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Knots Landing

1979 14 seasons 344 episodes ★ 6.9 Ended

The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

13 episodes · 1979-12-27

In a seaside suburban paradise, four married couples struggle with the conflicts and passions that buffet every marriage.

E1

1. Pilot

1979-12-27 · · ★ 7.0

Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.

E2

2. Community Spirit

1980-01-03 · · ★ 10.0

When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

E3

3. Let Me Count the Ways

1980-01-10 · · ★ 10.0

When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

E4

4. The Lie

1980-01-17 · · ★ 10.0

Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.

E5

5. Will the Circle Be Unbroken

1980-01-25 · · ★ 9.0

When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

E6

6. Home is For Healing

1980-01-31 · · ★ 6.0

Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.

E7

7. Land of the Free

1980-02-07 · · ★ 10.0

When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

E8

8. Civil Wives

1980-02-14 · · ★ 10.0

Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.

E9

9. Constant Companion

1980-02-21 · · ★ 10.0

Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.

E10

10. Small Surprises

1980-03-06 · · ★ 10.0

Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.

E11

11. Courageous Convictions

1980-03-13 · · ★ 9.0

Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

E12

12. Bottom of the Bottle (1)

1980-03-20 · · ★ 10.0

Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.

E13

13. Bottom of the Bottle (2)

1980-03-27 · · ★ 10.0

Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.

Cast

Michele Lee

Karen MacKenzie

Ted Shackelford

Gary Ewing

Kevin Dobson

M. Patrick MacKenzie

William Devane

Greg Sumner

Nicollette Sheridan

Paige Matheson

Michelle Phillips

Anne Matheson

Stacy Galina

Kate Whittaker

Kathleen Noone

Claudia Whittaker

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