The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(48 votes)

   #1 - The Vigil

   S3:E111/12/1981

   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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   Director:Jeff Bleckner

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2. 

   9.0/10(57 votes)

   #2 - Critical Condition

   S3:E211/19/1981

   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. 

   8.3/10(47 votes)

   #3 - Aftermath

   S3:E311/26/1981

   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

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   Director:Kim Friedman

   Writer:Ann Marcus
4. 

   7.5/10(44 votes)

   #4 - Moving In

   S3:E412/3/1981

   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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   Writer:Ann Marcus
5. 

   7.4/10(41 votes)

   #5 - The Surprise

   S3:E512/10/1981

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

   Director:Joseph Manduke

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Joseph Manduke

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6. 

   7.2/10(43 votes)

   #6 - One of a Kind

   S3:E612/17/1981

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

   Director:Kim Friedman

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Kim Friedman

   Writer:Unknown
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7. 

   6.8/10(41 votes)

   #7 - Secrets

   S3:E712/24/1981

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

   Director:Gabrielle Beaumont

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Gabrielle Beaumont

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8. 

   6.9/10(40 votes)

   #8 - Mistaken Motives

   S3:E81/7/1982

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

   Director:Jeff Bleckner

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jeff Bleckner

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9. 

   6.2/10(40 votes)

   #9 - The Rose and the Briar

   S3:E91/14/1982

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

   Director:Ernest Pintoff

   Writer:Scott Hamner

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   Director:Ernest Pintoff

   Writer:Scott Hamner
10. 

    6.0/10(63 votes)

    #10 - The Three Sisters

    S3:E101/21/1982

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

    Director:Kim Friedman

    Writer:Unknown

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11. 

    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #11 - Power Play

    S3:E111/28/1982

    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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    Director:Bill Duke

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12. 

    7.0/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Possibilities

    S3:E122/11/1982

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

    Director:Nicholas Sgarro

    Writers:David Jacobs, James Houghton, Mona Houghton

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    Director:Nicholas Sgarro

    Writers:David Jacobs, James Houghton, Mona Houghton
13. 

    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #13 - Reunion

    S3:E132/18/1982

    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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14. 

    6.7/10(38 votes)

    #14 - Cricket

    S3:E143/4/1982

    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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    Writer:Ann Marcus
15. 

    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #15 - Best Intentions

    S3:E153/11/1982

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

    Director:Randa Haines

    Writers:David Jacobs, James Houghton, Mona Houghton

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    Director:Randa Haines

    Writers:David Jacobs, James Houghton, Mona Houghton
16. 

    6.4/10(38 votes)

    #16 - Silver Shadows

    S3:E163/25/1982

    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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17. 

    7.7/10(40 votes)

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

    S3:E174/1/1982

    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:Unknown

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    Director:Alexander Singer

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18. 

    7.9/10(37 votes)

    #18 - Expose

    S3:E184/8/1982

    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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19. 

    8.2/10(39 votes)

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

    S3:E194/15/1982

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

    Director:Alexander Singer

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Alexander Singer

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20. 

    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #20 - Acts of Love

    S3:E204/22/1982

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

    Director:Unknown

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21. 

    8.4/10(38 votes)

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

    S3:E214/29/1982

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

    Director:Unknown

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22. 

    8.5/10(37 votes)

    #22 - Living Dangerously

    S3:E225/6/1982

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

    Director:Lorraine Senna

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Lorraine Senna

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