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Knots Landing S4E3 — Encounters
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Knots Landing•Season 4•Episode 3

Encounters

7.9/10 · 50 votesOct 14, 1982

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byAlexander Singer
Written byDavid Jacobs, James Houghton, Mona Houghton
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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

Crew5

A

Alexander Singer

Director

David Jacobs

David Jacobs

Writer

R

Ron E. Grant

Music

James Houghton

James Houghton

Writer

M

Mona Houghton

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Encounters" is episode 3 of Knots Landing season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 50 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Alexander Singer and written by David Jacobs, James Houghton, Mona Houghton, it aired on October 14, 1982.

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