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 EwingMack believes Chip killed Ciji and a search begins for him. Karen is upset that Diana has gone with Chip. A mystery man helps Val when she is bombarded by reporters. The murder charge against Gary is dropped due to lack of evidence.
Fugitives
E2
FugitivesWhen Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.
Nowhere to Run
E3
Nowhere to RunAbby and Gary move into Westfork Ranch. Abby and Westmont secretly start a subsidiary of Gary's company called "Apolune." Chip and Diana are found by the police but Diana rebuffs Karen in favor of Chip as she has just married him.
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 JusticeAt Greg's fundraiser, Val introduces Ben to Gary. Lilimae tries to make Chip and Diana testify as there isn't enough evidence to prove that he killed Ciji. When Chip is released without charge, Lilimae runs him down with her car.
...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 HeartKaren begins to take pain killers. Abby decides to secretly develop Lotus Point but Laura discovers what Abby is up to. Gary receives his 10% share of Ewing Oil but also becomes obsessed with Ciji's lookalike, Cathy. Chip disappears from the hospital.
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 LiesMack tries to find out who the head of the sinister Wolfbridge group is. Cathy tells Gary she isn't Ciji and never will be. Abby receives her variance from Greg and they kiss but are seen by Laura. Karen continues to take the pain pills which causes Val concern. At the ranch, Chip tells Diana they must leave together but when he sees Cathy, he stumbles back and falls onto a pitchfork and is killed.
Denials
E12
DenialsMack realises that Wolfbridge is bigger than he first thought. Abby warns Laura to not play her game. Val tells Mack that she is worried about Karen's dependency on pills but Karen disagrees with her.
Witness
E13
WitnessGreg's wife, Jane, comes to town. It becomes clear that Abby hired Cathy because she looked like Ciji and wanted to keep Gary occupied, but when Cathy tells her she wants to end their deal, Abby won't let her. Ben asks Val to be more committed to their relationship. Val discovers that she is pregnant but that Gary is the father.
Secrets Cry Aloud
E14
Secrets Cry AloudVal tells Ben that she is pregnant with Gary's baby and he leaves her. Mack's investigation into Wolfbridge results in his home being ransacked and Greg's office too. Abby is forced to be partners with Wolfbridge in the Lotus Point development. Karen's pill dependency gets worse.
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 ReapBen proposes to Val and tells her he will raise her child as his own. Cathy tells Gary that she went to prison after taking the blame for Ray's crime. Abby denies being involved with Wolfbridge, but Gary throws her out after her schemes are exposed. Brian and Olivia choose to stay with Gary.
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 MissionsVal wants to go and find Ben in El Salvador but is persuaded not to because of her pregnancy. The Wolfbridge Group arranges to have Gary eliminated so that Abby will inherit his money and Lotus Point will continue. After a shooting at Gary's ranch, Mack tells Val that Gary has been killed.
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.