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Knots Landing S4E21 — The Burden of Proof
8.5
Knots Landing•Season 4•Episode 21

The Burden of Proof

8.5/10 · 53 votesMar 3, 1983

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 4•+0.5 vs season avg

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

Directed byAlexander Singer
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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

Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson

M. Patrick MacKenzie

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Lilimae Clements

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Alexander Singer

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Burden of Proof" is episode 21 of Knots Landing season 4. It scored 8.5/10 from 53 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Alexander Singer, it aired on March 3, 1983.

Next: E22 · Willing VictimsBest of Season 4