Mack takes steps to gain Jason's trust, while Jason tries to make peace with his father; Claudia hides her glee upon hearing Sumner's news; Frank struggles with dating; Gary and Karen await signs of Val's recovery.

Mac determines to get Jason's custody order rescinded or face a jail term for kidnapping; Steve reveals his intentions; Val taunts Gary with more wild accusations; Paige learns of her mother's duplicity.

Jason moves in with his new foster family; Anne and Nick scheme to double their investment; Linda plays cat and mouse to impress Sumner; Frank searches for Ms. Right.

Mack faces disbarment after helping Jason; Anne and Nick discover that money doesn't buy happiness; Steve lands a job at the Sumner group---as Paige's assistant; and Paige gets the surprise of her life.

Greg offers Claudia a job in hopes of keeping her in town, while Steve finds out who orchestrated his family's business failure.

Claudia settles into her new job, promptly appointing a new board member; Frank gets a job offer; Paige has had about all she can take of her job---and of Linda; Val gets a welcome home from the twins.

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.

Linda takes Sumner up on his invitation; Paige's spirits soar at the sight of handsome architect Brian Johnston; Claudia takes steps to get Anne out of her hair; Jason wears out his welcome at the Williamses.

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

Jason and Julie are threatened by gang members; Anne's cries for help fall on deaf ears.

After realizing Linda's murder is a low priority for the police, Greg sets out to find Brian.

Benny loves Anne, who doesn't reciprocate. Joseph and Kate are in love. Pierce's ex-girlfriend makes trouble.

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

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

Mack worries Sumner will take his daughter back. Benny fakes a fall at Anne's workplace to make money.

Gary's bank loan is in question thanks to Pierce's boat accident. Jason isn't sure about leaving for Sweden.

Greg Sumner and Claudia plan to find a new job for Joseph. Alex Barth makes trouble for Claudia.

Paige discovers Pierce's late girlfriend was pregnant. Gary shuts down the Tidal Energy Project.

Gary accepts a job managing the ranch. Sumner brings Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton to Meg's competition.

Val gets Sumner's cooperation for her book about him. Pierce buys a rifle and makes a death threat to Sumner.

After Paige is shot by Pierce, the MacKenzies, Anne, and Sumner rally to her side. Will she recover?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mack must console Paige about the Sumner marriage and tell Meg she's adopted. Gary returns from Florida.

Paige regrets spending the night with Bill. Nick continues seducing Claudia. Vanessa and Nick share a secret.

Mack learns the recording he made of his transactions with Mary is unusable. Vanessa tries to blackmail Anne.

Karen and Paige discover Mack gave Mary five hundred thousand dollars. Tom Ryan investigates the murder.

Mack dismisses his lawyer and refuses to see Karen. Paige learns Claudia embezzled from The Sumner Group.

When Mack is released on bail, he recruits investigators to help him. Claudia must replace the missing money.

Karen learns Mack left town with Gary in search of clues. Paige charms Tom Ryan, and they arrest Joe Robeson.

Mack and Gary return from Florida with news about who killed Val and Mary. Mack and Karen argue.

Sumner schemes to retake control of The Sumner Group. Nick warns Claudia about leaving The Sumner Group.

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

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

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