Knots Landing - Season 1

Run Time: 44 mins
Air Date: Thu, 27 Dec 1979
Average Rating: ⭐ 6.7 (40 votes)
CBSIn a seaside suburban paradise, four married couples struggle with the conflicts and passions that buffet every marriage.
13 Episodes

Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1
Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.

Community Spirit
Season 1 - Episode 2
When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

Let Me Count the Ways
Season 1 - Episode 3
When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

The Lie
Season 1 - Episode 4
Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.

Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Season 1 - Episode 5
When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

Home is For Healing
Season 1 - Episode 6
Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.

Land of the Free
Season 1 - Episode 7
When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

Civil Wives
Season 1 - Episode 8
Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.

Constant Companion
Season 1 - Episode 9
Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.

Small Surprises
Season 1 - Episode 10
Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.

Courageous Convictions
Season 1 - Episode 11
Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

Bottom of the Bottle (1)
Season 1 - Episode 12
Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.

Bottom of the Bottle (2)
Season 1 - Episode 13
Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.