Fans were shocked and outraged when Eden's psychotic rapist turned out to be her gynecologist, Dr. Zack Kelton (Leigh McCloskey). Zack kidnapped Adriana and shortly before dying, told Cruz the baby was dead. Eden temporarily left town to mourn her loss, which enabled Marcy Walker to take a maternity leave and give birth to her real-life child. Soon after Walker returned, SB went to Paris for some on-location shooting to heighten the mystery of baby Adriana, who turned up alive and kidnapped by Cruz's sister-in-law.

The show continued with its tounge-in-cheek comedy efforts, as Mason Capwell took a trip to heaven which was run by Joan Crawford (cross dresser Bunny Tagliatti, played by Joe Marinelli) and then-president of NBC daytime Brian Frons, who played God! Harley Kozak briefly returned to the show as Mason's guardian angel, before Mason went back to earth and married Julia Wainwright.

SB won its second Emmy for outstanding series. Marcy Walker walked away with the Emmy for outstanding actress, while co-star Nancy Grahn shared supporting actress honors with Debbi Morgan of All My Children.

Lane Davies left SB and was replaced by Terry Lester, formerly Jack Abbott on The Young and the Restless. Leigh McCloskey was brought back to the show as district attorney Ethan Asher, while former primetime star Christopher Norris (Trapper John, M.D.) played his wife, Laura. Gina's onscreen family was extended when former General Hospital star Steve Bond and movie actress Stella Stevens joined the cast as Gina's brother and mother. Former Ryan's Hope actor Roscoe Born was hired to play mysterious businessman Robert Barr, who briefly caused trouble in Cruz and Eden's marriage.

The show won its third Emmy for outstanding series, while A Martinez received the Emmy for outstanding actor. Henry Darrow was named outstanding supporting actor for his portrayal of Rafael Castillo, Cruz's father.

When Roscoe Born left SB at the end of his shortterm contract, fans were very upset. The show managed to lure the actor back to play the dual role of twin brothers Robert and Quinn. The brothers were embroiled in hot romances with Kelly, who was now being portrayed by Carrington Garland, and Flame (Roberta Bizeau).

Laura tried to murder her husband, but accidentally killed Sasha Schmidt (Michelle Nicastro), whose body was temporarily hidden in Mason and Julia's freezer!

Julia's next storyline involved the controversial issue of date rape when she accused Dash Nichols (Timothy Gibbs) of raping her. During a contract dispute, Terry Lester decided to quit, and Dynasty star Gordon Thomson assumed the role of Mason.

As the show continued to get low ratings, John Conboy, who had worked his magic on the soap Capitol, was named Senior Executive Producer, to work along with producer Jill Farren Phelps. One of the first things he did was return to the basic families of the show. He reintroduced the Lockridge family to the show's canvas by rehiring Nicolas Coster as Lionel and recasting the roles of Laken (Shell Danielson) and Minx, who was now being played by Broadway veteran Janis Paige. Eventually, Jill Farren Phelps was fired.

Although the Dobsons regained control of the show, they had no choice but to continue the ill-fated storyline, began by the previous writers, regarding Eden's multiple personalities. Marcy Walker then announced her departure from SB to star on the new primetime series Palace Guard. The anticipated romance between Cruz and Suzanne (Terri Garber) was not enough to fill the void left by super couple Cruz and Eden.

Roscoe Born left the series, while Carrington Garland was replaced by Y&R actress Eileen Davidson. Louise Sorel was also fired, just as the character of Warren Lockridge returned to the fold in the guise of former GH star Jack Wagner. The show later traveled to Russia, where Warren interviewed real-life citizens.

The most powerful storyline under Pam Long's direction was the tale of child molestation involving Jodie's daughter, B.J. Walker (Sydney Penny). Meanwhile, Cruz became romantically involved with sister-in-law Kelly, but that storyline was a major bomb with viewers.

A Martinez left the show for a role on the primetime series L.A. Law. Top name talent such as Thaao Penghlis (Days of Our Lives), Charles Grant (Another World) and Stephen Nichols (Days) joined the cast during what would turn out to be SB's last year on the air. None of them could replace the affection viewers had for A Martinez, or save the show from being cancelled.

NBC announced SB's cancellation in October – despite the show's continuing international popularity. Although January 15, 1993 was the day slated for the final episode, there was briefly some discussion that one major network and several cable stations were interested in picking up the series.

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