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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 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.
  1. Background image for The People vs. Gary Ewing
    8.1/10(36 votes)

    #1 - The People vs. Gary Ewing

    S5:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Fugitives
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #2 - Fugitives

    S5:E2

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Nowhere to Run

    S5:E3

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Marital Privileges
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #4 - Marital Privileges

    S5:E4

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for One Kind of Justice
    8.6/10(35 votes)

    #5 - One Kind of Justice

    S5:E5

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

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    Director:Unknown
  6. Background image for ...And Never Brought to Mind
    8.4/10(32 votes)

    #6 - ...And Never Brought to Mind

    S5:E6

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

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    Director:Sheldon Larry
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Sacred Vows
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Sacred Vows

    S5:E7

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for A Change of Heart
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #8 - A Change of Heart

    S5:E8

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

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    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Money Talks

    S5:E9

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Homecoming
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Homecoming

    S5:E10

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

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    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for I'll Tell You No Lies
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #11 - I'll Tell You No Lies

    S5:E11

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

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    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Denials
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Denials

    S5:E12

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

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    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #13 - Witness

    S5:E13

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Secrets Cry Aloud
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    #14 - Secrets Cry Aloud

    S5:E14

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

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    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Forsaking All Others
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Forsaking All Others

    S5:E15

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

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    Director:Bill Duke
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Reconcilable Differences
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #16 - Reconcilable Differences

    S5:E16

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

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    Director:Sheldon Larry
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Second Chances
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #17 - Second Chances

    S5:E17

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

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  19. Background image for Lest the Truth be Known
    8.4/10(29 votes)

    #18 - Lest the Truth be Known

    S5:E18

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Cowen
  20. Background image for So Shall You Reap
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #19 - So Shall You Reap

    S5:E19

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

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  21. Background image for High Ideals
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #20 - High Ideals

    S5:E20

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ron Cowen
  22. Background image for No Trumpets, No Drums
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #21 - No Trumpets, No Drums

    S5:E21

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

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    Director:Unknown
  23. Background image for Silent Missions
    8.6/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Silent Missions

    S5:E22

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

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    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Finishing Touches
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    #23 - Finishing Touches

    S5:E23

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Yesterday, It Rained
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    #24 - Yesterday, It Rained

    S5:E24

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

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    9.0/10(44 votes)

    #25 - Negotiations

    S5:E25

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The People vs. Gary Ewing" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/1983. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Fugitives".