Season 3

Knots LandingSeason 3

1981
22 Episodes

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

Episodes

The Vigil
S03E01

The Vigil

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

12 Nov 1981
Critical Condition
S03E02

Critical Condition

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

19 Nov 1981
Aftermath
S03E03

Aftermath

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

26 Nov 1981
Moving In
S03E04

Moving In

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

03 Dec 1981
The Surprise
S03E05

The Surprise

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

10 Dec 1981
One of a Kind
S03E06

One of a Kind

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

17 Dec 1981
Secrets
S03E07

Secrets

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

24 Dec 1981
Mistaken Motives
S03E08

Mistaken Motives

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

07 Jan 1982
The Rose and the Briar
S03E09

The Rose and the Briar

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

14 Jan 1982
The Three Sisters
S03E10

The Three Sisters

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

21 Jan 1982
Power Play
S03E11

Power Play

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

28 Jan 1982
Possibilities
S03E12

Possibilities

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

11 Feb 1982
Reunion
S03E13

Reunion

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

18 Feb 1982
Cricket
S03E14

Cricket

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

04 Mar 1982
Best Intentions
S03E15

Best Intentions

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

11 Mar 1982
Silver Shadows
S03E16

Silver Shadows

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

25 Mar 1982
Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz
S03E17

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

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

01 Apr 1982
Expose
S03E18

Expose

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

08 Apr 1982
Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown
S03E19

Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown

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

15 Apr 1982
Acts of Love
S03E20

Acts of Love

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

22 Apr 1982
China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession
S03E21

China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession

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

29 Apr 1982
Living Dangerously
S03E22

Living Dangerously

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

06 May 1982