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Knots Landing Season 5

Knots Landing

Season 5

September 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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The People vs. Gary Ewing
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E1. The People vs. Gary Ewing

Sep 29, 1983

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

Fugitives
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E2. Fugitives

Oct 6, 1983

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

Nowhere to Run
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E3. Nowhere to Run

Oct 13, 1983

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

Marital Privileges
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E4. Marital Privileges

Oct 20, 1983

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

One Kind of Justice
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E5. One Kind of Justice

Oct 27, 1983

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

...And Never Brought to Mind
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E6. ...And Never Brought to Mind

Nov 3, 1983

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

Sacred Vows
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E7. Sacred Vows

Nov 10, 1983

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

A Change of Heart
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E8. A Change of Heart

Nov 17, 1983

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

Money Talks
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E9. Money Talks

Nov 24, 1983

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

Homecoming
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E10. Homecoming

Dec 1, 1983

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

I'll Tell You No Lies
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E11. I'll Tell You No Lies

Dec 8, 1983

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

Denials
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E12. Denials

Dec 15, 1983

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

Witness
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E13. Witness

Dec 22, 1983

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

Secrets Cry Aloud
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E14. Secrets Cry Aloud

Dec 29, 1983

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

Forsaking All Others
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E15. Forsaking All Others

Jan 5, 1984

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

Reconcilable Differences
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E16. Reconcilable Differences

Jan 12, 1984

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

Second Chances
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E17. Second Chances

Jan 19, 1984

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

Lest the Truth be Known
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E18. Lest the Truth be Known

Feb 2, 1984

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

So Shall You Reap
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E19. So Shall You Reap

Feb 9, 1984

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

High Ideals
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E20. High Ideals

Feb 16, 1984

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

No Trumpets, No Drums
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E21. No Trumpets, No Drums

Feb 23, 1984

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

Silent Missions
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E22. Silent Missions

Mar 1, 1984

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

Finishing Touches
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E23. Finishing Touches

Mar 8, 1984

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

Yesterday, It Rained
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E24. Yesterday, It Rained

Mar 22, 1984

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

Negotiations
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E25. Negotiations

Mar 29, 1984

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

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