Season 1

Knots LandingSeason 1

1979
13 Episodes

In a seaside suburban paradise, four married couples struggle with the conflicts and passions that buffet every marriage.

Episodes

Pilot
S01E01
4.0

Pilot

Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.

27 Dec 1979
Community Spirit
S01E02

Community Spirit

When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.

03 Jan 1980
Let Me Count the Ways
S01E03

Let Me Count the Ways

When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.

10 Jan 1980
The Lie
S01E04

The Lie

Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.

17 Jan 1980
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
S01E05
8.0

Will the Circle Be Unbroken

When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.

25 Jan 1980
Home is For Healing
S01E06
2.0

Home is For Healing

Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.

31 Jan 1980
Land of the Free
S01E07

Land of the Free

When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.

07 Feb 1980
Civil Wives
S01E08

Civil Wives

Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.

14 Feb 1980
Constant Companion
S01E09

Constant Companion

Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.

21 Feb 1980
Small Surprises
S01E10

Small Surprises

Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.

06 Mar 1980
Courageous Convictions
S01E11

Courageous Convictions

Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.

13 Mar 1980
Bottom of the Bottle (1)
S01E12

Bottom of the Bottle (1)

Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.

20 Mar 1980
Bottom of the Bottle (2)
S01E13

Bottom of the Bottle (2)

Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.

27 Mar 1980