Heavy rains threaten powerlines and mudslides, with repair crews working round the clock to return electrical service. At the same time, the Rorcheks are considering adopting foster child Danny.
A power surge causes a massive fireball and the power company workers are trapped underground by a cave-in. The firefighters go to the rescue. Water mains are ruptured and Ted and Hector are caught in the deluge.
Fernando Lamas
Donald R. Boyle
R.G. Armstrong - Charlie Howell
Carlos Romero - Hector Robles
Jacqueline Scott - Mrs. Willis (LA County Welfare Department)
James Whitmore Jr. - Ken Owens
Robert Seamans - Inspector Bernwick
Derek Leland Thompson - Workman #2
Clif Cannon - Workman #1
Art Balinger - Newscaster
21 February 1982