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Knots Landing Season 4

Knots Landing

Season 4

September 30, 1982 22 episodes

Lust, alcoholism and murder strike, causing further turmoil in the suburban cul-de-sac.

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A Brand New Day
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E1. A Brand New Day

Sep 30, 1982

Gary's affair with Abby deeply hurts Val. Karen investigates Sid's death and confronts a U.S. attorney.

Daniel
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E2. Daniel

Oct 7, 1982

On the eve of the reading of Jock's will, J.R. visits and creates mystery for everyone except Abby.

Encounters
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E3. Encounters

Oct 14, 1982

Karen is certain she's found her husband's killer. Val's worst fears are confirmed during an interview.

Svengali
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E4. Svengali

Oct 21, 1982

Mike Douglas and Zsa Zsa Gabor make special appearances, as Val tapes an interview promoting her book.

Catharsis
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E5. Catharsis

Oct 28, 1982

Karen tries to lure her husband's killers into Knots Landing. Gary attempts to mend his relationship with Val.

New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation
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E6. New Beginnings (a.k.a.) The Infatuation

Oct 29, 1982

Gary goes to Dallas for the reading of Jock's will and is shocked by Abby and Val. Karen and Mack plan a trip.

Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold
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E7. Investments (a.k.a.) Fool's Gold

Nov 4, 1982

Gary makes a few investments that infuriate Abby. Karen fears her relationship with Mack is moving too fast.

Man in the Middle
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E8. Man in the Middle

Nov 18, 1982

Chip has a secret affair with Ciji, even as he romances Diana. Gary and Abby deal with Richard's restaurant.

The Best Kept Secret
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E9. The Best Kept Secret

Dec 2, 1982

Diana finds Mack with another woman. Abby secretly convinces a prestigious record producer to listen to Ciji.

Emergency
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E10. Emergency

Dec 9, 1982

Diana is admitted to the hospital with a mysterious disease. Abby makes a deal with a record producer.

Abby's Choice
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E11. Abby's Choice

Dec 16, 1982

After Abby is asked to donate a kidney to Diana, she faces an agonizing moral decision.

The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That
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E12. The Block Party (a.k.a.) For All That, and All That

Dec 30, 1982

Mack hears shocking news from his father. Chip convinces Ciji to sign over 25 percent of her earnings to him.

Cutting the Ties That Bind
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E13. Cutting the Ties That Bind

Jan 6, 1983

Gary and Abby prepare to drop Kenny as a partner. Ciji learns she's pregnant, and Val has an affair.

And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions
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E14. And Teddy Makes Three (a.k.a.) Decisions

Jan 13, 1983

Mack proposes marriage to Karen, who finds her love life complicated by an ex-boyfriend's arrival.

To Have and To Hold
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E15. To Have and To Hold

Jan 21, 1983

As Karen and Mack approach their wedding day, tensions mount. A tabloid publishes Val's stolen manuscript.

A New Family
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E16. A New Family

Jan 27, 1983

Mack begins life with his new family but must adjust. Gary loses his battle against alcoholism.

The Morning After
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E17. The Morning After

Feb 3, 1983

Gary spends the night at Ciji's apartment after a drunken binge. Abby makes plans to take Gary's inheritance.

Celebration
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E18. Celebration

Feb 10, 1983

A chain reaction of misunderstandings during the night of Ciji's album launch ends in a disastrous climax.

Loss of Innocence
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E19. Loss of Innocence

Feb 17, 1983

Ciji's body is found on the beach, as Gary awakens from a binge. Laura tells Richard to move out of the house.

The Fatal Blow
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E20. The Fatal Blow

Feb 24, 1983

As his arraignment looms, Gary believes he may have killed Ciji while on a drunken binge.

The Burden of Proof
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E21. The Burden of Proof

Mar 3, 1983

Val confesses to Ciji's murder and goes to jail. Abby fears Val's confession is a trick to win back Gary.

Willing Victims
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E22. Willing Victims

Mar 10, 1983

Laura believes Richard left because he's the real killer. Karen tells Diana that Chip was sleeping with Ciji.

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