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The Best Episodes of Knots Landing

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

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. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Parental Guidance

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    S8:E28

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 9.5/10(33 votes)

    #2 - The Gift of Life

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    S9:E6

    Laura harbors a sad secret.

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    Director:N/A
  3. 9.3/10(47 votes)

    #3 - 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
  4. 9.2/10(36 votes)

    #4 - The Perfect Crime

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    S9:E29

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

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  5. 9.2/10(28 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. 9.1/10(50 votes)

    #6 - The Long and Winding Road

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    S6:E30

    Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.

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  8. 9.1/10(23 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(44 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. 8.9/10(51 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. 8.9/10(40 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. 8.9/10(25 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. 8.8/10(28 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. 8.8/10(26 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. 8.8/10(19 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. 8.8/10(20 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. 8.8/10(20 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. 8.7/10(43 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. 8.7/10(30 votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. 8.7/10(23 votes)

    #21 - The Perfect Alibi

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    S9:E28

    Paige, Johnny and Michael are in grave danger in Mexico. Jill continues her devious plot against Val.

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  23. 8.7/10(21 votes)

    #22 - Guilty Until Proven Innocent

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    S10:E19

    As Gary faces a hearing for Jill's murder, Mack works to prove his innocence. Paige approaches Sumner.

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  24. 8.7/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Good News, Bad News

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    S11:E21

    Sumner gets a second chance, thanks to Mack; Danny's secret past comes to haunt Val; Karen and her producer nearly come to blows over promotion for "Open Mike"; and Linda becomes an overnight sensation at work.

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  25. 8.7/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Only Just Begun

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    S11:E24

    Tom's heartfelt proposal gives Paige food for thought; Paula's announcement leaves Sumner nonplussed; Danny's confession confuses the twins; a deranged fan continues to stalk Karen; Frank and Patricia stubbornly remain apart.

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  26. 8.7/10(19 votes)

    #25 - If I Die Before I Wake

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    S11:E27

    Following the stalking fan's break-in at the Mackenzies', Karen suffers from recurring nightmares; Tom takes the hot seat in an internal-affairs investigation; Gary and Danny play a game of cat and mouse.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Parental Guidance" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/30/1987. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Gift of Life".