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
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
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
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
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
9.4/1025 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
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
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
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
9.1/1022 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
9.3/1041 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
8.4/1018 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
8.0/1017 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
8.4/1017 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
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
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
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".