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The Worst Episodes of Knots Landing

Every episode of Knots Landing ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Knots Landing!

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

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Rose and the Briar" is the worst rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 6.3/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Ernest Pintoff and written by Scott Hamner, it aired on 1/14/1982. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Three Sisters".

  • The Rose and the Briar
    6.3/1027 votes
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    #1 - The Rose and the Briar

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/14/1982

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

    Director: Ernest Pintoff

    Writer: Scott Hamner

  • The Three Sisters
    6.4/1038 votes
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    #2 - The Three Sisters

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/1982

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

    Director: Kim Friedman

    Writer: N/A

  • A Death in the Family
    6.4/1016 votes
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    #3 - A Death in the Family

    Season 14 Episode 8 - Aired 1/7/1993

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers
    6.6/1035 votes
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    #4 - Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/1/1981

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

    Director: Kim Friedman

    Writer: N/A

  • Secrets
    6.6/1027 votes
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    #5 - Secrets

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 12/24/1981

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

    Director: Gabrielle Beaumont

    Writer: N/A

  • The Grim Reaper
    6.6/1028 votes
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    #6 - The Grim Reaper

    Season 11 Episode 19 - Aired 2/15/1990

    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

  • Players
    6.7/1031 votes
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    #7 - Players

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/1981

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

    Director: Jeff Bleckner

    Writer: N/A

  • The Loudest Word
    6.7/1033 votes
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    #8 - The Loudest Word

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/19/1981

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

    Director: Kim Friedman

    Writer: N/A

  • Man of the Hour
    6.7/1030 votes
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    #9 - Man of the Hour

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/12/1981

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Silver Shadows
    6.7/1026 votes
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    #10 - Silver Shadows

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/25/1982

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Way Things Were
    6.7/1016 votes
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    #11 - The Way Things Were

    Season 14 Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/1993

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

    Director: Jerome Courtland

    Writer: N/A

  • Scapegoats
    6.8/1031 votes
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    #12 - Scapegoats

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/15/1981

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

    Director: Gabrielle Beaumont

    Writer: N/A

  • Baths and Showers
    6.8/1015 votes
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    #13 - Baths and Showers

    Season 13 Episode 16 - Aired 1/30/1992

    Pierce is beaten and told to avoid Paige. Val is asked to write Greg Sumner's biography, as Sumner hires Alex.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Land of the Free
    6.9/1056 votes
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    #14 - Land of the Free

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/7/1980

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Bullet
    6.9/1021 votes
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    #15 - My Bullet

    Season 11 Episode 17 - Aired 2/1/1990

    Sumner grieves over Mary Frances by taking solace in a bottle---but the mystery of her death only becomes more complicated; Harold acts drastically when he's unable to pay a debt; Val's desperate act surprises Karen.

    Director: Anita W. Addison

    Writer: Bernard Lechowick

  • Lovers and Other Strangers
    6.9/1018 votes
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    #16 - Lovers and Other Strangers

    Season 14 Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/1992

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

    Director: Lorraine Senna

    Writer: Lisa Seidman

  • Farewell, My Lovely
    6.9/1016 votes
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    #17 - Farewell, My Lovely

    Season 14 Episode 13 - Aired 2/11/1993

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lisa Seidman

  • Courageous Convictions
    7.0/1039 votes
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    #18 - Courageous Convictions

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1980

    Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

    Director: Henry Levin

    Writer: N/A

  • Chance of a Lifetime
    7.0/1032 votes
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    #19 - Chance of a Lifetime

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/11/1980

    Richard works with a powerful attorney from Chicago in the hopes of becoming a partner.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mistaken Motives
    7.0/1027 votes
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    #20 - Mistaken Motives

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 1/7/1982

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

    Director: Jeff Bleckner

    Writer: N/A

  • Always on Your Side
    7.0/1014 votes
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    #21 - Always on Your Side

    Season 12 Episode 16 - Aired 2/7/1991

    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

  • Let Me Count the Ways
    7.1/1058 votes
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    #22 - Let Me Count the Ways

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/10/1980

    When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

    Director: Henry Levin

    Writer: N/A

  • Will the Circle Be Unbroken
    7.1/1051 votes
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    #23 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/25/1980

    When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: David Jacobs

  • A State of Mind
    7.1/1031 votes
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    #24 - A State of Mind

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/1981

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

    Director: Alexander Singer

    Writer: N/A

  • Moments of Truth
    7.1/1036 votes
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    #25 - Moments of Truth

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/26/1981

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

    Director: Jeff Bleckner

    Writer: N/A