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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!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 1 - The Vigil
    8.5/10(46 votes)

    #1 - The Vigil

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Jeff Bleckner
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 2 - Critical Condition
    9.0/10(55 votes)

    #2 - Critical Condition

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 3 - Aftermath
    8.3/10(45 votes)

    #3 - Aftermath

    S3:E3

    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

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  4. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 4 - Moving In
    7.4/10(42 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ann Marcus

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  5. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 5 - The Surprise
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #5 - The Surprise

    S3:E5

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

    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 6 - One of a Kind
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 7 - Secrets
    6.7/10(38 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 8 - Mistaken Motives
    6.9/10(36 votes)

    #8 - Mistaken Motives

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Jeff Bleckner
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 9 - The Rose and the Briar
    6.1/10(36 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 10 - The Three Sisters
    6.0/10(58 votes)

    #10 - The Three Sisters

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 11 - Power Play
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #11 - Power Play

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Bill Duke
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 12 - Possibilities
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Possibilities

    S3:E12

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

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  14. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 13 - Reunion
    7.0/10(37 votes)

    #13 - Reunion

    S3:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 14 - Cricket
    6.7/10(36 votes)

    #14 - Cricket

    S3:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ann Marcus

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  16. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 15 - Best Intentions
    7.9/10(34 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 16 - Silver Shadows
    6.5/10(36 votes)

    #16 - Silver Shadows

    S3:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 17 - Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 18 - Expose
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    #18 - Expose

    S3:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 19 - Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 20 - Acts of Love
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #20 - Acts of Love

    S3:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 21 - China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession
    8.4/10(37 votes)

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

    S3:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 22 - Living Dangerously
    8.4/10(36 votes)

    #22 - Living Dangerously

    S3:E22

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

    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Vigil" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 3. It scored 8.5/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by Jeff Bleckner and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/12/1981. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Critical Condition".