Melrose Place (1992) Season 5 Episode 33 Who's Afraid of Amanda Woodward? Pts. 1 and 2
- May 19, 1997
In the exhilarating season 5 finale of "Melrose Place," titled "Who's Afraid of Amanda Woodward? Pts. 1 and 2," the intense drama reaches new heights as longstanding tensions and secrets collide, leaving the lives of the tenants at the infamous apartment complex forever changed.
As the episode opens, the residents of Melrose Place are still reeling from the horrifying fire that engulfed the building in the previous episode. With Amanda Woodward (played by Heather Locklear) missing and presumed dead, her absence triggers a ripple effect throughout the complex. Confusion and sorrow permeate the air as each tenant struggles to accept the possibility that their tenacious landlord may indeed be gone forever.
Meanwhile, Brooke Armstrong (played by Kristin Davis) finds herself in a precarious position as she wrestles with her guilt over accidentally starting the fire that destroyed the building. Desperate to escape the consequences of her actions, Brooke embarks on a dangerous plan to protect her dark secret at all costs. Will her lies and deceit be uncovered, or will she manage to bury the truth once and for all?
At the same time, Peter Burns (played by Jack Wagner) grapples with the aftermath of the fire as well. Fueled by his desire to find Amanda, he sets out on a relentless search, unwilling to give up hope despite the mounting evidence against her survival. Peter's determination takes him down a rabbit hole of unexpected revelations, leading him to uncover shocking truths that threaten to upend the lives of everyone at Melrose Place.
Meanwhile, tensions between Michael Mancini (played by Thomas Calabro) and Megan Lewis (played by Kelly Rutherford) come to a head in the wake of the fire. With their marriage on the brink of collapse, the couple finds themselves at a crossroads. Will they find a way to reconcile their differences and salvage their relationship, or is this the end of the road for them?
As the chaos unfolds, Alison Parker (played by Courtney Thorne-Smith) remains steadfast in her quest for justice. Determined to uncover the truth behind Amanda's disappearance, Alison embarks on her own investigation, unearthing a web of secrets and lies that threatens to destroy the delicate balance of trust among the residents.
Amidst the turmoil, other relationships at Melrose Place face their own unique challenges. Still grieving the loss of his wife, Billy Campbell (played by Andrew Shue) finds solace in the warmth and compassion of Jennifer Mancini (played by Alyssa Milano). However, their growing connection is tested when unexpected obstacles arise that complicate their budding romance.
As the two-part finale hurtles toward its thrilling conclusion, the question on everyone's minds remains: Who is afraid of Amanda Woodward? Developed with intricate twists and turns, the episode promises to deliver surprises, heartbreak, and redemption as the lives of Melrose Place's inhabitants intersect in unimaginable ways. Brace yourself for an unforgettable finale that will leave you on the edge of your seat, eagerly awaiting the repercussions that will reverberate throughout the following season.