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The Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 9

Every episode of Knots Landing Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Knots Landing Season 9!

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 9 Ratings Summary

"Missing Persons" is the best rated episode of "Knots Landing" season 9. It scored 8.5/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Joseph L. Scanlan and written by Lynn Marie Latham, it aired on 9/24/1987. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Trouble with Peter".

  • Missing Persons
    8.5/1018 votes

    #1 - Missing Persons

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/1987

    Val doesn't receive a phone call from Ben and worries he's gone. A large crack develops in the playground.

    Director: Joseph L. Scanlan

    Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

  • The Trouble with Peter
    8.2/1018 votes

    #2 - The Trouble with Peter

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/1987

    Peter's body is found, and the police investigate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Under Pressure
    8.3/1016 votes

    #3 - Under Pressure

    Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/1987

    The evidence points to Olivia, but someone else confesses.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • Half-Truths
    8.4/1017 votes

    #4 - Half-Truths

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/1987

    Gary finally realizes Abby didn't kill Peter, and Mack deduces who did.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Joel J. Feigenbaum

  • There are Smiles
    8.2/1016 votes

    #5 - There are Smiles

    Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/1987

    Paige admits she accidentally killed Peter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

  • The Gift of Life
    9.4/1024 votes

    #6 - The Gift of Life

    Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/1987

    Laura harbors a sad secret.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • Say Uncle
    8.5/1017 votes

    #7 - Say Uncle

    Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/1987

    Sumner can't find a suitable nanny for Meg. Gary shows up uninvited to the twins' birthday party.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Love In
    8.0/1017 votes

    #8 - Love In

    Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/1987

    Val and Gary share an evening with the twins. Lilimae dances with Al, and Abby reunites with her past love.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Flight of the Sunbirds
    8.0/1016 votes

    #9 - Flight of the Sunbirds

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/1987

    Karen's hosts a reception for Eric and his bride. Val and Gary get romantic. Sumner receives sad news.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • Noises Everywhere (1)
    9.1/1021 votes

    #10 - Noises Everywhere (1)

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/1987

    Sumner's friends gather at his ranch. Richard Avery arrives with Jason. Mack wants to raise little Meg.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • Noises Everywhere (2)
    9.3/1040 votes

    #11 - Noises Everywhere (2)

    Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/1987

    After Laura's funeral, everyone returns to Sumner's ranch. Laura leaves messages for her friends and family.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

  • Weak Moment
    8.2/1015 votes

    #12 - Weak Moment

    Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/1987

    Gary ends his relationship with Jill. Charles and Abby rekindle their passion, and Sumner drops off a package.

    Director: Lorraine Senna

    Writer: N/A

  • Only 'Til Friday
    8.4/1015 votes

    #13 - Only 'Til Friday

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 1/7/1988

    Paige discovers Sumner isn't in New York. Abby spends her time with Charles. Karen welcomes new neighbors.

    Director: Lawrence Kasha

    Writer: James Stanley

  • Ties That Bind
    8.1/1015 votes

    #14 - Ties That Bind

    Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 1/14/1988

    An emergency arises with Meg. Charles' wife confronts Abby, and Paige gets a surprise.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Another Modest Proposal
    8.2/1016 votes

    #15 - Another Modest Proposal

    Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 1/21/1988

    Sumner's behavior disturbs Mack and Karen. Charles gives Abby a party, but his wife ruins the festivities.

    Director: Lorraine Senna

    Writer: N/A

  • If Not Now, When?
    8.3/1018 votes

    #16 - If Not Now, When?

    Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 1/28/1988

    Karen and Mack discover their neighbors are secretive. Charles shows Abby his divorce papers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

  • In Too Deep (a.k.a.) Courtland Tubor
    8.5/1019 votes

    #17 - In Too Deep (a.k.a.) Courtland Tubor

    Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 2/4/1988

    Johnny becomes a member of the organization. Karen is asked to testify at a custody hearing for Val's twins.

    Director: Jerome Courtland

    Writer: James Stanley

  • The Blushing Bride
    7.7/1019 votes

    #18 - The Blushing Bride

    Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 2/11/1988

    Abby discovers the man she loves is lying. Paige has an interest in Sumner. Mack and Karen spy on neighbors.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

  • Lawfully Wedded
    7.7/1017 votes

    #19 - Lawfully Wedded

    Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 2/18/1988

    Abby marries Charles and surprises him. Pat refuses to move. Val wants to keep Gary away from their twins.

    Director: Lawrence Kasha

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • Bouncing Babies
    8.1/1016 votes

    #20 - Bouncing Babies

    Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 2/25/1988

    Sumner makes a decision about Meg, while Val gives Gary some good news.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Fair Race
    8.4/1017 votes

    #21 - A Fair Race

    Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 3/3/1988

    Jill hates Gary's involvement with the twins - and Val. Olivia meets a new beau. Sumner makes Paige an offer.

    Director: Lawrence Kasha

    Writer: Lynn Marie Latham

  • Full Disclosure
    8.0/1016 votes

    #22 - Full Disclosure

    Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 3/10/1988

    Mack and Frank get into a nasty confrontation. Olivia becomes romantically involved with Harold.

    Director: Joseph L. Scanlan

    Writer: N/A

  • Her Letter
    8.2/1016 votes

    #23 - Her Letter

    Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 3/24/1988

    Val receives Ben's letter. Paige flirts with Sumner. Olivia and Abby argue about Olivia's time with Harold.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • Mother Knows Best
    8.1/1017 votes

    #24 - Mother Knows Best

    Season 9 Episode 24 - Aired 3/31/1988

    Olivia and Harold's plans to elope go awry. In Mexico, Paige and Johnny get involved in an archeological dig.

    Director: Joseph L. Scanlan

    Writer: N/A

  • With a Heavy Heart
    8.5/1017 votes

    #25 - With a Heavy Heart

    Season 9 Episode 25 - Aired 4/7/1988

    Gary sees something strange. Mack doesn't trust Manny. Harold leaves town, and Olivia tries to break free.

    Director: Michael Preece

    Writer: N/A