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Knots Landing
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
- Created by:
- Michael Filerman, David Jacobs
- Cast:
- Michele Lee, Ted Shackelford, Kevin Dobson, William Devane
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- CBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 8
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Just Disappeared (1)
1986-09-18A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.
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E02
Episode 2
Distant Echoes (2)
1986-09-18Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.
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E03
Episode 3
Reunion
1986-09-25Phil 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.
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E04
Episode 4
Past Tense
1986-10-02After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.
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E05
Episode 5
Slow Burn
1986-10-09The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.
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E06
Episode 6
For Appearance's Sake
1986-10-16Abby 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.
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E07
Episode 7
All Over But the Shouting
1986-10-23Mac 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.
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E08
Episode 8
Pressure Points
1986-10-30Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.
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E09
Episode 9
Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business
1986-11-06Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.
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E10
Episode 10
Over the Edge
1986-11-13Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.
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E11
Episode 11
A Turn of Events
1986-11-20Abby 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.
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E12
Episode 12
Touch and Go
1986-11-27Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.
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E13
Episode 13
The Inside Man
1986-12-04Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.
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E14
Episode 14
Gifts
1986-12-11Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.
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E15
Episode 15
Truth Will Out
1986-12-18Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.
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E16
Episode 16
The Unraveling
1987-01-01Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.
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E17
Episode 17
No Miracle Worker
1987-01-08Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.
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E18
Episode 18
My True Love
1987-01-15Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.
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E19
Episode 19
Never Trick a Trickster
1987-01-29Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.
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E20
Episode 20
A Plan of Action
1987-02-05Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.
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E21
Episode 21
Survival of the Fittest
1987-02-12Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.
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E22
Episode 22
In Mourning
1987-02-19Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.
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E23
Episode 23
Nightmare
1987-03-05Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.
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E24
Episode 24
Neighborly Conduct
1987-03-12Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.
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E25
Episode 25
Deadly Combination
1987-03-26Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.
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E26
Episode 26
Our Secret
1987-04-02A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.
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E27
Episode 27
Breakup
1987-04-09Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.
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E28
Episode 28
★ 10.0Parental Guidance
1987-04-30Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.
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E29
Episode 29
Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
1987-05-07Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.
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E30
Episode 30
Cement the Relationship
1987-05-14Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.
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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