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Knots Landing Season 1 Episodes

  • 1979-1993
  • 14 Seasons
  • CBS
  • Drama, Soap
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A new clan of Ewings hits the air---and the sheets---in this 'Dallas' spin-off set on a cul-de-sac in Southern California and centering on the exploits of recovering alcoholic Gary Ewing (brother of J.R.), his wife and their friends---and enemies. The hugely successful drama outlasted all other nighttime soaps of the '80s, running for 14 seasons. Trivia note: Even though Bobby Ewing's death (famously) turned out to be only a dream on 'Dallas,' he remained dead in the 'Knots Landing' universe.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

13 Episodes 1979 - 1980

Episode 1

Pilot Episode

Thu, Dec 27, 1979 60 mins

In the series pilot, Gary and Val Ewing (of "Dallas") relocate to Southern California, and soon find themselves involved in a dispute between a neighbor (Don Murray) and his rebellious teen-age daughter. Annie: Karen Allen. Gary: Ted Shackelford. Val: Joan Van Ark. Karen: Michele Lee. Kenny: James Houghton.

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Episode 2

Community Spirit

Thu, Jan 3, 1980 60 mins

Gary's opposition to J.R.'s oil drilling near Knots Landing prompts J.R. (Larry Hagman) to pay his brother an unwelcome visit. Gary: Ted Shackelford. Chip: Joseph Hacker. Val: Joan Van Ark. Jack: Robert DoQui. Karen: Michele Lee. Laura: Constance McCashin. Sid: Don Murray.

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Episode 3

Let Me Count the Ways

Thu, Jan 10, 1980 60 mins

Karen (Michele Lee) is attracted to a high-school teacher known for liberal views on birth control. David Crane: David-James Carroll. Mary Ann: Sherri Stoner. Richard: John Pleshette. Sid: Don Murray.

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Episode 4

The Lie

Thu, Jan 17, 1980 60 mins

Laura (Constance McCashin) is raped by an artist in an isolated studio, but claims the incident occurred at home. Martin: Christopher Allport. Richard: John Pleshette. Lieutenant Larkin: Margaret Impert. Jason: Danny Gellis. Val: Joan Van Ark. Gary: Ted Shackelford. Sid: Don Murray. Karen: Michele Lee.

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Episode 5

Will the Circle Be Unbroken

Thu, Jan 24, 1980 60 mins

Val's visiting mother (Julie Harris) charms all but her daughter, who is haunted by unpleasant memories. Val: Joan Van Ark. Sid: Don Murray. Gary: Ted Shackelford. Kenny: James Houghton. Karen: Michele Lee. Laura: Constance McCashin. Ginger: Kim Lankford.

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Episode 6

Home Is for Healing

Thu, Jan 31, 1980 60 mins

Lucy's reunion with her parents (Joan Van Ark, Ted Shackelford) is marred by her resentment of her father's neglect. Lucy: Charlene Tilton. Kenny: James Houghton. Ginger: Kim Lankford. Sid: Don Murray. Laura: Constance McCashin. Diana: Claudia Lonow. Richard: John Pleshette. Karen: Michele Lee.

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Episode 7

Land of the Free

Thu, Feb 7, 1980 60 mins

Knots Landing is terrorized after Karen presses charges against a motorcycle thug for injuring her son (Pat Petersen). Karen: Michele Lee. Music: Les Lannom. Sid: Don Murray. Alien: John D. Johnston. Diana: Claudia Lonow. Officer Willis: Joseph Hoover. Kenny: James Houghton. Ginger: Kim Lankford.

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Episode 8

Civil Wives

Thu, Feb 14, 1980 60 mins

Karen (Michele Lee) surprises everyone with her cordiality toward Sid's ex-wife (Claudette Nevins). Sid: Don Murray. Eric: Steve Shaw. Richard: John Pleshette. Ginger: Kim Lankford. Kenny: James Houghton. Laura: Constance McCashin. Gary: Ted Shackelford. Val: Joan Van Ark.

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Episode 9

The Constant Companion

Thu, Feb 21, 1980 60 mins

Ginger (Kim Lankford) receives odd gifts and strange phone calls from a mysterious person. Beatrice: Priscilla Pointer. Kenny: James Houghton. Steinmetz: Daniel J. Travanti. Val: Joan Van Ark. Arthur: Alan Braunstein. Gary: Ted Shackelford. Karen: Michele Lee. Laura: Constance McCashin. Sid: Don Murray.

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Episode 10

Small Surprises

Thu, Mar 6, 1980 60 mins

Karen's ambivalence toward her pregnancy disturbs Sid; Eric (Steve Shaw) is surprised by the sophistication of Ginger's sister. Jill: Jennifer McAllister. Sid: Don Murray. Karen: Michele Lee. Ginger: Kim Lankford. Kenny: James Houghton. Gary: Ted Shackelford. Val: Joan Van Ark.

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Episode 11

Courageous Convictions

Thu, Mar 13, 1980 60 mins

Richard (John Pleshette) opposes Laura's desire to work, but asks her father for a loan. Hank Murphy: Harry Bellaver. Laura: Constance McCashin. Ted Curtis: Doug Rowe. Karen: Michele Lee. Terry Ethridge: Kevin O'Brien. Sid: Don Murray.

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Episode 12

Bottom of the Bottle

Thu, Mar 20, 1980 60 mins

Recovered alcoholic Gary (Ted Shackelford) celebrates his promotion---with a glass of champagne. First of two parts. Bartender: Jerry Hardin. Val: Joan Van Ark. Store Owner: Hal Williams. Ginger: Kim Lankford. Hooker: Carolyn Conwell. Kenny: James Houghton. Karen: Michele Lee.

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Episode 13

Bottom of the Bottle

Thu, Mar 27, 1980 60 mins

Conclusion. Val (Joan Van Ark) has Gary (Ted Shackelford) committed for detoxification after his three-day drunken spree. Doctor Kramer: Diana Douglas. Ginger: Kim Lankford. Sylvie: Louise Vallance. Kenny: James Houghton. Store Owner: Hal Williams.

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