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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 domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Genres:DramaSoap
Network:CBS
Episodes
344
Avg. Rating
8.0
S1
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S3
S4
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E2
E3
8.0
8.2
8.5
8.1
7.5
8.1
9.0
7.8
7.0
7.2
8.3
7.9

Best Episodes Summary

"The Gift of Life" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 9.4/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Bernard Lechowick, it aired on 10/29/1987. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Noises Everywhere (2)".

  • The Gift of Life
    9.4/10(28)
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    #1 - The Gift of Life

    Season 9 Episode 6

    Aired 10/29/1987

    Laura harbors a sad secret.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • Noises Everywhere (2)
    9.3/10(44)
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    #2 - 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

  • Poor Jill
    9.3/10(25)
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    #3 - Poor Jill

    Season 10 Episode 16

    Aired 2/23/1989

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

    Director: Jerome Courtland

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • Negotiations
    9.2/10(37)
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    #4 - 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

  • The Long and Winding Road
    9.2/10(44)
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    #5 - 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

  • The Perfect Crime
    9.2/10(35)
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    #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

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  • Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out (1)
    9.1/10(21)
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    #7 - Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out (1)

    Season 10 Episode 27

    Aired 5/18/1989

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

    Director: Jerome Courtland

    Writer: N/A

  • Critical Condition
    9.0/10(47)
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    #8 - 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

  • Here in My Arms
    9.0/10(35)
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    #9 - 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

  • No Miracle Worker
    9.0/10(28)
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    #10 - 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

  • Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
    9.0/10(24)
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    #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

  • Cement the Relationship
    9.0/10(31)
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    #12 - 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

  • Just Like Old Times (1)
    9.0/10(36)
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    #13 - 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

  • Just Like Old Times (2)
    9.0/10(44)
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    #14 - 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

  • Finishing Touches
    8.9/10(25)
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    #15 - 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

  • Thicker Than Water
    8.9/10(21)
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    #16 - 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

  • Noises Everywhere (1)
    8.9/10(24)
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    #17 - 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

  • Celebration
    8.8/10(39)
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    #18 - Celebration

    Season 4 Episode 18

    Aired 2/10/1983

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

    Director: Bill Duke

    Writer: N/A

  • I'll Tell You No Lies
    8.8/10(25)
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    #19 - I'll Tell You No Lies

    Season 5 Episode 11

    Aired 12/8/1983

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

    Director: John Pleshette

    Writer: N/A

  • Silent Missions
    8.8/10(25)
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    #20 - 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

  • Yesterday, It Rained
    8.8/10(25)
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    #21 - 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 Unraveling
    8.8/10(19)
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    #22 - 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

  • Cabin Fever
    8.8/10(18)
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    #23 - Cabin Fever

    Season 10 Episode 10

    Aired 1/12/1989

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

    Director: Joseph L. Scanlan

    Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

  • Devil on My Shoulder
    8.8/10(19)
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    #24 - 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

  • The Fan Club
    8.8/10(19)
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    #25 - 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