Knots Landing - Season 9

First aired: 9/24/1987 29 episodes

From the discovery of a body buried in concrete to gun-running and murder over sexual jealousy, multiple crises shatter the peace in the cul-de-sac.

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Episodes

1. Missing Persons

Aired: 9/24/1987

Val doesn't receive a phone call from Ben and worries he's gone. A large crack develops in the playground.

2. The Trouble with Peter

Aired: 10/1/1987

Peter's body is found, and the police investigate.

3. Under Pressure

Aired: 10/8/1987

The evidence points to Olivia, but someone else confesses.

4. Half-Truths

Aired: 10/15/1987

Gary finally realizes Abby didn't kill Peter, and Mack deduces who did.

5. There are Smiles

Aired: 10/22/1987

Paige admits she accidentally killed Peter.

6. The Gift of Life

Aired: 10/29/1987

Laura harbors a sad secret.

7. Say Uncle

Aired: 11/5/1987

Sumner can't find a suitable nanny for Meg. Gary shows up uninvited to the twins' birthday party.

8. Love In

Aired: 11/12/1987

Val and Gary share an evening with the twins. Lilimae dances with Al, and Abby reunites with her past love.

9. Flight of the Sunbirds

Aired: 11/19/1987

Karen's hosts a reception for Eric and his bride. Val and Gary get romantic. Sumner receives sad news.

10. Noises Everywhere (1)

Aired: 12/3/1987

Sumner's friends gather at his ranch. Richard Avery arrives with Jason. Mack wants to raise little Meg.

11. Noises Everywhere (2)

Aired: 12/10/1987

After Laura's funeral, everyone returns to Sumner's ranch. Laura leaves messages for her friends and family.

12. Weak Moment

Aired: 12/17/1987

Gary ends his relationship with Jill. Charles and Abby rekindle their passion, and Sumner drops off a package.

13. Only 'Til Friday

Aired: 1/7/1988

Paige discovers Sumner isn't in New York. Abby spends her time with Charles. Karen welcomes new neighbors.

14. Ties That Bind

Aired: 1/14/1988

An emergency arises with Meg. Charles' wife confronts Abby, and Paige gets a surprise.

15. Another Modest Proposal

Aired: 1/21/1988

Sumner's behavior disturbs Mack and Karen. Charles gives Abby a party, but his wife ruins the festivities.

16. If Not Now, When?

Aired: 1/28/1988

Karen and Mack discover their neighbors are secretive. Charles shows Abby his divorce papers.

17. In Too Deep (a.k.a.) Courtland Tubor

Aired: 2/4/1988

Johnny becomes a member of the organization. Karen is asked to testify at a custody hearing for Val's twins.

18. The Blushing Bride

Aired: 2/11/1988

Abby discovers the man she loves is lying. Paige has an interest in Sumner. Mack and Karen spy on neighbors.

19. Lawfully Wedded

Aired: 2/18/1988

Abby marries Charles and surprises him. Pat refuses to move. Val wants to keep Gary away from their twins.

20. Bouncing Babies

Aired: 2/25/1988

Sumner makes a decision about Meg, while Val gives Gary some good news.

21. A Fair Race

Aired: 3/3/1988

Jill hates Gary's involvement with the twins - and Val. Olivia meets a new beau. Sumner makes Paige an offer.

22. Full Disclosure

Aired: 3/10/1988

Mack and Frank get into a nasty confrontation. Olivia becomes romantically involved with Harold.

23. Her Letter

Aired: 3/24/1988

Val receives Ben's letter. Paige flirts with Sumner. Olivia and Abby argue about Olivia's time with Harold.

24. Mother Knows Best

Aired: 3/31/1988

Olivia and Harold's plans to elope go awry. In Mexico, Paige and Johnny get involved in an archeological dig.

25. With a Heavy Heart

Aired: 4/7/1988

Gary sees something strange. Mack doesn't trust Manny. Harold leaves town, and Olivia tries to break free.

26. Just Desserts

Aired: 4/14/1988

Olivia tries to kill herself. Frank spies on Manny. Paige buries an expensive artifact at the dig site.

27. Discovery

Aired: 4/28/1988

Jill tries to confuse Val. Paige continues her risky quest in Mexico. Manny smuggles drugs via Lotus Point.

28. The Perfect Alibi

Aired: 5/5/1988

Paige, Johnny and Michael are in grave danger in Mexico. Jill continues her devious plot against Val.

29. The Perfect Crime

Aired: 5/12/1988

Jill exacts her revenge on Val. Paige and Michael seem doomed.