Knots Landing

Season 5

TV-14

William Devane joins the cast as the residents of Knots landing cope with a corrupt land-development deal, adultery, unwanted pregnancy and a Central American civil war.

25 Episodes

The People vs. Gary Ewing
E1
The People vs. Gary EwingGary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.
Fugitives
E2
FugitivesWhen Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.
Nowhere to Run
E3
Nowhere to RunChip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.
Marital Privileges
E4
Marital PrivilegesDiana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.
One Kind of Justice
E5
One Kind of JusticeWhen Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.
...And Never Brought to Mind
E6
...And Never Brought to MindAbby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.
Sacred Vows
E7
Sacred VowsGary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.
A Change of Heart
E8
A Change of HeartDiana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.
Money Talks
E9
Money TalksAbby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.
Homecoming
E10
HomecomingGary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.
I'll Tell You No Lies
E11
I'll Tell You No LiesDiana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.
Denials
E12
DenialsMack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.
Witness
E13
WitnessVal discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.
Secrets Cry Aloud
E14
Secrets Cry AloudMack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.
Forsaking All Others
E15
Forsaking All OthersKaren is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.
Reconcilable Differences
E16
Reconcilable DifferencesGary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.
Second Chances
E17
Second ChancesGary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.
Lest the Truth be Known
E18
Lest the Truth be KnownLaura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.
So Shall You Reap
E19
So Shall You ReapLaura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.
High Ideals
E20
High IdealsGary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.
No Trumpets, No Drums
E21
No Trumpets, No DrumsMack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.
Silent Missions
E22
Silent MissionsGary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
Finishing Touches
E23
Finishing TouchesMack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
Yesterday, It Rained
E24
Yesterday, It RainedKaren learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
Negotiations
E25
NegotiationsMack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.