E1 - Episode 40

Aired: September 01, 1988

As air-sea rescue searches for Charles and Avril, Sir Edward waits on Jan's answer to his proposal and Ken Masters looks to cash in on the plummeting Frere Holdings share price.

E2 - Episode 41

Aired: September 08, 1988

Jan comes under pressure after a break-in at her design house, Sir Edward involves Tom in plans for the America's Cup and Polly sets her sights on becoming a top business woman. 

E3 - Episode 42

Aired: September 15, 1988

Avril has discharged herself from the clinic, Jan offers Tom her shares in the Mermaid, Leo races for Relton and Abby does a photoshoot. 

E4 - Episode 43

Aired: September 22, 1988

Sir Edward and Ken discover their proposed oil site is a designated bird sanctuary, Sarah scuppers a Russian Leisure Cruise deal and could Jack be leaving the Mermaid Yard? 

E5 - Episode 44

Aired: September 29, 1988

Jan is befriended by fashion executive John Soames, Avril discusses her marriage proposal with her father and a big win at the races funds Jack’s plans for a wooden weekender vessel. 

E6 - Episode 45

Aired: October 06, 1988

Sir Edward provides Tom with some unwanted information about his America's Cup rivals, Ken and Sarah's business relationship becomes more acrimonious and Jack collapses on board the Barracuda. 

E7 - Episode 46

Aired: October 13, 1988

A race against time to save Jack's life, counterfeit dresses of Jan’s stolen designs turn up in Guernsey and an embittered Ken is backed into a corner. 

E8 - Episode 47

Aired: October 20, 1988

Abby’s custody battle receives a boost, Polly has plans to go into business and just who will Leo be racing for in the world championships? 

E9 - Episode 48

Aired: October 27, 1988

Emma takes the Orkadian for a trial run, Abby is desperate for her photographic exhibition to find critical success and Tom and Emma accept an appealing business proposition from Charles. 

E10 - Episode 49

Aired: November 03, 1988

Mike uncovers some secrets from Sir John Steven's past. Robert Hudson’s imminent arrival puts pressure on Abby and Jan and Jack and Emma organise the Tarrant Treasure Hunt. 

E11 - Episode 50

Aired: November 10, 1988

Robert Hudson arrives in Tarrant to discuss custody of William, Jack and Tom fall out over the future of the Mermaid Yard and Ken continues on his mission to expose Sir John Stevens in the press. 

E12 - Episode 51

Aired: November 17, 1988

Polly discovers Gerald has been cashing cheques from their account and they are virtually bankrupt, Charles and Avril meet head on and Abby returns home, putting the custody of William at risk. 

E13 - Episode 52

Aired: November 24, 1988

A mystery buyer is scooping up Relton Marine shares, the Fraud Squad visit Tarrant and Leo goes head-to-head against Ken in the powerboat championship.