Knots Landing

44min

Drama

Soap

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

Episodes

Cast

Pilot

1. Pilot

27th Dec 1979

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

Community Spirit

2. Community Spirit

3rd Jan 1980

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

Let Me Count the Ways

3. Let Me Count the Ways

10th Jan 1980

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

The Lie

4. The Lie

17th Jan 1980

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

Will the Circle Be Unbroken

5. Will the Circle Be Unbroken

25th Jan 1980

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

Home is For Healing

6. Home is For Healing

31st Jan 1980

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

Land of the Free

7. Land of the Free

7th Feb 1980

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

Civil Wives

8. Civil Wives

14th Feb 1980

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

Constant Companion

9. Constant Companion

21st Feb 1980

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

Small Surprises

10. Small Surprises

6th Mar 1980

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

Courageous Convictions

11. Courageous Convictions

13th Mar 1980

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

Bottom of the Bottle (1)

12. Bottom of the Bottle (1)

20th Mar 1980

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

Bottom of the Bottle (2)

13. Bottom of the Bottle (2)

27th Mar 1980

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

First air date

27th Dec 1979

Last air date

13th May 1993

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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