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The Worst Episodes of Knots Landing

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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.

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  1. 6.1/10(34 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. 6.2/10(51 votes)

    #2 - The Three Sisters

    S3:E10

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

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    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:N/A
  3. 6.5/10(33 votes)

    #3 - Silver Shadows

    S3:E16

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

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  4. 6.6/10(41 votes)

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

    S2:E6

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

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    Director:Kim Friedman
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  5. 6.6/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Scapegoats

    S2:E8

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

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  6. 6.6/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Players

    S2:E12

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

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    Director:Jeff Bleckner
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 6.6/10(45 votes)

    #7 - Moments of Truth

    S2:E14

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

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    Director:Jeff Bleckner
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  9. 6.6/10(36 votes)

    #8 - Man of the Hour

    S2:E15

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

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  10. 6.6/10(34 votes)

    #9 - Secrets

    S3:E7

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

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  11. 6.6/10(29 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. 6.7/10(39 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.

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    Director:Kim Friedman
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  13. 6.8/10(65 votes)

    #12 - Land of the Free

    S1:E7

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

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  14. 6.8/10(32 votes)

    #13 - Cricket

    S3:E14

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ann Marcus
  15. 6.9/10(34 votes)

    #14 - Mistaken Motives

    S3:E8

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

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    Director:Jeff Bleckner
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  16. 6.9/10(23 votes)

    #15 - My Bullet

    S11:E17

    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.

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  17. 6.9/10(16 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. 6.9/10(18 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. 7.0/10(68 votes)

    #18 - Let Me Count the Ways

    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Henry Levin
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  20. 7.0/10(45 votes)

    #19 - Courageous Convictions

    S1:E11

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

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    Director:Henry Levin
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  21. 7.0/10(33 votes)

    #20 - Possibilities

    S3:E12

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

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  22. 7.0/10(18 votes)

    #21 - The Way Things Were

    S14:E14

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

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  23. 7.1/10(61 votes)

    #22 - Will the Circle Be Unbroken

    S1:E5

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

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  24. 7.1/10(44 votes)

    #23 - Remember the Good Times

    S2:E3

    After Gary tries to help Earl stop drinking, Val feels abandoned. Kenny and Ginger spend the night together.

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    Director:James Sheldon
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  25. 7.1/10(39 votes)

    #24 - Chance of a Lifetime

    S2:E4

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

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  26. 7.1/10(38 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Rose and the Briar" is the worst rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 6.1/10 based on 34 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".