Season 1

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  7.9/10106 votes

  Pilot

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/27/1979

  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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  7.4/1078 votes

  Community Spirit

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/3/1980

  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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  7.0/1069 votes

  Let Me Count the Ways

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/10/1980

  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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  7.7/1072 votes

  The Lie

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/17/1980

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.1/1062 votes

  Will the Circle Be Unbroken

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/25/1980

  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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  7.4/1061 votes

  Home is For Healing

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/31/1980

  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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  6.8/1065 votes

  Land of the Free

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/7/1980

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.2/1057 votes

  Civil Wives

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/14/1980

  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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  7.3/1054 votes

  Constant Companion

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/21/1980

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

  Director: Henry Levin

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.4/1051 votes

  Small Surprises

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/1980

  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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  7.0/1045 votes

  Courageous Convictions

  Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1980

  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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  7.6/1053 votes

  Bottom of the Bottle (1)

  Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/1980

  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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  7.8/1049 votes

  Bottom of the Bottle (2)

  Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/1980

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

  Director: Roger Young

  Writer: Unknown