22 episodes · first aired 1981-11-12
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | The Vigil 1981-11-12 | Gary feels responsible for Sid's coma, while Richard promises to help Abby find her kidnapped children. | 1981-11-12 | 0.0 |
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| 02 |
Critical Condition 1981-11-19 |
Sid faces a risky, life-or-death operation. Karen convinces a guilt-ridden Gary to stay in Knots Landing. |
| 1981-11-19 |
| 0.0 |
 | 03 | Aftermath 1981-11-26 | Karen remains uncaring and detached in the wake of Sid's death - even with her children. Ginger gives birth. | 1981-11-26 | 0.0 |
 | 04 | Moving In 1981-12-03 | Val is upset about her mother's upcoming visit. Abby tries to subpoena her mother-in-law to find her children. | 1981-12-03 | 0.0 |
 | 05 | The Surprise 1981-12-10 | Abby locates Jeff and concocts a scheme to get her children back. Richard is asked to arrange entertainment. | 1981-12-10 | 0.0 |
 | 06 | One of a Kind 1981-12-17 | Karen's ex-boyfriend returns and claims to be Diana's father. Laura receives a generous gift from Scooter. | 1981-12-17 | 0.0 |
 | 07 | Secrets 1981-12-24 | When the IRS audits the dealership, Karen asks for Abby's help. After a party, Richard doesn't come home. | 1981-12-24 | 0.0 |
 | 08 | Mistaken Motives 1982-01-07 | Diana's rebellious behavior leads to her arrest. Karen meets a young widower. | 1982-01-07 | 0.0 |
 | 09 | The Rose and the Briar 1982-01-14 | Lilimae leaves for Las Vegas. After Richard takes out his anger on Laura, she seeks comfort with Scooter. | 1982-01-14 | 0.0 |
 | 10 | The Three Sisters 1982-01-21 | When the neighborhood women spend the night in an old haunted mansion, things turn strange. | 1982-01-21 | 0.0 |
 | 11 | Power Play 1982-01-28 | Gary mortgages his home to finance a methanol-powered car deal. Val becomes suspicious of Gary and Abby. | 1982-01-28 | 0.0 |
 | 12 | Possibilities 1982-02-11 | Karen invites a new boyfriend over for dinner. Ginger pursues a singing career against Kenny's wishes. | 1982-02-11 | 0.0 |
 | 13 | Reunion 1982-02-18 | Karen considers taking a job in New York. Laura learns she's pregnant with Richard's child and gets depressed. | 1982-02-18 | 0.0 |
 | 14 | Cricket 1982-03-04 | Val's former boyfriend leaves his troubled 11-year-old stepdaughter with the Ewings and leaves town. | 1982-03-04 | 0.0 |
 | 15 | Best Intentions 1982-03-11 | Laura and Richard argue about her abortion. Lilimae and Abby convince Val to send her book to a publisher. | 1982-03-11 | 0.0 |
 | 16 | Silver Shadows 1982-03-25 | When an elderly film director lavishes Abby with gifts, she utilizes her resemblance to a silent film star. | 1982-03-25 | 0.0 |
 | 17 | Letting Go (a.k.a.) Shadow Waltz 1982-04-01 | Gary, Abby and Val go to Sacramento to see a state senator. Larry asks Karen to leave with him for a weekend. | 1982-04-01 | 0.0 |
 | 18 | Expose 1982-04-08 | Against Gary's wishes, Val agrees to have her book published. Richard is fired after his misdeeds are exposed. | 1982-04-08 | 0.0 |
 | 19 | Night (a.k.a.) Nervous Breakdown 1982-04-15 | A despondent Richard holds Laura and Jason hostage in the Avery home. Ginger returns from San Francisco. | 1982-04-15 | 0.0 |
 | 20 | Acts of Love 1982-04-22 | Val must rebuff advances from a cafe owner. Abby and Gary consummate their affair. | 1982-04-22 | 0.0 |
 | 21 | China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession 1982-04-29 | Val confronts Gary and Abby about their affair. Richard prepares to leave the hospital. | 1982-04-29 | 0.0 |
 | 22 | Living Dangerously 1982-05-06 | Val encounters Gary and Abby together. Laura becomes worried Richard may attempt suicide and moves back home. | 1982-05-06 | 0.0 |
