Knots Landing

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

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  1.Pilot

  4.0

  27-12-1979

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

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  2.Community Spirit

  03-01-1980

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

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  3.Let Me Count the Ways

  10-01-1980

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

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  4.The Lie

  17-01-1980

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

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  5.Will the Circle Be Unbroken

  8.0

  25-01-1980

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

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  6.Home is For Healing

  2.0

  31-01-1980

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

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  7.Land of the Free

  07-02-1980

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

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  8.Civil Wives

  14-02-1980

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

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  9.Constant Companion

  21-02-1980

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

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  10.Small Surprises

  06-03-1980

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

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  11.Courageous Convictions

  13-03-1980

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

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  12.Bottom of the Bottle (1)

  20-03-1980

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

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  13.Bottom of the Bottle (2)

  27-03-1980

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