Episode: The Christmas Party. In the last episode of the series, Barbara confesses her troubled marriage to Jennifer, but also senses something wrong between her mother and Ted. Dr. Wincott cautions the Rileys about the limits of rehabilitation. Brian wants to make Christmas plans with an ambivalent Jane. Barbara reaches a very important decision about her future. At the Hammond staff Christmas party, Ted and Jennifer wonder if they can survive. Brian encourages Merroney to follow April to Barbados, and he finally chooses between his wife and his career.