6.3/1028 votesLoading...#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
6.4/1040 votesLoading...#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
6.4/1016 votesLoading...#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
6.6/1037 votesLoading...#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
6.6/1028 votesLoading...#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
6.6/1028 votesLoading...#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
6.7/1034 votesLoading...#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
6.7/1032 votesLoading...#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
6.7/1027 votesLoading...#9 - 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
6.7/1016 votesLoading...#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
6.8/1033 votesLoading...#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
6.8/1035 votesLoading...#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
6.8/1015 votesLoading...#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
6.9/1060 votesLoading...#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
6.9/1040 votesLoading...#15 - 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
6.9/1021 votesLoading...#16 - 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
6.9/1018 votesLoading...#17 - 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
6.9/1016 votesLoading...#18 - 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
7.0/1062 votesLoading...#19 - 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
7.0/1041 votesLoading...#20 - 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
7.0/1028 votesLoading...#21 - 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
7.0/1014 votesLoading...#22 - 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
7.1/1056 votesLoading...#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
7.1/1051 votesLoading...#24 - Civil Wives
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/14/1980
Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.
Director: Kim Friedman
Writer: Jack Turley
7.1/1037 votesLoading...#25 - Remember the Good Times
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/4/1980
After Gary tries to help Earl stop drinking, Val feels abandoned. Kenny and Ginger spend the night together.
Director: James Sheldon
Writer: N/A
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 28 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".