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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 9 Episode 6 - The Gift of Life
    9.6/10(47 votes)

    #1 - The Gift of Life

    S9:E6

    Laura harbors a sad secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  2. Knots Landing Season 9 Episode 11 - Noises Everywhere (2)
    9.4/10(60 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  3. Knots Landing Season 6 Episode 30 - The Long and Winding Road
    9.3/10(64 votes)

    #3 - The Long and Winding Road

    S6:E30

    Val learns the whereabouts of her babies.

    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Joel J. Feigenbaum

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  4. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 29 - Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate
    9.3/10(41 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  5. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 30 - Cement the Relationship
    9.3/10(47 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  6. Knots Landing Season 10 Episode 16 - Poor Jill
    9.3/10(37 votes)

    #6 - Poor Jill

    S10:E16

    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

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  7. Knots Landing Season 5 Episode 25 - Negotiations
    9.2/10(59 votes)

    #7 - Negotiations

    S5:E25

    Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Knots Landing Season 11 Episode 24 - Only Just Begun
    9.2/10(29 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Lorraine Senna
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  9. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 2 - Critical Condition
    9.1/10(63 votes)

    #9 - Critical Condition

    S3:E2

    Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Knots Landing Season 7 Episode 2 - Here in My Arms
    9.1/10(53 votes)

    #10 - Here in My Arms

    S7:E2

    Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Knots Landing Season 7 Episode 10 - Rise and Fall
    9.1/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Rise and Fall

    S7:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 16 - The Unraveling
    9.1/10(32 votes)

    #12 - The Unraveling

    S8:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Knots Landing Season 14 Episode 19 - Just Like Old Times (2)
    9.1/10(57 votes)

    #13 - Just Like Old Times (2)

    S14:E19

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

    Director:Jerome Courtland
    Writer:Ann Marcus

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  14. Knots Landing Season 7 Episode 24 - Phoenix Rising
    9.0/10(34 votes)

    #14 - Phoenix Rising

    S7:E24

    Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  15. Knots Landing Season 7 Episode 29 - Thicker Than Water
    9.0/10(33 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 17 - No Miracle Worker
    9.0/10(47 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  17. Knots Landing Season 9 Episode 29 - The Perfect Crime
    9.0/10(47 votes)

    #17 - The Perfect Crime

    S9:E29

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

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  18. Knots Landing Season 10 Episode 27 - Down Came the Rain and Washed the Spider Out (1)
    9.0/10(34 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Jerome Courtland
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Knots Landing Season 14 Episode 18 - Just Like Old Times (1)
    9.0/10(47 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Jerome Courtland
    Writer:Lisa Seidman

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  20. Knots Landing Season 4 Episode 18 - Celebration
    8.9/10(59 votes)

    #20 - Celebration

    S4:E18

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

    Director:Bill Duke
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Knots Landing Season 7 Episode 12 - All's Well
    8.9/10(31 votes)

    #21 - All's Well

    S7:E12

    Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 15 - Truth Will Out
    8.9/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Truth Will Out

    S8:E15

    Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Scott Hamner

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  23. Knots Landing Season 11 Episode 21 - Good News, Bad News
    8.9/10(25 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Michael Peters
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  24. Knots Landing Season 11 Episode 22 - Devil on My Shoulder
    8.9/10(27 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Michele Lee
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  25. Knots Landing Season 5 Episode 5 - One Kind of Justice
    8.8/10(53 votes)

    #25 - One Kind of Justice

    S5:E5

    When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Jacobs

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Gift of Life" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 9.6/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Bernard Lechowick, it aired on 10/29/1987. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Noises Everywhere (2)".