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The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 10 - The Three Sisters
    6.0/10(63 votes)

    #1 - The Three Sisters

    S3:E10

    When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.

    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 9 - The Rose and the Briar
    6.2/10(40 votes)

    #2 - The Rose and the Briar

    S3:E9

    Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.

    Director:Ernest Pintoff
    Writer:Scott Hamner

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  3. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 16 - Silver Shadows
    6.4/10(38 votes)

    #3 - Silver Shadows

    S3:E16

    When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Knots Landing Season 11 Episode 19 - The Grim Reaper
    6.6/10(33 votes)

    #4 - The Grim Reaper

    S11:E19

    Someone is waging war on the Sumner Group, but Mack's chief concern is Paige's safety; Danny means to end Gary's interference; Eric returns to make amends.

    Director:Lawrence Kasha
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  5. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 14 - Cricket
    6.7/10(38 votes)

    #5 - Cricket

    S3:E14

    Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ann Marcus

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  6. Knots Landing Season 12 Episode 16 - Always on Your Side
    6.7/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Always on Your Side

    S12:E16

    The Mackenzies rearrange their lives for Jason; Gary gets news from Val's doctor; Frank and Charlotte have their first nondate; Linda's ploy backfires; Kate's new pal Steve stirs up trouble.

    Director:Jerome Courtland
    Writer:Lynn Marie Latham

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  7. Knots Landing Season 14 Episode 8 - A Death in the Family
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #7 - A Death in the Family

    S14:E8

    Mack learns the recording he made of his transactions with Mary is unusable. Vanessa tries to blackmail Anne.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 6 - Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers
    6.8/10(53 votes)

    #8 - Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers

    S2:E6

    Diana's first sexual experience is a disaster. Richard and Abby have an affair.

    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 14 - Moments of Truth
    6.8/10(54 votes)

    #9 - Moments of Truth

    S2:E14

    Armed gunmen invade the Ewing house during a baby shower for Ginger and hold the women hostage.

    Director:Jeff Bleckner
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 7 - Secrets
    6.8/10(41 votes)

    #10 - Secrets

    S3:E7

    When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.

    Director:Gabrielle Beaumont
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 13 - The Loudest Word
    6.9/10(48 votes)

    #11 - The Loudest Word

    S2:E13

    When Gary has a hard time facing Val's operation for a malignant growth, his brother Bobby Ewing visits.

    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 15 - Man of the Hour
    6.9/10(45 votes)

    #12 - Man of the Hour

    S2:E15

    Ginger's sister Jill is left in a coma after smoking some marijuana Eric brought to a party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 8 - Mistaken Motives
    6.9/10(40 votes)

    #13 - Mistaken Motives

    S3:E8

    Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.

    Director:Jeff Bleckner
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Knots Landing Season 13 Episode 8 - House of Cards
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    #14 - House of Cards

    S13:E8

    Brian keeps his gun pointed at the members of the MacKenzie family, as he awaits a call from Sumner.

    Director:Kevin Dobson
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Knots Landing Season 14 Episode 13 - Farewell, My Lovely
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Farewell, My Lovely

    S14:E13

    Mack and Gary return from Florida with news about who killed Val and Mary. Mack and Karen argue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lisa Seidman

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  16. Knots Landing Season 14 Episode 14 - The Way Things Were
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    #16 - The Way Things Were

    S14:E14

    Sumner schemes to retake control of The Sumner Group. Nick warns Claudia about leaving The Sumner Group.

    Director:Jerome Courtland
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Knots Landing Season 1 Episode 7 - Land of the Free
    7.0/10(76 votes)

    #17 - Land of the Free

    S1:E7

    When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 8 - Scapegoats
    7.0/10(47 votes)

    #18 - Scapegoats

    S2:E8

    Karen and Sid disagree about their son Michael, who has a discipline problem at school.

    Director:Gabrielle Beaumont
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 12 - Players
    7.0/10(48 votes)

    #19 - Players

    S2:E12

    Linda finally tells Sid she's in love with him. Ginger tells Kenny she's pregnant.

    Director:Jeff Bleckner
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 12 - Possibilities
    7.0/10(37 votes)

    #20 - Possibilities

    S3:E12

    Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.

    Director:Nicholas Sgarro
    Writers:David Jacobs, James Houghton, Mona Houghton

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  21. Knots Landing Season 10 Episode 23 - That's What Friends Are For
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #21 - That's What Friends Are For

    S10:E23

    Abby's intricate scheme to protect her secret ownership of Murakame Corporation begins to unravel.

    Director:Lawrence Kasha
    Writer:Stephen Tolkin

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  22. Knots Landing Season 14 Episode 2 - Lovers and Other Strangers
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Lovers and Other Strangers

    S14:E2

    Sumner proposes to Anne. Mary asks for a court hearing to get visitation rights with Meg.

    Director:Lorraine Senna
    Writer:Lisa Seidman

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  23. Knots Landing Season 2 Episode 11 - A State of Mind
    7.1/10(49 votes)

    #23 - A State of Mind

    S2:E11

    Jeff threatens to take the kids away from Abby. Laura is tempted to have an affair with a client.

    Director:Alexander Singer
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Knots Landing Season 3 Episode 13 - Reunion
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #24 - Reunion

    S3:E13

    Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Knots Landing Season 7 Episode 27 - A Change of Heart
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #25 - A Change of Heart

    S7:E27

    Laura and Sumner get married, making her a corporate partner. Abby, Gary and Karen try to fix Empire Valley.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Three Sisters" is the worst rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 6/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by Kim Friedman and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/21/1982. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Rose and the Briar".