Season 1

1979 · 13 episodes · 9.3/10

In a seaside suburban paradise, four married couples struggle with the conflicts and passions that buffet every marriage.

1. Pilot
27 Dec 1979 · 7.0/10
Gary and Valene move into their new home with the help of his brother, Bobby Ewing.
2. Community Spirit
3 Jan 1980 · 10.0/10
When Ewing Oil announces plans to drill offshore, Gary opposes his brother J.R. to save Knots Landing beach.
3. Let Me Count the Ways
10 Jan 1980 · 10.0/10
When Karen's daughter's controversial high school teacher is about to be fired, she comes to his defense.
4. The Lie
17 Jan 1980 · 10.0/10
Laura feigns rape to cover up an afternoon rendezvous with Richard.
5. Will the Circle Be Unbroken
25 Jan 1980 · 9.0/10
When Val's mother arrives for a visit, Val must confront unpleasant memories of her childhood.
6. Home is For Healing
31 Jan 1980 · 6.0/10
Lucy comes to live with her parents for the first time, but the reunion is anything but happy.
7. Land of the Free
7 Feb 1980 · 10.0/10
When a motorcycle gang terrorizes the residents of Knots Landing, Sid's daughter is abducted.
8. Civil Wives
14 Feb 1980 · 10.0/10
Karen regrets her invitation to Sid's ex-wife when she flirts with Sid. Eric has an interest in Ginger Ward.
9. Constant Companion
21 Feb 1980 · 10.0/10
Ginger is frightened by anonymous gifts that bring back dark memories of an aborted pregnancy.
10. Small Surprises
6 Mar 1980 · 10.0/10
Karen learns she is pregnant but has mixed feelings about the news. Eric dates Ginger's 14-year-old sister.
11. Courageous Convictions
13 Mar 1980 · 9.0/10
Richard is in financial trouble and tries to loan money from neighbors, as Sid discovers his money is missing.
12. Bottom of the Bottle (1)
20 Mar 1980 · 10.0/10
Gary begins drinking again but won't admit he's an alcoholic, while Ginger suspects Kenny of having an affair.
13. Bottom of the Bottle (2)
27 Mar 1980 · 10.0/10
Val gives Gary an ultimatum about his drinking, and Gary leaves. Ginger finds Kenny with Sylvie.