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Knots Landing S9E24 — Mother Knows Best
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Knots Landing•Season 9•Episode 24

Mother Knows Best

8.1/10 · 28 votesMar 31, 1988

Ranked #20 of 29 in Season 9•−0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byJoseph L. Scanlan
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Michele Lee

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Karen MacKenzie

Ted Shackelford

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Gary Ewing

Joan Van Ark

Joan Van Ark

Valene Ewing

Donna Mills

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Abby Cunningham Ewing Sumner

Kevin Dobson

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M. Patrick MacKenzie

William Devane

William Devane

Greg Sumner

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Joseph L. Scanlan

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Episode Summary

"Mother Knows Best" is episode 24 of Knots Landing season 9. It scored 8.1/10 from 28 votes, ranking #20 of 29 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Joseph L. Scanlan, it aired on March 31, 1988.

Next: E25 · With a Heavy HeartBest of Season 9