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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. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 2 - Community Spirit
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Community Spirit

    S1:E2

    When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

    Director:James Sheldon
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 3 - Let Me Count the Ways
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Let Me Count the Ways

    S1:E3

    When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

    Director:Henry Levin
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 4 - The Lie
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Lie

    S1:E4

    Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 7 - Land of the Free
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Land of the Free

    S1:E7

    When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 8 - Civil Wives
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Civil Wives

    S1:E8

    Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.

    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:Jack Turley

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  6. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 9 - Constant Companion
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Constant Companion

    S1:E9

    Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.

    Director:Henry Levin
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 10 - Small Surprises
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Small Surprises

    S1:E10

    Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 12 - Bottom of the Bottle (1)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Bottom of the Bottle (1)

    S1:E12

    Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 13 - Bottom of the Bottle (2)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Bottom of the Bottle (2)

    S1:E13

    Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 1 - Hitchhike (1)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Hitchhike (1)

    S2:E1

    After giving a female hitchhiker a ride, Sid is arrested for rape. Sid's sister Abby comes to Knots Landing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Don Murray

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  11. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 2 - Hitchhike (2)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Hitchhike (2)

    S2:E2

    Sid is arraigned on rape charges, while Gary and Abby run Knots Landing Motors in Sid's absence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Don Murray

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  12. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 3 - Remember the Good Times
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Remember the Good Times

    S2:E3

    After Gary tries to help Earl stop drinking, Val feels abandoned. Kenny and Ginger spend the night together.

    Director:James Sheldon
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Knots Landing Season 6 Episode 4 - A Little Help
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - A Little Help

    S6:E4

    Lilimae tells Joshua she's his mother. Abby plots revenge versus Sumner. Karen tells Gary about her condition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 28 - Parental Guidance
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Parental Guidance

    S8:E28

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 5 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken

    S1:E5

    When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Jacobs

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  16. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 11 - Courageous Convictions
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Courageous Convictions

    S1:E11

    Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

    Director:Henry Levin
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Jacobs

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  18. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 6 - Home is For Healing
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Home is For Healing

    S1:E6

    Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.

    Director:Roger Young
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 4 - Chance of a Lifetime
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Chance of a Lifetime

    S2:E4

    Richard works with a powerful attorney from Chicago in the hopes of becoming a partner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 5 - Kristin
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Kristin

    S2:E5

    After trying to murder J.R. Ewing, Kristen arrives in Los Angeles and gets arrested at a Hollywood party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 6 - Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers

    S2:E6

    Diana's first sexual experience is a disaster. Richard and Abby have an affair.

    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 7 - Breach of Faith
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Breach of Faith

    S2:E7

    Gary and Judy spend the night together. Laura throws herself a party for getting her real estate license.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 8 - Scapegoats
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Scapegoats

    S2:E8

    Karen and Sid disagree about their son Michael, who has a discipline problem at school.

    Director:Gabrielle Beaumont
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 9 - A Family Matter
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - A Family Matter

    S2:E9

    Abby meets with J.R. about Gary's money problems, but J.R. has something else on his mind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Paulsen

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  25. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 10 - Choices
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Choices

    S2:E10

    With help from Abby, Val sees Gary and Judy out together. Richard and Laura's relationship is in jeopardy.

    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Community Spirit" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by James Sheldon and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/3/1980. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Let Me Count the Ways".