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The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 7

Every episode of Knots Landing Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 7!

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 7 Ratings Summary

"The Longest Day" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 7. It scored 8.3/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman and written by David Paulsen, it aired on 9/26/1985. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Here in My Arms".

  • The Longest Day
    8.3/1025 votes

    #1 - The Longest Day

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/1985

    Harry drives one baby away and Sheila stays in the house with the other. Val cannot retrieve her children.

    Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman

    Writer: David Paulsen

  • Here in My Arms
    9.0/1032 votes

    #2 - Here in My Arms

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/1985

    Hospital records suggest Val's babies were born dead. Mack finds Nurse Wislon. Karen brings Val two surprises.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • While the Cat's Away
    7.5/1020 votes

    #3 - While the Cat's Away

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/1985

    Val finally gets to enjoy her children, but now Ben worries she won't have any time for him.

    Director: Lorraine Senna

    Writer: N/A

  • The Christening
    8.1/1023 votes

    #4 - The Christening

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/1985

    Val allows Harry and Sheila to say good-bye to the twins. Mack meets with the governor's assistant.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Little Assistance
    7.7/1020 votes

    #5 - A Little Assistance

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/1985

    Cathy has worrying bruises on her face. Sumner hires a male secretary, and Mack investigates adoption rings.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Question of Trust
    8.2/1020 votes

    #6 - A Question of Trust

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/1985

    Elliott corroborates the phony geological survey to Gary. Cavanaugh's nurse agrees to testify against him.

    Director: Linda Day

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • Awakenings
    8.1/1020 votes

    #7 - Awakenings

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/1985

    Gary realizes he may be the father of the twins. The survey company lies to Gary and admits it made a mistake.

    Director: Lorraine Senna

    Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

  • Pictures at a Wedding
    8.5/1019 votes

    #8 - Pictures at a Wedding

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/1985

    Val and Ben reveal their engagement. Karen hosts a wedding at Lotus Point. Val insists Joshua leave her home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: David Paulsen

  • Until Parted by Death
    8.5/1020 votes

    #9 - Until Parted by Death

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/1985

    Val and Ben get married. Lilimae realizes Joshua is dangerous. Elliott is involved in a terrible accident.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • Rise and Fall
    8.7/1021 votes

    #10 - Rise and Fall

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/1985

    Joshua concocts a plan for Cathy and him to remain together...forever.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • To Sing His Praise
    8.5/1016 votes

    #11 - To Sing His Praise

    Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/1985

    Gary discovers the survey plans are fake. Lilimae tries to make it appear Joshua was a good person.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

  • All's Well
    8.7/1017 votes

    #12 - All's Well

    Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/1985

    Cathy moves into Ben's vacant beach house, as Gary discovers the truth about Empire Valley to Abby's dismay.

    Director: Joseph L. Scanlan

    Writer: N/A

  • Aftershocks
    8.6/1018 votes

    #13 - Aftershocks

    Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 12/26/1985

    Lilimae tries to interfere with Cathy's career. Linda tells police Joshua didn't commit suicide.

    Director: Alexander Singer

    Writer: N/A

  • Unbroken Bonds
    8.4/1018 votes

    #14 - Unbroken Bonds

    Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 1/2/1986

    Gary tells Val he knows he's the father of the twins. Ken is indicted for Joshua's murder. Cathy feels guilt.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Web of Lies
    8.7/1017 votes

    #15 - Web of Lies

    Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 1/9/1986

    Gary and Jill go on a date. Cathy confesses the truth about Joshua's death. Laura and Sumner get closer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Confession
    8.5/1017 votes

    #16 - The Confession

    Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 1/16/1986

    Karen loses the planning commission job to Abby. Cathy and Lilimae talk to the police about Joshua's death.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: David Paulsen

  • Alterations
    8.5/1017 votes

    #17 - Alterations

    Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 1/23/1986

    Olivia discovers Abby's secret knowledge about the twins and leaves home. Mack ponders Jill's proposition.

    Director: Linda Day

    Writer: N/A

  • Friendly Enemies
    8.2/1018 votes

    #18 - Friendly Enemies

    Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 1/30/1986

    Peter tells Sumner they are half-brothers. Val discovers Sonny is a reporter.

    Director: Joseph L. Scanlan

    Writer: N/A

  • A Key to a Woman's Heart
    8.2/1018 votes

    #19 - A Key to a Woman's Heart

    Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 2/6/1986

    Karen can't forgive Mack. Olivia rejects Abby. Sumner makes a proposition to Peter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

  • A Very Special Gift
    7.2/1018 votes

    #20 - A Very Special Gift

    Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 2/13/1986

    Abby hires a private detective to investigate Jill. Gary gives the twins a very generous gift.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Irrevocably Yours
    7.9/1017 votes

    #21 - Irrevocably Yours

    Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 2/20/1986

    Abby confronts Gary about his gift to the twins. Michael gets caught with something that belongs to Olivia.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • High School Confidential
    8.3/1015 votes

    #22 - High School Confidential

    Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 3/6/1986

    Michael refuses to tell Karen whose marijuana the police found in his car. Gary crashes his car.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Distant Rumblings
    8.2/1016 votes

    #23 - Distant Rumblings

    Season 7 Episode 23 - Aired 3/13/1986

    Olivia makes a confession. Jill reveals her past to Mack. Sumner makes an offer to Sylvia.

    Director: Michael Preece

    Writer: N/A

  • Phoenix Rising
    8.7/1020 votes

    #24 - Phoenix Rising

    Season 7 Episode 24 - Aired 3/27/1986

    Abby's secret about the twins is revealed. Sylvia confesses to Abby. Eric grows ill, and Gary surprises Abby.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • The Legacy
    8.1/1016 votes

    #25 - The Legacy

    Season 7 Episode 25 - Aired 4/3/1986

    Gary sees Jill and Peter together at her hotel. Eric's condition improves. Abby makes an offer to Sumner.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lynn Marie Latham