11.04.02:

A long and unexpected hiatus is over at last with the posting of episode 4.23 - Bad Moon Rising

Becca ponders the possibility of sharing secrets with Adele

Martina and Mike pray that their ordeal is over

Jem pleads his case before a judgmental Olivia

Jason's loneliness makes him reach out to Julie

... and Beth gets the shock of her life.

A rough few months have ended, and with it we'll change our schedule from our original planned hiatus in November to going straight through until the end of the season. Apologies for the egregious delay, and many many thanks to the kind concern and patience exhibited by our audience.

In less than two weeks ASF celebrates its fifth anniversary. Celebrate with us in our forums!

07.16.02:

Episode 4.22 - Back to the Grindstone, part II

Mike continues to dig away at Noah's cool facade and gets a shakeup of his own

Cameron deals with a difficult business partner at Criterion

Frank confronts the past in the shady form of his brother

... and Beth faces her fears without having the faintest clue what's she's in for.

07.11.02

At last, you can find out what the press and audience have to say about ASF! Plus, check out our updated Credits page to see who's responsible for the words, images, and sounds behind our series.

06/24/02

Episode 4.21 - Back to the Grindstone, part I

Jason gets distracted by a pair of females

Mike goes after the secretive Noah Morgan

Olivia gets a surprising proposal at Omni

Martina's friends interrupt her workday

And Frank's aggressive behavior angers the ADA

05.09.02

Episode 4.20 - Flashpoint, part II

Mike shares some good news but has reason to worry

Adele plans her next attack

Simon clarifies the terms of the bet with Becca, but she raises the stakes

Danielle makes a proposition with a shocking result

Greg offers a helping hand but more of his body gets involved

Beth can't comprehend the truth when it's presented to her

... and while Rena shares in Martina's joy, she also shares her terror

Also, most major cast bios are finally up to date! And there's a new frontpage Opinion Poll -- don't miss it!

04.29.02

Episode 4.19 - Flashpoint, part I

Frank seeks answers from his sister

Ross has an unhappy task ahead

Rena comforts one brother but worries about another

Maxine plays a role to get what she wants

Simon reminds Becca of their bet

... and Martina gets bad vibes and some bad news.

Also, a new Viewers' Voice for you to choose our next plot twist!

04.08.2002
Faded Images, pts. I and II
Chelsea and Beth go on a journey, leading to a painful confrontation for Chelsea

Tristan gets and receives a shock

Clark refuses to accept proof of his sister's hidden life

Jason learns he's about to get thrown into a whole new world

Martina makes a new friend and embarks on a special journey

... and a dark truth about Frank's past proves to be more than Olivia can fathom.

- Also: ASF has a new co-writer! Kim Anderson will be working primarily on the teen storyline.

- And at last, our third season summary is complete! Click to get caught up in ASF historical goodness.

03.22.2002
Crossed Lines, pt. II
Olivia confronts her fears about Frank, but later the couple has a far more dangerous confrontation ...

Chelsea's frustrations bubble over and force a rash decision ...

Beth can't escape her worst nightmare ...

Maxine starts playing rough with Jem's investigation ...

and as Ian gives in to his desire for Danielle, someone is about to walk in on both of them. Find out whom our viewers chose to interrupt this dangerous liaison!

Also: Meet the audience members and introduce yourself!

03.07.2002
Crossed Lines

Ian tries to deflect Hannah's curiosity about Daphne -- while avoiding Danielle's seductive ways...

Nick and Jonnie scheme against a rival crime familiy and the DA ...

Beth discovers some frightning truths about Tristan ...

Jem gets the third degree from Maxine ...

and Olivia enjoys the calm before the storm.

Also, a new Viewers' Voice poll where you choose our plot twists!

02.15.2002
Breakfast in Bed

Greg gives Rena a far-too-friendly wake-up call ...

Chelsea gets a shock when Jem puts his plan into action ...

and Ian remembers how things with his stepmother turned into something twisted.

New! Visit our Episode Archives to view our season 01 and season 02 summaries. Refresh your memories of our illustrious past events!

02.01.2002

Visiting Hours

Mike and Clark share suspicions about Noah's motives ...

Beth's angry altar brings out the worst in Tristan ...

Noah rescues another woman ...

Martina's more shaken than Mike realizes ...

Jem makes a grim decision about Chelsea ...

Daphne reaches out ...

and Elaine shares her worst fear.

01.25.2002

Hostile Intent

In this two-part episode (both parts posted today):

Martina struggles to stay alive ...

Chelsea suspects Jem's feelings have changed ...

Daphne notices a difference in Tyler ...

Charles relives a loss ...

Mike gets horrifying news ...

Frank clashes with another investigator ...

and Adele receives a mysterious note.

01.15.2002

Desperate Measures

Greg tries to confirm his suspicions...

Tristan surprises Cameron with a plot...

Chelsea's anger causes trouble...

Clark partners with Martina...

Jem reveals all to Rena...

and someone experiences a terror-filled attack.

01.08.2002

- A "new" batch of classic first season episiodes have been uploaded! Look for revamped versions of episodes #1.08 - #1.12, and more soon to follow.

01.07.2002

Desperate Times pt. I1

- Happy New Year! Now that the holidays are over, we're back on a regular schedule with the closure to Desperate Times, in which...

Daphne panics when she realizes her harsh words to Doug may be her last ... Rena struggles to learn the truth from Jem ... Greg seeks some form of closure ... Charles hopes to help Tyler avoid catastrophe.

- This week, we'll be uploading more episodes for the archives, so get ready to check out the best of our past!

- Don't miss our two new polls! One's a Viewers' Voice, where you choose the future of an ASF plot. The other is an Opinion Poll, which lets you offer your thoughts on a current issue brought up by our storylines. Visit the Survey page (or just read to the end of the current episode) for the links.