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Episodes

14 seasons · 344 episodes
Season 113 ep. · 1979–1980
  1. Episode 1: Pilot

    Dec 27, 1979

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

  2. Episode 2: Community Spirit

    Jan 3, 1980

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

  3. Episode 3: Let Me Count the Ways

    Jan 10, 1980

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

  4. Episode 4: The Lie

    Jan 17, 1980

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

  5. Episode 5: Will the Circle Be Unbroken

    Jan 25, 1980

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

  6. Episode 6: Home is For Healing

    Jan 31, 1980

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

  7. Episode 7: Land of the Free

    Feb 7, 1980

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

  8. Episode 8: Civil Wives

    Feb 14, 1980

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

  9. Episode 9: Constant Companion

    Feb 21, 1980

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

  10. Episode 10: Small Surprises

    Mar 6, 1980

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

  11. Episode 11: Courageous Convictions

    Mar 13, 1980

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

  12. Episode 12: Bottom of the Bottle (1)

    Mar 20, 1980

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

  13. Episode 13: Bottom of the Bottle (2)

    Mar 27, 1980

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

Season 218 ep. · 1980–1981
  1. Episode 1: Hitchhike (1)

    Nov 20, 1980

    After giving a female hitchhiker a ride, Sid is arrested for rape. Sid's sister Abby comes to Knots Landing.

  2. Episode 2: Hitchhike (2)

    Nov 27, 1980

    Sid is arraigned on rape charges, while Gary and Abby run Knots Landing Motors in Sid's absence.

  3. Episode 3: Remember the Good Times

    Dec 4, 1980

    After Gary tries to help Earl stop drinking, Val feels abandoned. Kenny and Ginger spend the night together.

  4. Episode 4: Chance of a Lifetime

    Dec 11, 1980

    Richard works with a powerful attorney from Chicago in the hopes of becoming a partner.

  5. Episode 5: Kristin

    Dec 18, 1980

    After trying to murder J.R. Ewing, Kristen arrives in Los Angeles and gets arrested at a Hollywood party.

  6. Episode 6: Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers

    Jan 1, 1981

    Diana's first sexual experience is a disaster. Richard and Abby have an affair.

  7. Episode 7: Breach of Faith

    Jan 8, 1981

    Gary and Judy spend the night together. Laura throws herself a party for getting her real estate license.

  8. Episode 8: Scapegoats

    Jan 15, 1981

    Karen and Sid disagree about their son Michael, who has a discipline problem at school.

  9. Episode 9: A Family Matter

    Jan 22, 1981

    Abby meets with J.R. about Gary's money problems, but J.R. has something else on his mind.

  10. Episode 10: Choices

    Jan 29, 1981

    With help from Abby, Val sees Gary and Judy out together. Richard and Laura's relationship is in jeopardy.

  11. Episode 11: A State of Mind

    Feb 5, 1981

    Jeff threatens to take the kids away from Abby. Laura is tempted to have an affair with a client.

  12. Episode 12: Players

    Feb 12, 1981

    Linda finally tells Sid she's in love with him. Ginger tells Kenny she's pregnant.

  13. Episode 13: The Loudest Word

    Feb 19, 1981

    When Gary has a hard time facing Val's operation for a malignant growth, his brother Bobby Ewing visits.

  14. Episode 14: Moments of Truth

    Feb 26, 1981

    Armed gunmen invade the Ewing house during a baby shower for Ginger and hold the women hostage.

  15. Episode 15: Man of the Hour

    Mar 12, 1981

    Ginger's sister Jill is left in a coma after smoking some marijuana Eric brought to a party.

  16. Episode 16: More Than Friends

    Mar 19, 1981

    To get even with Gary, Earl lures Val to his house. Laura and Scooter are suspected of having an affair.

  17. Episode 17: Designs

    Mar 26, 1981

    Sid refuses J.R.'s offer of a partnership in Sid's experimental engine, but Abby readies to make her own deal.

  18. Episode 18: Squeezeplay

    Mar 26, 1981

    The FBI investigates a stolen auto parts ring that could cost Sid his life. Jeff sends Abby a message.

Season 322 ep. · 1981–1982
  1. Episode 1: The Vigil

    Nov 12, 1981

    Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.

  2. Episode 2: Critical Condition

    Nov 19, 1981

    Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.

  3. Episode 3: Aftermath

    Nov 26, 1981

    Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.

  4. Episode 4: Moving In

    Dec 3, 1981

    Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.

  5. Episode 5: The Surprise

    Dec 10, 1981

    Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.

  6. Episode 6: One of a Kind

    Dec 17, 1981

    Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.

  7. Episode 7: Secrets

    Dec 24, 1981

    When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.

  8. Episode 8: Mistaken Motives

    Jan 7, 1982

    Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.

  9. Episode 9: The Rose and the Briar

    Jan 14, 1982

    Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.

  10. Episode 10: The Three Sisters

    Jan 21, 1982

    When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.

  11. Episode 11: Power Play

    Jan 28, 1982

    Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.

  12. Episode 12: Possibilities

    Feb 11, 1982

    Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.

  13. Episode 13: Reunion

    Feb 18, 1982

    Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.

  14. Episode 14: Cricket

    Mar 4, 1982

    Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.

  15. Episode 15: Best Intentions

    Mar 11, 1982

    Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.

  16. Episode 16: Silver Shadows

    Mar 25, 1982

    When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.

  17. Episode 17: Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz

    Apr 1, 1982

    Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.

  18. Episode 18: Expose

    Apr 8, 1982

    Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.

  19. Episode 19: Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown

    Apr 15, 1982

    A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.

  20. Episode 20: Acts of Love

    Apr 22, 1982

    Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.

  21. Episode 21: China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession

    Apr 29, 1982

    Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.

  22. Episode 22: Living Dangerously

    May 6, 1982

    Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.

Season 422 ep. · 1982–1983
  1. Episode 1: A Brand New Day

    Sep 30, 1982

    Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.

  2. Episode 2: Daniel

    Oct 7, 1982

    On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.

  3. Episode 3: Encounters

    Oct 14, 1982

    Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.

  4. Episode 4: Svengali

    Oct 21, 1982

    Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.

  5. Episode 5: Catharsis

    Oct 28, 1982

    Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.

  6. Episode 6: New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation

    Oct 29, 1982

    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. Episode 7: Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold

    Nov 4, 1982

    Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.

  8. Episode 8: Man in the Middle

    Nov 18, 1982

    Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.

  9. Episode 9: The Best Kept Secret

    Dec 2, 1982

    Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.

  10. Episode 10: Emergency

    Dec 9, 1982

    Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.

  11. Episode 11: Abby's Choice

    Dec 16, 1982

    After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.

  12. Episode 12: The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That

    Dec 30, 1982

    Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.

  13. Episode 13: Cutting the Ties That Bind

    Jan 6, 1983

    Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.

  14. Episode 14: And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions

    Jan 13, 1983

    Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.

  15. Episode 15: To Have and To Hold

    Jan 21, 1983

    As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.

  16. Episode 16: A New Family

    Jan 27, 1983

    Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.

  17. Episode 17: The Morning After

    Feb 3, 1983

    Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.

  18. Episode 18: Celebration

    Feb 10, 1983

    A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.

  19. Episode 19: Loss of Innocence

    Feb 17, 1983

    Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.

  20. Episode 20: The Fatal Blow

    Feb 24, 1983

    As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.

  21. Episode 21: The Burden of Proof

    Mar 3, 1983

    Val confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.

  22. Episode 22: Willing Victims

    Mar 10, 1983

    Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.

Season 525 ep. · 1983–1984
  1. Episode 1: The People vs. Gary Ewing

    Sep 29, 1983

    Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.

  2. Episode 2: Fugitives

    Oct 6, 1983

    When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.

  3. Episode 3: Nowhere to Run

    Oct 13, 1983

    Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.

  4. Episode 4: Marital Privileges

    Oct 20, 1983

    Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.

  5. Episode 5: One Kind of Justice

    Oct 27, 1983

    When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.

  6. Episode 6: ...And Never Brought to Mind

    Nov 3, 1983

    Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.

  7. Episode 7: Sacred Vows

    Nov 10, 1983

    Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.

  8. Episode 8: A Change of Heart

    Nov 17, 1983

    Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.

  9. Episode 9: Money Talks

    Nov 24, 1983

    Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.

  10. Episode 10: Homecoming

    Dec 1, 1983

    Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.

  11. Episode 11: I'll Tell You No Lies

    Dec 8, 1983

    Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.

  12. Episode 12: Denials

    Dec 15, 1983

    Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.

  13. Episode 13: Witness

    Dec 22, 1983

    Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.

  14. Episode 14: Secrets Cry Aloud

    Dec 29, 1983

    Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.

  15. Episode 15: Forsaking All Others

    Jan 5, 1984

    Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.

  16. Episode 16: Reconcilable Differences

    Jan 12, 1984

    Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.

  17. Episode 17: Second Chances

    Jan 19, 1984

    Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.

  18. Episode 18: Lest the Truth be Known

    Feb 2, 1984

    Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.

  19. Episode 19: So Shall You Reap

    Feb 9, 1984

    Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.

  20. Episode 20: High Ideals

    Feb 16, 1984

    Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.

  21. Episode 21: No Trumpets, No Drums

    Feb 23, 1984

    Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.

  22. Episode 22: Silent Missions

    Mar 1, 1984

    Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.

  23. Episode 23: Finishing Touches

    Mar 8, 1984

    Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.

  24. Episode 24: Yesterday, It Rained

    Mar 22, 1984

    Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.

  25. Episode 25: Negotiations

    Mar 29, 1984

    Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.

Season 630 ep. · 1984–1985
  1. Episode 1: Buying Time

    Oct 4, 1984

    Karen has surgery to remove a bullet from her back. Sumner releases Mack's evidence to the District Attorney.

  2. Episode 2: Calculated Risks

    Oct 18, 1984

    Karen must choose between a risky operation and total paralysis and death. Sumner and St. Claire meet.

  3. Episode 3: Hanging Fire

    Oct 25, 1984

    Abby corroborates Sumner's story about killing St. Claire, while Karen returns home from the hospital.

  4. Episode 4: A Little Help

    Nov 1, 1984

    Lilimae tells Joshua she's his mother. Abby plots revenge versus Sumner. Karen tells Gary about her condition.

  5. Episode 5: Ipso Facto

    Nov 8, 1984

    Sumner tries to repair his relationship with Caulfield. Ben has a new admirer at the station.

  6. Episode 6: Truth and Consequences

    Nov 15, 1984

    Abby learns Val's children could be heirs to the Ewing fortune. Gary's tries to reunite the MacKenzies.

  7. Episode 7: Love to Take You Home

    Nov 22, 1984

    Mack is served with divorce papers. Joshua and Cathy consummate their relationship.

  8. Episode 8: Tomorrow Never Knows

    Nov 29, 1984

    After delivery, Val is told her babies are stillborn. Mack and Karen spend the weekend together.

  9. Episode 9: We Come Together

    Dec 6, 1984

    Abby begins to understand the truth about Val's babies. Mack and Karen host Thanksgiving for their friends.

  10. Episode 10: Message in a Bottle

    Dec 13, 1984

    Mack believes Galveston is connected to the Tidal Basin murders. Abby confronts Ackerman about Val's babies.

  11. Episode 11: Distant Locations

    Dec 20, 1984

    After Galveston offers Gary a real estate partnership, Abby grows suspicious. Karen's condition worsens.

  12. Episode 12: Uncharted Territory

    Dec 27, 1984

    Karen finally tells Mack about her paralysis. Galveston offers Mack help in solving the Tidal Basin murders.

  13. Episode 13: Weighing of Evils

    Jan 3, 1985

    Galveston wants Sumner to take over his empire. The detective finds Val. Karen is admitted to the hospital.

  14. Episode 14: #14 With a Bullet

    Jan 10, 1985

    Galveston discovers the plot involving Val's babies and tells Abby he will tell Gary everything.

  15. Episode 15: Inside Information

    Jan 17, 1985

    Sumner finally reveals his connection with Galveston, who is now being implicated in the Tidal Basin murders.

  16. Episode 16: Out of the Past

    Jan 24, 1985

    Gary tries to help Val remember who she is. Abby is suspicious of Galveston. Mack readies warrants for murder.

  17. Episode 17: Lead Me to the Altar

    Jan 31, 1985

    Mack gets confessions in the Tidal Basin murders. Val prepares for her wedding. Galveston has plans for Abby.

  18. Episode 18: Fly Away Home

    Feb 7, 1985

    Val's memories return, but she still thinks she's married to Gary. Ben discovers some odd cargo in transit.

  19. Episode 19: Rough Edges

    Feb 14, 1985

    Galveston lies near death. Joshua and Cathy resume their romance. Val yells at Lilimae for abandoning her.

  20. Episode 20: The Emperor's Clothes

    Feb 21, 1985

    Ben discovers Galveston Industries was responsible for water contamination. Galveston lies near death.

  21. Episode 21: The Deluge

    Feb 28, 1985

    Galveston dies, as Sumner is urged to help run his father's business.

  22. Episode 22: A Piece of the Pie

    Mar 7, 1985

    Sumner calls a press conference to discuss Galveston. Mack and Ben investigate an address in Wespall.

  23. Episode 23: The Forest for the Trees

    Mar 22, 1985

    Karen locates a nurse who was on duty the night Val's babies were born. Gary remains suspicious of Sumner.

  24. Episode 24: A Man of Good Will

    Mar 28, 1985

    Abby learns the TV station is just a front. Gary discovers Galveston left Empire Valley to him in his will.

  25. Episode 25: For Better, For Worse

    Apr 4, 1985

    Cathy and Joshua get married. Gary receives an unusual proposition concerning Empire Valley.

  26. Episode 26: Four, No Trump

    Apr 11, 1985

    Karen confronts Dr. Ackerman. Gary agrees to plans for Empire Valley. Abby seeks the truth about Val's babies.

  27. Episode 27: A Price to Pay

    May 2, 1985

    Sumner wants Abby to talk Gary into pulling out of Empire Valley. Ben asks Val to marry him.

  28. Episode 28: One Day in a Row

    May 9, 1985

    Ruth offers Abby information about Val's babies. Cathy and Joshua clash over renting their own apartment.

  29. Episode 29: Vulnerable

    May 16, 1985

    Abby helps Ruth try to convince Sumner and Laura to end their relationship. Mack and Karen find Dr. Ackerman.

  30. Episode 30: The Long and Winding Road

    May 23, 1985

    Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.

Season 730 ep. · 1985–1986
  1. Episode 1: The Longest Day

    Sep 26, 1985

    Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.

  2. Episode 2: Here in My Arms

    Oct 3, 1985

    Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.

  3. Episode 3: While the Cat's Away

    Oct 10, 1985

    Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.

  4. Episode 4: The Christening

    Oct 17, 1985

    Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.

  5. Episode 5: A Little Assistance

    Oct 24, 1985

    Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.

  6. Episode 6: A Question of Trust

    Oct 31, 1985

    Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.

  7. Episode 7: Awakenings

    Nov 7, 1985

    Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.

  8. Episode 8: Pictures at a Wedding

    Nov 14, 1985

    Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.

  9. Episode 9: Until Parted by Death

    Nov 21, 1985

    Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.

  10. Episode 10: Rise and Fall

    Dec 5, 1985

    Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.

  11. Episode 11: To Sing His Praise

    Dec 12, 1985

    Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.

  12. Episode 12: All's Well

    Dec 19, 1985

    Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.

  13. Episode 13: Aftershocks

    Dec 26, 1985

    Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.

  14. Episode 14: Unbroken Bonds

    Jan 2, 1986

    Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.

  15. Episode 15: Web of Lies

    Jan 9, 1986

    Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.

  16. Episode 16: The Confession

    Jan 16, 1986

    Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.

  17. Episode 17: Alterations

    Jan 23, 1986

    Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.

  18. Episode 18: Friendly Enemies

    Jan 30, 1986

    Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.

  19. Episode 19: A Key to a Woman's Heart

    Feb 6, 1986

    Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.

  20. Episode 20: A Very Special Gift

    Feb 13, 1986

    Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.

  21. Episode 21: Irrevocably Yours

    Feb 20, 1986

    Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.

  22. Episode 22: High School Confidential

    Mar 6, 1986

    Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.

  23. Episode 23: Distant Rumblings

    Mar 13, 1986

    Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.

  24. Episode 24: Phoenix Rising

    Mar 27, 1986

    Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.

  25. Episode 25: The Legacy

    Apr 3, 1986

    Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.

  26. Episode 26: Arsenic and Old Waste

    Apr 10, 1986

    The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.

  27. Episode 27: A Change of Heart

    Apr 17, 1986

    Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.

  28. Episode 28: His Brother's Keeper

    May 1, 1986

    Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.

  29. Episode 29: Thicker Than Water

    May 8, 1986

    Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.

  30. Episode 30: The Longest Night

    May 15, 1986

    The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.

Season 830 ep. · 1986–1987
  1. Episode 1: Just Disappeared (1)

    Sep 18, 1986

    A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.

  2. Episode 2: Distant Echoes (2)

    Sep 18, 1986

    Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.

  3. Episode 3: Reunion

    Sep 25, 1986

    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. Episode 4: Past Tense

    Oct 2, 1986

    After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.

  5. Episode 5: Slow Burn

    Oct 9, 1986

    The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.

  6. Episode 6: For Appearance's Sake

    Oct 16, 1986

    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. Episode 7: All Over But the Shouting

    Oct 23, 1986

    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. Episode 8: Pressure Points

    Oct 30, 1986

    Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.

  9. Episode 9: Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business

    Nov 6, 1986

    Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.

  10. Episode 10: Over the Edge

    Nov 13, 1986

    Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.

  11. Episode 11: A Turn of Events

    Nov 20, 1986

    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. Episode 12: Touch and Go

    Nov 27, 1986

    Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.

  13. Episode 13: The Inside Man

    Dec 4, 1986

    Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.

  14. Episode 14: Gifts

    Dec 11, 1986

    Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.

  15. Episode 15: Truth Will Out

    Dec 18, 1986

    Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.

  16. Episode 16: The Unraveling

    Jan 1, 1987

    Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.

  17. Episode 17: No Miracle Worker

    Jan 8, 1987

    Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.

  18. Episode 18: My True Love

    Jan 15, 1987

    Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.

  19. Episode 19: Never Trick a Trickster

    Jan 29, 1987

    Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.

  20. Episode 20: A Plan of Action

    Feb 5, 1987

    Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.

  21. Episode 21: Survival of the Fittest

    Feb 12, 1987

    Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.

  22. Episode 22: In Mourning

    Feb 19, 1987

    Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.

  23. Episode 23: Nightmare

    Mar 5, 1987

    Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.

  24. Episode 24: Neighborly Conduct

    Mar 12, 1987

    Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.

  25. Episode 25: Deadly Combination

    Mar 26, 1987

    Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.

  26. Episode 26: Our Secret

    Apr 2, 1987

    A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.

  27. Episode 27: Breakup

    Apr 9, 1987

    Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.

  28. Episode 28: Parental Guidance

    Apr 30, 1987

    Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.

  29. Episode 29: Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate

    May 7, 1987

    Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.

  30. Episode 30: Cement the Relationship

    May 14, 1987

    Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.

Season 929 ep. · 1987–1988
  1. Episode 1: Missing Persons

    Sep 24, 1987

    Val doesn't receive a phone call from Ben and worries he's gone. A large crack develops in the playground.

  2. Episode 2: The Trouble with Peter

    Oct 1, 1987

    Peter's body is found, and the police investigate.

  3. Episode 3: Under Pressure

    Oct 8, 1987

    The evidence points to Olivia, but someone else confesses.

  4. Episode 4: Half-Truths

    Oct 15, 1987

    Gary finally realizes Abby didn't kill Peter, and Mack deduces who did.

  5. Episode 5: There are Smiles

    Oct 22, 1987

    Paige admits she accidentally killed Peter.

  6. Episode 6: The Gift of Life

    Oct 29, 1987

    Laura harbors a sad secret.

  7. Episode 7: Say Uncle

    Nov 5, 1987

    Sumner can't find a suitable nanny for Meg. Gary shows up uninvited to the twins' birthday party.

  8. Episode 8: Love In

    Nov 12, 1987

    Val and Gary share an evening with the twins. Lilimae dances with Al, and Abby reunites with her past love.

  9. Episode 9: Flight of the Sunbirds

    Nov 19, 1987

    Karen's hosts a reception for Eric and his bride. Val and Gary get romantic. Sumner receives sad news.

  10. Episode 10: Noises Everywhere (1)

    Dec 3, 1987

    Sumner's friends gather at his ranch. Richard Avery arrives with Jason. Mack wants to raise little Meg.

  11. Episode 11: Noises Everywhere (2)

    Dec 10, 1987

    After Laura's funeral, everyone returns to Sumner's ranch. Laura leaves messages for her friends and family.

  12. Episode 12: Weak Moment

    Dec 17, 1987

    Gary ends his relationship with Jill. Charles and Abby rekindle their passion, and Sumner drops off a package.

  13. Episode 13: Only 'Til Friday

    Jan 7, 1988

    Paige discovers Sumner isn't in New York. Abby spends her time with Charles. Karen welcomes new neighbors.

  14. Episode 14: Ties That Bind

    Jan 14, 1988

    An emergency arises with Meg. Charles' wife confronts Abby, and Paige gets a surprise.

  15. Episode 15: Another Modest Proposal

    Jan 21, 1988

    Sumner's behavior disturbs Mack and Karen. Charles gives Abby a party, but his wife ruins the festivities.

  16. Episode 16: If Not Now, When?

    Jan 28, 1988

    Karen and Mack discover their neighbors are secretive. Charles shows Abby his divorce papers.

  17. Episode 17: In Too Deep (a.k.a.) Courtland Tubor

    Feb 4, 1988

    Johnny becomes a member of the organization. Karen is asked to testify at a custody hearing for Val's twins.

  18. Episode 18: The Blushing Bride

    Feb 11, 1988

    Abby discovers the man she loves is lying. Paige has an interest in Sumner. Mack and Karen spy on neighbors.

  19. Episode 19: Lawfully Wedded

    Feb 18, 1988

    Abby marries Charles and surprises him. Pat refuses to move. Val wants to keep Gary away from their twins.

  20. Episode 20: Bouncing Babies

    Feb 25, 1988

    Sumner makes a decision about Meg, while Val gives Gary some good news.

  21. Episode 21: A Fair Race

    Mar 3, 1988

    Jill hates Gary's involvement with the twins - and Val. Olivia meets a new beau. Sumner makes Paige an offer.

  22. Episode 22: Full Disclosure

    Mar 10, 1988

    Mack and Frank get into a nasty confrontation. Olivia becomes romantically involved with Harold.

  23. Episode 23: Her Letter

    Mar 24, 1988

    Val receives Ben's letter. Paige flirts with Sumner. Olivia and Abby argue about Olivia's time with Harold.

  24. Episode 24: Mother Knows Best

    Mar 31, 1988

    Olivia and Harold's plans to elope go awry. In Mexico, Paige and Johnny get involved in an archeological dig.

  25. Episode 25: With a Heavy Heart

    Apr 7, 1988

    Gary sees something strange. Mack doesn't trust Manny. Harold leaves town, and Olivia tries to break free.

  26. Episode 26: Just Desserts

    Apr 14, 1988

    Olivia tries to kill herself. Frank spies on Manny. Paige buries an expensive artifact at the dig site.

  27. Episode 27: Discovery

    Apr 28, 1988

    Jill tries to confuse Val. Paige continues her risky quest in Mexico. Manny smuggles drugs via Lotus Point.

  28. Episode 28: The Perfect Alibi

    May 5, 1988

    Paige, Johnny and Michael are in grave danger in Mexico. Jill continues her devious plot against Val.

  29. Episode 29: The Perfect Crime

    May 12, 1988

    Jill exacts her revenge on Val. Paige and Michael seem doomed.

Season 1028 ep. · 1988–1989
  1. Episode 1: Suicidal

    Oct 27, 1988

    Mack travels to Mexico in a desperate effort to save Paige, Michael, and Johnny from paid killers.

  2. Episode 2: Borderline

    Nov 3, 1988

    When Val claims Jill tried to kill her with a drug overdose, no one believes her. Sumner re-enters politics.

  3. Episode 3: Deserted

    Nov 10, 1988

    Paige, Michael and Johnny are trapped in a van on their way out of Mexico. Val returns to an empty house.

  4. Episode 4: The Pick-Up Game

    Nov 24, 1988

    Val is too scared to leave the house. Abby, Karen, and Gary are implicated in an exposé about drug activity.

  5. Episode 5: Sex and Violence

    Dec 1, 1988

    Val hires a private investigator to prove her case. Pat and Frank seek Mack's help, and Paige seduces Sumner.

  6. Episode 6: A Weekend Getaway

    Dec 8, 1988

    Val, Karen, and Gary investigate Jill's alibi. The Williamses take refuge at Gary's ranch.

  7. Episode 7: The Briar Patch

    Dec 15, 1988

    Jill confesses to Gary that she slept with another man the same night Val overdosed. Abby hides information.

  8. Episode 8: A Fine Romance

    Dec 29, 1988

    Sumner considers running for mayor and hires Ted Melcher to handle his return to politics. Val confronts Jill.

  9. Episode 9: A Many Splendored Thing

    Jan 5, 1989

    Sumner shocks Abby with a proposal, as Olivia announces she will marry Harold. Paige receives unexpected news.

  10. Episode 10: Cabin Fever

    Jan 12, 1989

    Jill reluctantly prepares to move out of Gary's home. Abby works to make Sumner's wedding a media event.

  11. Episode 11: Merger Made in Heaven

    Jan 19, 1989

    As Sumner and Abby's wedding approaches, his former lover Paige tries everything to win him back.

  12. Episode 12: Mrs. Peacock in the Library with the Lead Pipe

    Jan 26, 1989

    Jill's alibi begins to come apart when her San Francisco "lover" makes an embarrassing accusation.

  13. Episode 13: Colonel Mustard in the Conservatory with the Wrench

    Feb 2, 1989

    As the evidence mounts, Gary believes Jill tried to murder Val. Michael becomes infatuated with a classmate.

  14. Episode 14: Without a Clue

    Feb 9, 1989

    Jill wants to take a lie-detector test to prove her innocence. Ted warns Sumner of his political weaknesses.

  15. Episode 15: The Spin Doctor

    Feb 16, 1989

    When Sumner moves to regain custody, Karen and Mack fight back. Jill's plot to win back Gary endangers Julie.

  16. Episode 16: Poor Jill

    Feb 23, 1989

    Val and Gary worry Jill might hurt someone else. Karen and Mack agree to meet with Sumner and Abby.

  17. Episode 17: Double Jeopardy

    Mar 2, 1989

    Gary is arrested for the murder of Jill. Karen and Mack rejoice at Sumner's decision regarding custody of Meg.

  18. Episode 18: A Grave Misunderstanding

    Mar 9, 1989

    Jill's funeral is held, as Mack's investigations reveal Val and Frank could be suspects in her murder.

  19. Episode 19: Guilty Until Proven Innocent

    Mar 16, 1989

    As Gary faces a hearing for Jill's murder, Mack works to prove his innocence. Paige approaches Sumner.

  20. Episode 20: Birds Do It, Bees Do It

    Mar 30, 1989

    Abby joins a conservation group working to stop an offshore drilling plan - by a company she secretly owns.

  21. Episode 21: Giganticus II: The Revenge

    Apr 6, 1989

    Abby's secret ownership of Murakame is endangered when Sumner requests to meet the company's chief executive.

  22. Episode 22: Dial M for Modem

    Apr 13, 1989

    As Karen and Paula compile evidence against her company, Abby concocts a plan to protect her drilling scheme.

  23. Episode 23: That's What Friends Are For

    Apr 20, 1989

    Abby's intricate scheme to protect her secret ownership of Murakame Corporation begins to unravel.

  24. Episode 24: The Perfect Opportunity

    Apr 27, 1989

    Paige's investigation implicates Ted Melcher in the murder of Murakame Corporation's president.

  25. Episode 25: Straight Down the Line

    May 4, 1989

    Mack, Karen, Paula and Gary ask Abby to join their lawsuit against Murakame Corporation.

  26. Episode 26: The Heat of Passion

    May 11, 1989

    Fear and resentment dominate Abby's cynical love affair with Ted, as she suspects he's capable of murder.

  27. Episode 27: Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out (1)

    May 18, 1989

    Abby's friends, lovers and enemies are stunned by an announcement that could remove her from the community.

  28. Episode 28: Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out (2)

    May 18, 1989

    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?

Season 1129 ep. · 1989–1990
  1. Episode 1: Up the Spout Again

    Sep 28, 1989

    Paige traces Hawkins' key to a box in Spring Lake and travels with Melcher, who thinks he has the key.

  2. Episode 2: Poetic Justice

    Oct 5, 1989

    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. Episode 3: Prince Charming

    Oct 12, 1989

    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. Episode 4: Close Call

    Oct 19, 1989

    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. Episode 5: Best Interests

    Oct 26, 1989

    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. Episode 6: When Push Comes to Shove

    Nov 2, 1989

    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. Episode 7: Mixed Messages

    Nov 9, 1989

    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. Episode 8: The Good Guys

    Nov 16, 1989

    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. Episode 9: Perfect Couples

    Nov 30, 1989

    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. Episode 10: Never Judge a Book By Its Cover

    Dec 7, 1989

    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. Episode 11: Twice Victim

    Dec 14, 1989

    Val refuses to believe Gary's story that Danny raped Amanda; and Amanda feels victimized again after she goes to the police.

  12. Episode 12: What a Swell Party This Is

    Dec 21, 1989

    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. Episode 13: Oh, Brother

    Jan 4, 1990

    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. Episode 14: Road Trip

    Jan 11, 1990

    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. Episode 15: My First Born

    Jan 18, 1990

    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. Episode 16: Out of Control

    Jan 25, 1990

    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. Episode 17: My Bullet

    Feb 1, 1990

    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. Episode 18: The Ripple Effect

    Feb 8, 1990

    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. Episode 19: The Grim Reaper

    Feb 15, 1990

    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. Episode 20: Wrong For Each Other

    Feb 22, 1990

    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. Episode 21: Good News, Bad News

    Mar 1, 1990

    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. Episode 22: Devil on My Shoulder

    Mar 8, 1990

    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. Episode 23: Home Sweet Home

    Mar 15, 1990

    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. Episode 24: Only Just Begun

    Mar 29, 1990

    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. Episode 25: The One to Blame

    Apr 5, 1990

    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. Episode 26: My Love Always

    Apr 26, 1990

    Karen receives disturbing fan letters; Paige thinks Sumner's accusations against Tom are mere jealousy; Linda makes a surprising discovery.

  27. Episode 27: If I Die Before I Wake

    May 3, 1990

    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. Episode 28: The Fan Club

    May 10, 1990

    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. Episode 29: Let's Get Married

    May 17, 1990

    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.

Season 1227 ep. · 1990–1991
  1. Episode 1: Return Engagement

    Sep 13, 1990

    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. Episode 2: Blind Side

    Sep 20, 1990

    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. Episode 3: God Will

    Sep 27, 1990

    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. Episode 4: Dead But Not Buried

    Oct 18, 1990

    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. Episode 5: What If?

    Oct 25, 1990

    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. Episode 6: You Can Call Me Nick

    Nov 1, 1990

    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. Episode 7: Do not Attempt to Remove

    Nov 8, 1990

    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. Episode 8: The Best Laid Plans

    Nov 15, 1990

    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. Episode 9: Side by Side

    Nov 29, 1990

    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. Episode 10: The Lady or the Tiger

    Dec 6, 1990

    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. Episode 11: Asked to Rise

    Dec 13, 1990

    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. Episode 12: A Merry Little Christmas

    Dec 20, 1990

    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. Episode 13: The Unknown

    Jan 3, 1991

    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. Episode 14: Simmer

    Jan 10, 1991

    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. Episode 15: A Sense of Urgency

    Jan 31, 1991

    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. Episode 16: Always on Your Side

    Feb 7, 1991

    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. Episode 17: In the Dog House

    Feb 14, 1991

    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. Episode 18: Call Me Dimitri

    Feb 21, 1991

    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. Episode 19: Bad Dog

    Feb 28, 1991

    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. Episode 20: Gone Microfiching

    Mar 7, 1991

    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. Episode 21: Upwardly Mobile

    Mar 28, 1991

    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. Episode 22: An American Hero

    Apr 4, 1991

    Greg offers Claudia a job in hopes of keeping her in town, while Steve finds out who orchestrated his family's business failure.

  23. Episode 23: Where There's a Will, There's a Way

    Apr 11, 1991

    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. Episode 24: The Last One Out

    Apr 25, 1991

    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. Episode 25: A Horse is a Horse

    May 2, 1991

    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. Episode 26: Play, Pause, Search (1)

    May 16, 1991

    Paige is captured on videotape by Brian, and Linda means to see that she pays for her dalliance.

  27. Episode 27: Dead Skunk (2)

    May 16, 1991

    Jason and Julie are threatened by gang members; Anne's cries for help fall on deaf ears.

Season 1322 ep. · 1991–1992
  1. Episode 1: The Gun Also Rises

    Sep 12, 1991

    Kate tries to convince the police her mother, Claudia, trapped her own son and accidentally caused his death.

  2. Episode 2: The Question Game

    Sep 19, 1991

    Linda learns Brian killed a private investigator hired by his wife. Paige's romance blossoms.

  3. Episode 3: Eye of the Beholder

    Sep 26, 1991

    When Brian learns Linda's revealed his wherabouts to his ex-wife, he reacts viciously.

  4. Episode 4: I, Claudia

    Oct 3, 1991

    A suspicious Sumner investigates Claudia's convenient fainting spell and discovers it's a real problem.

  5. Episode 5: Home Again, Home Again

    Oct 31, 1991

    After realizing Linda's murder is a low priority for the police, Greg sets out to find Brian.

  6. Episode 6: Business With Pleasure

    Nov 7, 1991

    Paige outwits Sumner to help her boyfriend's company, while Kate and Joseph begin a romance.

  7. Episode 7: 1,001 Nights of Anne Matheson

    Nov 14, 1991

    Benny loves Anne, who doesn't reciprocate. Joseph and Kate are in love. Pierce's ex-girlfriend makes trouble.

  8. Episode 8: House of Cards

    Nov 21, 1991

    Brian keeps his gun pointed at the members of the MacKenzie family, as he awaits a call from Sumner.

  9. Episode 9: Victoria's Secret

    Dec 5, 1991

    Victoria and Sumner plot to ruin the energy project. Victoria knows a dark secret about Pierce's past.

  10. Episode 10: Lost at Sea

    Dec 12, 1991

    Mack worries Sumner will take his daughter back. Benny fakes a fall at Anne's workplace to make money.

  11. Episode 11: Holiday on Ice

    Dec 19, 1991

    Gary's bank loan is in question thanks to Pierce's boat accident. Jason isn't sure about leaving for Sweden.

  12. Episode 12: And the Walls Came Tumbling Down

    Jan 2, 1992

    Greg Sumner and Claudia plan to find a new job for Joseph. Alex Barth makes trouble for Claudia.

  13. Episode 13: The Torrents of Winter

    Jan 9, 1992

    Paige discovers Pierce's late girlfriend was pregnant. Gary shuts down the Tidal Energy Project.

  14. Episode 14: Fair Warning

    Jan 16, 1992

    Karen is asked to do a TV feature on the Ewings but instead leaves the show. The ranch is auctioned.

  15. Episode 15: Letting Go

    Jan 23, 1992

    Gary accepts a job managing the ranch. Sumner brings Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton to Meg's competition.

  16. Episode 16: Baths and Showers

    Jan 30, 1992

    Pierce is beaten and told to avoid Paige. Val is asked to write Greg Sumner's biography, as Sumner hires Alex.

  17. Episode 17: Denials

    Feb 6, 1992

    Val gets Sumner's cooperation for her book about him. Pierce buys a rifle and makes a death threat to Sumner.

  18. Episode 18: Dedicated to the One I Love

    Feb 27, 1992

    After Paige is shot by Pierce, the MacKenzies, Anne, and Sumner rally to her side. Will she recover?

  19. Episode 19: Trials and Tribulations

    Mar 5, 1992

    Paige's chances for a full recovery become more optimistic, while Sumner tries to tell Paige he loves her.

  20. Episode 20: Sea of Love

    Mar 12, 1992

    Pierce hides Paige on a boat, while Karen becomes resentful about Mack and Anne's relationship.

  21. Episode 21: Do You Love Me?

    Apr 2, 1992

    After Mack and Sumner fall overboard fighting with Pierce, Paige saves them both, while Pierce remains at sea.

  22. Episode 22: Little Girl Lost

    Apr 9, 1992

    Mary follows Meg, while Val learns Mary was in prison. After Sumner and Paige make love, he ignores her.

Season 1419 ep. · 1992–1993
  1. Episode 1: Found and Lost

    Oct 29, 1992

    Paige attends Pierce's arraignment to ensure he isn't freed on bail. Anne tells Sumner she's pregnant.

  2. Episode 2: Lovers and Other Strangers

    Nov 5, 1992

    Sumner proposes to Anne. Mary asks for a court hearing to get visitation rights with Meg.

  3. Episode 3: The Children's Hour

    Nov 12, 1992

    Mack must console Paige about the Sumner marriage and tell Meg she's adopted. Gary returns from Florida.

  4. Episode 4: Rescue Me

    Nov 19, 1992

    In court, Mary Robeson wins supervised visitation rights of Meg. Nick Schillace seduces Claudia.

  5. Episode 5: Love and Death

    Dec 3, 1992

    Gary tells the twins Valene was killed in a car accident. After her funeral, Sumner and Anne get married.

  6. Episode 6: The Price

    Dec 10, 1992

    Paige regrets spending the night with Bill. Nick continues seducing Claudia. Vanessa and Nick share a secret.

  7. Episode 7: Bye-Bye, Love

    Dec 17, 1992

    Mack plans to end the Robesons' threats by borrowing one million dollars from The Sumner Group.

  8. Episode 8: A Death in the Family

    Jan 7, 1993

    Mack learns the recording he made of his transactions with Mary is unusable. Vanessa tries to blackmail Anne.

  9. Episode 9: Some Like it Hot

    Jan 14, 1993

    Karen and Paige discover Mack gave Mary five hundred thousand dollars. Tom Ryan investigates the murder.

  10. Episode 10: The Invisible Man

    Jan 21, 1993

    Mack dismisses his lawyer and refuses to see Karen. Paige learns Claudia embezzled from The Sumner Group.

  11. Episode 11: The Getaway

    Jan 28, 1993

    When Mack is released on bail, he recruits investigators to help him. Claudia must replace the missing money.

  12. Episode 12: Call Waiting

    Feb 4, 1993

    Karen learns Mack left town with Gary in search of clues. Paige charms Tom Ryan, and they arrest Joe Robeson.

  13. Episode 13: Farewell, My Lovely

    Feb 11, 1993

    Mack and Gary return from Florida with news about who killed Val and Mary. Mack and Karen argue.

  14. Episode 14: The Way Things Were

    Feb 11, 1993

    Sumner schemes to retake control of The Sumner Group. Nick warns Claudia about leaving The Sumner Group.

  15. Episode 15: Hints and Evasions

    Feb 25, 1993

    While Tom investigates Kate's accident, Claudia takes care of Kate. Nick persuades Claudia not to leave.

  16. Episode 16: My Kingdom for a Horse

    Mar 4, 1993

    Vanessa tells Nick she thinks Tom is working for Treadwell. Vanessa seduces Tom. Anne kidnaps Sumner's horse.

  17. Episode 17: Day of the Assassin

    Mar 11, 1993

    Treadwell returns and seems eager to have Sumner shot, Nick beaten, and a bomb placed on The Sumner Group jet.

  18. Episode 18: Just Like Old Times (1)

    May 13, 1993

    Valene is alive and back in Knots Landing! Sumner and Tom search for Treadwell. Nick asks Abby for help.

  19. Episode 19: Just Like Old Times (2)

    May 13, 1993

    Abby tells Sumner she wants The Sumner Group. Vanessa shoots Treadwell. The MacKenzies and Ewings reconcile.