9.4/1024 votesLoading...#1 - No Miracle Worker
Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 1/8/1987
Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.
Director: N/A
Writer: Bernard Lechowick
9.4/1028 votesLoading...#2 - Cement the Relationship
Season 8 Episode 30 - Aired 5/14/1987
Abby buries Peter's body, but did she kill him or was it someone else? Ben fails to call Val.
Director: N/A
Writer: Bernard Lechowick
9.4/1024 votesLoading...#3 - The Gift of Life
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/1987
Laura harbors a sad secret.
Director: N/A
Writer: Bernard Lechowick
9.4/1024 votesLoading...#4 - Poor Jill
Season 10 Episode 16 - Aired 2/23/1989
Frank forbids Julie to baby-sit at Val's; Jill gets a restraining order after Gary threatens to drive her out of town; Val becomes enraged over the twins' accidental meeting with Jill.
Director: Jerome Courtland
Writer: Bernard Lechowick
9.3/1040 votesLoading...#5 - Noises Everywhere (2)
Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/1987
After Laura's funeral, everyone returns to Sumner's ranch. Laura leaves messages for her friends and family.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lynn Marie Latham
9.3/1034 votesLoading...#6 - The Perfect Crime
Season 9 Episode 29 - Aired 5/12/1988
Jill exacts her revenge on Val. Paige and Michael seem doomed.
Director: Joseph L. Scanlan
Writer: Bernard Lechowick
9.2/1036 votesLoading...#7 - Negotiations
Season 5 Episode 25 - Aired 3/29/1984
Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.2/1038 votesLoading...#8 - The Long and Winding Road
Season 6 Episode 30 - Aired 5/23/1985
Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.
Director: Alexander Singer
Writer: Joel J. Feigenbaum
9.2/1020 votesLoading...#9 - Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out (1)
Season 10 Episode 27 - Aired 5/18/1989
Abby does her best to cover her tracks; Karen and Mack head out for a camping excursion - plus one.
Director: Jerome Courtland
Writer: N/A
9.1/1020 votesLoading...#10 - Thicker Than Water
Season 7 Episode 29 - Aired 5/8/1986
Karen closes Lotus Point. Ben agrees to go on tour as Cathy's manager. Gary agrees to sell Empire Valley.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.1/1023 votesLoading...#11 - Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
Season 8 Episode 29 - Aired 5/7/1987
Abby and Paige argue. Olivia learns about Abby's relationship with Peter, who befalls an unfortunate fate.
Director: Joseph L. Scanlan
Writer: Lynn Marie Latham
9.1/1021 votesLoading...#12 - Noises Everywhere (1)
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/1987
Sumner's friends gather at his ranch. Richard Avery arrives with Jason. Mack wants to raise little Meg.
Director: N/A
Writer: Bernard Lechowick
9.0/1044 votesLoading...#13 - Critical Condition
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/1981
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.0/1032 votesLoading...#14 - Here in My Arms
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/1985
Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.0/1036 votesLoading...#15 - Just Like Old Times (1)
Season 14 Episode 18 - Aired 5/13/1993
Valene is alive and back in Knots Landing! Sumner and Tom search for Treadwell. Nick asks Abby for help.
Director: Jerome Courtland
Writer: Lisa Seidman
9.0/1043 votesLoading...#16 - Just Like Old Times (2)
Season 14 Episode 19 - Aired 5/13/1993
Abby tells Sumner she wants The Sumner Group. Vanessa shoots Treadwell. The MacKenzies and Ewings reconcile.
Director: Jerome Courtland
Writer: Ann Marcus
8.9/1025 votesLoading...#17 - Finishing Touches
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 3/8/1984
Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/1017 votesLoading...#18 - The Unraveling
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 1/1/1987
Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/1017 votesLoading...#19 - Cabin Fever
Season 10 Episode 10 - Aired 1/12/1989
Abby and Sumner plan their wedding to be a media event; Mack finds peace and tranquility---and a young park ranger - during a solitary retreat at a mountain lodge; Paige vows to get even after returning to Knots Landing; Jill stalls her move to an apartment.
Director: Joseph L. Scanlan
Writer: Lynn Marie Latham
8.9/1017 votesLoading...#20 - Good News, Bad News
Season 11 Episode 21 - Aired 3/1/1990
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.
Director: Michael Peters
Writer: Bernard Lechowick
8.9/1018 votesLoading...#21 - Devil on My Shoulder
Season 11 Episode 22 - Aired 3/8/1990
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.
Director: Michele Lee
Writer: Lynn Marie Latham
8.9/1018 votesLoading...#22 - The Fan Club
Season 11 Episode 28 - Aired 5/10/1990
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lynn Marie Latham
8.8/1025 votesLoading...#24 - Silent Missions
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 3/1/1984
Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
Director: Lorraine Senna
Writer: N/A
8.8/1025 votesLoading...#25 - Yesterday, It Rained
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 3/22/1984
Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
Director: Bill Duke
Writer: Joel J. Feigenbaum
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 domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Genres:DramaSoap
Network:CBS
Best Episodes Summary
"No Miracle Worker" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 9.4/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Bernard Lechowick, it aired on 1/8/1987. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cement the Relationship".
