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Knots Landing S8E21 — Survival of the Fittest
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Knots Landing•Season 8•Episode 21

Survival of the Fittest

7.9/10 · 31 votesFeb 12, 1987

Ranked #30 of 30 in Season 8•−0.7 vs season avg

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

Directed byMichael Preece
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Cast9

Michele Lee

Michele Lee

Karen MacKenzie

Constance McCashin

Constance McCashin

Laura Avery Sumner

Ted Shackelford

Ted Shackelford

Gary Ewing

Joan Van Ark

Joan Van Ark

Valene Ewing

Donna Mills

Donna Mills

Abby Cunningham Ewing Sumner

Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson

M. Patrick MacKenzie

William Devane

William Devane

Greg Sumner

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Lilimae Clements

Doug Sheehan

Doug Sheehan

Ben Gibson

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Michael Preece

Michael Preece

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Episode Summary

"Survival of the Fittest" is episode 21 of Knots Landing season 8. It scored 7.9/10 from 31 votes, ranking #30 of 30 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Michael Preece, it aired on February 12, 1987.

Next: E22 · In MourningBest of Season 8