Knots Landing
Love thy neighbor.
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Seasons
1. Pilot
Air Date: 1979-12-27
Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.
2. Community Spirit
Air Date: 1980-01-03
When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.
3. Let Me Count the Ways
Air Date: 1980-01-10
When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.
4. The Lie
Air Date: 1980-01-17
Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.
5. Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Air Date: 1980-01-25
When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.
6. Home is For Healing
Air Date: 1980-01-31
Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.
7. Land of the Free
Air Date: 1980-02-07
When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.
8. Civil Wives
Air Date: 1980-02-14
Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.
9. Constant Companion
Air Date: 1980-02-21
Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.
10. Small Surprises
Air Date: 1980-03-06
Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.
11. Courageous Convictions
Air Date: 1980-03-13
Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.
12. Bottom of the Bottle (1)
Air Date: 1980-03-20
Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.
13. Bottom of the Bottle (2)
Air Date: 1980-03-27
Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.
1. Hitchhike (1)
Air Date: 1980-11-20
After giving a female hitchhiker a ride, Sid is arrested for rape. Sid's sister Abby comes to Knots Landing.
2. Hitchhike (2)
Air Date: 1980-11-27
Sid is arraigned on rape charges, while Gary and Abby run Knots Landing Motors in Sid's absence.
3. Remember the Good Times
Air Date: 1980-12-04
After Gary tries to help Earl stop drinking, Val feels abandoned. Kenny and Ginger spend the night together.
4. Chance of a Lifetime
Air Date: 1980-12-11
Richard works with a powerful attorney from Chicago in the hopes of becoming a partner.
5. Kristin
Air Date: 1980-12-18
After trying to murder J.R. Ewing, Kristen arrives in Los Angeles and gets arrested at a Hollywood party.
6. Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers
Air Date: 1981-01-01
Diana's first sexual experience is a disaster. Richard and Abby have an affair.
7. Breach of Faith
Air Date: 1981-01-08
Gary and Judy spend the night together. Laura throws herself a party for getting her real estate license.
8. Scapegoats
Air Date: 1981-01-15
Karen and Sid disagree about their son Michael, who has a discipline problem at school.
9. A Family Matter
Air Date: 1981-01-22
Abby meets with J.R. about Gary's money problems, but J.R. has something else on his mind.
10. Choices
Air Date: 1981-01-29
With help from Abby, Val sees Gary and Judy out together. Richard and Laura's relationship is in jeopardy.
11. A State of Mind
Air Date: 1981-02-05
Jeff threatens to take the kids away from Abby. Laura is tempted to have an affair with a client.
12. Players
Air Date: 1981-02-12
Linda finally tells Sid she's in love with him. Ginger tells Kenny she's pregnant.
13. The Loudest Word
Air Date: 1981-02-19
When Gary has a hard time facing Val's operation for a malignant growth, his brother Bobby Ewing visits.
14. Moments of Truth
Air Date: 1981-02-26
Armed gunmen invade the Ewing house during a baby shower for Ginger and hold the women hostage.
15. Man of the Hour
Air Date: 1981-03-12
Ginger's sister Jill is left in a coma after smoking some marijuana Eric brought to a party.
16. More Than Friends
Air Date: 1981-03-19
To get even with Gary, Earl lures Val to his house. Laura and Scooter are suspected of having an affair.
17. Designs
Air Date: 1981-03-26
Sid refuses J.R.'s offer of a partnership in Sid's experimental engine, but Abby readies to make her own deal.
18. Squeezeplay
Air Date: 1981-03-26
The FBI investigates a stolen auto parts ring that could cost Sid his life. Jeff sends Abby a message.
1. The Vigil
Air Date: 1981-11-12
Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.
2. Critical Condition
Air Date: 1981-11-19
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.
3. Aftermath
Air Date: 1981-11-26
Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.
4. Moving In
Air Date: 1981-12-03
Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.
5. The Surprise
Air Date: 1981-12-10
Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.
6. One of a Kind
Air Date: 1981-12-17
Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.
7. Secrets
Air Date: 1981-12-24
When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.
8. Mistaken Motives
Air Date: 1982-01-07
Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.
9. The Rose and the Briar
Air Date: 1982-01-14
Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.
10. The Three Sisters
Air Date: 1982-01-21
When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.
11. Power Play
Air Date: 1982-01-28
Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.
12. Possibilities
Air Date: 1982-02-11
Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.
13. Reunion
Air Date: 1982-02-18
Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.
14. Cricket
Air Date: 1982-03-04
Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.
15. Best Intentions
Air Date: 1982-03-11
Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.
16. Silver Shadows
Air Date: 1982-03-25
When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.
17. Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz
Air Date: 1982-04-01
Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.
18. Expose
Air Date: 1982-04-08
Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.
19. Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown
Air Date: 1982-04-15
A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.
20. Acts of Love
Air Date: 1982-04-22
Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.
21. China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession
Air Date: 1982-04-29
Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.
22. Living Dangerously
Air Date: 1982-05-06
Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.
1. A Brand New Day
Air Date: 1982-09-30
Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.
2. Daniel
Air Date: 1982-10-07
On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.
3. Encounters
Air Date: 1982-10-14
Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.
4. Svengali
Air Date: 1982-10-21
Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.
5. Catharsis
Air Date: 1982-10-28
Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.
6. New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation
Air Date: 1982-10-29
Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.
7. Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold
Air Date: 1982-11-04
Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.
8. Man in the Middle
Air Date: 1982-11-18
Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.
9. The Best Kept Secret
Air Date: 1982-12-02
Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.
10. Emergency
Air Date: 1982-12-09
Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.
11. Abby's Choice
Air Date: 1982-12-16
After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.
12. The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That
Air Date: 1982-12-30
Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.
13. Cutting the Ties That Bind
Air Date: 1983-01-06
Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.
14. And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions
Air Date: 1983-01-13
Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.
15. To Have and To Hold
Air Date: 1983-01-21
As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.
16. A New Family
Air Date: 1983-01-27
Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.
17. The Morning After
Air Date: 1983-02-03
Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.
18. Celebration
Air Date: 1983-02-10
A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.
19. Loss of Innocence
Air Date: 1983-02-17
Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.
20. The Fatal Blow
Air Date: 1983-02-24
As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.
21. The Burden of Proof
Air Date: 1983-03-03
Val confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.
22. Willing Victims
Air Date: 1983-03-10
Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.
1. The People vs. Gary Ewing
Air Date: 1983-09-29
Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.
2. Fugitives
Air Date: 1983-10-06
When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.
3. Nowhere to Run
Air Date: 1983-10-13
Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.
4. Marital Privileges
Air Date: 1983-10-20
Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.
5. One Kind of Justice
Air Date: 1983-10-27
When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.
6. ...And Never Brought to Mind
Air Date: 1983-11-03
Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.
7. Sacred Vows
Air Date: 1983-11-10
Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.
8. A Change of Heart
Air Date: 1983-11-17
Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.
9. Money Talks
Air Date: 1983-11-24
Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.
10. Homecoming
Air Date: 1983-12-01
Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.
11. I'll Tell You No Lies
Air Date: 1983-12-08
Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.
12. Denials
Air Date: 1983-12-15
Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.
13. Witness
Air Date: 1983-12-22
Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.
14. Secrets Cry Aloud
Air Date: 1983-12-29
Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.
15. Forsaking All Others
Air Date: 1984-01-05
Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.
16. Reconcilable Differences
Air Date: 1984-01-12
Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.
17. Second Chances
Air Date: 1984-01-19
Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.
18. Lest the Truth be Known
Air Date: 1984-02-02
Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.
19. So Shall You Reap
Air Date: 1984-02-09
Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.
20. High Ideals
Air Date: 1984-02-16
Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.
21. No Trumpets, No Drums
Air Date: 1984-02-23
Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.
22. Silent Missions
Air Date: 1984-03-01
Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
23. Finishing Touches
Air Date: 1984-03-08
Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
24. Yesterday, It Rained
Air Date: 1984-03-22
Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
25. Negotiations
Air Date: 1984-03-29
Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.
1. Buying Time
Air Date: 1984-10-04
Karen has surgery to remove a bullet from her back. Sumner releases Mack's evidence to the District Attorney.
2. Calculated Risks
Air Date: 1984-10-18
Karen must choose between a risky operation and total paralysis and death. Sumner and St. Claire meet.
3. Hanging Fire
Air Date: 1984-10-25
Abby corroborates Sumner's story about killing St. Claire, while Karen returns home from the hospital.
4. A Little Help
Air Date: 1984-11-01
Lilimae tells Joshua she's his mother. Abby plots revenge versus Sumner. Karen tells Gary about her condition.
5. Ipso Facto
Air Date: 1984-11-08
Sumner tries to repair his relationship with Caulfield. Ben has a new admirer at the station.
6. Truth and Consequences
Air Date: 1984-11-15
Abby learns Val's children could be heirs to the Ewing fortune. Gary's tries to reunite the MacKenzies.
7. Love to Take You Home
Air Date: 1984-11-22
Mack is served with divorce papers. Joshua and Cathy consummate their relationship.
8. Tomorrow Never Knows
Air Date: 1984-11-29
After delivery, Val is told her babies are stillborn. Mack and Karen spend the weekend together.
9. We Come Together
Air Date: 1984-12-06
Abby begins to understand the truth about Val's babies. Mack and Karen host Thanksgiving for their friends.
10. Message in a Bottle
Air Date: 1984-12-13
Mack believes Galveston is connected to the Tidal Basin murders. Abby confronts Ackerman about Val's babies.
11. Distant Locations
Air Date: 1984-12-20
After Galveston offers Gary a real estate partnership, Abby grows suspicious. Karen's condition worsens.
12. Uncharted Territory
Air Date: 1984-12-27
Karen finally tells Mack about her paralysis. Galveston offers Mack help in solving the Tidal Basin murders.
13. Weighing of Evils
Air Date: 1985-01-03
Galveston wants Sumner to take over his empire. The detective finds Val. Karen is admitted to the hospital.
14. #14 With a Bullet
Air Date: 1985-01-10
Galveston discovers the plot involving Val's babies and tells Abby he will tell Gary everything.
15. Inside Information
Air Date: 1985-01-17
Sumner finally reveals his connection with Galveston, who is now being implicated in the Tidal Basin murders.
16. Out of the Past
Air Date: 1985-01-24
Gary tries to help Val remember who she is. Abby is suspicious of Galveston. Mack readies warrants for murder.
17. Lead Me to the Altar
Air Date: 1985-01-31
Mack gets confessions in the Tidal Basin murders. Val prepares for her wedding. Galveston has plans for Abby.
18. Fly Away Home
Air Date: 1985-02-07
Val's memories return, but she still thinks she's married to Gary. Ben discovers some odd cargo in transit.
19. Rough Edges
Air Date: 1985-02-14
Galveston lies near death. Joshua and Cathy resume their romance. Val yells at Lilimae for abandoning her.
20. The Emperor's Clothes
Air Date: 1985-02-21
Ben discovers Galveston Industries was responsible for water contamination. Galveston lies near death.
21. The Deluge
Air Date: 1985-02-28
Galveston dies, as Sumner is urged to help run his father's business.
22. A Piece of the Pie
Air Date: 1985-03-07
Sumner calls a press conference to discuss Galveston. Mack and Ben investigate an address in Wespall.
23. The Forest for the Trees
Air Date: 1985-03-22
Karen locates a nurse who was on duty the night Val's babies were born. Gary remains suspicious of Sumner.
24. A Man of Good Will
Air Date: 1985-03-28
Abby learns the TV station is just a front. Gary discovers Galveston left Empire Valley to him in his will.
25. For Better, For Worse
Air Date: 1985-04-04
Cathy and Joshua get married. Gary receives an unusual proposition concerning Empire Valley.
26. Four, No Trump
Air Date: 1985-04-11
Karen confronts Dr. Ackerman. Gary agrees to plans for Empire Valley. Abby seeks the truth about Val's babies.
27. A Price to Pay
Air Date: 1985-05-02
Sumner wants Abby to talk Gary into pulling out of Empire Valley. Ben asks Val to marry him.
28. One Day in a Row
Air Date: 1985-05-09
Ruth offers Abby information about Val's babies. Cathy and Joshua clash over renting their own apartment.
29. Vulnerable
Air Date: 1985-05-16
Abby helps Ruth try to convince Sumner and Laura to end their relationship. Mack and Karen find Dr. Ackerman.
30. The Long and Winding Road
Air Date: 1985-05-23
Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.
1. The Longest Day
Air Date: 1985-09-26
Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.
2. Here in My Arms
Air Date: 1985-10-03
Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.
3. While the Cat's Away
Air Date: 1985-10-10
Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.
4. The Christening
Air Date: 1985-10-17
Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.
5. A Little Assistance
Air Date: 1985-10-24
Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.
6. A Question of Trust
Air Date: 1985-10-31
Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.
7. Awakenings
Air Date: 1985-11-07
Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.
8. Pictures at a Wedding
Air Date: 1985-11-14
Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.
9. Until Parted by Death
Air Date: 1985-11-21
Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.
10. Rise and Fall
Air Date: 1985-12-05
Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.
11. To Sing His Praise
Air Date: 1985-12-12
Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.
12. All's Well
Air Date: 1985-12-19
Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.
13. Aftershocks
Air Date: 1985-12-26
Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.
14. Unbroken Bonds
Air Date: 1986-01-02
Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.
15. Web of Lies
Air Date: 1986-01-09
Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.
16. The Confession
Air Date: 1986-01-16
Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.
17. Alterations
Air Date: 1986-01-23
Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.
18. Friendly Enemies
Air Date: 1986-01-30
Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.
19. A Key to a Woman's Heart
Air Date: 1986-02-06
Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.
20. A Very Special Gift
Air Date: 1986-02-13
Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.
21. Irrevocably Yours
Air Date: 1986-02-20
Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.
22. High School Confidential
Air Date: 1986-03-06
Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.
23. Distant Rumblings
Air Date: 1986-03-13
Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.
24. Phoenix Rising
Air Date: 1986-03-27
Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.
25. The Legacy
Air Date: 1986-04-03
Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.
26. Arsenic and Old Waste
Air Date: 1986-04-10
The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.
27. A Change of Heart
Air Date: 1986-04-17
Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.
28. His Brother's Keeper
Air Date: 1986-05-01
Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.
29. Thicker Than Water
Air Date: 1986-05-08
Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.
30. The Longest Night
Air Date: 1986-05-15
The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.
1. Just Disappeared (1)
Air Date: 1986-09-18
A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.
2. Distant Echoes (2)
Air Date: 1986-09-18
Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.
3. Reunion
Air Date: 1986-09-25
Phil tells Karen that he wants Mac to feel what it's like not to know where his wife is. Greg decides to really clean up Empire Valley.
4. Past Tense
Air Date: 1986-10-02
After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.
5. Slow Burn
Air Date: 1986-10-09
The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.
6. For Appearance's Sake
Air Date: 1986-10-16
Abby and kids move back to the ranch to help out Gary's family image. Gary catches Abby in bed with Peter, but doesn't care.
7. All Over But the Shouting
Air Date: 1986-10-23
Mac thinks Greg has something to do with Karen's kidnapping. Greg puts Phil in a motel until he can arrange to send him to Hong Kong.
8. Pressure Points
Air Date: 1986-10-30
Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.
9. Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business
Air Date: 1986-11-06
Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.
10. Over the Edge
Air Date: 1986-11-13
Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.
11. A Turn of Events
Air Date: 1986-11-20
Abby suggests Sylvia have an attorney draw up a letter with the truth about Peter, to be released to the public if anything happens to her. Jean tells Ben to report that Peter was seen with Jill before the accident.
12. Touch and Go
Air Date: 1986-11-27
Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.
13. The Inside Man
Air Date: 1986-12-04
Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.
14. Gifts
Air Date: 1986-12-11
Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.
15. Truth Will Out
Air Date: 1986-12-18
Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.
16. The Unraveling
Air Date: 1987-01-01
Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.
17. No Miracle Worker
Air Date: 1987-01-08
Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.
18. My True Love
Air Date: 1987-01-15
Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.
19. Never Trick a Trickster
Air Date: 1987-01-29
Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.
20. A Plan of Action
Air Date: 1987-02-05
Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.
21. Survival of the Fittest
Air Date: 1987-02-12
Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.
22. In Mourning
Air Date: 1987-02-19
Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.
23. Nightmare
Air Date: 1987-03-05
Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.
24. Neighborly Conduct
Air Date: 1987-03-12
Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.
25. Deadly Combination
Air Date: 1987-03-26
Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.
26. Our Secret
Air Date: 1987-04-02
A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.
27. Breakup
Air Date: 1987-04-09
Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.
28. Parental Guidance
Air Date: 1987-04-30
Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.
29. Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
Air Date: 1987-05-07
Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.
30. Cement the Relationship
Air Date: 1987-05-14
Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.
1. Missing Persons
Air Date: 1987-09-24
Val doesn't receive a phone call from Ben and worries he's gone. A large crack develops in the playground.
2. The Trouble with Peter
Air Date: 1987-10-01
Peter's body is found, and the police investigate.
3. Under Pressure
Air Date: 1987-10-08
The evidence points to Olivia, but someone else confesses.
4. Half-Truths
Air Date: 1987-10-15
Gary finally realizes Abby didn't kill Peter, and Mack deduces who did.
5. There are Smiles
Air Date: 1987-10-22
Paige admits she accidentally killed Peter.
6. The Gift of Life
Air Date: 1987-10-29
Laura harbors a sad secret.
7. Say Uncle
Air Date: 1987-11-05
Sumner can't find a suitable nanny for Meg. Gary shows up uninvited to the twins' birthday party.
8. Love In
Air Date: 1987-11-12
Val and Gary share an evening with the twins. Lilimae dances with Al, and Abby reunites with her past love.
9. Flight of the Sunbirds
Air Date: 1987-11-19
Karen's hosts a reception for Eric and his bride. Val and Gary get romantic. Sumner receives sad news.
10. Noises Everywhere (1)
Air Date: 1987-12-03
Sumner's friends gather at his ranch. Richard Avery arrives with Jason. Mack wants to raise little Meg.
11. Noises Everywhere (2)
Air Date: 1987-12-10
After Laura's funeral, everyone returns to Sumner's ranch. Laura leaves messages for her friends and family.
12. Weak Moment
Air Date: 1987-12-17
Gary ends his relationship with Jill. Charles and Abby rekindle their passion, and Sumner drops off a package.
13. Only 'Til Friday
Air Date: 1988-01-07
Paige discovers Sumner isn't in New York. Abby spends her time with Charles. Karen welcomes new neighbors.
14. Ties That Bind
Air Date: 1988-01-14
An emergency arises with Meg. Charles' wife confronts Abby, and Paige gets a surprise.
15. Another Modest Proposal
Air Date: 1988-01-21
Sumner's behavior disturbs Mack and Karen. Charles gives Abby a party, but his wife ruins the festivities.
16. If Not Now, When?
Air Date: 1988-01-28
Karen and Mack discover their neighbors are secretive. Charles shows Abby his divorce papers.
17. In Too Deep (a.k.a.) Courtland Tubor
Air Date: 1988-02-04
Johnny becomes a member of the organization. Karen is asked to testify at a custody hearing for Val's twins.
18. The Blushing Bride
Air Date: 1988-02-11
Abby discovers the man she loves is lying. Paige has an interest in Sumner. Mack and Karen spy on neighbors.
19. Lawfully Wedded
Air Date: 1988-02-18
Abby marries Charles and surprises him. Pat refuses to move. Val wants to keep Gary away from their twins.
20. Bouncing Babies
Air Date: 1988-02-25
Sumner makes a decision about Meg, while Val gives Gary some good news.
21. A Fair Race
Air Date: 1988-03-03
Jill hates Gary's involvement with the twins - and Val. Olivia meets a new beau. Sumner makes Paige an offer.
22. Full Disclosure
Air Date: 1988-03-10
Mack and Frank get into a nasty confrontation. Olivia becomes romantically involved with Harold.
23. Her Letter
Air Date: 1988-03-24
Val receives Ben's letter. Paige flirts with Sumner. Olivia and Abby argue about Olivia's time with Harold.
24. Mother Knows Best
Air Date: 1988-03-31
Olivia and Harold's plans to elope go awry. In Mexico, Paige and Johnny get involved in an archeological dig.
25. With a Heavy Heart
Air Date: 1988-04-07
Gary sees something strange. Mack doesn't trust Manny. Harold leaves town, and Olivia tries to break free.
26. Just Desserts
Air Date: 1988-04-14
Olivia tries to kill herself. Frank spies on Manny. Paige buries an expensive artifact at the dig site.
27. Discovery
Air Date: 1988-04-28
Jill tries to confuse Val. Paige continues her risky quest in Mexico. Manny smuggles drugs via Lotus Point.
28. The Perfect Alibi
Air Date: 1988-05-05
Paige, Johnny and Michael are in grave danger in Mexico. Jill continues her devious plot against Val.
29. The Perfect Crime
Air Date: 1988-05-12
Jill exacts her revenge on Val. Paige and Michael seem doomed.
1. Suicidal
Air Date: 1988-10-27
Mack travels to Mexico in a desperate effort to save Paige, Michael, and Johnny from paid killers.
2. Borderline
Air Date: 1988-11-03
When Val claims Jill tried to kill her with a drug overdose, no one believes her. Sumner re-enters politics.
3. Deserted
Air Date: 1988-11-10
Paige, Michael and Johnny are trapped in a van on their way out of Mexico. Val returns to an empty house.
4. The Pick-Up Game
Air Date: 1988-11-24
Val is too scared to leave the house. Abby, Karen, and Gary are implicated in an exposé about drug activity.
5. Sex and Violence
Air Date: 1988-12-01
Val hires a private investigator to prove her case. Pat and Frank seek Mack's help, and Paige seduces Sumner.
6. A Weekend Getaway
Air Date: 1988-12-08
Val, Karen, and Gary investigate Jill's alibi. The Williamses take refuge at Gary's ranch.
7. The Briar Patch
Air Date: 1988-12-15
Jill confesses to Gary that she slept with another man the same night Val overdosed. Abby hides information.
8. A Fine Romance
Air Date: 1988-12-29
Sumner considers running for mayor and hires Ted Melcher to handle his return to politics. Val confronts Jill.
9. A Many Splendored Thing
Air Date: 1989-01-05
Sumner shocks Abby with a proposal, as Olivia announces she will marry Harold. Paige receives unexpected news.
10. Cabin Fever
Air Date: 1989-01-12
Jill reluctantly prepares to move out of Gary's home. Abby works to make Sumner's wedding a media event.
11. Merger Made in Heaven
Air Date: 1989-01-19
As Sumner and Abby's wedding approaches, his former lover Paige tries everything to win him back.
12. Mrs. Peacock in the Library with the Lead Pipe
Air Date: 1989-01-26
Jill's alibi begins to come apart when her San Francisco "lover" makes an embarrassing accusation.
13. Colonel Mustard in the Conservatory with the Wrench
Air Date: 1989-02-02
As the evidence mounts, Gary believes Jill tried to murder Val. Michael becomes infatuated with a classmate.
14. Without a Clue
Air Date: 1989-02-09
Jill wants to take a lie-detector test to prove her innocence. Ted warns Sumner of his political weaknesses.
15. The Spin Doctor
Air Date: 1989-02-16
When Sumner moves to regain custody, Karen and Mack fight back. Jill's plot to win back Gary endangers Julie.
16. Poor Jill
Air Date: 1989-02-23
Val and Gary worry Jill might hurt someone else. Karen and Mack agree to meet with Sumner and Abby.
17. Double Jeopardy
Air Date: 1989-03-02
Gary is arrested for the murder of Jill. Karen and Mack rejoice at Sumner's decision regarding custody of Meg.
18. A Grave Misunderstanding
Air Date: 1989-03-09
Jill's funeral is held, as Mack's investigations reveal Val and Frank could be suspects in her murder.
19. Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Air Date: 1989-03-16
As Gary faces a hearing for Jill's murder, Mack works to prove his innocence. Paige approaches Sumner.
20. Birds Do It, Bees Do It
Air Date: 1989-03-23
Abby joins a conservation group working to stop an offshore drilling plan - by a company she secretly owns.
21. Giganticus II: The Revenge
Air Date: 1989-03-30
Abby's secret ownership of Murakame is endangered when Sumner requests to meet the company's chief executive.
22. Dial M for Modem
Air Date: 1989-04-06
As Karen and Paula compile evidence against her company, Abby concocts a plan to protect her drilling scheme.
23. That's What Friends Are For
Air Date: 1989-04-13
Abby's intricate scheme to protect her secret ownership of Murakame Corporation begins to unravel.
24. The Perfect Opportunity
Air Date: 1989-04-27
Paige's investigation implicates Ted Melcher in the murder of Murakame Corporation's president.
25. Straight Down the Line
Air Date: 1989-05-04
Mack, Karen, Paula and Gary ask Abby to join their lawsuit against Murakame Corporation.
26. The Heat of Passion
Air Date: 1989-05-11
Fear and resentment dominate Abby's cynical love affair with Ted, as she suspects he's capable of murder.
27. Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out (1)
Air Date: 1989-05-18
Abby's friends, lovers and enemies are stunned by an announcement that could remove her from the community.
28. Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out (2)
Air Date: 1989-05-18
Paula and Mack bunk together during a storm and begin to heat things up. Paige isn't sure who she can trust her well being to: Greg or Ted?
1. Up the Spout Again
Air Date: 1989-09-28
Paige traces Hawkins' key to a box in Spring Lake and travels with Melcher, who thinks he has the key.
2. Poetic Justice
Air Date: 1989-10-05
Gary thinks he may have overheard a murder, but he reaches a dead end when he looks for the victim; Paige plays cat-and-mouse with rivals Sumner and Ted; Danny suggests a way to ease the twins' confusion over his relationship with Val.
3. Prince Charming
Air Date: 1989-10-12
Paige is sickened by the surprise she receives upon returning to Knots Landing; Karen realizes that rumors about Mack's behavior may be true; Val wonders whether she's found Mr. Right; Olivia and Harold clash over finances.
4. Close Call
Air Date: 1989-10-19
Paige considers Sumner's offer, intending to wrap him around her little finger; Val considers Danny's offer, troubled by his effect on the twins; Gary pounds the pavement in search of "Sally's friend."
5. Best Interests
Air Date: 1989-10-26
In her new executive position, Paige gives her boss a run for his money; Gary bursts Val's bubble when he ends up in a confrontation with Danny; Mack takes on the case of a defiant client.
6. When Push Comes to Shove
Air Date: 1989-11-02
Mack and Frank are caught up in a murder investigation that leads too close to home; Karen goes up against Sumner in a TV debate on the environment; Val finally realizes how Amanda fits into the scheme of things.
7. Mixed Messages
Air Date: 1989-11-09
Sumner takes a liking to Paula; Paige puts Sumner on the back burner; Mack unnerves an Oakman executive while preparing his defense of Virginia; Michael discovers an admirer close to home.
8. The Good Guys
Air Date: 1989-11-16
Mack runs into puzzling road blocks as he tries to clear a client; Karen proves a natural as host of a TV interview program; Michael gets carried away with his first credit card, and with emotions involving Linda.
9. Perfect Couples
Air Date: 1989-11-30
With their divorce now final, Amanda feels released, but Danny feels rage; Baylor warns Mack to quit pursuing the pension-fund murder case; Tom's superiors warn him against dating Paige; and Mort badgers Michael about "Teresa."
10. Never Judge a Book By Its Cover
Air Date: 1989-12-07
Paige resents Mack and Karen's interference in her topsy-turvy personal life; lusting after his brother's wife takes a toll on Michael; Karen takes over as host of "Open Mike"; Tom refuses to play by the rules.
11. Twice Victim
Air Date: 1989-12-14
Val refuses to believe Gary's story that Danny raped Amanda; and Amanda feels victimized again after she goes to the police.
12. What a Swell Party This Is
Air Date: 1989-12-21
Michael blames himself for the marital problems between Linda and Eric, which intensify during a party for Michael; Paige feigns illness to spend the day with Tom; and Paula gets wise to Sumner.
13. Oh, Brother
Air Date: 1990-01-04
Linda's announcement has a profound impact on the Mackenzie family and raises a barrier between Eric and Michael; Mack and Frank follow a lead in the Oakman Industries scandal; Sumner pursues Paula with a vengeance.
14. Road Trip
Air Date: 1990-01-11
Mack and Tom try to track down a former Oakman employee, but Tom has another mission to accomplish; Olivia buys some stock on a tip, while Harold also searches for a way to make a fast buck; Val plans her wedding, despite friends' doubts.
15. My First Born
Air Date: 1990-01-18
Sumner's embittered daughter Mary Frances pays a surprise visit; Mack learns who controls the Oakman Industries' pension fund; and Harold gets in over his head in the world of high finance, while Olivia's business acumen pays off.
16. Out of Control
Air Date: 1990-01-25
Tom is summoned to Sumner Group headquarters to investigate a tragedy; Jane Sumner is summoned again to Knots Landing; Mack considers giving up the Oakman investigation.
17. My Bullet
Air Date: 1990-02-01
Sumner grieves over Mary Frances by taking solace in a bottle---but the mystery of her death only becomes more complicated; Harold acts drastically when he's unable to pay a debt; Val's desperate act surprises Karen.
18. The Ripple Effect
Air Date: 1990-02-08
Sumner is left more than baffled by findings that may be connected to his daughter's homicide; Harold leans on Tom for a loan; Karen picks up bad vibes from Danny at a dinner party for Val; Gary finds himself alone - again.
19. The Grim Reaper
Air Date: 1990-02-15
Someone is waging war on the Sumner Group, but Mack's chief concern is Paige's safety; Danny means to end Gary's interference; Eric returns to make amends.
20. Wrong For Each Other
Air Date: 1990-02-22
Sumner fights for his life in a hospital bed; Paige gets an unwelcome visit from her mother; Danny reacts violently in an argument over the adoption of the twins, while Tom reacts in anger to Mack's accusations.
21. Good News, Bad News
Air Date: 1990-03-01
Sumner gets a second chance, thanks to Mack; Danny's secret past comes to haunt Val; Karen and her producer nearly come to blows over promotion for "Open Mike"; and Linda becomes an overnight sensation at work.
22. Devil on My Shoulder
Air Date: 1990-03-08
Val takes action to protect herself and the twins from Danny; a medical emergency has Patricia yearning to return to hospital work; Anne schemes to get rid of Paula to have Sumner all to herself.
23. Home Sweet Home
Air Date: 1990-03-15
Danny's threatening presence at the house drives Val to seek safety at Gary's; Karen dismisses as harmless an adoring fan's visit to the TV station, despite warnings from Jeff; Patricia lands a hospital job.
24. Only Just Begun
Air Date: 1990-03-29
Tom's heartfelt proposal gives Paige food for thought; Paula's announcement leaves Sumner nonplussed; Danny's confession confuses the twins; a deranged fan continues to stalk Karen; Frank and Patricia stubbornly remain apart.
25. The One to Blame
Air Date: 1990-04-05
Tragedy reunites Frank and Pat; the TV station beefs up security for Karen, while Dianne schemes to exploit the celebrity-stalker situation; Tom makes official his proposal to Paige and arouses Sumner's curiosity in the process; Gary basks in his new role as father.
26. My Love Always
Air Date: 1990-04-26
Karen receives disturbing fan letters; Paige thinks Sumner's accusations against Tom are mere jealousy; Linda makes a surprising discovery.
27. If I Die Before I Wake
Air Date: 1990-05-03
Following the stalking fan's break-in at the Mackenzies', Karen suffers from recurring nightmares; Tom takes the hot seat in an internal-affairs investigation; Gary and Danny play a game of cat and mouse.
28. The Fan Club
Air Date: 1990-05-10
The fervent fan who frightened Karen with his love letters is finally exposed; Frank maintains a vigil at the hospital, waiting for a miracle as Julie refuses to give up hope; the case against Danny gathers strength.
29. Let's Get Married
Air Date: 1990-05-17
Frank and Julie suffer an emotional upheaval, as threats continue to plague Karen; Paige prepares to walk down the aisle with Tom; Anne prepares to get her hands on Paige's trust fund.
1. Return Engagement
Air Date: 1990-09-13
Sumner is haunted by faces from his past; Paige is in a black mood over Tom's disappearing act; Val is in a quandary over Danny's harassment and Gary's proposal; Jeff moves to ease Karen's nerves.
2. Blind Side
Air Date: 1990-09-20
Gary and Val contemplate a major move, while Danny plots revenge; an unexpected visitor interrupts Sumner's vacation plans; Frank watches as Julie clears the house of all reminders of her mother.
3. God Will
Air Date: 1990-09-27
Danny plots revenge against Gary; and Mack is asked to plead Tom's case to Paige. Meanwhile, Anne loses her financial footing; and troubles surface for Karen following Frank's TV appearance.
4. Dead But Not Buried
Air Date: 1990-10-18
Karen's nightmare at the station isn't over; Val's torment on the home front may be coming to an end; and Anne's financial troubles may just be beginning.
5. What If?
Air Date: 1990-10-25
The police search for a murder suspect; a blackmail threat puts Anne in touch with someone from her past; Paige plays hooky to look for another job; Kate spends some time with Sumner.
6. You Can Call Me Nick
Air Date: 1990-11-01
A houseguest makes Anne's life miserable; personal indecision plagues Paige; a cop hounds Frank about Danny's death; family matters seep into Sumner's thoughts.
7. Do not Attempt to Remove
Air Date: 1990-11-08
Nick and Anne respond to blackmail threats; Paige gets into a squabble at home and seeks to change her image at work; pain gets the best of Sumner; Frank receives troubling news; Gary worries about Val.
8. The Best Laid Plans
Air Date: 1990-11-15
Anne and Nick get cozy; Sgt. Levine questions Julie about Danny's death; Val and Gary bicker over their rehearsal dinner; Paige feels confused after a chat with Mack; and Anne prepares to confront the blackmailer.
9. Side by Side
Air Date: 1990-11-29
The briefcase turns up; Greg and Paige make headlines after she visits him in the hospital; Karen wants to know Linda better; Val's prenuptial jitters baffle Gary; Frank worries about Julie's new boyfriend.
10. The Lady or the Tiger
Air Date: 1990-12-06
Anne and Nick fret over the briefcase fiasco; a Sumner Group bigwig is impressed by Linda; Frank lays down the law to a truant Julie.
11. Asked to Rise
Air Date: 1990-12-13
Wedding bells chime for a new bride; Claudia stops at nothing to win control of Sumner's fortune; Mack wants to learn more about Jason; and Val's unpredictable behavior threatens the twins.
12. A Merry Little Christmas
Air Date: 1990-12-20
Paige and Greg may finally be singing the same song; Claudia intends to tarnish the holidays for Anne; Gary takes care of the twins in Val's absence; Mack means to save Jason from a terrible fate.
13. The Unknown
Air Date: 1991-01-03
Sumner springs some news on Paige; Mack feels helpless when Jason is returned to his brutal father; Paige proceeds with her wedding plans; Gary encourages Val to get treatment.
14. Simmer
Air Date: 1991-01-10
Mack takes steps to gain Jason's trust, while Jason tries to make peace with his father; Claudia hides her glee upon hearing Sumner's news; Frank struggles with dating; Gary and Karen await signs of Val's recovery.
15. A Sense of Urgency
Air Date: 1991-01-31
Mack's family history prompts his concern for finding and protecting Jason; Paige gets wise to Linda's aspirations; Kate catches the eye of a photographer; Frank and Julie reach an understanding.
16. Always on Your Side
Air Date: 1991-02-07
The Mackenzies rearrange their lives for Jason; Gary gets news from Val's doctor; Frank and Charlotte have their first nondate; Linda's ploy backfires; Kate's new pal Steve stirs up trouble.
17. In the Dog House
Air Date: 1991-02-14
Mac determines to get Jason's custody order rescinded or face a jail term for kidnapping; Steve reveals his intentions; Val taunts Gary with more wild accusations; Paige learns of her mother's duplicity.
18. Call Me Dimitri
Air Date: 1991-02-21
A friend's return puts Anne in an awkward position; Jason can't seem to escape violence; Claudia's past catches up with her; Gary tries to make a future for himself and the twins; Sumner notices Linda's hard work.
19. Bad Dog
Air Date: 1991-02-28
An antique doll could mean life or death for Anne and Nick; Linda's carelessness could mean the end of her relationship with Michael; Steve follows Claudia to get some answers; Frank plays chaperone to Julie.
20. Gone Microfiching
Air Date: 1991-03-07
Jason moves in with his new foster family; Anne and Nick scheme to double their investment; Linda plays cat and mouse to impress Sumner; Frank searches for Ms. Right.
21. Upwardly Mobile
Air Date: 1991-03-28
Mack faces disbarment after helping Jason; Anne and Nick discover that money doesn't buy happiness; Steve lands a job at the Sumner group---as Paige's assistant; and Paige gets the surprise of her life.
22. An American Hero
Air Date: 1991-04-04
Greg offers Claudia a job in hopes of keeping her in town, while Steve finds out who orchestrated his family's business failure.
23. Where There's a Will, There's a Way
Air Date: 1991-04-11
Claudia settles into her new job, promptly appointing a new board member; Frank gets a job offer; Paige has had about all she can take of her job---and of Linda; Val gets a welcome home from the twins.
24. The Last One Out
Air Date: 1991-04-25
A rehearsal dinner for Val and Gary seems jinxed when some of the guests are stranded in an office-building fire; Linda spouts off to Karen; hostilities melt between Paige and Steve.
25. A Horse is a Horse
Air Date: 1991-05-02
Linda takes Sumner up on his invitation; Paige's spirits soar at the sight of handsome architect Brian Johnston; Claudia takes steps to get Anne out of her hair; Jason wears out his welcome at the Williamses.
26. Play, Pause, Search (1)
Air Date: 1991-05-16
Paige is captured on videotape by Brian, and Linda means to see that she pays for her dalliance.
27. Dead Skunk (2)
Air Date: 1991-05-16
Jason and Julie are threatened by gang members; Anne's cries for help fall on deaf ears.
1. The Gun Also Rises
Air Date: 1991-09-12
Kate tries to convince the police her mother, Claudia, trapped her own son and accidentally caused his death.
2. The Question Game
Air Date: 1991-09-19
Linda learns Brian killed a private investigator hired by his wife. Paige's romance blossoms.
3. Eye of the Beholder
Air Date: 1991-09-26
When Brian learns Linda's revealed his wherabouts to his ex-wife, he reacts viciously.
4. I, Claudia
Air Date: 1991-10-03
A suspicious Sumner investigates Claudia's convenient fainting spell and discovers it's a real problem.
5. Home Again, Home Again
Air Date: 1991-10-31
After realizing Linda's murder is a low priority for the police, Greg sets out to find Brian.
6. Business With Pleasure
Air Date: 1991-11-07
Paige outwits Sumner to help her boyfriend's company, while Kate and Joseph begin a romance.
7. 1,001 Nights of Anne Matheson
Air Date: 1991-11-14
Benny loves Anne, who doesn't reciprocate. Joseph and Kate are in love. Pierce's ex-girlfriend makes trouble.
8. House of Cards
Air Date: 1991-11-21
Brian keeps his gun pointed at the members of the MacKenzie family, as he awaits a call from Sumner.
9. Victoria's Secret
Air Date: 1991-12-05
Victoria and Sumner plot to ruin the energy project. Victoria knows a dark secret about Pierce's past.
10. Lost at Sea
Air Date: 1991-12-12
Mack worries Sumner will take his daughter back. Benny fakes a fall at Anne's workplace to make money.
11. Holiday on Ice
Air Date: 1991-12-19
Gary's bank loan is in question thanks to Pierce's boat accident. Jason isn't sure about leaving for Sweden.
12. And the Walls Came Tumbling Down
Air Date: 1992-01-02
Greg Sumner and Claudia plan to find a new job for Joseph. Alex Barth makes trouble for Claudia.
13. The Torrents of Winter
Air Date: 1992-01-09
Paige discovers Pierce's late girlfriend was pregnant. Gary shuts down the Tidal Energy Project.
14. Fair Warning
Air Date: 1992-01-16
Karen is asked to do a TV feature on the Ewings but instead leaves the show. The ranch is auctioned.
15. Letting Go
Air Date: 1992-01-23
Gary accepts a job managing the ranch. Sumner brings Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton to Meg's competition.
16. Baths and Showers
Air Date: 1992-01-30
Pierce is beaten and told to avoid Paige. Val is asked to write Greg Sumner's biography, as Sumner hires Alex.
17. Denials
Air Date: 1992-02-06
Val gets Sumner's cooperation for her book about him. Pierce buys a rifle and makes a death threat to Sumner.
18. Dedicated to the One I Love
Air Date: 1992-02-27
After Paige is shot by Pierce, the MacKenzies, Anne, and Sumner rally to her side. Will she recover?
19. Trials and Tribulations
Air Date: 1992-03-05
Paige's chances for a full recovery become more optimistic, while Sumner tries to tell Paige he loves her.
20. Sea of Love
Air Date: 1992-03-12
Pierce hides Paige on a boat, while Karen becomes resentful about Mack and Anne's relationship.
21. Do You Love Me?
Air Date: 1992-04-02
After Mack and Sumner fall overboard fighting with Pierce, Paige saves them both, while Pierce remains at sea.
22. Little Girl Lost
Air Date: 1992-04-09
Mary follows Meg, while Val learns Mary was in prison. After Sumner and Paige make love, he ignores her.
1. Found and Lost
Air Date: 1992-10-29
Paige attends Pierce's arraignment to ensure he isn't freed on bail. Anne tells Sumner she's pregnant.
2. Lovers and Other Strangers
Air Date: 1992-11-05
Sumner proposes to Anne. Mary asks for a court hearing to get visitation rights with Meg.
3. The Children's Hour
Air Date: 1992-11-12
Mack must console Paige about the Sumner marriage and tell Meg she's adopted. Gary returns from Florida.
4. Rescue Me
Air Date: 1992-11-19
In court, Mary Robeson wins supervised visitation rights of Meg. Nick Schillace seduces Claudia.
5. Love and Death
Air Date: 1992-12-03
Gary tells the twins Valene was killed in a car accident. After her funeral, Sumner and Anne get married.
6. The Price
Air Date: 1992-12-10
Paige regrets spending the night with Bill. Nick continues seducing Claudia. Vanessa and Nick share a secret.
7. Bye-Bye, Love
Air Date: 1992-12-17
Mack plans to end the Robesons' threats by borrowing one million dollars from The Sumner Group.
8. A Death in the Family
Air Date: 1993-01-07
Mack learns the recording he made of his transactions with Mary is unusable. Vanessa tries to blackmail Anne.
9. Some Like it Hot
Air Date: 1993-01-14
Karen and Paige discover Mack gave Mary five hundred thousand dollars. Tom Ryan investigates the murder.
10. The Invisible Man
Air Date: 1993-01-21
Mack dismisses his lawyer and refuses to see Karen. Paige learns Claudia embezzled from The Sumner Group.
11. The Getaway
Air Date: 1993-01-28
When Mack is released on bail, he recruits investigators to help him. Claudia must replace the missing money.
12. Call Waiting
Air Date: 1993-02-04
Karen learns Mack left town with Gary in search of clues. Paige charms Tom Ryan, and they arrest Joe Robeson.
13. Farewell, My Lovely
Air Date: 1993-02-11
Mack and Gary return from Florida with news about who killed Val and Mary. Mack and Karen argue.
14. The Way Things Were
Air Date: 1993-02-11
Sumner schemes to retake control of The Sumner Group. Nick warns Claudia about leaving The Sumner Group.
15. Hints and Evasions
Air Date: 1993-02-25
While Tom investigates Kate's accident, Claudia takes care of Kate. Nick persuades Claudia not to leave.
16. My Kingdom for a Horse
Air Date: 1993-03-04
Vanessa tells Nick she thinks Tom is working for Treadwell. Vanessa seduces Tom. Anne kidnaps Sumner's horse.
17. Day of the Assassin
Air Date: 1993-03-11
Treadwell returns and seems eager to have Sumner shot, Nick beaten, and a bomb placed on The Sumner Group jet.
18. Just Like Old Times (1)
Air Date: 1993-05-13
Valene is alive and back in Knots Landing! Sumner and Tom search for Treadwell. Nick asks Abby for help.
19. Just Like Old Times (2)
Air Date: 1993-05-13
Abby tells Sumner she wants The Sumner Group. Vanessa shoots Treadwell. The MacKenzies and Ewings reconcile.
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Rating
6.8/10
Release Date
1979-12-27
Episodes
344 (14 seasons)
Status
Ended
