Howards' Way

1. S01E01Episode 1September 5, 1985—Tom Howard, along with son Leo and daughter Lyn, celebrate their success in the prestigious Commadore Cup but when Tom reveals he has been m
2. S01E02Episode 2September 12, 1985—Ken Masters is interested in taking over the Mermaid Yard. He employs Leo Howard at the local pertol station and is eager to employ Jan. Mea
3. S01E03Episode 3September 19, 1985—Tom confesses to his family that he has invested in the Mermaid Boat Yard and his family is livid about the sale of the Flying Fish. Abby fi
4. S01E04Episode 4September 26, 1985—Leo acts like a hero. Jack has reservations about Tom’s approach to the Mermaid Yard and Avril is caught in the crossfire. Abby’s relationsh
5. S01E05Episode 5October 3, 1985—Avril and Jack continue to disagree over the future of the Yard and Tom's role in the decision making. Jan offers Ken some business advice o
6. S01E06Episode 6October 10, 1985—Abby secretly leaves for Southamptom leaving all in Tarrant mystified. Lyn is perturbed by Phil Norton's agenda and blows her chance of crew
7. S01E07Episode 7October 17, 1985—Over dinner with Tom, Avril confesses to buying the Flying Fish. Polly encounters Charles at a gallery opening but does not get the receptio
8. S01E08Episode 8October 24, 1985—Charles and Ken come to gentleman's agreement about the planned marina. Jack turns to drink when the yard loses the German business contract
9. S01E09Episode 9October 31, 1985—Charles enlists Gerald's help in his plans to develop the marina. Tom and Jan come to a financial agreement even though their marriage is ov
10. S01E10Episode 10November 7, 1985—Tom and Avril's first night together is interrupted by a boating accident. When it emerges that the boat was recently serviced by the Mermai
11. S01E11Episode 11November 14, 1985—The legal battle between Jack and Skellet over the Mermaid Yard hots up. Tom adapts his boat designs to appease Jack while Charles and Ken's
12. S01E12Episode 12November 21, 1985—There is descent at the Boat Yard because Tom, Avril and Jack are all too preoccupied elsewhere. Jan and Ken celebrate the opening of their
13. S01E13Episode 13November 28, 1985—Relton Marine is apprehensive about investing in the Boat Yard's latest project. Lyn's altered behaviour causes Tom and Jan some concern. As

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Episode 14September 4, 1986—Whilst the mermaid celebrated another successful launch, its future hangs in the balance at a London court. The mysterious disappearance of
2. S02E02Episode 15September 11, 1986—Brittle Polly Urquhart is delighted by the arrival of American stud Orin. Lynne's amnesia leaves her living in a world of strangers and news
3. S02E03Episode 16September 18, 1986—Environmentalist Leo comes to blows with creepy Ken Masters over the development of a local beauty spot. Patriarch Tom resorts to desperate
4. S02E04Episode 17September 25, 1986—As leather-clad Leo mourns for the birds, Mr Shellet plots a dangerous revenge. Ken's ambivalence towards Claude's designs enrages dazzling
5. S02E05Episode 18October 2, 1986—Lynne’s transatlantic venture drives a wedge between Tom and Jan. Resistance to the marina development gathers momentum and Jack delivers Sh
6. S02E06Episode 19October 9, 1986—There’s concern across Tarrant as Lynne disappears from radar. Abby’s mothering abilities are called into question and the press get wind of
7. S02E07Episode 20October 16, 1986—Ken’s cloak-and-dagger attempts to frighten Leo don’t have the required results. An opinionated visitor forces an impossible decision on Abb
8. S02E08Episode 21October 23, 1986—Polly’s revelation leaves fertile Charles in a quandary. Jack’s behaviour causes concern at home and the boatyard, forcing wily Avril into a
9. S02E09Episode 22October 30, 1986—The old firm is back in business, Bill!” Gerald forces a reconciliation with Charles. Abby’s involvement in the local environmental group ca
10. S02E10Episode 23November 6, 1986—Oh, happy day! France and Britain are joined in matrimony. Charles’ interests in the Mermaid ruffle feathers in the boardrooms of London and
11. S02E11Episode 24November 13, 1986—Abby is seduced by the icy blue eyes of sexy but dangerous fanatic Curtis Jaeger. Leo and Jan come to blows and Tom is left reeling by Avril
12. S02E12Episode 25November 20, 1986—Darling Jan proves she’s as wonderful a daughter as she is a mother and lover. Charles finally gains control of the boatyard, but is it just
13. S02E13Episode 26November 27, 1986—Charles and Abby come to a resolution. Claude’s designs dazzle the London Fashion Show, but hearts break and blood is spilt on the beaches a

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Episode 27September 3, 1987—The Mermaid is struggling to escape the negative publicity generated by the catamaran accident and desperately needs new contacts. Meanwhile
2. S03E02Episode 28September 10, 1987—The future of the Mermaid hangs in the balance with the coroner's verdict yet to be decided and to add insult to injury Charles plans to wit
3. S03E03Episode 29September 17, 1987—Polly and Gerald's relationship is suffering as her spending gets out of control. Is Charles trying to sabotage the Mermaid? With financial
4. S03E04Episode 30September 24, 1987—The competition is on as the Summer Powerboat race , leads to tensions between Ken and Charles. Sir Edward , is approached by Jan with a bus
5. S03E05Episode 31October 1, 1987—Jan's newly discovered talent Anna reveals she may be promised to someone and forced to quit the exciting world of fashion. Tom learns the o
6. S03E06Episode 32October 8, 1987—The Mermaid faces repossession, but a saviour is on hand. Entrepreneurial Jan drives a hard bargain and after agreeing to help Tom out finan
7. S03E07Episode 33October 15, 1987—Impressionable Leo makes a spontaneous decision after meeting Amanda's parents and decides it's time to move their relationship to the next
8. S03E08Episode 34October 22, 1987—Avril and Charles are at loggerheads after she decides to put the Barracuda back on the market, with her job on the line will she go ahead?
9. S03E09Episode 35October 29, 1987—Surprises are in the Tarrant air as Jack receives a blast from the past when his ex Vanessa shows up; Gerald earns a lucrative job offer fro
10. S03E10Episode 36November 5, 1987—After the success of the Barracuda, a celebration is in order and it's officially launched by Relton. Charles has a new business partner, bu
11. S03E11Episode 37November 12, 1987—There's trouble in paradise for young lovers Leo and Amanda, with arguments on the horizon and a shocking discovery awaiting Leo, things are
12. S03E12Episode 38November 19, 1987—Gerald is on to Sir Edward's plot to ruin Ken despite his feigned interest in the floatation of Leisure Cruise on the stock market. Tom is l
13. S03E13Episode 39November 26, 1987—The Mermaid's latest boat, The Sprit of Tarrant is a success as are Jan's latest creations. To make up for neglecting her, Charles surprises

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Episode 40September 1, 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 p
2. S04E02Episode 41September 8, 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 sig
3. S04E03Episode 42September 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.
4. S04E04Episode 43September 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 J
5. S04E05Episode 44September 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 J
6. S04E06Episode 45October 6, 1988—Sir Edward provides Tom with some unwanted information about his America's Cup rivals, Ken and Sarah's business relationship becomes more ac
7. S04E07Episode 46October 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 int
8. S04E08Episode 47October 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?
9. S04E09Episode 48October 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
10. S04E10Episode 49November 3, 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 org
11. S04E11Episode 50November 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
12. S04E12Episode 51November 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
13. S04E13Episode 52November 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 ch

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Episode 53September 7, 1989—As Charles and Gerald face investigation by the Fraud Squad and Leo begins to recover from his crash, Laura Wilde arrives to take over Wilde
2. S05E02Episode 54September 14, 1989—Ken finds trouble in his personal and business life. Jan meets James Brooke, her potential competitor and Charles' plans for Relton become a
3. S05E03Episode 55September 21, 1989—Charles attempts to discover who implicated him in the fraud enquiry, Laura and Tom discuss joining forces with Ken and Abby travels with Le
4. S05E04Episode 56September 28, 1989—Laura aims to profit from Charles and Avril's feud. James and Jan are at loggerheads over a designer and it is soon clear that business as w
5. S05E05Episode 57October 5, 1989—Leisure Cruise shares are being bulk purchased by a mystery buyer. Laura warns Ken to keep personal matters out of business and Abby reassur
6. S05E06Episode 58October 12, 1989—Jan and James' business arguments fail to prevent them getting closer. Jack discovers Vanessa's secret business dealings and Abby's announce
7. S05E07Episode 59October 19, 1989—Vanessa has an ambitious new role, Avril focuses her attention on preventing Charles' take over bid and Orin interrupts Charles' exercise ro
8. S05E08Episode 60October 26, 1989—The Fraud Squad catch up with Charles. Tom and Jack struggle to meet their first deadline at the Mermaid Yard and while Jan focuses on the H
9. S05E09Episode 61November 2, 1989—Avril returns from Malta to be embroiled in Charles' fraud case. Laura is determined to get hold of James' Howard Brooke shares and Kate cul
10. S05E10Episode 62November 9, 1989—Jan determines to stand by James. Kate is concerned about the impact of the new marina development and Jack has difficulty dealing with memo
11. S05E11Episode 63November 16, 1989—Charles and Gerald set their sights on revenge. Abby refuses to hand William over to the Hudsons and Ken and Laura court Sabio Fernandez for
12. S05E12Episode 64November 23, 1989—Charles engages Battle Cry in a local six-metre yacht race and Abby joins Kate on the picket line at Mermaid Yard but has James taken on too
13. S05E13Episode 65November 30, 1989—Avril's position is in jeopardy now that Ken has sold his Relton shareholding to Charles. Jan confronts James over his actions and Leo takes

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Episode 66September 6, 1990—
2. S06E02Episode 67September 13, 1990—
3. S06E03Episode 68September 20, 1990—
4. S06E04Episode 69September 27, 1990—
5. S06E05Episode 70October 4, 1990—
6. S06E06Episode 71October 11, 1990—
7. S06E07Episode 72October 18, 1990—
8. S06E08Episode 73October 25, 1990—
9. S06E09Episode 74November 1, 1990—
10. S06E10Episode 75November 8, 1990—
11. S06E11Episode 76November 15, 1990—Lynne rescues Charles when he falls overboard in the race, the negotiating parties assemble in Bermuda and Leo is impressed by Jenny's talen
12. S06E12Episode 77November 22, 1990—Laura's future at Leisurecruise is in jeopardy, Robert Hudson arrives in Bermuda and Admiral Redfern has something important to say to Kate
13. S06E13Episode 78November 29, 1990—Charlie learns of his fate, Jan launches the cosmetics range, Gerald is stunned by Abby's proposal and Jack says a fond farewell.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed