Knots Landing

The Best Episodes of Knots Landing

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Every episode of Knots Landing ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Knots Landing!

The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
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  1. 9.5/10(33 votes)

    #1 - The Gift of Life

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    S9:E6

    Laura harbors a sad secret.

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    Director:N/A
  2. 9.3/10(47 votes)

    #2 - Noises Everywhere (2)

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    S9:E11

    After Laura's funeral, everyone returns to Sumner's ranch. Laura leaves messages for her friends and family.

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    Director:N/A
  3. 9.2/10(36 votes)

    #3 - The Perfect Crime

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    S9:E29

    Jill exacts her revenge on Val. Paige and Michael seem doomed.

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  4. 9.2/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Poor Jill

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    S10:E16

    Val and Gary worry Jill might hurt someone else. Karen and Mack agree to meet with Sumner and Abby.

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  5. 9.1/10(50 votes)

    #5 - The Long and Winding Road

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    S6:E30

    Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.

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  6. 9.1/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate

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    S8:E29

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

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  8. 9.1/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out (1)

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    S10:E27

    Abby's friends, lovers and enemies are stunned by an announcement that could remove her from the community.

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  9. 9.1/10(37 votes)

    #8 - Just Like Old Times (1)

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    S14:E18

    Valene is alive and back in Knots Landing! Sumner and Tom search for Treadwell. Nick asks Abby for help.

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  10. 9.0/10(44 votes)

    #9 - Negotiations

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    S5:E25

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

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  11. 9.0/10(31 votes)

    #10 - No Miracle Worker

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    S8:E17

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

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  12. 9.0/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Cement the Relationship

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    S8:E30

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

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  13. 9.0/10(44 votes)

    #12 - Just Like Old Times (2)

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    S14:E19

    Abby tells Sumner she wants The Sumner Group. Vanessa shoots Treadwell. The MacKenzies and Ewings reconcile.

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  14. 8.9/10(51 votes)

    #13 - Critical Condition

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    S3:E2

    Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.

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  15. 8.9/10(40 votes)

    #14 - Here in My Arms

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    S7:E2

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

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    Director:N/A
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  16. 8.9/10(25 votes)

    #15 - Thicker Than Water

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    S7:E29

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

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  17. 8.9/10(22 votes)

    #16 - The Unraveling

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    S8:E16

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

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  18. 8.9/10(25 votes)

    #17 - Noises Everywhere (1)

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    S9:E10

    Sumner's friends gather at his ranch. Richard Avery arrives with Jason. Mack wants to raise little Meg.

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  19. 8.8/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Cabin Fever

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    S10:E10

    Jill reluctantly prepares to move out of Gary's home. Abby works to make Sumner's wedding a media event.

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  20. 8.8/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Devil on My Shoulder

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    S11:E22

    Val takes action to protect herself and the twins from Danny; a medical emergency has Patricia yearning to return to hospital work; Anne schemes to get rid of Paula to have Sumner all to herself.

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  21. 8.8/10(20 votes)

    #20 - The Fan Club

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    S11:E28

    The fervent fan who frightened Karen with his love letters is finally exposed; Frank maintains a vigil at the hospital, waiting for a miracle as Julie refuses to give up hope; the case against Danny gathers strength.

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  22. 8.7/10(43 votes)

    #21 - Celebration

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    S4:E18

    A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.

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    Director:Bill Duke
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  23. 8.7/10(30 votes)

    #22 - I'll Tell You No Lies

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    S5:E11

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

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  24. 8.7/10(27 votes)

    #23 - Rise and Fall

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    S7:E10

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

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  25. 8.7/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Web of Lies

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    S7:E15

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

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  26. 8.7/10(25 votes)

    #25 - Just Disappeared (1)

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    S8:E1

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Gift of Life" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 9.5/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Bernard Lechowick, it aired on 10/29/1987. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Noises Everywhere (2)".