Knots Landing (Season 8)

Just Disappeared (1) (Episode 1)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1986-09-18

Overview: A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.

Distant Echoes (2) (Episode 2)

Air date: 1986-09-18

Overview: Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.

Reunion (Episode 3)

Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

Air date: 1986-09-25

Overview: Phil tells Karen that he wants Mac to feel what it's like not to know where his wife is. Greg decides to really clean up Empire Valley.

Past Tense (Episode 4)

Air date: 1986-10-02

Overview: After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.

Slow Burn (Episode 5)

Writer: Joel J. Feigenbaum

Air date: 1986-10-09

Overview: The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.

For Appearance's Sake (Episode 6)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1986-10-16

Overview: 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.

All Over But the Shouting (Episode 7)

Air date: 1986-10-23

Overview: 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.

Pressure Points (Episode 8)

Air date: 1986-10-30

Overview: Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.

Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business (Episode 9)

Air date: 1986-11-06

Overview: Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.

Over the Edge (Episode 10)

Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

Air date: 1986-11-13

Overview: Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.

A Turn of Events (Episode 11)

Air date: 1986-11-20

Overview: 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.

Touch and Go (Episode 12)

Air date: 1986-11-27

Overview: Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.

The Inside Man (Episode 13)

Air date: 1986-12-04

Overview: Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.

Gifts (Episode 14)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1986-12-11

Overview: Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.

Truth Will Out (Episode 15)

Writer: Scott Hamner

Air date: 1986-12-18

Overview: Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.

The Unraveling (Episode 16)

Air date: 1987-01-01

Overview: Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.

No Miracle Worker (Episode 17)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1987-01-08

Overview: Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.

My True Love (Episode 18)

Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

Air date: 1987-01-15

Overview: Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.

Never Trick a Trickster (Episode 19)

Air date: 1987-01-29

Overview: Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.

A Plan of Action (Episode 20)

Air date: 1987-02-05

Overview: Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.

Survival of the Fittest (Episode 21)

Air date: 1987-02-12

Overview: Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.

In Mourning (Episode 22)

Air date: 1987-02-19

Overview: Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.

Nightmare (Episode 23)

Air date: 1987-03-05

Overview: Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.

Neighborly Conduct (Episode 24)

Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

Air date: 1987-03-12

Overview: Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.

Deadly Combination (Episode 25)

Air date: 1987-03-26

Overview: Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.

Our Secret (Episode 26)

Air date: 1987-04-02

Overview: A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.

Breakup (Episode 27)

Air date: 1987-04-09

Overview: Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.

Parental Guidance (Episode 28) 10.0

Air date: 1987-04-30

Overview: Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.

Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate (Episode 29)

Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

Air date: 1987-05-07

Overview: Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.

Cement the Relationship (Episode 30)

Writer: Bernard Lechowick

Air date: 1987-05-14

Overview: Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.