The7th Heavencast is tackling the tough issues head-on while diving into their 90s family drama series.

And victims of abuse need to be shown compassion and they should be given support.

But we want to be clear that we did not have any inappropriate experiences with Stephen.

A snail’s-eye shot of Catherine Hicks, Beverley Mitchell, Mackenzie Rosman, Happy the dog, David Gallagher, Jessica Biel, Stephen Collins and Barry Watson in a 1998 promo photo for ‘7th Heaven’.

Catherine Hicks, Beverley Mitchell, Mackenzie Rosman, Happy the dog, David Gallagher, Jessica Biel, Stephen Collins and Barry Watson in ‘7th Heaven’ (1998), 1996-2007. ph:Darien Davis/TV Guide/Spelling Prod./Courtesy Everett Collection

So, hopefully you guys will stick with us as we continue on this journey.

In October 2014, TMZ posted an audio recording that appeared to be Collinsconfessing to sexual conductwith multiple minors.

Cast of the WB’s “7th Heaven” during The 2002 Teen Choice Awards

Barry Watson, Jessica Biel, David Gallagher, Catherine Hicks, Stephen Collins, Beverley Mitchell, Happy the dog and MacKenzie Rosman in7th Heaven(1997). (James Sorenson/Spelling Prod./Courtesy Everett Collection)