Season
Knots Landing: Season 1
Overview
In a seaside suburban paradise, four married couples struggle with the conflicts and passions that buffet every marriage.
Details
- Series
- Knots Landing
- Season
- Season 1
- Air date
- 1979-12-27
- Episodes
- 13 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.
Episode 2: Community Spirit
When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.
Episode 3: Let Me Count the Ways
When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.
Episode 4: The Lie
Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.
Episode 5: Will the Circle Be Unbroken
When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.
Episode 6: Home is For Healing
Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.
Episode 7: Land of the Free
When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.
Episode 8: Civil Wives
Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.
Episode 9: Constant Companion
Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.
Episode 10: Small Surprises
Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.
Episode 11: Courageous Convictions
Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.
Episode 12: Bottom of the Bottle (1)
Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.
Episode 13: Bottom of the Bottle (2)
Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.