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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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Season 1

  • Pilot
    7.9/10104 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: N/A

    Writer: David Jacobs

  • Community Spirit
    7.4/1076 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: N/A

  • Let Me Count the Ways
    7.0/1068 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: N/A

  • The Lie
    7.7/1071 votes

    The Lie

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/17/1980

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Will the Circle Be Unbroken
    7.1/1061 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: N/A

    Writer: David Jacobs

  • Home is For Healing
    7.4/1060 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: N/A

  • Land of the Free
    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Civil Wives
    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

  • Constant Companion
    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: N/A

  • Small Surprises
    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Courageous Convictions
    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: N/A

  • Bottom of the Bottle (1)
    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: N/A

  • Bottom of the Bottle (2)
    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: N/A