Knots Landing (Season 4)

A Brand New Day (Episode 1)

Air date: 1982-09-30

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

Daniel (Episode 2)

Air date: 1982-10-07

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

Encounters (Episode 3)

Writer: David Jacobs

Air date: 1982-10-14

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

Svengali (Episode 4)

Writer: Oliver Clark

Air date: 1982-10-21

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

Catharsis (Episode 5)

Air date: 1982-10-28

Overview: Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.

New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation (Episode 6)

Air date: 1982-10-29

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

Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold (Episode 7)

Air date: 1982-11-04

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

Man in the Middle (Episode 8)

Air date: 1982-11-18

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

The Best Kept Secret (Episode 9)

Air date: 1982-12-02

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

Emergency (Episode 10)

Air date: 1982-12-09

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

Abby's Choice (Episode 11)

Writer: Oliver Clark

Air date: 1982-12-16

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

The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That (Episode 12)

Air date: 1982-12-30

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

Cutting the Ties That Bind (Episode 13)

Air date: 1983-01-06

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

And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions (Episode 14)

Writer: Joel Steiger

Air date: 1983-01-13

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

To Have and To Hold (Episode 15)

Air date: 1983-01-21

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

A New Family (Episode 16)

Writer: Robert Bielak

Air date: 1983-01-27

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

The Morning After (Episode 17)

Air date: 1983-02-03

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

Celebration (Episode 18)

Air date: 1983-02-10

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

Loss of Innocence (Episode 19)

Air date: 1983-02-17

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

The Fatal Blow (Episode 20)

Air date: 1983-02-24

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

The Burden of Proof (Episode 21)

Air date: 1983-03-03

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

Willing Victims (Episode 22)

Air date: 1983-03-10

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