Knots Landing - Season 3

First aired: 11/12/1981 22 episodes

Passions escalate as four couples battle temptation in a seaside suburban paradise.

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Episodes

1. The Vigil

Aired: 11/12/1981

Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children.

2. Critical Condition

Aired: 11/19/1981

Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing.

3. Aftermath

Aired: 11/26/1981

Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth.

4. Moving In

Aired: 12/3/1981

Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children.

5. The Surprise

Aired: 12/10/1981

Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment.

6. One of a Kind

Aired: 12/17/1981

Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter.

7. Secrets

Aired: 12/24/1981

When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home.

8. Mistaken Motives

Aired: 1/7/1982

Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower.

9. The Rose and the Briar

Aired: 1/14/1982

Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter.

10. The Three Sisters

Aired: 1/21/1982

When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange.

11. Power Play

Aired: 1/28/1982

Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby.

12. Possibilities

Aired: 2/11/1982

Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes.

13. Reunion

Aired: 2/18/1982

Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed.

14. Cricket

Aired: 3/4/1982

Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town.

15. Best Intentions

Aired: 3/11/1982

Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher.

16. Silver Shadows

Aired: 3/25/1982

When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star.

17. Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz

Aired: 4/1/1982

Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend.

18. Expose

Aired: 4/8/1982

Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed.

19. Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown

Aired: 4/15/1982

A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco.

20. Acts of Love

Aired: 4/22/1982

Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair.

21. China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession

Aired: 4/29/1982

Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital.

22. Living Dangerously

Aired: 5/6/1982

Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home.