Love thy neighbor.
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Air date: 1981-11-12
Overview: Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.
Air date: 1981-11-19
Overview: Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.
Air date: 1981-11-26
Overview: Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.
Air date: 1981-12-03
Overview: Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.
Air date: 1981-12-10
Overview: Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.
Air date: 1981-12-17
Overview: Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.
Air date: 1981-12-24
Overview: When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.
Air date: 1982-01-07
Overview: Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.
Air date: 1982-01-14
Overview: Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.
Air date: 1982-01-21
Overview: When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.
Air date: 1982-01-28
Overview: Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.
Air date: 1982-02-11
Overview: Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.
Air date: 1982-02-18
Overview: Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.
Air date: 1982-03-04
Overview: Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.
Air date: 1982-03-11
Overview: Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.
Air date: 1982-03-25
Overview: When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.
Air date: 1982-04-01
Overview: Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.
Air date: 1982-04-08
Overview: Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.
Air date: 1982-04-15
Overview: A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.
Air date: 1982-04-22
Overview: Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.
Air date: 1982-04-29
Overview: Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.
Air date: 1982-05-06
Overview: Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.