They Shoot Mothers, Don't They? (1)

Season 3 - Episode 17: They Shoot Mothers, Don't They? (1)
Overview
Jake and Jo see the Carters arrive at the cabin with Emily and the baby. While Jake is calling the police, Jo disobeys his wishes and confronts the Carters. Mr. Carter shoots her in the back. Mrs. Carter sneaks into Jo's hospital room in the middle of the night, and threatens to kill Austin if she does not receive custody. The judge nullifies the previous custody arrangement, and agrees with Jo's suggestion that the baby be given up for adoption. Amanda is fired after testing positive for illegal drug use. Amanda and Matt discover that Peter prescribed pills for Amanda that contained the active ingredient in marijuana. Although Amanda has no proof, Peter believes her bluff. He knocks her out and plans to kill her on the operating table. Michael pulls the scalpel away and breaks Peter's nose. Michael and Amanda interrupt a D&D meeting where Caitlin is to be appointed president, and discredit her. Alison stops Terry from drinking after he loses a playoff game. He expresses his gratitude
Episode Information
TV Show
Melrose Place
Season
Season 3
Episode Number
17
Air Date
January 16, 1995
Guest Stars

Marcia Cross
Kimberly Shaw

David James Elliott
Terry Parsons

Traci Lords
Rikki Abbott

Penny Fuller
Marilyn Carter

Jack Wagner
Dr. Peter Burns

Jasmine Guy
Caitlin Mills
Crew

Dee Johnson
Writer
Charles Correll
Director

Carol Mendelsohn
Writer