
Knots Landing (1979)
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Constance McCashin as Laura Avery Sumner
Episodes 196
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Community Spirit
When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.
Read MoreLet Me Count the Ways
When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.
Read MoreWill the Circle Be Unbroken
When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.
Read MoreHome is For Healing
Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.
Read MoreLand of the Free
When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.
Read MoreCivil Wives
Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.
Read MoreConstant Companion
Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.
Read MoreSmall Surprises
Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.
Read MoreCourageous Convictions
Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.
Read MoreBottom of the Bottle (1)
Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.
Read MoreBottom of the Bottle (2)
Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.
Read MoreHitchhike (1)
After giving a female hitchhiker a ride, Sid is arrested for rape. Sid's sister Abby comes to Knots Landing.
Read MoreHitchhike (2)
Sid is arraigned on rape charges, while Gary and Abby run Knots Landing Motors in Sid's absence.
Read MoreRemember the Good Times
After Gary tries to help Earl stop drinking, Val feels abandoned. Kenny and Ginger spend the night together.
Read MoreChance of a Lifetime
Richard works with a powerful attorney from Chicago in the hopes of becoming a partner.
Read MoreStep One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers
Diana's first sexual experience is a disaster. Richard and Abby have an affair.
Read MoreBreach of Faith
Gary and Judy spend the night together. Laura throws herself a party for getting her real estate license.
Read MoreScapegoats
Karen and Sid disagree about their son Michael, who has a discipline problem at school.
Read MoreA Family Matter
Abby meets with J.R. about Gary's money problems, but J.R. has something else on his mind.
Read MoreA State of Mind
Jeff threatens to take the kids away from Abby. Laura is tempted to have an affair with a client.
Read MoreThe Loudest Word
When Gary has a hard time facing Val's operation for a malignant growth, his brother Bobby Ewing visits.
Read MoreMoments of Truth
Armed gunmen invade the Ewing house during a baby shower for Ginger and hold the women hostage.
Read MoreMan of the Hour
Ginger's sister Jill is left in a coma after smoking some marijuana Eric brought to a party.
Read MoreMore Than Friends
To get even with Gary, Earl lures Val to his house. Laura and Scooter are suspected of having an affair.
Read MoreSqueezeplay
The FBI investigates a stolen auto parts ring that could cost Sid his life. Jeff sends Abby a message.
Read MoreCritical Condition
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.
Read MoreThe Surprise
Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.
Read MoreOne of a Kind
Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.
Read MoreMistaken Motives
Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.
Read MoreThe Rose and the Briar
Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.
Read MoreThe Three Sisters
When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.
Read MorePower Play
Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.
Read MorePossibilities
Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.
Read MoreBest Intentions
Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.
Read MoreSilver Shadows
When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.
Read MoreLetting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz
Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.
Read MoreNight (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown
A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.
Read MoreActs of Love
Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.
Read MoreChina Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession
Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.
Read MoreLiving Dangerously
Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.
Read MoreA Brand New Day
Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.
Read MoreEncounters
Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.
Read MoreNew Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation
Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.
Read MoreInvestments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold
Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.
Read MoreMan in the Middle
Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.
Read MoreThe Best Kept Secret
Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.
Read MoreAbby's Choice
After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.
Read MoreThe Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That
Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.
Read MoreCutting the Ties That Bind
Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.
Read MoreAnd Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions
Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.
Read MoreTo Have and To Hold
As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.
Read MoreA New Family
Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.
Read MoreThe Morning After
Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.
Read MoreCelebration
A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.
Read MoreLoss of Innocence
Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.
Read MoreThe Fatal Blow
As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.
Read MoreThe Burden of Proof
Val confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.
Read MoreWilling Victims
Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.
Read MoreThe People vs. Gary Ewing
Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.
Read MoreNowhere to Run
Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.
Read MoreMarital Privileges
Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.
Read MoreOne Kind of Justice
When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.
Read More...And Never Brought to Mind
Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.
Read MoreSacred Vows
Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.
Read MoreA Change of Heart
Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.
Read MoreMoney Talks
Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.
Read MoreHomecoming
Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.
Read MoreI'll Tell You No Lies
Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.
Read MoreSecrets Cry Aloud
Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.
Read MoreForsaking All Others
Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.
Read MoreReconcilable Differences
Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.
Read MoreSecond Chances
Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.
Read MoreLest the Truth be Known
Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.
Read MoreSo Shall You Reap
Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.
Read MoreHigh Ideals
Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.
Read MoreNo Trumpets, No Drums
Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.
Read MoreSilent Missions
Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
Read MoreFinishing Touches
Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
Read MoreYesterday, It Rained
Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
Read MoreNegotiations
Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.
Read MoreBuying Time
Karen has surgery to remove a bullet from her back. Sumner releases Mack's evidence to the District Attorney.
Read MoreCalculated Risks
Karen must choose between a risky operation and total paralysis and death. Sumner and St. Claire meet.
Read MoreHanging Fire
Abby corroborates Sumner's story about killing St. Claire, while Karen returns home from the hospital.
Read MoreA Little Help
Lilimae tells Joshua she's his mother. Abby plots revenge versus Sumner. Karen tells Gary about her condition.
Read MoreIpso Facto
Sumner tries to repair his relationship with Caulfield. Ben has a new admirer at the station.
Read MoreTruth and Consequences
Abby learns Val's children could be heirs to the Ewing fortune. Gary's tries to reunite the MacKenzies.
Read MoreLove to Take You Home
Mack is served with divorce papers. Joshua and Cathy consummate their relationship.
Read MoreTomorrow Never Knows
After delivery, Val is told her babies are stillborn. Mack and Karen spend the weekend together.
Read MoreWe Come Together
Abby begins to understand the truth about Val's babies. Mack and Karen host Thanksgiving for their friends.
Read MoreMessage in a Bottle
Mack believes Galveston is connected to the Tidal Basin murders. Abby confronts Ackerman about Val's babies.
Read MoreDistant Locations
After Galveston offers Gary a real estate partnership, Abby grows suspicious. Karen's condition worsens.
Read MoreUncharted Territory
Karen finally tells Mack about her paralysis. Galveston offers Mack help in solving the Tidal Basin murders.
Read MoreWeighing of Evils
Galveston wants Sumner to take over his empire. The detective finds Val. Karen is admitted to the hospital.
Read More#14 With a Bullet
Galveston discovers the plot involving Val's babies and tells Abby he will tell Gary everything.
Read MoreInside Information
Sumner finally reveals his connection with Galveston, who is now being implicated in the Tidal Basin murders.
Read MoreOut of the Past
Gary tries to help Val remember who she is. Abby is suspicious of Galveston. Mack readies warrants for murder.
Read MoreLead Me to the Altar
Mack gets confessions in the Tidal Basin murders. Val prepares for her wedding. Galveston has plans for Abby.
Read MoreFly Away Home
Val's memories return, but she still thinks she's married to Gary. Ben discovers some odd cargo in transit.
Read MoreRough Edges
Galveston lies near death. Joshua and Cathy resume their romance. Val yells at Lilimae for abandoning her.
Read MoreThe Emperor's Clothes
Ben discovers Galveston Industries was responsible for water contamination. Galveston lies near death.
Read MoreThe Deluge
Galveston dies, as Sumner is urged to help run his father's business.
Read MoreA Piece of the Pie
Sumner calls a press conference to discuss Galveston. Mack and Ben investigate an address in Wespall.
Read MoreThe Forest for the Trees
Karen locates a nurse who was on duty the night Val's babies were born. Gary remains suspicious of Sumner.
Read MoreA Man of Good Will
Abby learns the TV station is just a front. Gary discovers Galveston left Empire Valley to him in his will.
Read MoreFor Better, For Worse
Cathy and Joshua get married. Gary receives an unusual proposition concerning Empire Valley.
Read MoreFour, No Trump
Karen confronts Dr. Ackerman. Gary agrees to plans for Empire Valley. Abby seeks the truth about Val's babies.
Read MoreA Price to Pay
Sumner wants Abby to talk Gary into pulling out of Empire Valley. Ben asks Val to marry him.
Read MoreOne Day in a Row
Ruth offers Abby information about Val's babies. Cathy and Joshua clash over renting their own apartment.
Read MoreVulnerable
Abby helps Ruth try to convince Sumner and Laura to end their relationship. Mack and Karen find Dr. Ackerman.
Read MoreThe Long and Winding Road
Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.
Read MoreThe Longest Day
Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.
Read MoreHere in My Arms
Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.
Read MoreWhile the Cat's Away
Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.
Read MoreThe Christening
Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.
Read MoreA Little Assistance
Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.
Read MoreA Question of Trust
Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.
Read MoreAwakenings
Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.
Read MorePictures at a Wedding
Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.
Read MoreUntil Parted by Death
Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.
Read MoreRise and Fall
Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.
Read MoreTo Sing His Praise
Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.
Read MoreAll's Well
Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.
Read MoreAftershocks
Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.
Read MoreUnbroken Bonds
Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.
Read MoreWeb of Lies
Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.
Read MoreThe Confession
Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.
Read MoreAlterations
Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.
Read MoreFriendly Enemies
Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.
Read MoreA Key to a Woman's Heart
Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.
Read MoreA Very Special Gift
Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.
Read MoreIrrevocably Yours
Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.
Read MoreHigh School Confidential
Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.
Read MoreDistant Rumblings
Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.
Read MorePhoenix Rising
Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.
Read MoreThe Legacy
Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.
Read MoreArsenic and Old Waste
The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.
Read MoreA Change of Heart
Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.
Read MoreHis Brother's Keeper
Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.
Read MoreThicker Than Water
Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.
Read MoreThe Longest Night
The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.
Read MoreJust Disappeared (1)
A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.
Read MoreDistant Echoes (2)
Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.
Read MorePast Tense
After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.
Read MoreFor Appearance's Sake
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.
Read MoreAll Over But the Shouting
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.
Read MorePressure Points
Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.
Read MoreBrothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business
Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.
Read MoreOver the Edge
Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.
Read MoreA Turn of Events
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.
Read MoreTouch and Go
Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.
Read MoreThe Inside Man
Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.
Read MoreTruth Will Out
Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.
Read MoreThe Unraveling
Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.
Read MoreNo Miracle Worker
Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.
Read MoreMy True Love
Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.
Read MoreNever Trick a Trickster
Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.
Read MoreA Plan of Action
Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.
Read MoreSurvival of the Fittest
Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.
Read MoreIn Mourning
Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.
Read MoreNeighborly Conduct
Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.
Read MoreDeadly Combination
Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.
Read MoreOur Secret
A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.
Read MoreParental Guidance
Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.
Read MoreDo Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.
Read MoreCement the Relationship
Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.
Read MoreMissing Persons
Val doesn't receive a phone call from Ben and worries he's gone. A large crack develops in the playground.
Read MoreThe Trouble with Peter
Peter's body is found, and the police investigate.
Read MoreHalf-Truths
Gary finally realizes Abby didn't kill Peter, and Mack deduces who did.
Read MoreThere are Smiles
Paige admits she accidentally killed Peter.
Read MoreThe Gift of Life
Laura harbors a sad secret.
Read MoreNoises Everywhere (2)
After Laura's funeral, everyone returns to Sumner's ranch. Laura leaves messages for her friends and family.
Read MoreKnots Landing Block Party
The cast and crew of Knots Landing come together in this special one-hour show to talk about their favorite moments in the show's fourteen years of drama, laughs, and special moments.
Read MoreKnots Landing Reunion: Together Again
A special that reunites original cast members Michele Lee, Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, William Devane, Kevin Dobson and Ted Shackelford at the infamous cul-de-sac to celebrate and reminisce about the days they spent on the long-running series.
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