Knots Landing (1979) is a drama, soap web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Knots Landing online in HD.
Knots Landing — Storyline
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Michael Filerman, David Jacobs
- Starring: Michele Lee, Ted Shackelford, Kevin Dobson, William Devane, Nicollette Sheridan, Michelle Phillips, Stacy Galina, Kathleen Noone
Knots Landing — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1979-12-27 |
| Seasons | 14 |
| Episodes | 344 |
| Genre | Drama, Soap |
| Language | English |
| Network | CBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6.9/10 (47 votes) |
Knots Landing — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Pilot (1979-12-27) — Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.
- E2: Community Spirit (1980-01-03) — When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.
- E3: Let Me Count the Ways (1980-01-10) — When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.
- E4: The Lie (1980-01-17) — Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.
- E5: Will the Circle Be Unbroken (1980-01-25) — When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.
- E6: Home is For Healing (1980-01-31) — Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.
- E7: Land of the Free (1980-02-07) — When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.
- E8: Civil Wives (1980-02-14) — Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.
- E9: Constant Companion (1980-02-21) — Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.
- E10: Small Surprises (1980-03-06) — Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.
- E11: Courageous Convictions (1980-03-13) — Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.
- E12: Bottom of the Bottle (1) (1980-03-20) — Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.
- E13: Bottom of the Bottle (2) (1980-03-27) — Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.
Season 2
- E1: Hitchhike (1) (1980-11-20) — After giving a female hitchhiker a ride, Sid is arrested for rape. Sid's sister Abby comes to Knots Landing.
- E2: Hitchhike (2) (1980-11-27) — Sid is arraigned on rape charges, while Gary and Abby run Knots Landing Motors in Sid's absence.
- E3: Remember the Good Times (1980-12-04) — After Gary tries to help Earl stop drinking, Val feels abandoned. Kenny and Ginger spend the night together.
- E4: Chance of a Lifetime (1980-12-11) — Richard works with a powerful attorney from Chicago in the hopes of becoming a partner.
- E5: Kristin (1980-12-18) — After trying to murder J.R. Ewing, Kristen arrives in Los Angeles and gets arrested at a Hollywood party.
- E6: Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers (1981-01-01) — Diana's first sexual experience is a disaster. Richard and Abby have an affair.
- E7: Breach of Faith (1981-01-08) — Gary and Judy spend the night together. Laura throws herself a party for getting her real estate license.
- E8: Scapegoats (1981-01-15) — Karen and Sid disagree about their son Michael, who has a discipline problem at school.
- E9: A Family Matter (1981-01-22) — Abby meets with J.R. about Gary's money problems, but J.R. has something else on his mind.
- E10: Choices (1981-01-29) — With help from Abby, Val sees Gary and Judy out together. Richard and Laura's relationship is in jeopardy.
- E11: A State of Mind (1981-02-05) — Jeff threatens to take the kids away from Abby. Laura is tempted to have an affair with a client.
- E12: Players (1981-02-12) — Linda finally tells Sid she's in love with him. Ginger tells Kenny she's pregnant.
- E13: The Loudest Word (1981-02-19) — When Gary has a hard time facing Val's operation for a malignant growth, his brother Bobby Ewing visits.
- E14: Moments of Truth (1981-02-26) — Armed gunmen invade the Ewing house during a baby shower for Ginger and hold the women hostage.
- E15: Man of the Hour (1981-03-12) — Ginger's sister Jill is left in a coma after smoking some marijuana Eric brought to a party.
- E16: More Than Friends (1981-03-19) — To get even with Gary, Earl lures Val to his house. Laura and Scooter are suspected of having an affair.
- E17: Designs (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.
- E18: Squeezeplay (1981-03-26) — The FBI investigates a stolen auto parts ring that could cost Sid his life. Jeff sends Abby a message.
Season 3
- E1: The Vigil (1981-11-12) — Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.
- E2: Critical Condition (1981-11-19) — Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.
- E3: Aftermath (1981-11-26) — Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death – even with her children. Ginger gives birth.
- E4: Moving In (1981-12-03) — Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.
- E5: The Surprise (1981-12-10) — Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.
- E6: One of a Kind (1981-12-17) — Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.
- E7: Secrets (1981-12-24) — When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.
- E8: Mistaken Motives (1982-01-07) — Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.
- E9: The Rose and the Briar (1982-01-14) — Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.
- E10: The Three Sisters (1982-01-21) — When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.
- E11: Power Play (1982-01-28) — Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.
- E12: Possibilities (1982-02-11) — Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.
- E13: Reunion (1982-02-18) — Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.
- E14: Cricket (1982-03-04) — Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.
- E15: Best Intentions (1982-03-11) — Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.
- E16: Silver Shadows (1982-03-25) — When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.
- E17: Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz (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.
- E18: Expose (1982-04-08) — Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.
- E19: Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown (1982-04-15) — A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.
- E20: Acts of Love (1982-04-22) — Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.
- E21: China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession (1982-04-29) — Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.
- E22: Living Dangerously (1982-05-06) — Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.
Season 4
- E1: A Brand New Day (1982-09-30) — Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.
- E2: Daniel (1982-10-07) — On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.
- E3: Encounters (1982-10-14) — Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.
- E4: Svengali (1982-10-21) — Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.
- E5: Catharsis (1982-10-28) — Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.
- E6: New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation (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.
- E7: Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold (1982-11-04) — Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.
- E8: Man in the Middle (1982-11-18) — Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.
- E9: The Best Kept Secret (1982-12-02) — Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.
- E10: Emergency (1982-12-09) — Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.
- E11: Abby's Choice (1982-12-16) — After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.
- E12: The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That (1982-12-30) — Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.
- E13: Cutting the Ties That Bind (1983-01-06) — Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.
- E14: And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions (1983-01-13) — Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.
- E15: To Have and To Hold (1983-01-21) — As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.
- E16: A New Family (1983-01-27) — Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.
- E17: The Morning After (1983-02-03) — Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.
- E18: Celebration (1983-02-10) — A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.
- E19: Loss of Innocence (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.
- E20: The Fatal Blow (1983-02-24) — As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.
- E21: The Burden of Proof (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.
- E22: Willing Victims (1983-03-10) — Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.
Season 5
- E1: The People vs. Gary Ewing (1983-09-29) — Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.
- E2: Fugitives (1983-10-06) — When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.
- E3: Nowhere to Run (1983-10-13) — Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.
- E4: Marital Privileges (1983-10-20) — Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.
- E5: One Kind of Justice (1983-10-27) — When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.
- E6: …And Never Brought to Mind (1983-11-03) — Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.
- E7: Sacred Vows (1983-11-10) — Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.
- E8: A Change of Heart (1983-11-17) — Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.
- E9: Money Talks (1983-11-24) — Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.
- E10: Homecoming (1983-12-01) — Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.
- E11: I'll Tell You No Lies (1983-12-08) — Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.
- E12: Denials (1983-12-15) — Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.
- E13: Witness (1983-12-22) — Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.
- E14: Secrets Cry Aloud (1983-12-29) — Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.
- E15: Forsaking All Others (1984-01-05) — Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.
- E16: Reconcilable Differences (1984-01-12) — Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.
- E17: Second Chances (1984-01-19) — Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.
- E18: Lest the Truth be Known (1984-02-02) — Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.
- E19: So Shall You Reap (1984-02-09) — Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.
- E20: High Ideals (1984-02-16) — Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.
- E21: No Trumpets, No Drums (1984-02-23) — Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.
- E22: Silent Missions (1984-03-01) — Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
- E23: Finishing Touches (1984-03-08) — Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
- E24: Yesterday, It Rained (1984-03-22) — Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
- E25: Negotiations (1984-03-29) — Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.
Season 6
- E1: Buying Time (1984-10-04) — Karen has surgery to remove a bullet from her back. Sumner releases Mack's evidence to the District Attorney.
- E2: Calculated Risks (1984-10-18) — Karen must choose between a risky operation and total paralysis and death. Sumner and St. Claire meet.
- E3: Hanging Fire (1984-10-25) — Abby corroborates Sumner's story about killing St. Claire, while Karen returns home from the hospital.
- E4: A Little Help (1984-11-01) — Lilimae tells Joshua she's his mother. Abby plots revenge versus Sumner. Karen tells Gary about her condition.
- E5: Ipso Facto (1984-11-08) — Sumner tries to repair his relationship with Caulfield. Ben has a new admirer at the station.
- E6: Truth and Consequences (1984-11-15) — Abby learns Val's children could be heirs to the Ewing fortune. Gary's tries to reunite the MacKenzies.
- E7: Love to Take You Home (1984-11-22) — Mack is served with divorce papers. Joshua and Cathy consummate their relationship.
- E8: Tomorrow Never Knows (1984-11-29) — After delivery, Val is told her babies are stillborn. Mack and Karen spend the weekend together.
- E9: We Come Together (1984-12-06) — Abby begins to understand the truth about Val's babies. Mack and Karen host Thanksgiving for their friends.
- E10: Message in a Bottle (1984-12-13) — Mack believes Galveston is connected to the Tidal Basin murders. Abby confronts Ackerman about Val's babies.
- E11: Distant Locations (1984-12-20) — After Galveston offers Gary a real estate partnership, Abby grows suspicious. Karen's condition worsens.
- E12: Uncharted Territory (1984-12-27) — Karen finally tells Mack about her paralysis. Galveston offers Mack help in solving the Tidal Basin murders.
- E13: Weighing of Evils (1985-01-03) — Galveston wants Sumner to take over his empire. The detective finds Val. Karen is admitted to the hospital.
- E14: #14 With a Bullet (1985-01-10) — Galveston discovers the plot involving Val's babies and tells Abby he will tell Gary everything.
- E15: Inside Information (1985-01-17) — Sumner finally reveals his connection with Galveston, who is now being implicated in the Tidal Basin murders.
- E16: Out of the Past (1985-01-24) — Gary tries to help Val remember who she is. Abby is suspicious of Galveston. Mack readies warrants for murder.
- E17: Lead Me to the Altar (1985-01-31) — Mack gets confessions in the Tidal Basin murders. Val prepares for her wedding. Galveston has plans for Abby.
- E18: Fly Away Home (1985-02-07) — Val's memories return, but she still thinks she's married to Gary. Ben discovers some odd cargo in transit.
- E19: Rough Edges (1985-02-14) — Galveston lies near death. Joshua and Cathy resume their romance. Val yells at Lilimae for abandoning her.
- E20: The Emperor's Clothes (1985-02-21) — Ben discovers Galveston Industries was responsible for water contamination. Galveston lies near death.
- E21: The Deluge (1985-02-28) — Galveston dies, as Sumner is urged to help run his father's business.
- E22: A Piece of the Pie (1985-03-07) — Sumner calls a press conference to discuss Galveston. Mack and Ben investigate an address in Wespall.
- E23: The Forest for the Trees (1985-03-22) — Karen locates a nurse who was on duty the night Val's babies were born. Gary remains suspicious of Sumner.
- E24: A Man of Good Will (1985-03-28) — Abby learns the TV station is just a front. Gary discovers Galveston left Empire Valley to him in his will.
- E25: For Better, For Worse (1985-04-04) — Cathy and Joshua get married. Gary receives an unusual proposition concerning Empire Valley.
- E26: Four, No Trump (1985-04-11) — Karen confronts Dr. Ackerman. Gary agrees to plans for Empire Valley. Abby seeks the truth about Val's babies.
- E27: A Price to Pay (1985-05-02) — Sumner wants Abby to talk Gary into pulling out of Empire Valley. Ben asks Val to marry him.
- E28: One Day in a Row (1985-05-09) — Ruth offers Abby information about Val's babies. Cathy and Joshua clash over renting their own apartment.
- E29: Vulnerable (1985-05-16) — Abby helps Ruth try to convince Sumner and Laura to end their relationship. Mack and Karen find Dr. Ackerman.
- E30: The Long and Winding Road (1985-05-23) — Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Knots Landing have? 14 season(s) with 344 episodes.
Who created Knots Landing? Michael Filerman, David Jacobs.
Where can I watch Knots Landing? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.