The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 3

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

Director: Jeff Bleckner

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

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

Director: Kim Friedman

Writer: Ann Marcus

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

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

Director: Joseph Manduke

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

Director: Kim Friedman

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

Director: Gabrielle Beaumont

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

Director: Jeff Bleckner

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

Director: Ernest Pintoff

Writer: Scott Hamner

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

Director: Kim Friedman

Writer: N/A

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

Director: Bill Duke

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

Director: Nicholas Sgarro

Writer: David Jacobs, James Houghton, Mona Houghton

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

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

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Writer: Ann Marcus

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

Director: Randa Haines

Writer: David Jacobs, James Houghton, Mona Houghton

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

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

Director: Alexander Singer

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

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

Director: Alexander Singer

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

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

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

Director: Lorraine Senna

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