Knots Landing Episode Rating Graph

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

Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.

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

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

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

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

Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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."

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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