Knots Landing - Season 8

Power struggles over politics, money and sex rock the idyllic seaside community of Knots Landing.

30 Episodes

Just Disappeared (1)

Season 8 - Episode 1

A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.

Distant Echoes (2)

Season 8 - Episode 2

Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.

Reunion

Season 8 - Episode 3

Phil tells Karen that he wants Mac to feel what it's like not to know where his wife is. Greg decides to really clean up Empire Valley.

Past Tense

Season 8 - Episode 4

After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.

Slow Burn

Season 8 - Episode 5

The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.

For Appearance's Sake

Season 8 - Episode 6

Abby and kids move back to the ranch to help out Gary's family image. Gary catches Abby in bed with Peter, but doesn't care.

All Over But the Shouting

Season 8 - Episode 7

Mac thinks Greg has something to do with Karen's kidnapping. Greg puts Phil in a motel until he can arrange to send him to Hong Kong.

Pressure Points

Season 8 - Episode 8

Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.

Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business

Season 8 - Episode 9

Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.

Over the Edge

Season 8 - Episode 10

Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.

A Turn of Events

Season 8 - Episode 11

Abby suggests Sylvia have an attorney draw up a letter with the truth about Peter, to be released to the public if anything happens to her. ...

Touch and Go

Season 8 - Episode 12

Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.

The Inside Man

Season 8 - Episode 13

Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.

Gifts

Season 8 - Episode 14

Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.

Truth Will Out

Season 8 - Episode 15

Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.

The Unraveling

Season 8 - Episode 16

Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.

No Miracle Worker

Season 8 - Episode 17

Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.

My True Love

Season 8 - Episode 18

Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.

Never Trick a Trickster

Season 8 - Episode 19

Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.

A Plan of Action

Season 8 - Episode 20

Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.

Survival of the Fittest

Season 8 - Episode 21

Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.

In Mourning

Season 8 - Episode 22

Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.

Nightmare

Season 8 - Episode 23

Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.

Neighborly Conduct

Season 8 - Episode 24

Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.

Deadly Combination

Season 8 - Episode 25

Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.

Our Secret

Season 8 - Episode 26

A terrible accident befalls Sylvia. Peter gives Olivia a locket. Paige knows Anne staged her drug overdose.

Breakup

Season 8 - Episode 27

Abby warns Peter to stay away from Olivia, who discovers Paige with Peter and mails the letter to Gary.

Parental Guidance

Season 8 - Episode 28

Abby retaliates after Paige and Peter hurt Olivia, who mails Sylvia's letter. Laura gives birth.

Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate

Season 8 - Episode 29

Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.

Cement the Relationship

Season 8 - Episode 30

Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.