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The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 8

Every episode of Knots Landing Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 8!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 1 - Just Disappeared (1)
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #1 - Just Disappeared (1)

    S8:E1

    A kidnapper imprisons Karen. Ben returns to Val, and Sumner confesses to Peter his real plans for Lotus Point.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  2. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 2 - Distant Echoes (2)
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #2 - Distant Echoes (2)

    S8:E2

    Gary confronts Sumner about the clean-up at Lotus Point and decides to vie for state senator against Peter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 3 - Reunion
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Reunion

    S8:E3

    Phil tells Karen that he wants Mac to feel what it's like not to know where his wife is. Greg decides to really clean up Empire Valley.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  4. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 4 - Past Tense
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Past Tense

    S8:E4

    After hosting Phil at the ranch, Sumner realizes Phil's involvement with Karen's kidnapping.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 5 - Slow Burn
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Slow Burn

    S8:E5

    The kidnapper tries to kill Karen, but someone intervenes. Gary's affair with Jill is exposed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Joel J. Feigenbaum

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  6. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 6 - For Appearance's Sake
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #6 - For Appearance's Sake

    S8:E6

    Abby and kids move back to the ranch to help out Gary's family image. Gary catches Abby in bed with Peter, but doesn't care.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  7. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 7 - All Over But the Shouting
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    #7 - All Over But the Shouting

    S8:E7

    Mac thinks Greg has something to do with Karen's kidnapping. Greg puts Phil in a motel until he can arrange to send him to Hong Kong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 8 - Pressure Points
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Pressure Points

    S8:E8

    Lotus Point reopens. Phil has an accident. Peter takes an interest in Sylvia's medication.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 9 - Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Brothers and Mothers (a.k.a.) Brotherly Love and Family Business

    S8:E9

    Paige and Michael keep a secret, while Mack plots to have his daughter move in with his family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 10 - Over the Edge
    8.5/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Over the Edge

    S8:E10

    Gary and Olivia strike a deal. Sumner meets a dangerous person. Abby keeps an important secret from Peter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  11. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 11 - A Turn of Events
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #11 - A Turn of Events

    S8:E11

    Abby suggests Sylvia have an attorney draw up a letter with the truth about Peter, to be released to the public if anything happens to her. Jean tells Ben to report that Peter was seen with Jill before the accident.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 12 - Touch and Go
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #12 - Touch and Go

    S8:E12

    Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael. Sylvia threatens Peter, as an eyewitness implicates him.

    Director:Lorraine Senna
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 13 - The Inside Man
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #13 - The Inside Man

    S8:E13

    Sumner makes Ben a lucrative offer. Paige takes an interest in Peter, while Karen suspects Paige is a liar.

    Director:Paul Tucker
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 14 - Gifts
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Gifts

    S8:E14

    Paige dates Peter. Olivia has a crash while on cocaine with Lilimae in the car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  15. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 15 - Truth Will Out
    8.8/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Truth Will Out

    S8:E15

    Olivia gets caught with cocaine. Karen catches Paige in another lie. Gary discovers Jill's big secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Scott Hamner

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  16. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 16 - The Unraveling
    9.0/10(26 votes)

    #16 - The Unraveling

    S8:E16

    Abby encounters a situation she can't manipulate - Olivia's cocaine problem. Paige sees her grandfather.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 17 - No Miracle Worker
    8.9/10(37 votes)

    #17 - No Miracle Worker

    S8:E17

    Abby nears the breaking point in her efforts to prevent Olivia from using drugs; Mack departs for the East Coast to meet Anne.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bernard Lechowick

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  18. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 18 - My True Love
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #18 - My True Love

    S8:E18

    Mack reunites with Anne and brings her back. Gary and Abby discuss the divorce, and Sumner suspects Ben.

    Director:Lorraine Senna
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  19. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 19 - Never Trick a Trickster
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Never Trick a Trickster

    S8:E19

    Sumner discovers a listening device in his home. Paige and Anne reunite, while Ben gets a bad assignment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 20 - A Plan of Action
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #20 - A Plan of Action

    S8:E20

    Paige starts a new job at Lotus Point. Ben tells Val their family is in great danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 21 - Survival of the Fittest
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Survival of the Fittest

    S8:E21

    Jean proves to Ben there is no escape. Sumner and Ben meet at Ben's office. A mysterious gunshot is heard.

    Director:Michael Preece
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 22 - In Mourning
    8.4/10(25 votes)

    #22 - In Mourning

    S8:E22

    Rumors of Sumner's death circulate, while Laura gets a pleasant surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 23 - Nightmare
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #23 - Nightmare

    S8:E23

    Val fears Ben is dead and steals Gary's gun to kill Jean.

    Director:Bill Duke
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 24 - Neighborly Conduct
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Neighborly Conduct

    S8:E24

    Val reassures Jill about Gary. Ben worries Jean will return. Anne arranges a private evening with Mack.

    Director:Lawrence Kasha
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  25. Knots Landing Season 8 Episode 25 - Deadly Combination
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #25 - Deadly Combination

    S8:E25

    Anne tries to seduce Mack while Karen works late. When Mack rebuffs her, Anne takes drastic measures.

    Director:Beth Brickell
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Just Disappeared (1)" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 8. It scored 8.6/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Joseph L. Scanlan and written by Bernard Lechowick, it aired on 9/18/1986. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Distant Echoes (2)".