The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Showing Season 5 of 15
Season 5
1983
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.
01. The People vs. Gary Ewing
1983-09-29
Gary's trial for the murder of Ciji begins. Karen becomes upset upon discovering Diana left with Chip Roberts.
02. Fugitives
1983-10-06
When Diana discovers Chip's identity, she questions their relationship. Val and Ben suffer a setback.
03. Nowhere to Run
1983-10-13
Chip and Diana are traced to a deserted shack in Oklahoma. Gary hires Laura to work for his company.
04. Marital Privileges
1983-10-20
Diana and Karen clash over Chip. Val renews her acquaintance with Ben. Abby meets State Senator Sumner.
05. One Kind of Justice
1983-10-27
When Chip won't confess, Lilimae adopts desperate measures. Mack is offered a job on a new crime commission.
06. ...And Never Brought to Mind
1983-11-03
Abby leaves Gary after he spends the night with Val. Lilimae needs help in the wake of her attack on Chip.
07. Sacred Vows
1983-11-10
Gary and Abby marry, and Val is stunned by the news. Mack begins his new job on the crime commission.
08. A Change of Heart
1983-11-17
Diana tells the police about Chip's murder of Ciji. Karen sees a doctor for insomnia. Gary follows Cathy.
09. Money Talks
1983-11-24
Abby and Sumner begin a passionate affair. Gary invites Cathy to live at the ranch.
10. Homecoming
1983-12-01
Gary convinces Cathy to take a job at the ranch. After escaping from the hospital, Chip hides on the ranch.
11. I'll Tell You No Lies
1983-12-08
Diana plans to leave the ranch with Chip, until a chance encounter with Cathy leads to tragedy for Chip.
12. Denials
1983-12-15
Mack discovers Sumner is having him followed. Karen becomes dependent on pills. Gary and Cathy get closer.
13. Witness
1983-12-22
Val discovers she's pregnant, but her joy proves short-lived upon discovering the father's identity.
14. Secrets Cry Aloud
1983-12-29
Mack has evidence against the Wolfbridge Group. Ben learns Gary is the father of Val's baby.
15. Forsaking All Others
1984-01-05
Karen is committed to a hospital for detoxification. Sumner discredits Mack and asks for his resignation.
16. Reconcilable Differences
1984-01-12
Gary uncovers damaging information about Cathy's past. Karen reaches a critical point in her detox program.
17. Second Chances
1984-01-19
Gary learns Cathy served time for murder. Karen and Diana reconcile. Mack continues his investigation.
18. Lest the Truth be Known
1984-02-02
Laura leads Mack to Sumner and learns the identity of the man behind Apolune. Val makes a decision about Ben.
19. So Shall You Reap
1984-02-09
Laura tells Mack everything she knows about Abby's business deals. Abby discovers Laura and Sumner's affair.
20. High Ideals
1984-02-16
Gary freezes the company assets and locks the office. Val's doctor instructs her not to go to El Salvador.
21. No Trumpets, No Drums
1984-02-23
Mack goes undercover to investigate the Wolfbridge Group. Abby is served with divorce papers.
22. Silent Missions
1984-03-01
Gary's life is in danger after he blocks the development of Lotus Point. Val gets bad news from El Salvador.
23. Finishing Touches
1984-03-08
Mack tries to get Abby to discuss the Wolfbridge Group, as the organization chases Gary. Ben is found wounded.
24. Yesterday, It Rained
1984-03-22
Karen learns Mack is still investigating the Wolfbridge Group. Ben arrives home. Laura learns Gary is alive.
25. Negotiations
1984-03-29
Mack is the proposed target of an ambush. Val discovers Gary is alive and ends her engagement with Ben.
