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Knots Landing S9E28 — The Perfect Alibi
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Knots Landing•Season 9•Episode 28

The Perfect Alibi

8.7/10 · 34 votesMay 5, 1988

Ranked #7 of 29 in Season 9•+0.4 vs season avg

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Paige, Johnny and Michael are in grave danger in Mexico. Jill continues her devious plot against Val.

Written byLynn Marie Latham
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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

Donna Mills

Abby Cunningham Ewing Sumner

Kevin Dobson

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M. Patrick MacKenzie

William Devane

William Devane

Greg Sumner

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Lynn Marie Latham

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Episode Summary

"The Perfect Alibi" is episode 28 of Knots Landing season 9. It scored 8.7/10 from 34 votes, ranking #7 of 29 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Written by Lynn Marie Latham, it aired on May 5, 1988.

Next: E29 · The Perfect CrimeBest of Season 9