Felix (Zachary Bennett) is run ragged trying to perform the work he loves at the hotel and the work Alec expects him to love at the farm. Boddin: Paul Soles. Tremayne: Ian D. Clark. Felicity: Gema Zamprogna.

While the Kings prepare for Hetty's surprise 50th-birthday party, her publisher (Les Porter) springs his own surprise---he's terminating her contract. Rachel: Patricia Hamilton. Muriel: Marilyn Lightstone.

Jasper's inventor's gears start turning again when Hetty buys a lobster cannery. Lester: Richard McMillan. Andrews: Ray Jewers. Jasper: R.H. Thomson. Olivia: Mag Ruffman. Gus: Michael Mahonen.

A visiting politician (Gordon Pinsent) advises Alec to run for office. Meanwhile, the pol's daughter steals Felix's heart---as well as some other valuables. Felix: Zachary Bennett.

A well-known actress (Linda Sorenson), on the run from a scandal, brings her ego and her talent to Avonlea to star in the annual drama competition. Hetty: Jackie Burroughs.

When the Kings learn that Cecily (Harmony Cramp) has tuberculosis, Janet decides to care for the child at home rather than send her to a sanitarium. Felicity: Gema Zamprogna. Alec: Cedric Smith.

An accident in the lab results in Jasper (R.H. Thomson) inventing a resilient hard plastic that his business-minded cousin Jeremiah convinces the townfolk to invest in. Davey: Kyle Labine.

After being promoted to assistant manager and given a raise, Gus (Michael Mahonen) proposes to Felicity. Izzy: Heather Brown. Clive: David Fox. Dora: Lindsay Murrell.

The arrival of a minister and his family has a great impact on Janet and Sara, who learn that "life is as magical as you make it." Part 1 of two. Viola: Stockard Channing. Booth: Jaimz Woolvett. John: Jim Mezon. Elbert: Marc Marut. Sara: Sarah Polley.

Conclusion. Janet's friendship with Viola (Stockard Channing) hits a roadblock after an incident involving Muriel's car. Meanwhile, Hetty spies on Booth (Jaimz Woolvett) and Sara. John: Jim Mezon. Janet: Lally Cadeau.