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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.
  1. Background image for The Gift of Life
    9.5/10(35 votes)

    #1 - The Gift of Life

    S9:E6

    Laura harbors a sad secret.

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    Director:Unknown
  2. Background image for Noises Everywhere (2)
    9.2/10(49 votes)

    #2 - Noises Everywhere (2)

    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:Unknown
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    9.2/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Poor Jill

    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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    9.1/10(50 votes)

    #4 - The Long and Winding Road

    S6:E30

    Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.

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    9.1/10(37 votes)

    #5 - The Perfect Crime

    S9:E29

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

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    9.1/10(23 votes)

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

    S10:E27

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

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    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Negotiations
    9.0/10(44 votes)

    #7 - Negotiations

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for No Miracle Worker
    9.0/10(34 votes)

    #8 - No Miracle Worker

    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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    Director:Unknown
  10. Background image for Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
    9.0/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate

    S8:E29

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

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    9.0/10(36 votes)

    #10 - Cement the Relationship

    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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    Director:Unknown
  12. Background image for Just Like Old Times (1)
    9.0/10(38 votes)

    #11 - Just Like Old Times (1)

    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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    9.0/10(45 votes)

    #12 - Just Like Old Times (2)

    S14:E19

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

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    8.9/10(51 votes)

    #13 - Critical Condition

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Here in My Arms
    8.9/10(40 votes)

    #14 - Here in My Arms

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Rise and Fall
    8.8/10(28 votes)

    #15 - Rise and Fall

    S7:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Thicker Than Water
    8.8/10(26 votes)

    #16 - Thicker Than Water

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for The Unraveling
    8.8/10(24 votes)

    #17 - The Unraveling

    S8:E16

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Devil on My Shoulder
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Devil on My Shoulder

    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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    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #19 - The Fan Club

    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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    Director:Unknown
  21. Background image for Celebration
    8.7/10(44 votes)

    #20 - Celebration

    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
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for I'll Tell You No Lies
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #21 - I'll Tell You No Lies

    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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    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Noises Everywhere (1)
    8.7/10(27 votes)

    #22 - Noises Everywhere (1)

    S9:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
  24. Background image for Guilty Until Proven Innocent
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Guilty Until Proven Innocent

    S10:E19

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

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    8.7/10(19 votes)

    #24 - Good News, Bad News

    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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  26. Background image for Only Just Begun
    8.7/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Only Just Begun

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Gift of Life" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 9.5/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Bernard Lechowick, it aired on 10/29/1987. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Noises Everywhere (2)".