Knots Landing
Knots Landing: Season 7

Air Date

September 26, 1985

Episodes

30 episodes

Knots Landing

Season 7

Overview

The residents of an idyllic seaside cul-de-sac face an ongoing feud over a corrupt land development deal and the supposed suicide of one of them. Ava Gardner joins the cast.

Episodes

The Longest Day

1. The Longest Day

September 26, 1985

Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.

Here in My Arms

2. Here in My Arms

October 3, 1985

Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.

While the Cat's Away

3. While the Cat's Away

October 10, 1985

Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.

The Christening

4. The Christening

October 17, 1985

Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.

A Little Assistance

5. A Little Assistance

October 24, 1985

Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.

A Question of Trust

6. A Question of Trust

October 31, 1985

Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.

Awakenings

7. Awakenings

November 7, 1985

Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.

Pictures at a Wedding

8. Pictures at a Wedding

November 14, 1985

Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.

Until Parted by Death

9. Until Parted by Death

November 21, 1985

Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.

Rise and Fall

10. Rise and Fall

December 5, 1985

Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.

To Sing His Praise

11. To Sing His Praise

December 12, 1985

Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.

All's Well

12. All's Well

December 19, 1985

Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.

Aftershocks

13. Aftershocks

December 26, 1985

Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.

Unbroken Bonds

14. Unbroken Bonds

January 2, 1986

Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.

Web of Lies

15. Web of Lies

January 9, 1986

Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.

The Confession

16. The Confession

January 16, 1986

Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.

Alterations

17. Alterations

January 23, 1986

Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.

Friendly Enemies

18. Friendly Enemies

January 30, 1986

Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.

A Key to a Woman's Heart

19. A Key to a Woman's Heart

February 6, 1986

Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.

A Very Special Gift

20. A Very Special Gift

February 13, 1986

Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.

Irrevocably Yours

21. Irrevocably Yours

February 20, 1986

Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.

High School Confidential

22. High School Confidential

March 6, 1986

Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.

Distant Rumblings

23. Distant Rumblings

March 13, 1986

Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.

Phoenix Rising

24. Phoenix Rising

March 27, 1986

Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.

The Legacy

25. The Legacy

April 3, 1986

Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.

Arsenic and Old Waste

26. Arsenic and Old Waste

April 10, 1986

The secret about Empire Valley is exposed. Ben and Cathy share a romantic tryst.

A Change of Heart

27. A Change of Heart

April 17, 1986

Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.

His Brother's Keeper

28. His Brother's Keeper

May 1, 1986

Sumner makes an offer to a senator he can't refuse. A death at Lotus Point is attributed to arsenic poisoning.

Thicker Than Water

29. Thicker Than Water

May 8, 1986

Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.

The Longest Night

30. The Longest Night

May 15, 1986

The police search for Karen. Paige makes an announcement. Gary comforts Val.