A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.

Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.

Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.

Val confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.

Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.

Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.

Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.

Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.

Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.

As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.

Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.

After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.

Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.

Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.

As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.

Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.

Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.

Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.

Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.

On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.

Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.

Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.