Knots Landing - Season 3

Run Time: 44 mins
Air Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1981
Average Rating: ⭐ 6.7 (40 votes)
CBSPassions escalate as four couples battle temptation in a seaside suburban paradise.
22 Episodes

The Vigil
Season 3 - Episode 1
Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.

Critical Condition
Season 3 - Episode 2
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.

Aftermath
Season 3 - Episode 3
Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.

Moving In
Season 3 - Episode 4
Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.

The Surprise
Season 3 - Episode 5
Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.

One of a Kind
Season 3 - Episode 6
Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.

Secrets
Season 3 - Episode 7
When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.

Mistaken Motives
Season 3 - Episode 8
Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.

The Rose and the Briar
Season 3 - Episode 9
Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.

The Three Sisters
Season 3 - Episode 10
When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.

Power Play
Season 3 - Episode 11
Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.

Possibilities
Season 3 - Episode 12
Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.

Reunion
Season 3 - Episode 13
Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.

Cricket
Season 3 - Episode 14
Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.

Best Intentions
Season 3 - Episode 15
Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.

Silver Shadows
Season 3 - Episode 16
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
Season 3 - Episode 17
Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.

Expose
Season 3 - Episode 18
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
Season 3 - Episode 19
A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.

Acts of Love
Season 3 - Episode 20
Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.

China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession
Season 3 - Episode 21
Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.

Living Dangerously
Season 3 - Episode 22
Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.