason.

Maria and Jason face the truth about their future together, leading Jason to hit rock bottom. Brian helps Jennifer move into her new condominium.

In the aftermath of Jason and Maria's breakup, Jason seeks out Kirk for a vengeful confrontation that leaves both of them reconsidering the future.

Peter and Karin must take control when their mother goes into pre-mature labour; Michael and the band finally make it to the recording studio.

Nicole and Donnie experiment with LSD. Jason goes on a date with Jean and has a painful encounter with Maria. Brian and Jennifer's romance catches fire.

Jennifer tells her mother the truth about what her father did to her. Jason must decide if he will leave home to pursue an education and a new life. The Anderssons get a nanny from Sweden.

In the season finale, Jason prepares to leave home as he and Maria contemplate a last goodbye. Jennifer and Sarah are at odds over their father's mysterious disappearance.