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Knots Landing S11E21 — Good News, Bad News
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Knots Landing•Season 11•Episode 21

Good News, Bad News

8.9/10 · 26 votesMar 1, 1990

Ranked #2 of 29 in Season 11•+0.7 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byMichael Peters
Written byBernard Lechowick
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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

William Devane

Greg Sumner

Nicollette Sheridan

Nicollette Sheridan

Paige Matheson

Pat Petersen

Pat Petersen

Michael Fairgate

Tonya Crowe

Tonya Crowe

Olivia Cunningham

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Bernard Lechowick

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Michael Peters

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Episode Summary

"Good News, Bad News" is episode 21 of Knots Landing season 11. It scored 8.9/10 from 26 votes, ranking #2 of 29 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Michael Peters and written by Bernard Lechowick, it aired on March 1, 1990.

Next: E22 · Devil on My ShoulderBest of Season 11