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Knots Landing S3E5 — The Surprise
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Knots Landing•Season 3•Episode 5

The Surprise

7.5/10 · 46 votesDec 10, 1981

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byJoseph Manduke
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James Houghton

James Houghton

Kenny Ward

Kim Lankford

Kim Lankford

Ginger Ward

Michele Lee

Michele Lee

Karen MacKenzie

Constance McCashin

Constance McCashin

Laura Avery Sumner

John Pleshette

John Pleshette

Richard Avery

Ted Shackelford

Ted Shackelford

Gary Ewing

Joan Van Ark

Joan Van Ark

Valene Ewing

Donna Mills

Donna Mills

Abby Cunningham Ewing Sumner

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Lilimae Clements

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Joseph Manduke

Joseph Manduke

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Episode Summary

"The Surprise" is episode 5 of Knots Landing season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 46 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Joseph Manduke, it aired on December 10, 1981.

Next: E6 · One of a KindBest of Season 3