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Knots Landing S5E21 — No Trumpets, No Drums
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Knots Landing•Season 5•Episode 21

No Trumpets, No Drums

8.1/10 · 42 votesFeb 23, 1984

Ranked #18 of 25 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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

Written byScott Hamner
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Michele Lee

Michele Lee

Karen MacKenzie

Constance McCashin

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Laura Avery Sumner

Ted Shackelford

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Gary Ewing

Joan Van Ark

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Valene Ewing

Donna Mills

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Abby Cunningham Ewing Sumner

Kevin Dobson

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M. Patrick MacKenzie

William Devane

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Greg Sumner

Julie Harris

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Lilimae Clements

Doug Sheehan

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Ben Gibson

Claudia Lonow

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Diana Fairgate

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Scott Hamner

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Episode Summary

"No Trumpets, No Drums" is episode 21 of Knots Landing season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 42 votes, ranking #18 of 25 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Written by Scott Hamner, it aired on February 23, 1984.

Next: E22 · Silent MissionsBest of Season 5