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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.
  1. Background image for The Three Sisters
    5.9/10(55 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. Background image for The Rose and the Briar
    6.1/10(35 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.

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  3. Background image for Always on Your Side
    6.2/10(19 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Background image for A Death in the Family
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Background image for The Way Things Were
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    #5 - The Way Things Were

    S14:E14

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The Grim Reaper
    6.4/10(32 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. Background image for Step One (a.k.a.) Husbands and Lovers
    6.5/10(45 votes)

    #7 - 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. Background image for Silver Shadows
    6.5/10(35 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Background image for House of Cards
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for Lovers and Other Strangers
    6.5/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Lovers and Other Strangers

    S14:E2

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

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  12. Background image for Farewell, My Lovely
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    #11 - 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
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  13. Background image for Moments of Truth
    6.6/10(48 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Background image for Man of the Hour
    6.6/10(39 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Background image for Cricket
    6.6/10(35 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. Background image for That's What Friends Are For
    6.6/10(21 votes)

    #15 - That's What Friends Are For

    S10:E23

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

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  17. Background image for Players
    6.7/10(42 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for The Loudest Word
    6.7/10(42 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. Background image for Secrets
    6.7/10(36 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for My Bullet
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for Baths and Showers
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Baths and Showers

    S13:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Rescue Me
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #21 - Rescue Me

    S14:E4

    In court, Mary Robeson wins supervised visitation rights of Meg. Nick Schillace seduces Claudia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ann Marcus
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  23. Background image for The Price
    6.7/10(21 votes)

    #22 - The Price

    S14:E6

    Paige regrets spending the night with Bill. Nick continues seducing Claudia. Vanessa and Nick share a secret.

    Director:Michele Lee
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Call Waiting
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Call Waiting

    S14:E12

    Karen learns Mack left town with Gary in search of clues. Paige charms Tom Ryan, and they arrest Joe Robeson.

    Director:Beth Brickell
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Land of the Free
    6.8/10(70 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Background image for Scapegoats
    6.8/10(41 votes)

    #25 - Scapegoats

    S2:E8

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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Three Sisters" is the worst rated episode of "Knots Landing". It scored 5.9/10 based on 55 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".