Episode
Knots Landing: Past Tense
Overview
After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.
Details
- Series
- Knots Landing
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 1986-10-02
Episode context
Past Tense is Episode 4 in Season 8 of Knots Landing. It aired on 1986-10-02.
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