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Knots Landing

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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

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15 available

Season 8

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Episode 1

Just Disappeared (1)

1986-09-18

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

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Episode 2

Distant Echoes (2)

1986-09-18

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

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Episode 3

Reunion

1986-09-25

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.

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Episode 4

Past Tense

1986-10-02

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

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Episode 5

Slow Burn

1986-10-09

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

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Episode 6

For Appearance's Sake

1986-10-16

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.

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Episode 7

All Over But the Shouting

1986-10-23

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.

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Episode 8

Pressure Points

1986-10-30

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

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Episode 9

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

1986-11-06

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

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Episode 10

Over the Edge

1986-11-13

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

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Episode 11

A Turn of Events

1986-11-20

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.

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Episode 12

Touch and Go

1986-11-27

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

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Episode 13

The Inside Man

1986-12-04

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

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Episode 14

Gifts

1986-12-11

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

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Episode 15

Truth Will Out

1986-12-18

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

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Episode 16

The Unraveling

1987-01-01

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

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Episode 17

No Miracle Worker

1987-01-08

Abby 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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Episode 18

My True Love

1987-01-15

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

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Episode 19

Never Trick a Trickster

1987-01-29

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

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Episode 20

A Plan of Action

1987-02-05

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

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Episode 21

Survival of the Fittest

1987-02-12

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

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Episode 22

In Mourning

1987-02-19

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

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Episode 23

Nightmare

1987-03-05

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

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Episode 24

Neighborly Conduct

1987-03-12

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

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Episode 25

Deadly Combination

1987-03-26

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

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Episode 26

Our Secret

1987-04-02

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

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Episode 27

Breakup

1987-04-09

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

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Episode 28

★ 10.0

Parental Guidance

1987-04-30

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

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Episode 29

Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate

1987-05-07

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

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Episode 30

Cement the Relationship

1987-05-14

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

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Cast

Michele Lee

Michele Lee

Karen MacKenzie

Ted Shackelford

Ted Shackelford

Gary Ewing

Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson

M. Patrick MacKenzie

William Devane

William Devane

Greg Sumner

Nicollette Sheridan

Nicollette Sheridan

Paige Matheson

Michelle Phillips

Michelle Phillips

Anne Matheson

Stacy Galina

Stacy Galina

Kate Whittaker

Kathleen Noone

Kathleen Noone

Claudia Whittaker

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