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The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 3

Every episode of Knots Landing Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 3!

The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 3

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. 8.8/10(51 votes)

    #1 - Critical Condition

    S3:E2

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.4/10(42 votes)

    #2 - The Vigil

    S3:E1

    Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.

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    Director:Jeff Bleckner
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.4/10(34 votes)

    #3 - China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession

    S3:E21

    Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.

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  4. 8.4/10(34 votes)

    #4 - Living Dangerously

    S3:E22

    Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.

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  5. 8.3/10(41 votes)

    #5 - Aftermath

    S3:E3

    Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.

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    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:Ann Marcus
  6. 8.0/10(33 votes)

    #6 - Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown

    S3:E19

    A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.

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  8. 7.9/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Best Intentions

    S3:E15

    Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.

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  9. 7.9/10(31 votes)

    #8 - Acts of Love

    S3:E20

    Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.

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  10. 7.8/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Power Play

    S3:E11

    Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.

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    Director:Bill Duke
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  11. 7.8/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz

    S3:E17

    Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.

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  12. 7.8/10(32 votes)

    #11 - Expose

    S3:E18

    Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.

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  13. 7.5/10(38 votes)

    #12 - Moving In

    S3:E4

    Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.

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    Writer:Ann Marcus
  14. 7.5/10(35 votes)

    #13 - The Surprise

    S3:E5

    Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.

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  15. 7.2/10(37 votes)

    #14 - One of a Kind

    S3:E6

    Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.

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    Director:Kim Friedman
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  16. 7.2/10(32 votes)

    #15 - Reunion

    S3:E13

    Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.

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  17. 7.1/10(33 votes)

    #16 - Possibilities

    S3:E12

    Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.

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  18. 7.0/10(34 votes)

    #17 - Mistaken Motives

    S3:E8

    Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.

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    Director:Jeff Bleckner
    Writer:N/A
  19. 7.0/10(32 votes)

    #18 - Cricket

    S3:E14

    Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.

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    Writer:Ann Marcus
  20. 6.7/10(34 votes)

    #19 - Secrets

    S3:E7

    When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.

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  21. 6.7/10(33 votes)

    #20 - Silver Shadows

    S3:E16

    When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.

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  22. 6.3/10(34 votes)

    #21 - The Rose and the Briar

    S3:E9

    Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.

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  23. 6.2/10(51 votes)

    #22 - The Three Sisters

    S3:E10

    When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.

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    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:N/A

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Critical Condition" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 3. It scored 8.8/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/19/1981. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Vigil".