Knots Landing (Season 12)

Return Engagement (Episode 1)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1990-09-13

Overview: 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.

Blind Side (Episode 2)

Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

Air date: 1990-09-20

Overview: 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.

God Will (Episode 3)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1990-09-27

Overview: 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.

Dead But Not Buried (Episode 4)

Air date: 1990-10-18

Overview: 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.

What If? (Episode 5)

Air date: 1990-10-25

Overview: The police search for a murder suspect; a blackmail threat puts Anne in touch with someone from her past; Paige plays hooky to look for another job; Kate spends some time with Sumner.

You Can Call Me Nick (Episode 6)

Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

Air date: 1990-11-01

Overview: A houseguest makes Anne's life miserable; personal indecision plagues Paige; a cop hounds Frank about Danny's death; family matters seep into Sumner's thoughts.

Do not Attempt to Remove (Episode 7)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1990-11-08

Overview: 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.

The Best Laid Plans (Episode 8)

Writer: James Stanley

Air date: 1990-11-15

Overview: Anne and Nick get cozy; Sgt. Levine questions Julie about Danny's death; Val and Gary bicker over their rehearsal dinner; Paige feels confused after a chat with Mack; and Anne prepares to confront the blackmailer.

Side by Side (Episode 9)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1990-11-29

Overview: The briefcase turns up; Greg and Paige make headlines after she visits him in the hospital; Karen wants to know Linda better; Val's prenuptial jitters baffle Gary; Frank worries about Julie's new boyfriend.

The Lady or the Tiger (Episode 10)

Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

Air date: 1990-12-06

Overview: 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.

Asked to Rise (Episode 11)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1990-12-13

Overview: 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.

A Merry Little Christmas (Episode 12)

Writer: James Stanley

Air date: 1990-12-20

Overview: Paige and Greg may finally be singing the same song; Claudia intends to tarnish the holidays for Anne; Gary takes care of the twins in Val's absence; Mack means to save Jason from a terrible fate.

The Unknown (Episode 13)

Air date: 1991-01-03

Overview: Sumner springs some news on Paige; Mack feels helpless when Jason is returned to his brutal father; Paige proceeds with her wedding plans; Gary encourages Val to get treatment.

Simmer (Episode 14)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1991-01-10

Overview: 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.

A Sense of Urgency (Episode 15)

Writer: James Stanley

Air date: 1991-01-31

Overview: 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.

Always on Your Side (Episode 16)

Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

Air date: 1991-02-07

Overview: The Mackenzies rearrange their lives for Jason; Gary gets news from Val's doctor; Frank and Charlotte have their first nondate; Linda's ploy backfires; Kate's new pal Steve stirs up trouble.

In the Dog House (Episode 17)

Writer: James Stanley

Air date: 1991-02-14

Overview: 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.

Call Me Dimitri (Episode 18)

Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

Air date: 1991-02-21

Overview: A friend's return puts Anne in an awkward position; Jason can't seem to escape violence; Claudia's past catches up with her; Gary tries to make a future for himself and the twins; Sumner notices Linda's hard work.

Bad Dog (Episode 19)

Writer: James Stanley

Air date: 1991-02-28

Overview: 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.

Gone Microfiching (Episode 20)

Air date: 1991-03-07

Overview: 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.

Upwardly Mobile (Episode 21)

Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

Air date: 1991-03-28

Overview: 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.

An American Hero (Episode 22)

Writer: James Stanley

Air date: 1991-04-04

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

Where There's a Will, There's a Way (Episode 23)

Writer: James Stanley

Air date: 1991-04-11

Overview: 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.

The Last One Out (Episode 24)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1991-04-25

Overview: 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.

A Horse is a Horse (Episode 25)

Writer: Scott Hamner

Air date: 1991-05-02

Overview: 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.

Play, Pause, Search (1) (Episode 26)

Writer: James Stanley

Air date: 1991-05-16

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

Dead Skunk (2) (Episode 27)

Writer: James Stanley

Air date: 1991-05-16

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