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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
Episodes
344
Avg. Rating
8.0
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
8.0
8.2
8.5
8.1
7.5
8.1
9.0
7.8
7.0
7.2
8.3
7.9

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Rose and the Briar" is the worst rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 6.3/10 based on 31 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
    6.3/10(31)
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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
    6.4/10(44)
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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
    6.4/10(16)
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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
    6.6/10(38)
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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

  • Silver Shadows
    6.6/10(31)
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    #5 - 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 Grim Reaper
    6.6/10(29)
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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

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  • Players
    6.7/10(35)
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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

  • Man of the Hour
    6.7/10(33)
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    #8 - 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

  • Secrets
    6.7/10(31)
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    #9 - 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 Way Things Were
    6.7/10(16)
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    #10 - 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
    6.8/10(34)
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    #11 - 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

  • The Loudest Word
    6.8/10(36)
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    #12 - 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

  • House of Cards
    6.8/10(15)
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    #13 - House of Cards

    Season 13 Episode 8

    Aired 11/21/1991

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

    Director: Kevin Dobson

    Writer: N/A

  • Baths and Showers
    6.8/10(15)
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    #14 - 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
    6.9/10(61)
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    #15 - 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

  • Moments of Truth
    6.9/10(41)
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    #16 - 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

  • Cricket
    6.9/10(30)
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    #17 - Cricket

    Season 3 Episode 14

    Aired 3/4/1982

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ann Marcus

  • My Bullet
    6.9/10(22)
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    #18 - 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

  • Always on Your Side
    6.9/10(15)
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    #19 - 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

  • Lovers and Other Strangers
    6.9/10(18)
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    #20 - 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
    6.9/10(16)
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    #21 - 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

  • Let Me Count the Ways
    7.0/10(63)
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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

  • Courageous Convictions
    7.0/10(42)
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    #23 - 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

  • Mistaken Motives
    7.0/10(31)
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    #24 - 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

  • Will the Circle Be Unbroken
    7.1/10(57)
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    #25 - 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