8.1/1029 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
8.1/1023 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
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
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
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
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
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
8.8/1025 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
8.9/1025 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
8.8/1025 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
9.2/1036 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
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 8.1/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/29/1983. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Fugitives".