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The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 5

Every episode of Knots Landing Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 5!

The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Genres:DramaSoap
Network:CBS

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The People vs. Gary Ewing" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/29/1983. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Fugitives".

  • The People vs. Gary Ewing
    8.0/1028 votes

    #1 - The People vs. Gary Ewing

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/1983

    Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fugitives
    8.0/1025 votes

    #2 - Fugitives

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/1983

    When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Scott Hamner

  • Nowhere to Run
    8.1/1025 votes

    #3 - Nowhere to Run

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/1983

    Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Marital Privileges
    7.3/1026 votes

    #4 - Marital Privileges

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/1983

    Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One Kind of Justice
    8.5/1027 votes

    #5 - One Kind of Justice

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/1983

    When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: David Jacobs

  • ...And Never Brought to Mind
    8.4/1024 votes

    #6 - ...And Never Brought to Mind

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/1983

    Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.

    Director: Sheldon Larry

    Writer: N/A

  • Sacred Vows
    8.4/1028 votes

    #7 - Sacred Vows

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/1983

    Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Change of Heart
    8.2/1023 votes

    #8 - A Change of Heart

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/1983

    Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Joel J. Feigenbaum

  • Money Talks
    8.0/1022 votes

    #9 - Money Talks

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/24/1983

    Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Homecoming
    8.5/1022 votes

    #10 - Homecoming

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 12/1/1983

    Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.

    Director: John Pleshette

    Writer: N/A

  • I'll Tell You No Lies
    8.7/1024 votes

    #11 - I'll Tell You No Lies

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 12/8/1983

    Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.

    Director: John Pleshette

    Writer: N/A

  • Denials
    8.3/1021 votes

    #12 - Denials

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 12/15/1983

    Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.

    Director: Lorraine Senna

    Writer: N/A

  • Witness
    8.2/1021 votes

    #13 - Witness

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 12/22/1983

    Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Secrets Cry Aloud
    8.6/1021 votes

    #14 - Secrets Cry Aloud

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 12/29/1983

    Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.

    Director: Alexander Singer

    Writer: N/A

  • Forsaking All Others
    8.4/1022 votes

    #15 - Forsaking All Others

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 1/5/1984

    Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.

    Director: Bill Duke

    Writer: N/A

  • Reconcilable Differences
    8.1/1022 votes

    #16 - Reconcilable Differences

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 1/12/1984

    Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.

    Director: Sheldon Larry

    Writer: N/A

  • Second Chances
    8.4/1022 votes

    #17 - Second Chances

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 1/19/1984

    Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.

    Director: Bill Duke

    Writer: Joel J. Feigenbaum

  • Lest the Truth be Known
    8.6/1022 votes

    #18 - Lest the Truth be Known

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 2/2/1984

    Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Cowen

  • So Shall You Reap
    8.2/1023 votes

    #19 - So Shall You Reap

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 2/9/1984

    Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.

    Director: Alexander Singer

    Writer: Ron Cowen

  • High Ideals
    8.7/1024 votes

    #20 - High Ideals

    Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 2/16/1984

    Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ron Cowen

  • No Trumpets, No Drums
    8.4/1022 votes

    #21 - No Trumpets, No Drums

    Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 2/23/1984

    Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Scott Hamner

  • Silent Missions
    8.9/1024 votes

    #22 - Silent Missions

    Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 3/1/1984

    Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.

    Director: Lorraine Senna

    Writer: N/A

  • Finishing Touches
    9.0/1023 votes

    #23 - Finishing Touches

    Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 3/8/1984

    Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Yesterday, It Rained
    8.9/1024 votes

    #24 - Yesterday, It Rained

    Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 3/22/1984

    Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.

    Director: Bill Duke

    Writer: Joel J. Feigenbaum

  • Negotiations
    9.3/1035 votes

    #25 - Negotiations

    Season 5 Episode 25 - Aired 3/29/1984

    Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A