Data is sent to evacuate a human colony when the hostile non-humanoid species that possesses the planet now want to inhabit it.
Tia changes her classes for a cute boy; Tamera joins the softball team.
Mary Jo is in a power struggle for the affection of her children; Anthony learns a lesson about "plastic" money.
Jessica (Angela Lansbury) uncovers embezzlement and blackmail after a Cabot Cove newcomer (Sean O'Bryan) is suspected of shooting a woman at the local Christmas celebration. Guest stars: Larry Wilcox, Diane Baker.
Sam (Alyssa Milano) falls for a married graduate student (Lou Liberatore). With Tony Danza and Judith Light.
