8.4/1034 votes#1 - The Vigil
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/1981
Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: N/A
9.0/1044 votes#2 - Critical Condition
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/1981
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/1034 votes#3 - Aftermath
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/26/1981
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
7.8/1030 votes#4 - Moving In
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 12/3/1981
Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ann Marcus
7.7/1028 votes#5 - The Surprise
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 12/10/1981
Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.
Director: Joseph Manduke
Writer: N/A
7.4/1026 votes#6 - One of a Kind
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 12/17/1981
Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: N/A
6.6/1027 votes#7 - Secrets
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 12/24/1981
When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont
Writer: N/A
7.0/1027 votes#8 - Mistaken Motives
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 1/7/1982
Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.
Director: Jeff Bleckner
Writer: N/A
6.3/1027 votes#9 - The Rose and the Briar
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/14/1982
Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.
Director: Ernest Pintoff
Writer: Scott Hamner
6.4/1038 votes#10 - The Three Sisters
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/1982
When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: N/A
7.7/1027 votes#11 - Power Play
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/28/1982
Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.
Director: Bill Duke
Writer: N/A
7.2/1027 votes#12 - Possibilities
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/11/1982
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
7.3/1025 votes#13 - Reunion
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/1982
Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/1025 votes#14 - Cricket
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 3/4/1982
Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ann Marcus
8.0/1025 votes#15 - Best Intentions
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 3/11/1982
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
6.7/1026 votes#16 - Silver Shadows
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/25/1982
When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1025 votes#17 - Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 4/1/1982
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
Writer: N/A
7.9/1025 votes#18 - Expose
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 4/8/1982
Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1025 votes#19 - Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 4/15/1982
A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.
Director: Alexander Singer
Writer: N/A
7.9/1025 votes#20 - Acts of Love
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/22/1982
Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/1027 votes#21 - China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 4/29/1982
Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/1025 votes#22 - Living Dangerously
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/6/1982
Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.
Director: Lorraine Senna
Writer: N/A
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 domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Genres:DramaSoap
Network:CBS
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"The Vigil" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 3. It scored 8.4/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Jeff Bleckner and written by N/A, it aired on 11/12/1981. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Critical Condition".