Season
Knots Landing: Season 3
Overview
Passions escalate as four couples battle temptation in a seaside suburban paradise.
Details
- Series
- Knots Landing
- Season
- Season 3
- Air date
- 1981-11-12
- Episodes
- 22 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Vigil
Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.
Episode 2: Critical Condition
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.
Episode 3: Aftermath
Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.
Episode 4: Moving In
Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.
Episode 5: The Surprise
Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.
Episode 6: One of a Kind
Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.
Episode 7: Secrets
When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.
Episode 8: Mistaken Motives
Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.
Episode 9: The Rose and the Briar
Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.
Episode 10: The Three Sisters
When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.
Episode 11: Power Play
Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.
Episode 12: Possibilities
Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.
Episode 13: Reunion
Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.
Episode 14: Cricket
Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.
Episode 15: Best Intentions
Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.
Episode 16: Silver Shadows
When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.
Episode 17: Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz
Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.
Episode 18: Expose
Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.
Episode 19: Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown
A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.
Episode 20: Acts of Love
Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.
Episode 21: China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession
Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.
Episode 22: Living Dangerously
Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.