Knots Landing
Knots Landing: Season 3

Air Date

November 12, 1981

Episodes

22 episodes

Knots Landing

Season 3

Overview

Passions escalate as four couples battle temptation in a seaside suburban paradise.

Episodes

The Vigil

1. The Vigil

November 12, 1981

Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.

Critical Condition

2. Critical Condition

November 19, 1981

Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.

Aftermath

3. Aftermath

November 26, 1981

Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.

Moving In

4. Moving In

December 3, 1981

Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.

The Surprise

5. The Surprise

December 10, 1981

Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.

One of a Kind

6. One of a Kind

December 17, 1981

Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.

Secrets

7. Secrets

December 24, 1981

When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.

Mistaken Motives

8. Mistaken Motives

January 7, 1982

Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.

The Rose and the Briar

9. The Rose and the Briar

January 14, 1982

Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.

The Three Sisters

10. The Three Sisters

January 21, 1982

When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.

Power Play

11. Power Play

January 28, 1982

Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.

Possibilities

12. Possibilities

February 11, 1982

Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.

Reunion

13. Reunion

February 18, 1982

Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.

Cricket

14. Cricket

March 4, 1982

Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.

Best Intentions

15. Best Intentions

March 11, 1982

Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.

Silver Shadows

16. Silver Shadows

March 25, 1982

When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.

Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz

17. Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz

April 1, 1982

Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.

Expose

18. Expose

April 8, 1982

Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.

Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown

19. Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown

April 15, 1982

A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.

Acts of Love

20. Acts of Love

April 22, 1982

Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.

China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession

21. China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession

April 29, 1982

Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.

Living Dangerously

22. Living Dangerously

May 6, 1982

Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.