Knots Landing - Season 5

First aired: 9/29/1983 25 episodes

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.

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Episodes

1. The People vs. Gary Ewing

Aired: 9/29/1983

Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.

2. Fugitives

Aired: 10/6/1983

When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.

3. Nowhere to Run

Aired: 10/13/1983

Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.

4. Marital Privileges

Aired: 10/20/1983

Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.

5. One Kind of Justice

Aired: 10/27/1983

When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.

6. ...And Never Brought to Mind

Aired: 11/3/1983

Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.

7. Sacred Vows

Aired: 11/10/1983

Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.

8. A Change of Heart

Aired: 11/17/1983

Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.

9. Money Talks

Aired: 11/24/1983

Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.

10. Homecoming

Aired: 12/1/1983

Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.

11. I'll Tell You No Lies

Aired: 12/8/1983

Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.

12. Denials

Aired: 12/15/1983

Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.

13. Witness

Aired: 12/22/1983

Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.

14. Secrets Cry Aloud

Aired: 12/29/1983

Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.

15. Forsaking All Others

Aired: 1/5/1984

Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.

16. Reconcilable Differences

Aired: 1/12/1984

Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.

17. Second Chances

Aired: 1/19/1984

Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.

18. Lest the Truth be Known

Aired: 2/2/1984

Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.

19. So Shall You Reap

Aired: 2/9/1984

Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.

20. High Ideals

Aired: 2/16/1984

Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.

21. No Trumpets, No Drums

Aired: 2/23/1984

Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.

22. Silent Missions

Aired: 3/1/1984

Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.

23. Finishing Touches

Aired: 3/8/1984

Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.

24. Yesterday, It Rained

Aired: 3/22/1984

Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.

25. Negotiations

Aired: 3/29/1984

Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.