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Knots Landing S11E12 — What a Swell Party This Is
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Knots Landing•Season 11•Episode 12

What a Swell Party This Is

8.7/10 · 26 votesDec 21, 1989

Ranked #5 of 29 in Season 11•+0.5 vs season avg

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Michael blames himself for the marital problems between Linda and Eric, which intensify during a party for Michael; Paige feigns illness to spend the day with Tom; and Paula gets wise to Sumner.

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Michele Lee

Michele Lee

Karen MacKenzie

Ted Shackelford

Ted Shackelford

Gary Ewing

Joan Van Ark

Joan Van Ark

Valene Ewing

Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson

M. Patrick MacKenzie

William Devane

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Greg Sumner

Nicollette Sheridan

Nicollette Sheridan

Paige Matheson

Pat Petersen

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Michael Fairgate

Tonya Crowe

Tonya Crowe

Olivia Cunningham

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Episode Summary

"What a Swell Party This Is" is episode 12 of Knots Landing season 11. It scored 8.7/10 from 26 votes, ranking #5 of 29 episodes this season (season average 8.2). It aired on December 21, 1989.

Next: E13 · Oh, BrotherBest of Season 11