Knots Landing
Knots Landing: Season 5

Air Date

September 29, 1983

Episodes

25 episodes

Knots Landing

Season 5

Overview

William Devane joins the cast as the residents of Knots landing cope with a corrupt land-development deal, adultery, unwanted pregnancy and a Central American civil war.

Episodes

The People vs. Gary Ewing

1. The People vs. Gary Ewing

September 29, 1983

Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.

Fugitives

2. Fugitives

October 6, 1983

When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.

Nowhere to Run

3. Nowhere to Run

October 13, 1983

Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.

Marital Privileges

4. Marital Privileges

October 20, 1983

Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.

One Kind of Justice

5. One Kind of Justice

October 27, 1983

When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.

...And Never Brought to Mind

6. ...And Never Brought to Mind

November 3, 1983

Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.

Sacred Vows

7. Sacred Vows

November 10, 1983

Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.

A Change of Heart

8. A Change of Heart

November 17, 1983

Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.

Money Talks

9. Money Talks

November 24, 1983

Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.

Homecoming

10. Homecoming

December 1, 1983

Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.

I'll Tell You No Lies

11. I'll Tell You No Lies

December 8, 1983

Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.

Denials

12. Denials

December 15, 1983

Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.

Witness

13. Witness

December 22, 1983

Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.

Secrets Cry Aloud

14. Secrets Cry Aloud

December 29, 1983

Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.

Forsaking All Others

15. Forsaking All Others

January 5, 1984

Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.

Reconcilable Differences

16. Reconcilable Differences

January 12, 1984

Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.

Second Chances

17. Second Chances

January 19, 1984

Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.

Lest the Truth be Known

18. Lest the Truth be Known

February 2, 1984

Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.

So Shall You Reap

19. So Shall You Reap

February 9, 1984

Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.

High Ideals

20. High Ideals

February 16, 1984

Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.

No Trumpets, No Drums

21. No Trumpets, No Drums

February 23, 1984

Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.

Silent Missions

22. Silent Missions

March 1, 1984

Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.

Finishing Touches

23. Finishing Touches

March 8, 1984

Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.

Yesterday, It Rained

24. Yesterday, It Rained

March 22, 1984

Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.

Negotiations

25. Negotiations

March 29, 1984

Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.